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Rahway Police Department- Neighborhood Watch Program
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Neighborhood Watch program is perhaps the oldest crime prevention program in
existence. This community-based program encourages neighbors to get to know
each other, teaches neighbors how to look for and report suspicious
activity, keep an eye on each other's homes and property, and safeguard
their homes from criminal activity.
This program had its start in 1972 when the National Sheriffs' Association
developed the original program. At the time, Police chiefs and Sheriffs
from around the country were looking for a program that would decrease the
increasing burglary rate across the country, and Neighborhood Watch seemed
to be an ideal tool in the fight against crime.
In Rahway, Neighborhood Watch programs have come and gone over the
years. It has been proven that an active neighborhood watch program can
significantly reduce crime in a community. Ongoing Neighborhood Watch
meetings and events in a neighborhood keep the program alive. Quarterly
meetings and update email reports will be used to keep block captains
informed on current crimes trends in the community. Citizens’ working with
law enforcement in a joint partnership is a highly successful means of
keeping a community safe.
If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program in your area,
please contact Detective William Eicholz of the Rahway Police Department at
(732) 827-2079 or
weicholz@rahwaypolice.com for more information.
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