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Chapter 20. Providing Information and Enhancing Skills >
Section 11. Implementing a Neighborhood Watch >
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| Contributed by Ben Burgen Edited by Val Renault |
Tools
Tool #1: Suspect Description Checklist
Tool #2: Vehicle Description Checklist
Tool #3: Suspicious Activity Log
Tool #1: Suspect Description Checklist
Sex (male or female)
Race (white, black, Hispanic, Asian, etc.)
Complexion (dark, light, rugged, etc.)
Age (mid-twenties, thirties, forties, etc.)
Height (estimate in 2 inch blocks; for example: between 6'0" and 6'2")
Weight (estimate in blocks of 10 pounds)
Build (large, medium, stocky, thin, etc.)
Hair (red, brown, thick, thin, balding, beard, etc.)
Clothing (type, color, style - start at the top and work down: hat, coat, shirt, pants, shoes)
Other Features (visible tattoos or piercings, glasses, etc.)
Direction of Travel (north, south, east, west, name of street if possible)
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Tool # 2: Vehicle Description Checklist
Color (be as specific as possible; dark, medium, light blue, etc.)
Year (if you can get it, but not necessary)
Make (Ford, Toyota, etc.)
Model (Accord, Mustang, Camry, etc.)
Body Type (two-door, convertible, station wagon, etc.)
License Number (get state too if possible)
Other (bumper stickers, dents, etc.)
Direction of Travel (North, South, East, West, name of street)
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Tool #3: Suspicious Activity Log
Address of suspicious activity: ______________________
| Date | Time | Style and make of Car | State and License Number | Color and Year | Repeat Visitor | Description of person(s) | Description of Activity | Reported To | Date and Time | Case Officer Name and Number |
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Checklist
Here, you'll find a checklist which summarizes the major points contained in the text.
___ You assess the need for and interest in a Neighborhood Watch Association (NWA ) in your neighborhood.
___ You contact your local law enforcement agency to find out how they can support and interact with your NWA.
___ You call a first meeting, inviting neighbors and law enforcement representatives.
___ Your group identifies issues of concern and strategies, if necessary, for addressing them. An action plan may be developed for a current problem.
___ You create a phone tree if the group desires, and agree to guidelines for reporting suspicious behavior.
___ You disseminate information on how to improve safety on personal property, how to record and report suspicious persons and activity.
___ You evaluate your neighborhood for its susceptibility to crime and plan improvements as possible.
___ You identify emerging issues ("broken windows") and work together for creative solutions.