Recent crime in the area

DRUG VIOLATION at 1001 N KENNEDY AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
VANDALISM at 615 S CHAPMAN AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
LARCENY at 1001 N KENNEDY AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
ASSAULT at 1040 N DRAPER AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
LARCENY at 507 W FORD ST SHAWNEE Nov 6
LARCENY OF AUTO October 17
THEFT, Petty Larceny N Kennedy Ave October 15
LARCENY OF A HOME on Ford Street October 27
ASSAULT AND BATTERY at W Wallace October 24
PETTY LARCENY at W Dewey October 20

November Neighborhood Watch

The November Neighborhood Watch will take place at the Benedict Street Market on Benedict, Starting at 6:30 on Tuesday the 10Th. Hope to see you there.

What a neighborhood watch can do.

The neighborhood watch creates a greater sense of security and well-being because you know that your neighbor will be looking out for you and you for them. The neighborhood watch can reduce the risk of you becoming a crime victim. Vandalism, graffiti, and personal crimes can be decreased or become extinct in your neighborhood.
When you know the neighborhood and your neighbors you learn what is normal and not so normal for your area.
You can receive training on how to protect yourself.
Your neighborhood can post neighborhood watch signs on your neighborhood streets to let criminals know that you and your neighbors have their eyes and ears on them. That your neighborhood will not be an easy target.

What is a neighborhood watch?

A Neighborhood Watch is a program that increases the safety and sense of community in your neighborhood. The program teaches you to look out for your own and your neighbors safety, your home and those of your neighbors.


The program teaches you and helps you:

To recognize and report suspicious and criminal activity.

About home and vehicle security.

Makes your neighborhood less attractive to criminals.

Increases your personal safety.


To better protect your family.


Build stronger relationships with law enforcement.

Tips on how to start a neighborhood watch

If you need more information the best place to start would be to go to the USAOnWatch.org website they have the information to get you started.

Talk with your neighbors to find out if they are interested in forming a neighborhood watch. Tell them that their participation is needed to combat the problems in the neighborhood.
Inform them about the crime in the neighborhood.
Inquire as to which evenings would be a good time to meet to talk about the problems in your neighborhood.
Exchange phone numbers. Tell your neighbors that you will notify them when the meeting is scheduled.
1. Determine the watch area. What streets will be covered in your neighborhood watch.
2. Obtain a meeting place. It could be in the local church. Or the local school. Somewhere close to your neighborhood.
3. Identify the crime in your neighborhood area that needs attention.
4. Contact your local Police Department they can also help you get a watch started.

How well do you know your neighbors?

• How many of your neighbors do you know by name?
  
• Would you watch over your neighbors home if they were away?


• Would you bring them food if one of their family members were sick, or had died? Would you even know?


• Would you call the police if someone was breaking into their home or car? Or would you even care!


• If you were in the middle of an emergency do you know who you could turn to for help?


• Do you know your neighbors kids, their dog?

If your answer is, I don't Know who my neighbors are! Than it is time for you to go outside and meet your neighbors. Here are some suggestions on what you could do to meet the challenge of meeting your next door neighbor.

A smile can go a long way. It makes a person feel noticed and acknowledged, a smile can brighten up someones otherwise down day.

Say Hello, it only takes a moment to say the five letter word.

This summer complement your neighbor on their yard. You could take them a cold drink of ice water while they are mowing the yard.

Once you get to know your neighbor share a meal with them it doesn't have to be a full course dinner just a sandwich and chips will do. Or you could invite them over this summer for barbecue. Or it could just be cookies and coffee.

Join or start a walking group. This will allow you to see your other neighbors and get to know who lives where.

Knowing your neighbors can bring a sense of security. It is nice to be able to have some one to go to for help or being able to help your friend. Leaving for vacation, get to know your neighbor. Get involved with those around you, know who they are, look out for them and they will look out for you, smile and say hello, and they will respond in kind. You never know when you might meet your very best friend. When you know who is living around you, if you get to know them well, you will see that you feel safer at night.

How to be a better neighbor:

• Be considerate, don't play loud music or make excessive noise late at night.
• Offer to pick up their paper and keep an eye on their place when they are gone.
• Let them know if something is suspicious near their home.

WNW Program Ideas

SAFE HOUSES for children such as the McGruff House or Block House.
Youth Escort Service is one way young adults can assist an older person who needs assistance or companionship for any reason.
Beautification Projects
Fire Prevention Programs and topics such as CPR, disaster preparedness, and fire safety.
Ident-A-Youth - The Shawnee Pd can assist us in fingerprinting children which can hasten the Identification of missing children.
Auto Bumper Decal- Program to identify vehicles belonging to residents within the Watch area. The basic purpose of the bumper decal system is to alert police patrol and concerned community members about vehicles which do not belong in the Watch area. Allowing appropriate action to be taken when necessary.
Warm lines - Set up by members willing to spend time talking to children who become lonely after returning from school to an empty home. It can be a link between "latchkey" children and a helping adult should an emergency arise.
House Sitting