NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM

What is neighborhood watch?

Neighborhood Watch is simply a program of neighbors watching other neighbors’ property during vacations, the workday, evenings, or during any absence. It is important to note that police officers who patrol your neighborhood will often be called away because of emergencies. Also, they may not recognize someone as a stranger in your yard—but your neighbors would!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The purpose of the Neighborhood Watch program is to create an alert neighborhood by using simple crime prevention methods. The program works through mutual aid—neighbors watching the property of other neighbors. This has several advantages, including the fact that the neighbors know who you are, what type of car you drive, and when you will be away. It does not promote vigilantism.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

The first step is to get a group of your neighbors who are interested in working with you, and schedule a preliminary meeting with the Marana Police Department. To inquire about starting your own Neighborhood Watch program in your community: please contact MPD at 520-382-2055.

INTERESTED IN JOINING? FOLLOW THESE NEXT STEPS:

• Canvass for participation, obtain names and contact information for those interested'

• Organize into “blocks” of contiguous homes (10-15) with a Block Captain

• Town of Marana will provide “Neighborhood Watch Community” signage at appropriate entrances
  (must have 50% resident participation to qualify)

• The Marana Police Department can provide resources to help from nnw.org/start

  
  

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