Neighborhood Watch in Hazeldell

What does a Neighborhood Watch do?

A Neighborhood Watch is neighbors helping neighbors. They are extra eyes and ears for reporting crime and helping each other.
    
What are my responsibilities as a Watch Member?

• ​Be alert!
• Know your neighbors and watch out for each other.
• Report crimes and suspicious activities to the Police.

What kind of activities should I be aware of? 

• Someone screaming or shouting for help.
• Someone looking in windows of houses or parked cars.
• Property being taken out of houses when no one is at home or from closed businesses.
• Vehicles moving slowly for no apparent reason.
• Anyone being forced into a vehicle. Strangers sitting in a car or stopping to talk to a child.

What are the major components of a Watch Program? 

• Meetings - Set up on a regular basis.
• Communications - Can be as simple as a flyer posted on community bulletin boards.
• Special Events - These are crucial to keep the program going and growing. Host a talk on current issues. Adopt a park or playground. Sponsor a block

When you get involved in a Neighbourhood Watch program, you can learn:

• how to make your home less inviting as a target for thieves
• how to mark your valuables so that they can be recovered in case of theft
• how to be alert to suspicious activity in your neighbourhood
• how to respond appropriately to potential threats

There will be a public meeting concerning a Neighbourhood Watch program in Hazeldell on Wednesday, October 25 at 7:30pm.  Please attend to learn more.