Block Captains shall act as liaison between the law enforcement agency and their respective Neighborhood Watch group.
Be responsible for organizing block meetings in their area; these meetings may be held in the Block Captains home or the home of any Watch member.
Distribute information to the members in their neighborhood through flyers, bulletins, newsletters, newspapers, etc.
Attend scheduled meetings between the law enforcement agency and Block Captains.
Keep in contact, at reasonable intervals, with their Watch members so they are aware of any neighborhood problems (such as burglaries or drug information) and can alert other Watch members.
Encourage neighborhood participation in the Program and solicit members to attend meetings. Be sure to welcome new neighbors to the community and encourage their joining Neighborhood Watch.
Have updated information and materials for members and new members.
Report suspicious circumstances to police; monitor crime trends and problem areas in your neighborhood.
Encourage neighbors to get to know one another and exchange information.
Inform the crime prevention officer if your phone numbers change or you plan to move to another area.
Inform neighbors of your responsibility as a Block Captain-WHAT A BLOCK CAPTAIN CAN AND CANNOT DO.
Remember to encourage your people if they have an emergency to call 9-1-1.
If they have information that would be helpful in the investigations of a crime such as thefts, or burglaries, they can call the Walton County Sheriffs Office at 770-267-6557.
If they wish to call pertaining to drug related issues and want to remain anonymous they can call the WALTON COUNTY NARCOTICS DIVISION at 770-266-1507, 770-266-1508, or 770-266-1599.
Non-Emergency number to the 9-1-1 center is 770-464-0310.
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