This month, a group of people in a small town outside Kansas City began tallying up recent break-ins that seemed to be centrally located and targeting farm houses and out buildings. With more than eight burglaries in two months, the word spread and residents were on high alert. Suspicious looking vehicles were noted and discussed among the neighbors; emails sent. Two days ago, an email was sent out about an arrest that had been made as a result of one neighbor's phone call.
Whether or not this is the alleged robber who had been breaking into homes and barns at night or whether the arrest is something unrelated is yet to be known. What has come from this, however, is that it took a community of people to keep their eyes open and call in the suspicious car. This type of community watch adds an extra layer of security to the residents of the area.
If you and your neighbors are interested in setting up a "watch" program, there are many resources on the Internet now that can assist you through the steps. A few are noted below:
- You will need a map of the neighborhood with names, phone numbers and email addresses.
- Utilize your teens in the neighborhood. They can be a great source and it will give them a feeling of responsibility.
- Get a crime prevention officer to discuss crime issues in area.
- Create a list of what initially needs to be addressed in your neighborhood.
- Obtain facts about the crime in your neighborhood through police reports and newspapers.
Visit the Atronic Alarms' web site to learn more.
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