WHAT IS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH?

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH is a crime prevention program designed for Sacramento's residential community. The program is operated by neighbors and is sponsored by the Sacramento Police Department.

The object of the NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH program is to organize groups of neighbors. Through a series of informative meetings, you will learn proven steps to reduce your vulnerability to crime. 

WHY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH WORKS

Fighting crime is every citizen's responsibility. It is important for you to develop good safety habits and practice crime prevention.

By learning how criminals select targets and what tactics will discourage them, you can help reduce crime in your neighborhood.

When the community and the police work together as a team, the opportunity for crime to occur is greatly reduced.

HOW NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CAN HELP YOU

When you start a NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH group, you will get to know your neighbors better.

In a short time, everyone will know the working habits of their neighbors -who has dogs, how many children in the family, what cars people own. You will also learn who in your neighbor- hood had valuable skills to contribute, such as Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation Training. When you know these things, it becomes easier to spot suspicious people and identify vehicles , that are not normally in the neighborhood.

If everyone participates, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH can reduce crime and make the neighborhood a safer place to live.

STARTING A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP

Experience has shown that a Neighborhood Watch Group, to be effective should have at least ten households involved. Talk with your neighbors and suggest becoming an effective Neighborhood Watch group. Then, call the Community Resources Section at 264-5635, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You will be contacted with the first available meeting date and location.

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: "INTRODUCTION TO NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH"

• Overview of the Police Department's Statistics on Calls and Priorities
• Operation Identification
• Addressing and Neighborhood Map Firearm Safety
• How to Report Suspicious Activity
• If possible, your district patrol officer will attend this meeting.

"HOME SECURITY" (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL)

• Doors and Door Locks
• Windows and Window Locks Dogs
• Lighting and Landscaping Security Plants
• Vacation Security

"PERSONAL SAFETY"

• Street Home
• Driving
• Self  Defense Strategies

"GANGS & DRUGS"

Gangs: How to recognize

• How to prevent

• How to report gang activity to the Police

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

When you are at home:

• Keep all doors locked.

• Install and use door viewers.
• Do not open the door unless you know who is there.
• If you are working in the backyard, lock the front door. If you are working in front, lock the back door.
• Never admit strangers to your home. Require Identification!
• Join Operation Identification. Put your California Driver's License or California Identification number on your property.

When you are out:

• Lock all windows and doors.

• Use timers on lights at night. .Leave a radio playing.
• Close and lock garage door.
• Do not hide a key outside!

When you are on vacation:

• Do not stop mail and newspaper deliveries.

• Have someone pick up mail, paper and other deliveries.
• Have someone take care of your yard.

REFERRAL NUMBERS: Weekdays: 
Volunteer Program. 264-5991 
Crime Prevention- South & East. 277-6058 
Crime Prevention - North & Downtown. 566-6418
Internal Affairs. 264-5481 
Alarm Inspector. 264-5614

24 hours:

Emergency 9-1-1

Non-Emergency 264-5471

Incident Report Desk. 264-5476

Crime Alert 443-HELP     1-800-AACRIME

Bias-Motivated Crimes Hotline:  454-BIAS

Gang Hotline 441-GANG

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