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    The Morris Township Police Department is looking to expand its Neighborhood Watch program by recruiting new group leaders and members. Neighborhood Watch was created in 1972 as a crime prevention program involving citizens and law enforcement. It has proven effective because local residents are often the first to notice crimes or issues in their areas. The document provides qualities of a good Neighborhood Watch group leader and encourages interested residents to contact officers to start a new group or get involved.

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    The Morris Township Police Department is looking to expand its Neighborhood Watch program by recruiting new group leaders and members. Neighborhood Watch was created in 1972 as a crime prevention program involving citizens and law enforcement. It has proven effective because local residents are often the first to notice crimes or issues in their areas. The document provides qualities of a good Neighborhood Watch group leader and encourages interested residents to contact officers to start a new group or get involved.

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    TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS

    POLICE DEPARTMENT
    49 WOODLAND AVENUE P.O. BOX 7603 CONVENT STATION, NEW JERSEY 07961-7603 FAX NO. (973) 326-7487

    DENNIS REILLY
    CHIEF OF POLICE
    ________

    (973) 326-7470

    The Morris Township Police Department is looking to add Neighborhood Watch groups.
    Decades ago crime rates across the U.S. increased at an alarming pace. Citizens and law enforcement agencies focused on developing crime prevention programs to help reduce this growing trend. Begun in 1972, the National Neighborhood Watch Program was designed to enlist the participation of citizens with law enforcement to help reduce and prevent crime. Since then Neighborhood Watch has become one of the most effective means of addressing quality of life issues in our community. This is because you and your neighbors are the ones who really know what is going on in your area. You are the ones who most likely will be the first to see a crime, code violation, unsafe street condition, etc. that degrades from the quality of life in your area. By joining a local Neighborhood Watch group, you gain the ability to provide a safer environment for you and your children. So what does it take to start and maintain an effective Neighborhood Watch Program? A Good Leader If you:

    Are reliable. Get along well with people. Have good communication and negotiating skills. Do not view the position as a power trip or a chance for personal gain. Are willing to delegate tasks and listen to others' opinions. Are organized and can conduct meetings efficiently. Don't get discouraged easily. Don't stop at prevention - have a long-range vision for community improvement.

    Then you may want to be a Neighborhood Watch Captain. Come join our coalition of Neighborhood Watch captains so leaders can learn from each other and join forces to address our community-wide issues while opening the lines of communication with your Police Department. If you think you may be interested in being a Neighborhood Watch Captain, or in joining a local Neighborhood Watch group, contact Ptl. Steve Summerer at 973-326-7450 or send an e-mail to ssummerer@morristwp.com. I can also be reached at 973-326-7470 or DReilly@Morristwp.com.

    Dennis Reilly
    Chief of Police

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