Dear Neighboors,
I have volunteered to organize a Neighborhood Watch program for CrestviewNeighborhood Association. I need everyone's help to make our community as safe as possible! I am currently recruiting block captains. Below is some information on the responsibilities and benefits of a block captain. As you will see, the benefits are worth the little time involved! Allendale and Brentwood currently have successful Neighborhood Watch programs and I am hoping that we can model ours after theirs. Please e-mail me at mitchellapril@att.net if you are interested in participating or have any questions. Thank you so much for all of your help with this!
What is a block captain?
Block captains are the eyes and ears for a block of houses, and look for anything out of the ordinary that might need attention. They carry out the Neighborhood Watch Program on each street. They are not vigilantes, and are supposed to notify the police when necessary, not try to act as poilce themselves.
Responsibilities:
1. Create a contact list for your block
2. Hold a block meeting
3. Update residents of your block on any pertinent issues such as a break-in
4. Keep your ears and eyes open and call 911 if you feel an officer is needed
5. Coordinate the annual National Night Out on your street if you choose
Benefits:
It fosters a better communication and closer knit community on your block. The time commitment is very small and the outcome can be extremely helpful. The idea is to watch out for each other and keep communication open, which makes for a better community all around!
April Mitchell
(512) 653-6504
mitchellapril@att.net