When setting up a Neighborhood Mobile Watch Patrol in your community you will want to get all the volunteers together and explain how the program works to everyone. It is important that each volunteer understands their job and responsibilities in stopping crime. If you are unsure exactly how to do this, let me offer you a Meeting Agenda for the first gathering. This is part of an E-Book I wrote which you can view or download for free on the Internet. Congratulations on being proactive to help your community.
MEETING AGENDA
First Meeting Agenda (sample)
The 5 Mobile Watch Commandments:
1. Participants have no police powers.
2. Participants will carry no weapons while on patrol.
3. Participants will always obey laws.
4. Participants will OBSERVE and REPORT.
This is a non-confrontational program.
Hand out Pocket Procedure Manuals that outlines:
1. Do’s and Don’ts
2. When to call 911 vs. when to call non-emergency dispatch
3. What constitutes suspicious circumstances
4. Phone numbers
Explain to participants:
1. How to quickly notice vehicle descriptions, license plates, and suspect descriptions.
2. Show a video from dispatch that discusses the procedure for calling dispatch.
3. Show videos on gangs, and meth labs.
4. Discuss how to protect a crime scene.
