The Neighborhood Watch Committee is a team of trained volunteers. They enhance vital crime prevention services and community awareness through proactive law enforcement principles by being additional eyes and ears for law enforcement.
Neighborhood Watch Committee members do not take enforcement action, carry weapons, or make arrests. All suspicious activity is to be only reported to the Police.
The Neighborhood Watch Committee Program is designed for the volunteer who has an interest in helping law enforcement and the community.
Secure your home with alarms
Make sure your address is clearly visible
Clean your property to include less clutter
Shrubbery trimmed back from the house to alleviate a possible place for thieves to hide
Secure your property with motion lighting
Make sure doors, cars, and garage doors are always locked
If you leave your home for ANY duration make sure you secure and lock all doors and windows
Notify your neighbors if you are leaving for vacation
Beware of mail, newspaper, and porch delivery accumulations indicating no presence
Consider automated interior lighting
If you are leaving to go out of town call the EPD at (410) 398-2222 for security checks
Consider always greeting folks who may pass by making them aware people are watching.
Consider audible alarms on doors and windows
Trust your instincts
Never allow for strangers to enter your home
Get to know your neighbors and create a buddy system by exchanging phone numbers
Engrave your valuables
Do not hide outdoor keys in obvious places