Participation in Neighborhood Watch doesn't take a lot of time. It does require each person to adopt a more observant and active attitude on a daily basis.
As a result of Neighborhood Watch, Harbour Town neighbors will get to know each other better and will become more aware of strange cars, persons or circumstances which might require calling the police. Here's what to do:
- Contact your Block Captain for your street in Harbour Town. Have the Captain discuss the Neighborhood Watch Program with you.
- Get to know your neighbors. Know their names and be able to identify them and their vehicles by sight.
- Get a map of Harbour Town at the Office and be familiar with street names and locations.
- Make your home as unattractive to a burglar as possible.
- Mark all property for identification using the "Operation Identification" program (engrave Texas Drivers License numbers on property).
- Be observant and watch over neighbor's homes, especially when they are not at home or out of town.
- Write down license numbers and descriptions of suspicious-looking vehicles and persons in the neighborhood and report them to the police immediately. See phone numbers below.
- Report information that may be helpful in solving a crime to the police.
- When in doubt, call it in. Don't worry about bothering the police. Give the reason for the call, location of the activity, description of the suspect and vehicle, and the circumstances and possible crime being committed.
- Educate children in crime prevention and teach respect and friendship for the law enforcement and public officials.
- Volunteer to be a Block Captain on your street. Email the Harbour Town office or call (936) 856-4378.
PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY- AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE call 911
In a non-emergency situation call the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at
(936) 760-5800.
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