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Neighborhood Watch
John E. Williams, CPS
Certified Crime Prevention Specialist
Beavercreek Police Department
Neighborhood Watch
• In order for Crime
to occur, three
elements must be
present.
• These elements
of crime are
usually depicted
in a triangle.
Neighborhood Watch
Desire
How bad does the criminal
want to do the crime?
Ability
How good is the criminal at
committing the crime?
Opportunity
How easy have you made
it for the crime to occur?
Criminal Victimization Attitudinal
Factors
“DAC = CAD”
D - Denial
C - Criminal
Victimization
A - Apathy
A –Affliction
C - Complacent
D - DEATH
What is Neighborhood Watch?
A program involving the joint efforts
of the police, the community,
designed to enhance neighborhood
security, heighten the community’s
power of observation, and to
encourage mutual assistance and
concern among neighbors.
Neighborhood Watch
• Crime Prevention is enhanced
when citizens care for the welfare
of their neighbors, as well as their
own.
Knowledge is a powerful tool…
* Know who your neighbors are!
*Know what cars they drive!
*Know when they are away!
Neighborhood Watch is quite
similar to a team.
On any team
There is a:
*Block Captains
*Coordinator
*Team Members
Neighborhood Watch
Coordinator
•The Coordinator’s job is crucial to the success of the program. This
may be just the right job for association presidents or other individuals
who has extra time at home.
•This person’s responsibilities may include:
•Expanding the program and maintain a current list of
participants and neighborhood residents, including names,
address, home and work telephone numbers, and vehicle descriptions
•Acting as liaison between WATCH members, law enforcement
officers, civic groups, and block captains;
•Arranging neighborhood crime prevention training programs;
•Obtaining and distributing crime prevention materials, such as
news letters and signs.
Block Captain
The Block Captain is the primary link in the
neighborhood watch chain of command. There
should be no more than 10-15 homes per Block
captain. The duties include the following tasks:
• Meet each resident in your assigned area and
encourage them to become a member of your team.
• Maintain an emergency phone e-mail list of all
your team members.
• Be available to pass on information to your team
members.
Team Members
You are the most important part of the
program!
• Observe and report suspicious
activities to you’re your team leader
• Assist the team leader if needed
• Attend the group meetings
Requirements
A. Monthly Meetings (Quarterly
Required)
B. Maintain a Current Phone / E-mail
Listing
C. Annual Community Event
Block Party, Cookout, Swim Party,
etc.
Have Fun !!!
Identifying / Reporting Suspicious Activity
1. Anyone with a weapon!
2. Somebody running from a home or vehicle
3. Someone screaming
4. Anyone who just doesn’t fit – Trust
Your
Feelings
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Stranger carrying a TV, stereo…pillowcase
Person looking into cars
Someone ringing doorbells..No Soliciting
Someone on side/rear of neighbors home
Subject driving with no lights or speeding
Neighborhood Watch
In the event of an emergency
call
911
Philosophy of Crime Prevention
The Four D’s
•Deny: Deny entry or opportunity
•Delay: Utilize Security devices…locks
or other security hardware
•Detect: Discover entry… alarms,
neighbors, police, etc.
•Displacement: Make “them” look
elsewhere
Residence Security Survey
Three Major Objectives:
•Assess Current Security Status
•Identify Security Deficiencies
•Suggest Improvements
Residence Security Survey
Three Critical Elements:
•Physical Security Assessment
•Family Security Assessment
•Information Security Assessment
Residence Security Survey
(Physical Security)
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CPTED
Doors
Windows
Locks
Lighting
Fencing
Alarm Intrusion
Systems
• Fire Protections
• Access Control
• Residence
Location
• Parking
• Communication
Resources
• Landscaping
Residence Security Survey
(Information Security)
• Destruction of
• Identity Theft
Confidential
• Verbal, Fax & Data
Documents
• Computer System
& Network Security • Family Emergency
Plans
• Records,
• Security Awareness
Documents,
Training for Family
Correspondence
Members
• Family Plans
Remember
•Crime Prevention is Everyone’s
Responsibility
•This Is Your Community
•The Beavercreek Police Dept. Is
Here To Assist You …..help Build
A Safer Tomorrow Today
Recieve
Crime Prevention
Training
Identity Theft
“The Crime of the Millennium”
John E. Williams
Crime Prevention Specialist
Beavercreek Police Department
“Skimming”
Always be aware of your credit card. Its’ info can be easily
stolen.
“TAP”
Terrorist Awareness & Prevention
Teen & Youth Internet Safety
How do you want them to
think?!!
Other trainings available to
NW members
• Personal Safety
• Stranger Danger
• Workplace Violence
• Many More….
YOU ARE THE
PREVENTION !
Neighbors watching
over neighbors