Stroubles Mill Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention concept in which neighbors heighten the security of their neighborhoods by watching each other's property.

When a home will be vacant for more than a day, owners should:

• Inform neighbors of duration of absence.
• Stop newspaper and mail or have it collected by a neighbor.
• Provide a neighbor a key.
• Inform police of absence if it will be lengthy.
• Set lighting timers.
• Set security system, if one is installed.
• Informed neighbors should increase observation of vacant premises.

When a suspicious situation is observed, call the Police at 911.

Recommended passive activities:

• Post "Neighborhood Watch" decals in appropriate locations. (You can get them from the Neighbor Watch Committee.)
• Mark susceptible property. (You can borrow an engraving tool from the Police at 961-1810.)
• Have a security inspection of your home. (Contact a Neighborhood Watch Committee member.)
• Correct identified security weaknesses.

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