The Unit coordinates the Neighborhood Watch Program. Police officers provide training and assistance to interested citizens desiring to form a Watch Unit as well as maintain an effective program. Police officers attend the Watch meetings to share information and build community rapport in accordance with the Department's Community Policing Philosophy. Out is a yearly function of the Crime Prevention Unit where McGruff appearances and police officer visits are made to all the Watch Units. Security surveys and audits for residents and business owners can by requested.
Officers survey the buildings to ensure the best possible security system is in place.
Recommendations are made for locks, windows, doors, as well as the exterior. Public relations functions include speaking engagements and McGruff appearances. Victim Service Unit Two Victim Advocates who assist all victims of crime occurring in University City staff this Unit. Services provided are crisis intervention, information and referral, rape response, death notifications, community awareness, counseling and follow-up services. This Unit is staffed by three police officers who provide drug and gang prevention awareness instruction to all University City public and private schools, to include junior high.