To be effective in the fight against crime, community members and the police department must work together as a team. This program continues to be the cornerstone prevention program in Bakersfield. The City boasts a total of 950 neighborhood watch groups, with a membership of approximately 10,000 people. The continuing effectiveness and popularity of this program can be measured by the fact that the calendar to reserve a date for a Neighborhood Watch meeting is usually booked up a month in advance. If you are interested in starting an official Neighborhood Watch Group in your neighborhood or just want more information, call the Bakersfield Police Department at 326-3022 or fill out our Web form .
Any community resident can join, young, old, single or married, renter and homeowner.
A few concerned residents, a community organization or the Bakersfield Police Department can spearhead the effort to organize a Watch. Members learn how to make their homes more secure, to watch out for each other, the neighborhood and how to report suspicious activities to the police department. They are extra eyes and ears for reporting crime and helping neighbors. Neighborhood Watch helps build pride and serves as a springboard for efforts that address community concerns. Select a Block Captain who is responsible for organizing the meeting and relaying information to members.