The following are excerpts from the City of Kent website:
Neighborhood Block Watch
Block Watch is a neighborhood based crime prevention program. It is designed to reduce crime and the fear of crime in residential areas. The Kent Police promote the program and assist any community residents who want to start a Block Watch in their neighborhood.
Why start a Block Watch?
To build a sense of community, connect with your neighbors, and prevent crime. Block Watch is a neighbors-helping-neighbors program which takes very little time, and no money. It has been shown that neighborhoods with an active Block Watch program can reduce incidents of residential burglary by 64%.
How do I get started?
Ask your neighbors, do they want to start a Block Watch? Plan the initial meeting, where and what night of the week is best for your neighbors to meet to learn about Block Watch techniques?
Call the City of Kent Police Crime Prevention Team at 253-856-5879 to schedule the first meeting. We will come to your location to present the principles of Block Watch, and crime watch techniques.
