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Johnston Police start “Not In My Neighborhood” program web posted February 11, 2009 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Police Department would be pleased to help anyone interest in starting a neighborhood watch group as part of our ongoing crime prevention efforts. We would like to enlist citizens as our partners in an ever-diligent fight against criminal activity in our community. Recognizing that those crimes against neighborhoods cross the boundaries of all ages, ethnic and social groups, we in Law Enforcement cannot solve the problem alone. We would like help show the link between the attitude of “Not Caring” and the clear rise in the crimes committed. We feel that each of us must stand together with our neighbors to not just care, but to care enough to say “Not In My Neighborhood.” “Unite And Fight” Law enforcement officers report substantial decreases in crime when neighbors unite. A local program like Neighborhood Watch, Apartment Watch, Block Watch, Town Watch, Crime Watch – no matter what it is called – is one of the most effective answers law enforcement has to stopping crime. Watch Groups build neighborhood togetherness which helps overcome the isolation created and fed upon by crime. What Is A Watch Group? Watch groups are the eyes and ears for reporting crime and suspicious behavior to law enforcement. They are not vigilantes. A Watch Group is not designed to replace law enforcement protection; rather it is an extension or supplement to assist law enforcement in making neighborhoods safer for all citizens. Effective law enforcement relies on early and accurate reporting of criminal activity. Your neighbors are a vital link to law enforcement in stopping crime. They know when you are home and what type of car you drive. A neighbor can be the first person to spot a burglar in your home, or a strange car in your driveway. Law enforcement officers use watch groups to educate participants on how to deter crime and detect crimes in progress. Information concerning immediate criminal activity can be passed on to participants along with effective strategies to combat problems areas. A Watch Group helps create an identity within the neighborhood, which in turn fosters a sense of pride and belonging for the members. A Watch Group makes its neighborhood a safer place to live in by adopting a more observant and active attitude. As a result, people become aware of strange cars, persons, strange activity, or circumstances. This will not take a lot of time and soon develops into a daily habit of being more aware of what is going on in the neighborhood. What Can Neighbors Do? Neighbors can report unusual incidents to the police of sheriff’s office. Always keep emergency numbers handy so you can quickly report any suspicious activity or emergency. Anything that seems slightly “out of place” or does not look right could be criminal activity. When calling be sure to give the reason for the call and the location of the activity. Be on the lookout for any of the following:
We here at the Johnston Police Department feel that education and full community partnership is the only answer, if we are to continue making great strides in our efforts. If you are a citizen, student, teacher, business leader or member of an organization and would like more information concerning crime prevention and neighborhood watch, the Johnston Police Department would be glad to assist you. You can contact the Johnston police Department or Chief of Police at 803-275-2488 or E-mail Chief Chris Aston at jpdaston@nctv.com. As the Chief of Police I would like to thank you for supporting our efforts and be assured of our cooperation in all matters. © Copyright 2009
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