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Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Roles and Responsibilities

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  • Distribution of the Neighborhood Watch map. 
  • Ensures that the Neighborhood Watch map, and communication network are up to date, at least yearly. 
  • Relays information about crime and nuisance activity in their neighborhood to the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator. 
  • Acts as the primary contact person between the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator and their neighborhood block. 
  • Encourages full participation in the Neighborhood Watch Program. 
  • Coordinates the welcoming of new household into the Neighborhood Watch. 
  • Finds a replacement if no longer able to fulfill the duties of Block Captain. 
  • Assists and supports the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, in planning social gatherings such as National Night Out. 
  • Interacts with Neighborhood Watch members to learn of neighborhood needs and concerns. 
  • Participates in the communication network: passing on messages from the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator as part of the network to inform neighbors of crimes and suspicious activity, social events, and information in general. 
  • Attends Neighborhood Watch meetings and social gatherings if possible. 
  • Works to develop trust and communication with neighbors. 
  • Keeps an eye on neighbors' homes and REPORTS suspicious activity and crimes in progress when they are happening, not later. Do not get physically involved. 
  • Maintains Neighborhood Watch file with current neighborhood map, communication network and other items as necessary.