The Block Captain's
 Handbook

Soft cover 
7" x  9"
138 pages
Catalog #M9202
 $6.95

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We Wrote The Book On Community Policing!

  The first line of management is one of the most important elements in a successful program. The Block Captain's Hand Book was designed to teach citizens how to establish a Community Watch block group and provide them with all the necessary forms and announcements to maintain a group.  

Topics include:

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The history of Community Watch
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What Community Watch is and isn't
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Benefits of Community Watch
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Step-by-step instructions
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First meeting agenda
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How to maintain a group
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Responsibilities of each member
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Importance of knowing neighbors
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Other topics for block meetings
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How to use the 911 system
These forms are also included in the handbook, along with detailed explanations:
bullet Block Map, Standard
bullet Block Member Profile
 
bullet Block Map, Cul de Sac
bullet Family Watch Information
 
bullet Block Map, Apartment
bullet Sign Application
 
bullet Meeting Announcement
bullet Suspicious Activity/Crime Report
 
bullet Meeting Sign-In sheet
bullet Telephone Tree Calling Guide

 

The purchase of this hand-book includes the right to reproduce the forms for use on the block or in the neighborhood.

What people are saying:
 "I found your Block Captain's Handbook very helpful. I had some ideas, but your book gave me the structure and organization I needed."
Alex Perez

"I find the Block Captain's Handbook informative, and a very effective tool in fighting crime."  
Cmdr. John H. Pappas, Chicago Police Dept. 25th District



last update 01/22/07