How to start a Community Watch Program in your neighborhood

      The Community Watch program was designed to get individual citizens involved in preventing crime in their homes and neighborhoods. Most people make their home an investment of time and resources, and one of the ways to protect that investment is by participating in the Community Watch Program.

      By reducing opportunities for crime, looking out for neighbors, and acting as extra eyes and ears for law enforcement, members of Watch groups can improve the quality of life in their community.

      The Community Watch program has become an extremely effective tool for crime prevention throughout the nation. Washington County currently has 29 active community watch groups. The philosophy is simple. It's based on the idea of neighbors watching out for one another. If you would like more information about this program, or you are interested in starting a "Watch" in your neighborhood, please contact the Community Relations division at (423) 461-1414. An officer will come to your meeting and explain the program and it's benefits in detail.

 

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