A mobile Neighborhood Watch patrol can be a positive contribution to the community. They are easy to get started and we have a free eBook to help you. The most important first step in establishing your mobile neighborhood watch program is to design a proper mission statement that all volunteer members can live with. Here is a sample of a good mission statement to help launch the Mobile Neighborhood Watch Program you will 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 presence power 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 enforcing the law. Empower people to maintain 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 crime in action or suspicious behavior. Sometimes, simply by being in a particular area at the right time, they can even unknowingly act as a dig for criminal activities. 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 signage 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, instead of 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 right away that they shouldn’t risk any illegal activity; a trained and conscientious crime observer is in the area.

Each program participant 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 two magnetic signs or a set of static cling decals for their car(s). We will ask for participation from Chamber members to begin with, and as things prove effective, we will increase participation and education of the process. We will alert the media to 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, two-way radio with a dispatcher, or wireless Internet access.

To download or view online our free eBook “How to Set Up a Successful Mobile Neighborhood Watch Program,” visit this web address below:

http://www.lancewinslow.org/nmwp.shtml