How To Start Up A Block Watch In Your Neighborhood

Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator, Mary Amberg, who oversees Laurelhurst and 24 other neighborhoods in the North Precinct Area boundaries, offers to help neighbors set up a block watch in their area of the neighborhood, as well as discuss current crimes happening in the community along crime prevention ideas.

She commented: 

The Block Watch program was created to educate and empower citizens so they can be a part of improving their street, neighborhood and city.   

It is based on the principle that neighbors working together are the first and best line of defense against crime.  

Block Watch meetings typically take about an hour to an hour and a half. They are very easy to schedule and can be quite fun and informative. I can help facilitate the meeting and speak about area crime, crime trends, prevention methods, etc. You can make a difference in reducing crime and keeping your block safe. 

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Mary can be reached at mary.amberg@seattle.gov.