Neighborhood Watch
The Neighborhood Watch a comprehensive crime prevention program intended to educate the community on matters of safety, emergency management and crime prevention.
Team leaders are developed and thoroughly informed on important matters, regarding specific problem areas in your neighborhood, with the goal of effectively educating the public, resulting in a safer, security minded environment.
It prepares leaders to identify suspcious activity and vehicles, provides them with the skills and information necessary to convey specific details to the emergency communications center. This in turn, ensures the prioritizing of calls for service and the appropriate officer response.
5 Steps to Starting a Neighborhood Watch
- Recruit and organize as many neighbors as possible
- Contact the Fairfield Police Department and schedule a meeting
- Discuss community concerns and develop an action plan
- Hold regular meetings and train community members
- Implement a phone tree and take actions steps
What are some of the benefits of starting a Watch Group?
- Improved Communications and Partnerships with Law Enforcement
- Reduction in Crime
- A More Secure and Better Prepared Hometown
- A More United Community
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs provides citizens with training in basic emergency response skills such as search and rescue, and much more.
*********Citizen Volunteers Train for Emergencies – New Class Starting***********
Citizen volunteers are being recruited for the next Fairfield CERT training class which will start on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The class is free of charge and will be held at the Fire Training Center in Fairfield on all Saturdays in March from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those successfully completing the 30-hour course and other requirements are eligible to join the team. For information or to register for the training, contact Norma Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Application forms can also be picked up at the Fairfield Fire Department, 140 Reef Road, Fairfield, CT. Class size is limited and team members must be age 18 or older.
Volunteers in Police Service works to enhance the capacity of state and local law enforcement to utilize volunteers. To learn more about Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) visit www.policevolunteers.org.