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Auburn police promote Block Watch steps and neighborhood partnership to deter crime
Summary
Auburn Police Department staff urged residents to organize Block Watch groups, outlined five steps to get started and offered police support via the community response team and Officer Williams.
Auburn Police Department staff presented a short overview of the Block Watch program and ways neighbors can partner with police to deter crime.
The speaker described five basic steps to start a Block Watch: invite neighbors and organize meetings; elect a captain and co‑captain; hold two or three meetings to ensure viability; reach out to the police department for support; and request police attendance for local meetings. The speaker said police will provide data, speakers or other assistance once a neighborhood group shows traction.
The police representative encouraged residents to scan a posted QR code to get Block Watch information and emphasized that Block Watch is intended to deter crime, inform police about local problems and strengthen neighborhood relationships.
Ending: The department said it wants more neighborhoods signed up and offered ongoing assistance through the community response team.
