Why Do We Need Neighborhood Watch?
Years ago, neighborhoods were not as transient as they are today, job transfers were not as frequent which allowed neighbors to develop long lasting relationships in their community. Communities often has that "small town" feeling with neighbor looking out for neighbor. Today, few people are ina position to protect their home and property 100% of the time. Employment, vacation, business trips, shopping trips, or just an evening out will leave our homes and valuables unattended, vulnerable to burglary or theft. THe commitment to look out for each other is a key element to the success of Neighborhood Watch Program. It's an invitation to be a good neighbor.
What is Neighborhood Watch?
Neighborhood Watch is a program of mutual assistance between the Sheriff's Office and neighborhoods aimed at reducing crime, and more importantly, the fear of crime in our communities. Simply stated, the Neighborhood Watch Program enables the residents of any community to become EXTRA EYES AND EARS for Law Enforcement.
How Does It Work?
An effective Neighborhood Watch Program consists of a Coordinator, Block Captains and the residents. When a crime occurs, whether it be a crime in progress or one that has already occurred, residents are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office FIRST. After contact with a deputy is made, the resident should contact their Block Captain, who in turn, makes the Coordinator aware of the situation. The Coordinator then contacts the other Block Captains who , in turn, will contact the residents in their “block”.
How Much Of My Time Will It Require?
Participation in Neighborhood Watch will not infringe upon your valuable time. We simply asked you to observant while conducting your normal everyday activities. At the very most, 1 hour a month would be necessary to fulfill the duties of Coordinator or Block Captain.
Does Neighborhood Watch Really Work?
Neighborhood Watch works…but only to the extent you want it to., As a resident, you know what would be “out of the norm” or suspicious in your neighborhood. We’re counting on you to call us and let us know so we can send a deputy to check it out. Recently, because of an observant Neighborhood Watch participant reporting the tag of a suspicious vehicle, a serial rapist was apprehended and is currently serving out his sentence.
Yes, it Does Work!
Years ago, neighborhoods were not as transient as they are today, job transfers were not as frequent which allowed neighbors to develop long lasting relationships in their community. Communities often has that "small town" feeling with neighbor looking out for neighbor. Today, few people are ina position to protect their home and property 100% of the time. Employment, vacation, business trips, shopping trips, or just an evening out will leave our homes and valuables unattended, vulnerable to burglary or theft. THe commitment to look out for each other is a key element to the success of Neighborhood Watch Program. It's an invitation to be a good neighbor.
What is Neighborhood Watch?
Neighborhood Watch is a program of mutual assistance between the Sheriff's Office and neighborhoods aimed at reducing crime, and more importantly, the fear of crime in our communities. Simply stated, the Neighborhood Watch Program enables the residents of any community to become EXTRA EYES AND EARS for Law Enforcement.
How Does It Work?
An effective Neighborhood Watch Program consists of a Coordinator, Block Captains and the residents. When a crime occurs, whether it be a crime in progress or one that has already occurred, residents are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office FIRST. After contact with a deputy is made, the resident should contact their Block Captain, who in turn, makes the Coordinator aware of the situation. The Coordinator then contacts the other Block Captains who , in turn, will contact the residents in their “block”.
How Much Of My Time Will It Require?
Participation in Neighborhood Watch will not infringe upon your valuable time. We simply asked you to observant while conducting your normal everyday activities. At the very most, 1 hour a month would be necessary to fulfill the duties of Coordinator or Block Captain.
Does Neighborhood Watch Really Work?
Neighborhood Watch works…but only to the extent you want it to., As a resident, you know what would be “out of the norm” or suspicious in your neighborhood. We’re counting on you to call us and let us know so we can send a deputy to check it out. Recently, because of an observant Neighborhood Watch participant reporting the tag of a suspicious vehicle, a serial rapist was apprehended and is currently serving out his sentence.
Yes, it Does Work!
Do’s and Don’ts Of a Neighborhood Watch
DO:
Be a “nosy Neighbor”: Be aware of what’s happening in your neighborhood; know when your neighbors are away and what type of vehicle they drive.
Be Aware of Changes: Know when new residents move into your block; get to know them; introduce them to the Neighborhood Watch.
Report Suspicious Activity: Call the Sheriff’s Office when you see strangers acting oddly in your area. Report all solicitors, strange vehicles; anything that makes you look twice.
Make a Written Report: tell the responding Deputy you want to make a written report about the incident. Remember your information may be just the last bit needed to solve another crime
Report All Crimes in Progress and Those That Have Occurred: if crimes go unreported…they will continue to occur in your area.
DON’T:
Call Your District Office to Report Crimes or Suspicious Activity: your District Office is for information only. It is not manned 24 hours a day and they do not dispatch.
Put Yourself At Risk: call and report the problem; give us the information; do not try to apprehend or confront a suspect; let the trained Deputy do it.
Ignore The Problem: unreported problems grow into bigger problems; making them more difficult to solve. Let’s work together.
Let crime “Knock Your Block Off”: become involved with security of your neighborhood; this is your home, your community, BE SAFE!
Be a “nosy Neighbor”: Be aware of what’s happening in your neighborhood; know when your neighbors are away and what type of vehicle they drive.
Be Aware of Changes: Know when new residents move into your block; get to know them; introduce them to the Neighborhood Watch.
Report Suspicious Activity: Call the Sheriff’s Office when you see strangers acting oddly in your area. Report all solicitors, strange vehicles; anything that makes you look twice.
Make a Written Report: tell the responding Deputy you want to make a written report about the incident. Remember your information may be just the last bit needed to solve another crime
Report All Crimes in Progress and Those That Have Occurred: if crimes go unreported…they will continue to occur in your area.
DON’T:
Call Your District Office to Report Crimes or Suspicious Activity: your District Office is for information only. It is not manned 24 hours a day and they do not dispatch.
Put Yourself At Risk: call and report the problem; give us the information; do not try to apprehend or confront a suspect; let the trained Deputy do it.
Ignore The Problem: unreported problems grow into bigger problems; making them more difficult to solve. Let’s work together.
Let crime “Knock Your Block Off”: become involved with security of your neighborhood; this is your home, your community, BE SAFE!
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
Community Services Section
Crime Prevention
100 Bush Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
Ofc: 407-665-6977, 407-665-6748, 407-665-6983
Fax: 407-665-6658
[email protected]
www.SeminoleSheriff.org
Community Services Section
Crime Prevention
100 Bush Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
Ofc: 407-665-6977, 407-665-6748, 407-665-6983
Fax: 407-665-6658
[email protected]
www.SeminoleSheriff.org