Community Engagement: Organize or join neighborhood watch programs

Key Results

• Recruit 15 members for the neighborhood watch program using Nextdoor
  Start value: 0, Target value: 15, Notification frequency: End of Month
• Conduct 8 safety training sessions using materials from the National Neighborhood Watch Institute
  Start value: 0, Target value: 8, Notification frequency: End of Month
• Set up 10 neighborhood watch patrols using Google Calendar
  Start value: 0, Target value: 10, Notification frequency: Quarterly
• Create 5 neighborhood safety plans using templates from Ready.gov
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Every 2 months
• Develop and share 3 emergency contact lists using Google Docs
  Start value: 0, Target value: 3, Notification frequency: Every 6 months
• Create a neighborhood incident report system using Google Forms
  Start value: 0, Target value: 1, Notification frequency: Every 6 months
• Install 10 neighborhood watch signs using templates from SmartSign
  Start value: 0, Target value: 10, Notification frequency: End of Month

Initiatives

• Set up a neighborhood watch group using Nextdoor
  Use Nextdoor to create and coordinate a neighborhood watch group, facilitating communication and sharing safety information among residents.
• Create a neighborhood watch schedule using Google Calendar
  Use Google Calendar to schedule patrols and meetings for your neighborhood watch, ensuring coverage and participation from all members.
• Launch a neighborhood safety app using Neighbors by Ring
  Encourage residents to download and use the Neighbors app by Ring to report suspicious activities and stay updated on neighborhood alerts.
• Organize a block party to promote the neighborhood watch using Signup.com
  Host a block party to introduce the neighborhood watch program, using Signup.com to manage RSVPs and coordinate food, activities, and materials.
• Set up a private Facebook Group for neighborhood watch updates
  Create a private Facebook Group to post updates, share alerts, and discuss strategies for the neighborhood watch.
• Install community notice boards for safety alerts and announcements
  Place notice boards in strategic locations around the neighborhood to post safety alerts, meeting announcements, and contact details for the watch program.
• Coordinate a home safety assessment day with local fire and police departments
  Arrange a day where local fire and police departments offer home safety assessments to residents, providing recommendations to enhance security.
• Organize a self-defense class with local instructors using Eventbrite
  Plan and host a self-defense class taught by local instructors, promoting the event through Eventbrite to increase participation and awareness.