NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Each member of the community is responsible for the
successful operation of the Neighbourhood Watch program. This includes:
* Membership Confidentiality information,
(NO Soliciting)
* Distribution of Neighbourhood Watch
information
* Observation and reporting of suspicious
activities
* Inform your area contact if you are
moving or if any of your contact information changes (phone numbers especially)
* Welcome new neighbours and encourage
them to participate in the Lethbridge Neighbourhood Watch Program
* Learn more about observation and how to
report suspicious activity
A Neighbourhood Watch “Block”
A BLOCK is a group of apartments/condos
within a housing complex OR other area within a community or neighbourhood.
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Consider a block – not in the traditional row of houses
from one end of the street to the next.
It is very difficult for someone to observe the regular activities
surrounding the homes at the other end of the street. A Neighbourhood Watch Block is considered
your home, the home on either side of ours, the three homes across the alley
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A Block Captain is the
community member responsible for the program for one “block” .
This includes:
* Membership confidentiality
* Distribution of Neighbourhood Watch
information
* Observing and reporting suspicious
activities
* Welcomes new neighbours and encourages
them to participate in the Neighbourhood Watch program
* Assists with determining “blocks” within
the community
* May be asked to participate in the
telephone fan-out
* Supports the Organization by attending
meetings and training sessions as able.
* Canvasses the designated area ( 9
houses) to identify and recruit new members
Area Coordinators
The Coordinator is a community member who is responsible
for the program within one Lethbridge Neighbourhood Watch Zone. Responsibilities include:
* Membership confidentiality
* Distribution of Neighbourhood Watch
Information
* Observing and reporting suspicious
activities
A successful Neighbourhood Watch can be established in your
community with the assistance of the Lethbridge Regional Police Service and
other members within your community.
Board Members
A Member of the Board of Directors carries the same
responsibilities with respect to confidentiality and organization
sustainability as every other member of the Society. They are responsible for the interpretation
of the Bylaws, for the trusteeship of the well being of the Society and to
ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of the program
President:
* presides at all general meetings, Annual
General meeting, and Board meetings of the Society
* Along with the Community Liaison
Officer, is responsible for overall operations, the employees and conduct of
the Board of Directors
* President, Community liaison Officer or
designate is generally the official spokesperson of the organization
Board Secretary:
* takes and keeps accurate minutes of all
meetings
* is the custodian of the records pertaining
to that office
Treasurer:
* is in charge of all financial matters of
the Society
* ensures that accurate records of the
funds are kept
* reports monthly to the Board of
Directors
* annually presents audited financial
statements to the general meeting
Vice President
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acts in the absence of the
President and assists the President and the Community Liaison Officer in the
operations of the Organization.
* assists in the recruitment of membership
Past President:
* is in charge of the Nominating Committee
for Annual General Meeting.
* ensures a smooth transition and training
of the new President
Directors as Large:
* fill any positions, on an interim basis,
on the Board of Directors that may be
suddenly
vacated during term of office
* assist the Board with duties as requested.