POLICE DEPARTMENT

Bryan Gums, Chief of Police
307 Third Avenue / PO Box 270
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-2113 Phone
605-697-8351 Fax
bgums@brookingsleo.com

Neighborhood Watch Program

For more than 30 years, The National Neighborhood Watch Program has been one of the most effective ways for citizens to become involved in keeping their neighborhoods safe.

Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective and least costly answers to crime. Watch groups not only prevent crime, they are often a catalyst for bringing better services and restoring pride to a neighborhood.

What are some of the benefits of starting a watch group?
• Improved Communications with Law Enforcement
• Reduction in Crime
• A More Secure and Better Prepared Hometown
• A More United Community

5 Steps to Starting a Neighborhood Watch
1. Recruit and organize as many neighbors as possible
2. Contact your local law enforcement agency and schedule a meeting
3. Discuss community concerns and develop an action plan
4. Hold regular meetings and train
5. Implement a phone tree and take action steps

In 2008, the Brookings Police Department is making an effort to revitalize our Neighborhood Watch Program through promotion and education in the community. We are seeking neighborhoods and residents interested in becoming involved with the program.

The Brookings Police Department has the ability to provide training in several areas and resources to increase awareness of issues faced by our community. We want to work together with the citizens to find solutions and improve our neighborhoods.

If you are interested and want more information contact:
Sgt. Rebecca Thompson: bthompson@brookingsleo.org

Officer Curt Roland: croland@brookingsleo.org

Officer Jon Fey: jfey@brookingsleo.org

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