Activity support is another CPTED principle that encourages a facilitating, positive, lawful activity will deter unlawful activity. These activities include Neighborhood Watch, Neighborhood Associations, neighborhood meetings and barbeques, publishing a neighborhood newsletter, or any other activity that shows who's in charge of not only your property but your neighborhood.
Neighborhood Watch Program:
A strong Neighborhood Watch program can be one of the most powerful tools to deter crime and foster positive activity in your neighborhood, click here to find out more about the program..
There are strength in numbers. Neighborhood Watch empowers you and your neighbors while partnering with law enforcement to reduce the fear of crime and improve the quality of life for all.
Neighborhood Associations:
There are 19 Neighborhood Associations in Salem, click here to find yours and how to get involved.
Neighborhood Meetings and BBQ's:
Get together with your neighbors as often as possible and talk about how you can make the neighborhood better. Get to know your neighbors so you know what is normal and what is out of place. Imagine a criminal prowling around your neighborhood drives by and sees the whole block having a barbeque or meeting, now the criminal knows all eyes are watching, even if the intended victim is not.
Publish a Neighborhood Newsletter:
Communication is the key to success. Communication with your neighbors and the police to pool your resources together to solve a common problem or reach a common goal. Click the link to see a sample newsletter.
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