A neighborhood watch or neighbourhood watch (see spelling differences), also called a crime watch or neighbourhood crime watch, is an organized group of citizens devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within a neighborhood. In other words, neighbourhood watch is a crime prevention scheme under which members of a given community agree together to keep an eye on one another's properties, patrolli
ng the street - and reporting suspicious incident to the police. The aim of neighbourhood watch includes educating residents of a community on security and safety and achieving safe and secure neighbourhoods. However, when a criminal activity is suspected, members are encouraged to report to authorities, and not to intervene. A neighborhood watch may be organized as its own group or may simply be a function of a neighborhood association or other community association. Neighborhood watches are not vigilante organizations. When suspecting criminal activities, members are encouraged to contact authorities and not to intervene
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighborhood_watch
This page is a way for Lackawanna's Ridgewood Village Residents to learn more about what is going on in our neighborhood and to connect with others in our community. This page will inform the community of Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting dates, times, and location as well as any other upcoming neighborhood events. This site has been created for a place to discuss your community in a positive light and to get to know others in your neighborhood. I ask that if you have any concerns that you please attend the monthly neighborhood crime meetings and advocate your concerns there (all are welcome!).
