Such programs have been started all over the country. Maybe one already exists in your community. They leave the responsibility for catching criminals where it belongs - with the police. These groups gather citizens together to learn crime prevention from local authorities. You cooperate with your neighbors to report suspicious activities in the neighborhood, to keep an eye on homes when the resident is away, and to keep everyone in the erea mindful of the standard precautions for property and self that should be taken.
Criminals avoid neighborhoods where such groups exits.
What to do in an emergency. How to best identify a suspicious person. How to identify a vehicle being used in a suspected criminal activity. Signs to watch out for before entering a house or apartment that may be in process of being burglarized. What to do in case of injury.