Protecting Your Neighborhood

Neighborhood Watch
Plan to hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting. It’s important that you’re able to join with your neighbors in the face of an emergency. Together you can help safeguard your homes and children. Your local Sheriffs' office or police station can help you get started or visit www.usaonwatch.org for more information.

The National Crime Prevention Council
(think McGruff the Crime Dog) also has information on forming a neighborhood watch program. Visit www.ncpc.org.

Citizen Corps: Uniting Communities Preparing the Nation
The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through
education, training, and volunteer service. They pledge to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds. Citizen Corps promotes a range of measures for you to make your family, your home, and your community safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.

FACT: Currently, there are Citizen Corps Councils serving over 70% of the total US population.
Visit www.citizencorps.com to search for active Citizen Corps Councils in your part of North Central Texas.

If you’d like to take an active role in helping your community prepare for emergencies, join Citizen Corps. Get information at www.citizencorps.gov

Citizens Fire and Police Academies

Local North Central Texas Fire and Police Departments offer classes to citizens interested in learning more about personnel and policies and taking an active role in helping to protect their communities. Class topics may include emergency medical training, communications, codes and hands-on training. To find an academy near you, contact your local police or fire department.