The
New 2003 Edition
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This manual is the
complete blueprint to build a successful, long-lasting Community
Watch program. It is designed for communities of all sizes. It
will also enhance or even revitalize ongoing watch programs by
providing useful ideas and proven methods to get people
involved. This manual is so complete, even a person with no
crime prevention or management experience can start and maintain
an effective Community Watch program.
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As part of our
research for the manual, we consulted dozens of law enforcement
agencies to find out about their successful crime-watch
programs. When crime was increasing nationwide, crime in these
communities was decreasing, but it didn't go down by accident -
it went down because of their effective crime
prevention programs. These communities and many like them became
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The twelve sections
of the manual describe the
different stages of a Community Watch
program:
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Implementation:
How to get started.
Meetings:
What to say and where to say it.
Promotion & Publicity:
How to get positive press
coverage.
Volunteers: Where to find and recruit them.
Communications:
How to spread the word.
Motivation: How to keep the program alive.
Resource Development:
How to get what you need.
Programs: Teaches important topics.
Evaluations:
How to measure effectiveness.
Planning: How to plan for success.
Management:
Who does what.
Supplies & Resources: Where to find what you
need.
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An unparalleled
resource:
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Complete
training for police and civilians on how to start and
maintain an effective Community Watch Program. |
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Includes
scores of reproducible forms and charts all at no
additional charge! |
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Get dozens of program outlines on household security, personal safety, child safety, rape and sexual assault, Block Home programs, fraud and con games, auto theft, Operation ID, 911 systems, etc. |
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Homeland Security Programs:
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How to spot and report possible terrorist activity
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Disaster preparation
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Coping with terrorism
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Airport Community Watch
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Rural and Marina Community Watch
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Citizen Corps and Freedom Corps
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What
people are saying:
“I
was so enthused by this book. It would make an excellent
textbook for the crime prevention practitioner or
criminal justice system.”
Sgt. Martin J. Jacobson, Training Coordinator, Stuart
(FL) Police Department
“The [Community Watch] Program has been well
received and supported in our area. As a result of the
Community’s involvement and citizens’ calls,
numerous crimes have been solved.”
Sgt. M.W. Bowers, Salida (CO) Police Department
“Your manual has provided a wealth of
information in an organized, step-by-step, easy to read
format.”
Stephen M. Nihiser, Federal Protective Services
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To
All Crime Prevention Practitioners:
As a crime prevention practitioner, you are in a unique position to provide leadership that your community desperately needs. People want to come together to reaffirm a common sense of purpose and a collective inspiration about what makes this country great.
But as you know, law enforcement cannot do this alone. The community must do its part. We believe the community wants to do its part but people may not know what to do.
The answer is community involved policing where the police and the community form a partnership with the common goal of safe neighborhoods, parks, and schools.
For over ten years, the Community Watch Administration Manual has shown professionals and civilians alike how to bring about community involved policing. We are pleased to offer you this new third edition, with several updates and an added section on Homeland Security.
Thank you for your time and be sure to keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
The
Advantage Source Team
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How to
use this manual:
With 552 pages packed full of essential information, this manual will be a resource you’ll use for years to come!
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Police Departments: Put a copy in every patrol car! |
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Neighborhood Associations: Thorough, non-technical information on how to start and maintain a highly effective Community Watch Program. |
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Police
Academies: Cost-effective training! |
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