The Neighborhood Security watch program on Oahu is sponsored by
the Honolulu Police Department, and is a program which involves
total citizens participation in involvement in a self help
cooperative battle against crime. Its primary purpose is the
protection of our communities and our property.
Crime can create a climate of fear and mistrust. One of the most
effective and lease costly answers to crime is neighborhood watch
groups. Watch groups are a foundation of community crime prevention.
Overall Goals
The overall goals of the Neighborhood Security Watch are:
- To increase public education concerning local problems and
effective preventive measures which lead to improved residential
security.
- To implement community-based and coordinated programs that
are designed to increase the level of community awareness and
mutual concern for the protection of homes within a given
community.
- To enhance community and police relations.
NSW Structure
The Coordinator
The NSW program is spearheaded by the program coordinator.
Like all other participants, is a volunteer, working as the
liaison between the community and the police. They work directly
with the beat officer in that geographical area, the assigned
district resource officer, the designated block captain and
community members.
The Block Captain
The Block Captains are directly responsible to the
coordinator. They receive information from the members and relay
that information to the coordinator. Information that is
received from the coordinator is likewise, passed to the
members.
The Members
The members are the ever important hub of this wheel of
security. Their eyes and ears, what the observe and hear in
terms of suspicious activity most often are a vital link to
solving crime.
NSW Signs and Decals
The Neighborhood Security Watch sign is a metal or
flexible street sign with the same logo and design
as on the NSW decal. The program must have a 60%
participation rate within the geographical area in
order to merit this sign. These signs are installed
by the Department of transportation Services, City
and county of Honolulu.
The NSW decals is furnished to all participates
of the program. It is to be placed in conspicuous
areas on the exterior of your home. This decal
reminds you of your commitment, as well as show
others that you are a member of an established NSW
program.
If you have any questions or concerns for our Community Watch Team, please email
them to
cwt@email.ebgca.net.
or contact CWT at 685-0111 ext. 32
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