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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.
Block Captain & Co-Captain Responsibilities
  • 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.


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