•   A person or a group committed to starting an Alert Neighbors Program.
•   A list of issues initially needing to be addressed.
•   A means of communication with the residents - e-mail, fliers or telephone trees.
•   Publicity for the initial Alert Neighbors meeting.
•   A meeting agenda to keep things moving and on track.
•   A place to meet – resident’s house or apartment, community center, school or library.
•   A map of the community with space for names, addresses, and phone numbers.

TO ADD EXCITEMENT:

•   Mix business with pleasure – allow attendees time to socialize.
•   Seek out neighborhood go-getters – civic leaders and elected officials as mentors.
•   Work with existing organizations or housing authorities.
•   Provide speakers on topics of community interest.
•   Link crime prevention into activities, child protection, and recreation activities for young people.
•   Start a neighborhood newsletter.
•   Arrange for McGruff to make an appearance at a meeting or block party.

TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS

•   The police and sheriff’s office endorsement is critical to Alert Neighbors credibility. These agencies are the major sources of information on local crime patterns and crime prevention education.
•   Local businesses and organizations can offer meeting places.
•   Libraries can provide research materials and meeting space.
•   Places of worship can provide meeting space.

Downloads:

Alert Neighbors brochure
Sign request
Crime Commission volunteer form
Role of a Block Captain (Alert Neighbor 4)
CRCP brochure
Identity Theft brochure
Personal Safety brochure
Self-Defense brochure