Durham Police Department Neighborhood Watch Organizing a Neighborhood Watch Program By Officer P.S. Stewart
Durham Police Department Crime Prevention Officer: Penny Stewart ext District Captain: Kevin Cates ext District Lieutenant: John Shelton ext
Durham Police Department District 3 80,000 Residents 29 Square Miles 4 Squads/11 Officers each
Durham Police Department Objectives Define the term “Crime Prevention” List the three elements that make up a crime. Define Neighborhood Watch List the duties of the block captain and members. OPERATION IDENTIFICATION
Durham Police Department Objectives Continued Telephone Tree / Phone Master The Five W’s when Calling 911 Neighborhood Resources Identify the types of locks used in residential homes. Identifying Suspects/Vehicles
Durham Police Department Crime Prevention Crime Prevention is defined as the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk, and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce the crime risk.
Durham Police Department Elements necessary for a crime: Victim Criminal Opportunity
Durham Police Department Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch is a Crime Prevention Program which enlists the active participation of citizens in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in their communities.
Durham Police Department Duties of the Block Captain Plan Block Meetings / Gatherings Relay information to all residents. Record Resident Information: Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers, , Cars Coordinate Representation at the PAC Meetings Point of Contact for Your Crime Prevention Officer
Durham Police Department Telephone Tree Odd NumberEven NumberOdd Number Even Number Name, Address, Phone #Name, Address, Phone #
Durham Police Department Member’s Responsibilities: Be alert Look out for your community Learn what’s Normal and what’s Not Report ALL Suspicious Activity “If in doubt, call 911”
Durham Police Department Neighborhood Watch Signs
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5 W’s to Remember When Calling 911 What When Who Where Weapon ***Changes in activity***
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Residential Locks Dead Bolts Single Cylinder/Double Cylinder Attach hardware with 3” Screws
Durham Police Department Community Resources DURHAMPOLICE.COM Click on Crimemapper Dist. 3 Partners Against Crime (PAC) Meets every 2 nd Saturday each month 10:00 a.m. Lyon Park Rec. Center 1313 Halley St. PAC 3 Listserv
Durham Police Department Resources Continued Citizens Observer Patrol Uniform Patrol, Captain, Lt. and Crime Prevention Officer District 3
Durham Police Department Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator (919)
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Durham One Call One Stop Shop for City Services
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Conclusion This has been the Neighborhood Watch Program Baton passed to the Community Block Captain Telephone Tree Block Map Neighborhood Watch Sign
Durham Police Department Crime Prevention Officer: Penny Stewart ext District Captain: Kevin Cates ext District Lieutenant: Jerry Yount ext
Durham Police Department Durham City Police Department Crime Prevention Unit Thank you for Coming ! Officer: Penny Stewart