The NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Coordinator
The Coordinator’s job is crucial to the success of your program. This may be just the right job for a retiree or other individual who has extra time at home. This person’s responsibilities may include:
- Expanding the program and maintaining a current list of participants and neighbourhood residents, including names, addresses, home and work telephone numbers, and vehicle descriptions;
- Acting as liaison between WATCH members, law enforcement officers, civic groups, and block captains;
- Arranging neighbourhood crime prevention training programs;
- Obtaining and distributing crime prevention materials, such as stickers and signs;
- Involving others to develop specific crime prevention projects;
The Block Captain
Block captains should be designated for every 10–15 houses, and they should be directly involved with their immediate neighbors. The block captain’s responsibilities may include:
- Acting as liaison between block residents and the Coordinator;
- Establishing a “telephone chain” by compiling and distributing a current list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of block participants;
- Visiting and inviting new residents to join NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH; notifying them of meetings and training sessions;
- Contacting each neighbor as often as possible to discuss possible crime problems, needs for assistance, and suggestions for program improvement.
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