Telephone Tree

The purpose of a telephone tree.
By using a telephone tree, the job of spreading important information can be done much more efficiently, and effectively.
It is a list of the names and phone numbers in our neighborhood watch area.

• So that each of the participants can be called quickly to be alerted of potential problems.
• Such as a suspicious person or activity in the neighborhood.
• Can be used to notify about upcoming activities, a new neighbor, announcement of a party, or that someone needs help with something.
• To minimize rumors by passing accurate up to date information.
• All phone tree messages should be written down, specific, clear and concise. The message should contain who, what, when, where, and why.

Block Captain

Something that the neighborhood watch needs is Block Captains.
A block captain should be designated for ever 10-15 homes, and they should be directly involved with their immediate neighbors. The block captains responsibilities may include:

• Visiting and inviting new residents to join, as well as notifying them of meetings and training sessions.
• Acting as liaison between block residents and the Coordinator.
• Establishing a "telephone chain" by compiling and distributing a current list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of block residents.
• Establishing the "Operation Identification" program.
• Contacting each neighbor to discuss possible crime problems, requirements for assistance, and suggestions for program improvement.

If anyone is interested in representing their block please contact us.