Transcript Henry County Police Neighborhood

Henry County Police
C.O.P.S
Division
Neighborhood Watch Program
770-288-8275
770-288-8255
770-288-8274
770-288-8200
Who is in cops and what
does it mean?
Sgt. Jason Duffey
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Officer Sam Cox
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Officer Andrew Craig
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Cops is an acronym that stands for Community Oriented Police Services
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[email protected] 770-288-8275
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[email protected]
770-288-8255
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[email protected] 770-288-8472
Non-emergency number to 911:770-957-9121
Crime Mapping: www.co.henry.ga.us/police
Cops conducts several meetings such as Neighborhood Watch programs,
Women’s Self Defense classes, Citizens Police Academy, general safety
classes to organizations, directive patrols on bicycles and career days at local
schools
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Benefits of a
Neighborhood Watch
Program
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Creates a greater sense of security, wellbeing, and reduction of fear of crime
because you know that you and your
neighbors will “look out for each other”
Reduces the risk of you being a victim of
crime.
Trains you on how to observe and report
suspicious activities
Benefits of a
Neighborhood Watch
Program
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Keeps you informed of crime trends, and
access to criminal activity in your
community.
Prepares you to spot criminal activity in
your neighborhood
Neighborhood watch signs will be posted
and will deter criminals
How Neighborhood
Watch works:
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Neighbors join together to provide
information about their households to one
another.
Participants receive training in
observation techniques & recognize
suspicious activities.
Immediately report suspicious activities
or crimes to local Police Department
What is Your
Responsibility?
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Learn who your neighbors are
Attend Neighborhood Watch meetings
Implement security measures, such as security
cameras, alarm systems, etc…
Teach Children respect for the law and crime
prevention techniques
Report crimes, do not take them into your own
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GET INVOLVED!
The Key to a Successful
Neighborhood Watch
Program
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Participants’ willingness to “Look Out for
Each Other” and the ability of each
individual participant to observe and
recognize what is suspicious, then
immediately reporting it.
How to Start a
Neighborhood Watch
Program
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Elect a Neighborhood Watch Leader: They
will be the main point of contact.
Elect Block Captains: They will be the
main point of contact for their area
Make a information sheet for all
participates
Know Your Neighbors
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What is unusual and out of the ordinary
for your neighbors?
Begin to recognize cars, work hours,
family members, etc.
Be the attentive neighbor, it means “You
look out for each other!”
Observation &
Recognition Skills
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You can observe from your home, vehicle
or while taking walks around the
neighborhood.
Keep your eyes and ears open for
anything or anyone that looks suspicious.
Use your head to determine if what you
are observing really suspicious.
Observation &
Recognition Skills
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Learn how to get a good description of
the suspect.
 Identify the suspect: Clothing, hair color,
height, etc…Perception is different to
everyone!
 Identify their vehicle: Make, model, tag #
 Identify their activity: What were they doing
that was suspicious?
Hat / Hair
Glasses
Eye color
Complexion
Shirt
Facial Hair
Scars/Tattoos
Weapon?
Pants
Carrying Items?
Shoes
Suspect
Identification
Sex / Race /Age
Height/ Weight
Vehicle Details
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Kind of vehicle
Color
Make
Model
Year
Other Features
 Bumper stickers, dents, etc…..
Observation &
Recognition Skills
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Recognize that when your neighbor is away on
vacation, someone should not be coming in and
out of their house. Call the non-emergency
number and advised 911 when you will be gone
on vacation so extra patrol can be conducted.
In any situation, use your head, and recognize
what is routine and what is suspicious.
Time is critical in apprehension.
How To Observe
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Knowledge
 Know who belongs in each house
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Secrecy
 Observe as secretly as possible
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At Home
 Observe from your home
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On Foot
 Observe as you walk or jog through your
neighborhood
How To Observe
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Car or Bicycle
Trust your Judgment
 Recognize and understand what you are
observing.
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Notes
 Make notes to include dates and times.
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Practice what you learn.
Recognizing Suspicious
Activities
People:
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Gathering for an extended time
Behaving strangely
With weapons
Carrying, concealing or transporting anything unusual
Looking into cars
Creating any type of disturbance
Going door to door around the house
Loitering around playground areas
Trust your instincts! Call Immediately!!
Don’t Hesitate!!
Recognizing Suspicious
Sounds
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Screams for Help – call police
immediately
Gun shots
Audible Alarms
Glass breaking
Loud music
Dogs barking
Recognizing Suspicious
Activities
Vehicles:
 Occupied and parked for along period of time
 Driving around your neighborhood repeatedly
 Loaded with valuables
 Parked with the engine running
 Leaving a location with the lights off
 Reckless driving
 Abandoned vehicles
Reporting a Crime
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Call 9-1-1 for any crime, fire or serious
medical problem in progress or suspected
to be in progress.
“REMEMBER” to call 911 first.
How to Maintain a
Neighborhood Watch
Program
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Neighborhood Yard Sales
Neighborhood Clean-up
Walking / Exercise groups
Holiday Dinners/Get-togethers
Progressive Dinners
Card or Game groups
Discussion Groups
Kid’s Parade
Annual meetings****
A Guide to Home and
Personal Security
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Three things a criminal must have in
order to commit a crime.
 Desire
 Target
 Opportunity
Avoiding Trouble
The best crime prevention is
observing crime avoidance. Don’t
put yourself and your family in a
situation where crime will most often
occur.
Avoiding Trouble
 Car
Safety
 Change Locks
 Solid Doors
 Windows
Crime Prevention Tips for
Home Owners
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Safety Checks:
 Install proper locks on windows and doors
 Install outside lights
 Leave a light on inside while you are gone at
night
 Make sure household items and valuables are
fully insured
 Keep record of valuables, include photos and
record serial numbers
 Do not leave keys in hiding places
Henry County Ordinances
to be Familiar With
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Solicitation: must have a county or city license.
Not to solicit before 9am and after 7pm
Parking and Storage of Commercial Vehicles
Children Playing in Streets
Curfew for Minors: 13 years and younger (9pm)
if not accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian. 14 to 18 years (12am) if not
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Includes driving on the roadway. Minors do have
exceptions as follows: going to or coming from
work, place of worship and school.