Block Captain Share Print Block Captain's Program Application Calling all block captains Neighborhood watch is neighbors looking out for neighbors. Program is designed to help prevent crime and give you the right tools should crime occur in your neighborhood. WHY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH? Quality of life in our community is everyone's responsibility. We are individually and collectively responsible for the safety and security of our families, our neighbors, our homes and ourselves. Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective and least costly ways to prevent crime and reduce fear. Launched in 1972, Neighborhood Watch counts on citizens to organize themselves and work with law enforcement to keep a trained eye and ear on their communities, while demonstrating their presence at all times of day and night. BLOCK CAPTAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain block map and phone/email tree Arrange monthly meetings for block Attend quarterly Block Captains Meeting Distribute welcome packets to new neighbors Pass along information from City and Sheriff's Department WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Contact Public Safety Specialist Raeann Munoz (310) 952-1786 rmunoz@carson.ca.us Determine boundaries 10-15 houses for Neighborhood watch Create a block map and telephone tree ONLINE RESOURCES ci.carson.ca.us Nixel.com - Receive text or email messages from the Sheriff's Department Crimereports.com - See what crimes are being committed in your neighborhood LAcrimestoppers.org - Anonymous crime tips.