We’d rather not talk about it – nor think about it, but there is an increase in criminal activity in the United States and globally. The frequency of burglaries, muggings, car thefts, robberies, purse thefts, e.t.c is on the rise at a troubling rate. As a local resident, you can join forces with your neighbors to address this problem locally. One way to go about it is by setting up or joining a neighborhood watch program. It enables you to join efforts with your neighbors to arrangements for the protection of yourselves, loved ones and property.
In this set up, you can free your neighborhood and local area of criminals. There is safety in numbers as opposed to going it alone and working as a team has its huge benefits to all. It increases your knowledge of your neighbors, as you work with them to reduce crime incidents, foster a unity in the community, afford an avenue of communication between the police and citizens, set up ongoing crime prevention strategies in your local area and motivate citizens to be interested in knowing what is going on. Citizens Safety Projects are established to help provide these benefits. They are a collaborative effort involving the private citizens and the local police. Such programs exist nationwide and it is possible that you have one in your neighborhood. Such arrangements are not demanding, as they require meetings only once a month and do not require residents putting themselves in harm’s way. They leave the Police to handle the criminals as opposed to assigning a vigilant group to do so. Citizens Safety Projects arrange for local authorities teach citizens crime prevention. You work with your neighbors to report suspicious activities in the neighborhood; watch homes in the absence of residents, ensure that residents are aware of standard precautions for safety of person and property. Criminals tend to avoid neighborhoods where such groups exist.
Working with the local authorities and law enforcement personnel will afford you the following free benefits:
1. How to handle emergencies. 
2. How to determine an individual is suspicious.
3. How to identify vehicles engaged in criminal activity.
4. What to look out for during burglaries.
5. How to handle injury.
6. How to deal with people loitering on your streets.
7. How to recognize stolen items.
8. How to recognize vehicle theft in progress.
9. How to protect your property.
10. Identifying a burglary in progress.
11. Protecting yourself and loved ones, e.t.c.
To get started, contact your neighbors to set a date, place and time where to meet to discuss your neighborhood security. The meeting could be at your house or a neighbor’s. Make sure to set a time that is convenient to most of your neighbors – preferably in the evening. Invite the local police department to give your group relevant resources pertaining to your safety and security, taking into account the fact that the Police cannot be everywhere. Your collaboration with them will ultimately benefit you. Is there some persons that you consider suspicious in your neighborhood? Find out more about them HERE!
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