Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that teaches citizens how to help themselves by identifying and reporting suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. Neighborhood Watch groups typically focus on observation and awareness as a means of preventing crime and employ strategies that range from simply promoting social interaction and "watching out for each other.“
Neighborhood Watch bring community members together to establish control of their neighborhoods, promotes an increased quality of life and reduces the crime rate in that area. Collective action by residents has proved one of the most effective strategies. |