Crime Watch Programs Crime Watch Program Crime Watch is exactly what it sounds like, citizens watching for criminal activity. Citizens in a neighborhood get together to form a crime watch group. The main mission of the crime watch members is to be the ears and eyes of the police officer.
Members monitor the area for unusual or suspicious activities.
When members observe such activities they notify the police dispatcher and they dispatch an officer to the area to check on the matter. The groups hold a monthly meeting at which time they discuss any problems they may be having and officers work with them to solve the problems. The Crime Watch Program is a valuable tool in assisting officers in solving crime, because as we know, police officers can not be stationed everywhere within a city to monitor for criminal activity, but with the help of the citizens we can be. These programs are very well accepted by the public and police departments everywhere. If you are interested in starting a program in your neighborhood contact your local Police Department.