Neighborhood Watch

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Neighborhood Watch

• John E. Williams, CPS
• Certified Crime Prevention Specialist
• Beavercreek Police Department

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Neighborhood Watch

• In order for Crime to occur, three elements must
  be present.
• These elements of crime are usually depicted in a
  triangle.

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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?
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Criminal Victimization Attitudinal Factors
DAC CAD
C - Criminal Victimization
D - Denial
A - Apathy
A Affliction
C - Complacent
D - DEATH
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What is Neighborhood Watch?

• A program involving the joint efforts of the
  police, the community, designed to enhance
  neighborhood security, heighten the communitys
  power of observation, and to encourage mutual
  assistance and concern among neighbors.

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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!
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Neighborhood Watch is quite similar to a team.
On any team
There is a Coordinator
Block Captains
Team Members
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Neighborhood WatchCoordinator

• The Coordinators 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 persons 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.

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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.

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Team Members You are the most important part of
the program!

• Observe and report suspicious activities to
  youre your team leader
• Assist the team leader if needed
• Attend the group meetings

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Requirements

• Monthly Meetings (Quarterly Required)
• Maintain a Current Phone / E-mail Listing
• Annual Community Event
• Block Party, Cookout, Swim Party, etc.
• Have Fun !!!

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Identifying / Reporting Suspicious Activity

1. Anyone with a weapon!
2. Somebody running from a home or vehicle
3. Someone screaming
4. Anyone who just doesnt fit Trust Your Feelings
5. Stranger carrying a TV, stereopillowcase
6. Person looking into cars
7. Someone ringing doorbells..No Soliciting
8. Someone on side/rear of neighbors home
9. Subject driving with no lights or speeding

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Neighborhood Watch

• In the event of an emergency
• call

911
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Philosophy of Crime PreventionThe Four Ds

• Deny Deny entry or opportunity
• Delay Utilize Security deviceslocks or other
  security hardware
• Detect Discover entry alarms, neighbors,
  police, etc.
• Displacement Make them look elsewhere

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Residence Security Survey

• Three Major Objectives
• Assess Current Security Status
• Identify Security Deficiencies
• Suggest Improvements

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Residence Security Survey

• Three Critical Elements
• Physical Security Assessment
• Family Security Assessment
• Information Security Assessment

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Residence Security Survey(Physical Security)

• CPTED
• Doors
• Windows
• Locks
• Lighting
• Fencing
• Alarm Intrusion Systems

• Fire Protections
• Access Control
• Residence Location
• Parking
• Communication Resources
• Landscaping

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Residence Security Survey(Information Security)

• Destruction of Confidential Documents
• Family Emergency Plans
• Security Awareness Training for Family Members

• Identity Theft
• Verbal, Fax Data
• Computer System Network Security
• Records, Documents, Correspondence
• Family Plans

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Remember

• Crime Prevention is Everyones Responsibility
• This Is Your Community
• The Beavercreek Police Dept. Is Here To Assist
  You ..help Build A Safer Tomorrow Today

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• Recieve
• Crime Prevention
• Training

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Identity Theft
The Crime of the Millennium
John E. Williams
Crime Prevention Specialist
Beavercreek Police Department
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Skimming Always be aware of your credit card.
Its info can be easily stolen.
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TAP Terrorist Awareness Prevention
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Teen Youth Internet Safety
How do you want them to think?!!
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• Other trainings available to NW members
• Personal Safety
• Stranger Danger
• Workplace Violence
• Many More.

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• YOU ARE THE PREVENTION !
• Neighbors watching over neighbors