ust like Operation Town Watch, members of an Apartment Watch learn
how to make their homes more secure, watch out for each other
and their community, and report crime and suspicious activities
to the police. Here are some ways to get an Apartment Watch going
and growing.
Help arrange with local police for apartment security surveys
and Operation Identification.
Organize citizen patrols to walk around the apartment complex
and alert police to crime and suspicious activities. Don't
forget to patrol parking lots, stairways, laundry rooms, and
playgrounds.
Publish a newsletter that gives local crime news, recognizes
Apartment Watch captains, and highlights community activities.
Organize a reception in the lobby of your building or a
cookout on common property so neighbors can get to know one
another.
Keep pressure on management to make sure it provides adequate
security.
Start a Safe Haven Program for children -- places where
they can go in emergency or scary situations.
Check the complex on a regular basis for problems such as
burned-out light bulbs, dark corridors, uncollected trash,
or broken locks on mailboxes and doors. Report problems to
the building manager.
Organize meetings to brainstorm how you can help each other,
such as starting an escort service for the elderly or after-school
care for children.
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ust like Operation Town Watch, members of an Apartment Watch learn
how to make their homes more secure, watch out for each other
and their community, and report crime and suspicious activities
to the police. Here are some ways to get an Apartment Watch going
and growing.
