Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Roles and Responsibilities

- 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.