Approximately three months ago, the Apalachicola Police Department established under the auspices of the city’s Community Pride Partnership Initiative a neighborhood watch program as a means to crime prevention.
Since that initial meeting, only a handful of concerned citizens have actually attended follow up meetings to volunteer their time to participate in the program.
However, for the watch program to succeed, the police department needs maximum community participation, especially in areas of the city where criminal activities are suspect.
Community involvement is paramount, as it will serve to build bridges between neighborhoods and cause people to look out for one another. The program will also serve as a deterrent to criminal activities that could greatly reduce your chances of becoming a crime victim.
The police department has scheduled the next meeting for 6:00PM Tuesday, August 25 at the 6th street Recreation Center and we hope to see you there.
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In the meantime, should you have any questions about the program or are interested in participating, please feel free to contact Lt. Pam Lewis at (850) 370-6055.
Since that initial meeting, only a handful of concerned citizens have actually attended follow up meetings to volunteer their time to participate in the program.
However, for the watch program to succeed, the police department needs maximum community participation, especially in areas of the city where criminal activities are suspect.
Community involvement is paramount, as it will serve to build bridges between neighborhoods and cause people to look out for one another. The program will also serve as a deterrent to criminal activities that could greatly reduce your chances of becoming a crime victim.
The police department has scheduled the next meeting for 6:00PM Tuesday, August 25 at the 6th street Recreation Center and we hope to see you there.
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In the meantime, should you have any questions about the program or are interested in participating, please feel free to contact Lt. Pam Lewis at (850) 370-6055.
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