Henry County Police

Neighborhood Watch Program770-288-8275 770-288-8274 770-288-8255 770-288-8200

C.O.P.S

Division

Who is in cops and what does it mean?

Sgt. Jason Duffey Officer Sam Cox Officer Andrew Craig Cops is an acronym that stands for Community Oriented Police Services jduffey@co.henry.ga.us 770-288-8275 scox@co.henry.ga.us 770-288-8255 pd3292@co.henry.ga.us 770-288-8472Non-emergency number to 911:770-957-9121Crime Mapping: www.co.henry.ga.us/policeCops conducts several meetings such as Neighborhood Watch programs,

Women’s Self Defense classes, Citizens Police Academy, general safety classes to organizations, directive patrols on bicycles and career days at local schools

Benefits of a Neighborhood Watch Program

Creates a greater sense of security, well-being, and reduction of fear of crime because you know that you and your neighbors will “look out for each other”

Reduces the risk of you being a victim of crime.

Trains you on how to observe and report suspicious activities

Benefits of a Neighborhood Watch Program

Keeps you informed of crime trends, and access to criminal activity in your community.

Prepares you to spot criminal activity in your neighborhood

Neighborhood watch signs will be posted and will deter criminals

How Neighborhood Watch works:

Neighbors join together to provide information about their households to one another.

Participants receive training in observation techniques & recognize suspicious activities.

Immediately report suspicious activities or crimes to local Police Department

What is Your Responsibility?

Learn who your neighbors are Attend Neighborhood Watch meetings Implement security measures, such as security

cameras, alarm systems, etc… Teach Children respect for the law and crime

prevention techniques Report crimes, do not take them into your own

hands*** GET INVOLVED!

The Key to a Successful Neighborhood Watch Program

Participants’ willingness to “Look Out for Each Other” and the ability of each individual participant to observe and recognize what is suspicious, then immediately reporting it.

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch Program

Elect a Neighborhood Watch Leader: They will be the main point of contact.

Elect Block Captains: They will be the main point of contact for their area

Make a information sheet for all participates

Know Your Neighbors

What is unusual and out of the ordinary for your neighbors?

Begin to recognize cars, work hours, family members, etc.

Be the attentive neighbor, it means “You look out for each other!”

Observation & Recognition Skills

You can observe from your home, vehicle or while taking walks around the neighborhood.

Keep your eyes and ears open for anything or anyone that looks suspicious.

Use your head to determine if what you are observing really suspicious.

Observation & Recognition Skills

Learn how to get a good description of the suspect. Identify the suspect: Clothing, hair color,

height, etc…Perception is different to everyone!

Identify their vehicle: Make, model, tag # Identify their activity: What were they doing

that was suspicious?

Suspect IdentificationSex / Race /Age

Height/ Weight

Weapon?

Eye colorComplexion

Glasses

Shoes

Scars/Tattoos

HairHat /

Pants

ShirtFacial Hair

Carrying Items?

Vehicle Details Kind of vehicle Color Make Model Year Other Features

Bumper stickers, dents, etc…..

Observation & Recognition Skills

Recognize that when your neighbor is away on vacation, someone should not be coming in and out of their house. Call the non-emergency number and advised 911 when you will be gone on vacation so extra patrol can be conducted.

In any situation, use your head, and recognize what is routine and what is suspicious.

Time is critical in apprehension.

How To Observe Knowledge

Know who belongs in each house Secrecy

Observe as secretly as possible At Home

Observe from your home On Foot

Observe as you walk or jog through your neighborhood

How To Observe Car or Bicycle Trust your Judgment

Recognize and understand what you are observing.

NotesMake notes to include dates and times.

Practice what you learn.

Recognizing Suspicious Activities

People:Gathering for an extended timeBehaving strangelyWith weaponsCarrying, concealing or transporting anything unusualLooking into carsCreating any type of disturbanceGoing door to door around the houseLoitering around playground areas

Trust your instincts! Call Immediately!! Don’t Hesitate!!

Recognizing Suspicious Sounds

Screams for Help – call police immediately

Gun shots Audible Alarms Glass breaking Loud music Dogs barking

Recognizing Suspicious Activities

Vehicles:Occupied and parked for along period of timeDriving around your neighborhood repeatedlyLoaded with valuablesParked with the engine runningLeaving a location with the lights offReckless drivingAbandoned vehicles

Reporting a Crime Call 9-1-1 for any crime, fire or serious

medical problem in progress or suspected to be in progress.

“REMEMBER” to call 911 first.

How to Maintain a Neighborhood Watch Program

Neighborhood Yard Sales Neighborhood Clean-up Walking / Exercise groups Holiday Dinners/Get-togethers Progressive Dinners Card or Game groups Discussion Groups Kid’s Parade Annual meetings****

A Guide to Home and Personal Security

Three things a criminal must have in order to commit a crime.DesireTargetOpportunity

Avoiding Trouble

The best crime prevention is observing crime avoidance. Don’t put yourself and your family in a situation where crime will most often occur.

Avoiding Trouble

Car Safety Change Locks Solid Doors Windows

Crime Prevention Tips for Home Owners

Safety Checks:Install proper locks on windows and doorsInstall outside lightsLeave a light on inside while you are gone at

nightMake sure household items and valuables are

fully insuredKeep record of valuables, include photos and

record serial numbersDo not leave keys in hiding places

Henry County Ordinances to be Familiar With

Solicitation: must have a county or city license. Not to solicit before 9am and after 7pm

Parking and Storage of Commercial Vehicles Children Playing in Streets Curfew for Minors: 13 years and younger (9pm)

if not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 14 to 18 years (12am) if not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Includes driving on the roadway. Minors do have exceptions as follows: going to or coming from work, place of worship and school.