Neighborhood Watch, in various forms, has been around for many years. Today it is one of the most popular and successful of all efforts to prevent residential crimes. Perhaps one reason for the success of Neighborhood Watch is its simplicity. Although programs may vary, they are all predicated on the need for residents to protect their neighborhoods by observing and reporting suspicious or unusual activity.

One should never be lulled into believing that, "It will never happen to me." This attitude is the killer of Neighborhood Watch.

For a Neighborhood Watch to remain an active community program, residents must remain aware of what goes on outside. Knowing and looking out for your neighbor is a very important part of a successful program.

Communities with active programs have experienced substantial decreases in burglary, vandalism, and larceny. In addition, Neighborhood Watch creates a greater awareness of crime and serves as a warning to criminals.

Keep your Neighborhood Watch active. Respond to your neighbor's needs as you would have them respond to yours. Assisting the police in protecting you is your civic duty.

Let's give neighborhood crime a going away party!

Remember that Apathy is the enemy of Neighborhood Watch.
 

For more information:

Hobart-Lawrence Police/Municipal Court Department

2990 S. Pine Tree Road

Oneida, WI  54155

Phone:  (920) 869-1011

Email:  hobart@hobart-wi.org

Website:  http://www.hobart-wi.org/pages/police.html

www.citizenobserver.com

If you have not already done so, please register

your Neighborhood Watch group at www.usaonwatch.org

Interested in Neighborhood Watch?  Please see our Training page.