Have You Ever Considered Starting a Block Watch?

Block Watch Criteria
 

• Two volunteers to act as Captain and Co-captain and co-ordinate the group. 
• Block Watch meeting conducted by NWPS Block Watch Officer. 
• There must be 80% involvement by residents/tenants to establish a recognised Block Watch. 
• Block map/floor plan(s) must be completed and copy provided to each participant and NWPS Block Watch Co-ordinator. 

Once these criteria are met

• Block Watch decals are then distributed 
• Block Watch signs will then be erected on street/complex. 
• Participants in Block Watch will receive a copy of the Block Watch Newsletter.

• Captains & Co-captains must undergo a Security clearance by the New Westminster Police Service (confidential). 
• Co-ordinate meeting date with NWPS Block Watch Co-ordinator. 
• Canvas neighbours to ensure their attendance at an organisational Block Watch meeting.
• After meeting produce a block map and provide a copy for each participant and the Block Watch office. 
• Ensure all participants mark their appropriate property with engraver using BC driver's licence number. 
• Hand out window decals when block map and engraving is complete. 
• Hand deliver newsletters quarterly to all participants. 
• Organise an annual block "get together". 
• New neighbours should be informed of the Block Watch and asked to join. 
• Update the Block Watch Map annually.