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Crime Prevention Committee aims to rebuild neighborhood‑watch network
Summary
The committee reported outreach successes (National Night Out, community events) and said it currently supports six active neighborhood‑watch groups with a goal to re‑establish former groups—particularly in East San Bruno—through outreach, senior seminars and partnerships with the police department.
Denise Ron, liaison to the Crime Prevention Committee, and committee chair Rich Wong reported the group’s annual activities and recruitment efforts on Oct. 14. The committee’s priorities include organizing neighborhood‑watch groups, disseminating crime‑prevention materials, and partnering with the San Bruno Police Department to reach neighborhoods that historically had more active volunteer groups.
Wong described a year of outreach—National Night Out, community tables, senior seminars and targeted meetings with condominium complexes—and said the committee currently supports six active neighborhoods and is pursuing outreach to restart previously inactive groups. The committee also plans town‑hall events and "chat with the chief" sessions to connect residents with police leadership and community resources.
Council members thanked volunteers and encouraged continued city support for recruitment and public information. The committee invited council members to attend meetings (second Thursday each month) and continue liaison activities to support community engagement.
Next steps: focus outreach on East San Bruno, continue recruitment at community events and coordinate with police and county partners for supportive services and referrals.
