Monday Market Update: Steps You Can Take During Crime Prevention Month

You CAN Make a Difference

Did you know that in 1984, October was designated as Crime Prevention Month? In the decades since, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) has been working with local law enforcement, government agencies, civic groups, schools and businesses, and other organizations to help them spread the word about crime prevention and personal safety.

The National Neighborhood Watch (NNW) reiterates that “with shrinking law enforcement budgets across the country, the role that each of us can play in preventing crime is more important than ever.” As such, we wanted to share with you some information about keeping your homes and neighborhoods safe, courtesy of the NNW and the National Sheriff’s Association.

HOW TO START A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP IN 5 EASY STEPS

Here you can find 5 steps to getting a neighborhood watch active in your local community. From recruiting neighbors to working with local law enforcement and taking action – these simple steps make safety a cinch!

CHECK THE STATUS OF LOCAL WATCH PROGRAMS

Wondering if a NNW program is already in effect near you? Search for active watch groups by county and address using this search tool.

REGISTER A WATCH GROUP & RECEIVE A NNW NEWSLETTER

Email nw@sheriffs.org for information on how to register your watch group. You can also create an account on NNW and sign-up for a newsletter to stay informed about what other like-minded groups are doing to protect their communities.

EXPLORE THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN NEXTDOOR AND THE NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Nextdoor is proud to partner with the National Sheriffs’ Association by offering our Virtual Neighborhood Watch Guide for residents and free access to Nextdoor for Public Agencies for all law enforcement agencies.

LEARN WHERE TO ORDER SIGNS & FIND RESOURCES

The National Neighborhood Watch Institute (NNWI) offers a full line of crime deterrent products, including window & street signs, participant handbooks, starter kits & worksheets.

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Please let me know if you have any questions about being a part of a Neighborhood Watch group. As Neighborhood Watch Captain on my block, I have firsthand experience in the types of information, support and protection that the program provides.

Additional Info: 

Follow NNW on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalNW

View Tips From The National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/resources/home-neighborhood-safety/neighborhood-watch/

Get Community Building Tips From StaySafe.org: https://staysafe.org/starting-and-growing-a-neighborhood-watch/