The JasCo-Metropolitan Police Department is revitalizing Neighborhood Watch in all of its communities. Our mission is to build upon the original concepts of Neighborhood Watch, utilizing all available resources to create a proactive community-police partnership for crime prevention and problem solving in each community. Why is this important? Since there cannot be a police officer on every corner, citizen involvement is essential to combat crime. You and your neighbors are experts who really know what is going on in your community and by cooperating with each other and the police, you can help fight crime the most effective way -- before it begins.

A successful Neighborhood Watch should result in a sense of ownership by members of each community. A true community-police partnership develops, resulting in reduction in police service calls and reduction in crime or the fear of crime. Awareness is increased, and when a community perspective or support is needed, Neighborhood Watch groups serve as a valuable resource.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH?

1. To increase citizen awareness of the crime of burglary and other property crimes prevalent to neighborhoods including theft and vandalism.                            

2. To train citizens in various safety and residential security strategies to make their neighborhood and homes more secure.                            

3. To develop a neighborhood action program where neighbors help watch each other’s residences and report suspicious persons and activities in their neighborhoods. 

4. To encourage all citizens to cooperate with the JasCo Metropolitan Police Department in reporting crime.