Basic Crime Prevention
Practice crime safety measures that eliminate opportunities for criminals. Encourage others to join in prime prevention efforts. Aid others when they become victims of crime. Work for a better and safer neighborhood through protection and honoring the rights of others.

Build a Stronger Community
Get to know your neighbors. In our fast-paced world we don’t spend enough time learning about our neighbors. Watch groups give community members a reason to get together and talk about making their community a better place. Neighborhood Watch Activities are a fun way for community members to get to know each other while making a difference.

Some of what a Neighborhood Watch does

• Holds regular meetings on the topics of your choice
• Develops effective forms of communication within the neighborhood
• Gives community members useful tips on how to best protect themselves and their homes
• Builds observation skills to prevent criminal activity
• Records suspicious activity which could potentially aid law enforcement if criminal activity occurs
• Fosters a feeling of community in your neighborhood
• The beauty is, it’s yours! Have fun with it

Please email or call Jeanette Potter at jeanette@fd-foundation.org or 515-573-3178 for more information about getting a watch started in your neighborhood.