Why it is needed
• Police are paid representatives of the public, we all share a basic civic responsibility
• People stopped being concerned about their neighbors; focus is on ourselves
• We rely on law enforcement; we don't work with law enforcement
Benefits
• Greater sense of community; it puts "neighbor" back into neighborhood
• Brings law enforcement and community closer together; stronger relationships
• Knowing your neighbors
• Strength in numbers
• Not only focused on crime
What skills are needed in a Block Captain?
• Leadership
• Coordination
• Passion
• Social
Meetings
• No more than an hour (Stay on point)
• Set goals
• Include social aspects
• Patrol together
• Accomplish goals
For more information on forming a Neighborhood/Community Watch program in your neighborhood, please contact the Wicomico Neighborhood Congress @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
