Neighborhood Crime Prevention – Did you know?…
The modern-day concept of Neighborhood Watch began in the 1960’s. Due to escalating crime rates, the Los Angeles Police Department enlisted assistance from citizens in reporting suspicious activities. The National Sheriff’s Association took the concept further in 1972 when it organized the National Neighborhood Watch Program (NNWP) with funding from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration.
The Neighborhood Watch Program has become an effective way to get the community involved in crime prevention and help law enforcement. Implementing the program and posting “Neighborhood Watch” signs in your neighborhood and on the homes in the area tells criminals that your neighborhood is not an easy target and that they are probably being watched.
For more information on crime prevention in your neighborhood, contact your local law enforcement agency’s crime prevention department.