At the July 2008 monthly homeowners meeting we had the pleasure of having the Cutler Bay Police Department address our community and provide some suggestions on how to make our neighborhood safer. Mayor Paul Vrooman also made a surprise visit and addressed the board and residents present at the meeting. One of the many suggestions was to create our very own Citizens’ Crime Watch. To that end we are looking for volunteers from the community to organize and lead this effort. If anyone is interested please contact the board and visit the Citizens’ Crime Watch website for more information. www.citizenscrimewatch.com
How to Start a Citizens' Crime Watch
Inform neighbors how Citizens’ Crime Watch works through informational flyers provided by Citizens’ Crime Watch.
Identify a Neighborhood Chairperson and organize the first meeting. At least 30% participation is required to organize your group.
The meeting is conducted by a Citizens’ Crime Watch Coordinator and a Police Officer.
After meeting, a Telephone Chain and assignment of Block Captains is set up by the Neighborhood Chairperson.
Citizens’ Crime Watch signs are to be placed at key entrances to the Neighborhood once organized. There is no cost for signs.
Once a group is organized, the Chair or a member may attend monthly meetings to report your activities and learn what other Crime Watch groups are doing. These meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am at the Citizens’ Crime Watch main office.
http://www.citizenscrimewatch.com/ccw.shtml