A Neighborhood Watch, also called a Crime Watch or Neighborhood Crime Watch, is an organized group of citizens and neighbors who are interested in crime prevention within a neighborhood. It builds on the concept of a town watch from the early history of our country.
In San Leandro and Bay-O-Vista, Neighborhood Watch is a partnership between San Leandro residents and the Police Department to improve safety and prevent crime. As part of the organizing effort to establish a Neighborhood Watch, a SLPD representative will attend the first meeting and discuss:
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Crime trends in Bay-O-Vista and San Leandro as a whole
- Safety and security of homes, citizens, vehicles, and children
- Recognizing and reporting suspicious activity to the police
- Interacting with neighbors in your group
For information on how to organize a Neighborhood Watch Group and hold a meeting, please contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 510-577-3228 or Via Email at CrimePrevention@sanleandro.org.
It would also be very helpful to advise the BOVIA Director of Neighborhood Security. Greater communication and collaboration can help make Bay-O-Vista a safer and better community.
BOVIA will underwrite $50 for the cost of signs for officially recognized Neighborhood Watches. Please contact our Director, Neighborhood Security .