NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

REPORT A CRIME. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Nationwide, it was determined that the number of arrests for criminal activity would double…if only crime were reported immediately. Locally, three out of every four arrests can be related to a call from a citizen.

You, as citizens of our County, have a tremendous effect on the ability of law enforcement to successfully bring a case to conclusion. Here are some things to remember about reporting crimes.

• Report suspected criminal activity immediately…do not wait. The sooner law enforcement can respond, the more likely they are to apprehend someone.
• Be as accurate in the description of people and vehicles as you can. If they have left the area before we arrive, your observations will be the only information with which we have to work.
• If you are not sure something is wrong, report it to law enforcement anyway. It is better we check it and find nothing wrong, than allow someone to be needlessly victimized.
• Do not get involved or investigate yourself. Report it…and let law enforcement deal with it. Remember, the situation may be dangerous, absolutely no confrontations.

Law Enforcement is only as good as the information…and cooperation…it receives from the public. You are our most important link to your community. Help us help you.

To register for up coming training sessions fill out a Neighborhood Watch registration form available in the carousel in front of the Town Managers office and hand it to one of the ladies at the window, or if you have email capabilities just send an email to the safety Committee at:

                                 veronawalksafety@yahoo.com

Include your name, address and a phone number. A committee member will contact you as soon as we have a confirmed date for the next training session.