HOW TO ORGANIZE A BLOCK WATCH


By forming a Neighborhood Block Watch, you and your neighbors can work in partnership with the Police Department to prevent crime.


COMMUNITY BLOCK WATCH IS...


` Becoming acquainted with your neighbors. ` Working together to solve problems in your neighborhood.


` Helping the police by being aware of and reporting any unusual activities as they occur.


` Learning to prevent and detect crime in your neighborhood and taking the necessary steps to make it safer (i.e. utilizing locks, lighting, etc.)


` Reporting suspicious persons. Do NOT apprehend them – leave that for the police.


` Looking out for your neighbors.


STEP 1 Contact your neighbors from corner to corner and both sides of the street to see if they are interested in participating in a Neighborhood Block Watch.


STEP 2 Contact the City of Avondale Crime Prevention Unit to obtain a “Block Watch Starter Packet” and to schedule your first Block Watch meeting. Topics include: benefits of the Block Watch, crime statistics in your area, support programs and burglary prevention


STEP 3 Inform your neighbors, telling them of the Block Watch meeting date and time.


STEP 4 To begin the Block Watch meeting, a Crime Prevention Unit staff member arrives and conducts the presentation.


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Schedule a Block Watch in your neighborhood by contacting us:


Avondale Police Department Community Services Bureau (623) 333-7448 | www.avondaleaz.gov/police


STEP 5


After the Crime Prevention Unit staff member leaves, neighbors are encouraged to socialize and become better acquainted. The key is to keep the momentum going by scheduling multiple meetings/ gatherings and socials throughout the year. It’s easy AND effective!


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