Neighborhood Watch Checklists

This is a partial list associated with "Neighborhood Watch Programs" and this is an excellent initiative that all neighborhoods should initiate. Neighbors to band together and keep a watch full eye on every ones property and safety. neighbors need to communicate with neighbors in order to get to know each other as well help each other keep an eye on each others property.

Neighborhood watch programs are an excellent way to keep an eye on your home and watch for anything that is out of the ordinary. Whether it is an open garage, a car parked were it should not be or even a broken window. They can be your eyes and ears when you are away from home and it is neighbors helping neighbors! The program can make the difference between a loss through theft and your homes security violated.

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To sum up:

Join or initiate a neighborhood watch program.
Get to know your neighbors.
Advise neighbors and Neighbor Hood Watch captains that you have hired a home sitting service.
Provide both with phone numbers so that they can get in touch with each other if needed.
Watch out for all vehicles, not just vans and trucks.
Passenger cars, expensive, & inexpensive are also used by thieves.
Be prepared with the license number of the car.
Write down a general description of the car.
Tell your neighbors when you are having work done, or when you are going to be away from home, even for a short trip.
Become familiar with your neighbors cars.
Any cars that you do not recognize should be considered suspect.
Report suspicious vehicles to a neighborhood watch local web site,
Do not call law enforcement unless you are reporting an actual crime, or threatening situation.
Do not give out any information about your home or family over the phone.
Do not advertises that you are living alone.
Do not open your doors to strangers.
Demand proper identification.
Burglars know all the hiding places.
Do not leave, or hide house keys outside of your house, or give keys to a repairman.
Install double cylinder dead bold locks.
Sliding glass doors should always be secured with a pin-type locking device or a "Charlie bar."
Keep garage doors closed and locked.
Lock up any tools that can be used for entering your home.
When you leave make your home look occupied.
A barking dog is one of the most effective burglar alarms.
Get Involved.

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Neighborhood Watch Programs

General Info Checklist Getting Started Coordinator-Block Captain Block Members

Maintaining Your Program Summary