Neighborhood Watch Mission Statement
A mobile neighborhood watch patrol can make a positive contribution to the community. They’re easy to get started, and we have a free eBook to help you. The most important first step in establishing the Mobile Neighborhood Watch program is to design an appropriate mission statement that all volunteer members can live with. Here’s a sample of a good mission statement to help launch the Mobile Neighborhood Watch Program you’ll soon be establishing in your community.
Mission Status:
To help our local police department by becoming the eyes and ears of the community. To establish a power of presence and thus increase the visibility of our application services. Establish a zone for criminals where the risk of being caught is too high to practice their profession. Unite the business community and the Chamber of Commerce with citizens and local government. Be proactive in law enforcement. Empower people to stay in control of their communities. To reduce crime rates and keep property values high.
People who have jobs that require extensive travel through local communities (such as delivery services, real estate agents, and utility companies) often find themselves in positions where they can see crimes in action or suspicious behavior. Sometimes, simply by being in a particular area at the right time, they can even unknowingly act as an unearth of criminal activity. The Neighborhood Mobile Watch program seeks to enhance a community’s crime prevention strategy by providing concerned citizens, whose professions require a lot of driving, proper training and flagging materials to further deter criminal activity.
Learning to recognize suspicious behavior and knowing which local authorities to contact is one of the key components of the training. Simply knowing the correct phone number, rather than dialing 911, can greatly reduce the amount of time it takes for proper authorities to respond and keeps 911 lines open for other emergencies. Another key component of the program is providing magnetic signs on commercial and service vehicles, and using static cling decals on other vehicles that read, “We report suspicious behavior to our local police department.” This lets potential criminals know immediately that they should not risk any illegal activity; a trained and conscientious crime spotter is in the area.
Each participant in the program attends a 30-minute seminar at the local Chamber of Commerce with a Community Relations Officer from the Police Department. They will receive a certificate and then be given either two magnetic signs or a set of static cling decals for their car(s). We will be engaging House members to get started, and as things prove effective, we will increase engagement and education of the process. We will alert the media about this program and credit the participants for helping our city or town. Participants will need some form of two-way communication, such as a cell phone, a two-way radio with a dispatcher, or wireless Internet access.
To download or view our free e-book “How to Set Up a Successful Neighborhood Mobile Watch Program” online, visit this web address below:
http://www.lancewinslow.org/nmwp.shtml