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Community Relations Section - Neighborhood Block Watch

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM	CRIME FREE MINI STORAGE	BLOCK PARTY/STREET CLOSURE	CHILD & SCHOOL SAFETY
CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROJECT	CITIZEN'S ACADEMY	EXPLORER'S POST	SAFETY TIPS
IDENTITY THEFT & FRAUD	MAKE YOUR CAR TOUGH TO STEAL	NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH	RESIDENTIAL SECURITY SURVEY

What Is A Neighborhood Block Watch?

• Building a partnership between citizens and Police.
• Empowering citizens, through education and teamwork, to help reduce their chances of becoming victims.
• Citizens and police working in partnership to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods and community.
• Neighbors getting to know each other, taking the time to show that they care about each other and working together in a program of mutual assistance.

What Are The Benefits OF Neighborhood Block Watch?

• Reducing the risk of being a crime victim.
• Being better prepared to respond to suspicious activity.
• Increased information on issues that impact neighborhoods.
• Knowing your neighbors.
• Reducing the fear of crime and making your neighborhood more livable.
• Allowing other issues of concern for the community to be addressed.

How Do I Start A Neighborhood Block Watch Program?

• Talk with your neighbors to determine if they have interest in the program.
• Ask two or three neighbors to assist you by becoming Co-Captains.
• Discuss neighborhood concerns
• Inform them of the benefit of the Neighborhood Block Watch.
• Let them know Neighborhood Block Watch does not require frequent meetings or personal risk.
• Ask all of your neighbors for their support and participation.

Call the Community Services Section of the Peoria Police Department at (623)773-7099 to inquire on a date for booking your Neighborhood Block Watch meeting.