Neighborhood Crime Watch is a return to the "old-fashioned" days when neighbors took care of neighbors and communicated with police.

The program helps reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim. It helps a community become stronger and more unified. It generates a concern of neighbors for each other. For instance, during bad weather, whether hot or cold, neighbors can check in on other neighbors.

Neighborhood Crime Watch lets neighbors know that someone will be there in case of a personal crisis such as a fire, flood, or crime.

There is greater access to criminal activity information. Having a Neighborhood Crime Watch sign posted lets criminals know that the neighborhood is not an easy target.

Convicted burglars have reported avoiding neighborhoods the have these signs. It gives neighbors an opportunity to have block parties, covered dish suppers, or a street dance.

It's an opportunity to beautify your neighborhood. Neighborhood Crime Watch is a forum for programs and meeting officials of your community.

It is a network of different neighborhoods working together.