Neighborhood Watch Program

In 1972 the National Sheriffs’ Association organized the National Neighborhood Watch Program, in response to hundreds of local law enforcement agencies request in developing crime prevention programs, based on citizen participation.

Neighborhood Watch is a program designed to help individual citizens help themselves and their neighbors to prevent crime

Neighborhood Watch is a system of organizing residents in a given geographical area, so that the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office can teach the techniques of Crime Prevention. Together, the residents can watch out for each other, and eliminate the opportunity for a crime to be committed. You become the eyes and ears of your community.

Q: HOW DO I START A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP?

A: First form a small committee of neighbors to discuss needs, interests and potential neighborhood problems. Decide on a couple of possible dates and a location for an initial Neighborhood Watch meeting.

B: Next contact the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Deputy and confirm meeting date. Community Relations Deputy will bring survey forms to assess your community’s specific needs.

C: Finally, contact as many of your neighbors as possible, asking them:

• If they would be interested in attending a meeting to assist in organizing a       Neighborhood Watch group in your area.

• If they feel at risk of being burglarized or being a victim of other crimes.

You may be surprised at how many will be interested!!!

This program is courtesy of Sheriff Craig Webre and no cost to the citizens.

Community Relations Lt. Valerie Martinez may be reached at (985) 449-4477.

For more information on the National Neighborhood Watch program please visit     www.usaonwatch.org