Empowering Communities Through Crime Prevention and Collaboration
If you want to start a Neighbourhood Watch program for your street, building or complex without the involvement of your community league, the following steps are required:
Interest must be expressed by a person/s who can do one or more of the following:
- Attend the public training to learn about Neighbourhood Watch.
- Follow ENW on social media (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) for information on crime prevention.
- Participate in ENW programs for individuals such as Walk Your Block & the Block Party program.
- Consider becoming a Neighbourhood Watch Ambassador.
Follow the practices of a Neighbourhood Watch program.
- Get to know your neighbours.
- Look out for your neighbours and neighbourhood.
- Learn to recognize who and what belongs in your neighbourhood.
- Practice crime prevention strategies to protect yourself and your property.
- Call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 should you see suspicious activities.
- Encourage anyone who is a victim of a crime to report it to the police.
- Report any crimes to the Edmonton Police Service that happen to you or your property by reporting online, calling 780-423-4567, #377 or using the EPS mobile app.
Meet with neighbours and talk about what’s happening in your neighbourhood
Share what you have learned with your neighbours
Encourage your neighbours to do what you have done
Helpful tools to find a volunteer
Advertise in your community
Newsletter, website, or e-circulars to find a Neighbourhood Watch Community Representative.
Promote at Community Events
Highlight the need for a volunteer focused on community safety and crime prevention at local community events.
Ideal Community Rep Traits
The ideal Community Rep is someone with a strong interest or passion for creating safer communities.
Inclusivity in Community Groups
Community groups must be inclusive and serve all residents within the geographical boundaries of the community league.
Communication with Residents
Community groups should have a method to communicate effectively with residents in the community.
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