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Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program which, in simplest terms, amounts to "neighbors being neighbors." Neighborhood Watch can be organized by any community where residents concerned about crime and other community problems identify the need to have an organized means of keeping an eye on their community. Neighborhood Watch is particularly well suited to urbanized neighborhoods and higher density suburban areas such as subdivisions. It is somewhat less suitable for rural areas due to the relatively poor house-to-house visibility in these areas, although there have been a number of very successful programs.
Most often, Neighborhood Watch groups are formed in response to an acute increase in a particular crime, such as residential burglary. They can also arise from a sudden increase in community concern about crime generally, or a long needed arousal of public sentiment toward eliminating other long-standing community problems. Well-run Neighborhood Watch groups have often helped law enforcement reduce and prevent burglary, theft, and other community problems.
The Austell Police Department provides a great neighborhood watch program for all of it's citizens. We are active in all areas of the City.
We welcome all citizens to attend these meetings whenever possible. You are your best defense deterring crime in your neighborhood. The most important element in pro-active Law Enforcement are citizens willing to take the time to report suspicious person(s) or activities.
On several occasions such reports have led to arrests of persons involved in criminal activity. As always, the caller may remain anonymous.
We will continue to hold periodic Neighborhood Watch meetings. Look for signs to be posted in your area, letters to be sent out, and other information directing you to your next area meeting. You may contact Sergeant Sylvia England at (770) 944-4331 at the Austell Police Department or check our web site for future information on upcoming meetings.
