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Neighborhood Watch
Crime and fear of crime threaten the well being of a community.
People become afraid to use streets and parks, suspicion erupts
between young and old, and businesses gradually leave. Crime, in
turn, feeds on the social isolation it creates. Modern life styles,
with the increasing number of families with working parents and
greater job mobility, contribute to this isolation and lack of
community ties. You and your neighbors can prevent or break this
vicious cycle and in the process, build your community into a safe,
friendly, caring place. Neighborhood Watch is a community-based
crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of
citizens in cooperation with law enforcement to
reduce crime in their communities.
The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department is revitalizing
Neighborhood Watch in the town. Our mission is to build upon the
original concepts of Neighborhood Watch, utilizing all available
resources to create a proactive community-police partnership for
crime prevention and problem solving in each community. Why is this
important? Since there cannot be a police officer on every corner,
citizen involvement is essential to combat crime. You and your
neighbors are experts who really know what is going on in your
community and by cooperating with each other and the police, you can
help fight crime the most effective way -- before it begins.
Several Neighborhood Watch Organizations are currently active within
the Town of Poughkeepsie. Officer Cropley will be closely involved in
resolving ongoing problems in some of the towns and more heavily
populated residential areas.
If you are interested in more information regarding the Neighborhood
Watch program call 845-486-7830 x161
Links of Interest
National Sheriffs Association
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