Neighborhood Watch Program

Contact Information: Madison Police Department PO Box 308 Madison SD 57042 Telephone: (605) 256-7531 Fax: (605) 256-7508 E-Mail: madisonsdpd@cityofmadisonsd.com Lake County Sheriff PO Box 386 Madison SD 57042 Phone: (605) 256-7615 Fax: (605) 256-7617 EMERGENCIES - 911

What is USAonwatch (UOW) / Neighborhood Watch(NW)?

USAonwatch (UOW) was created by the National Sheriffs' Association, in conjunction with several well-known federal agencies, to advance this cause by encouraging the initiation and/or revitalization of Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the country. One of the oldest and best known crime prevention concepts in history, Neighborhood Watch was created to unite law enforcement agencies, private organizations, and individual citizens in a massive effort to reduce residential crime. USAonwatch is used not only to promote NWs, but also record the number of NWs started. The President asked the National Sheriffs' Association to double the number of Neighborhood Watchgroups by January 2004. We encourage you to learn more about these programs and their history

Who can participate in a Neighborhood Watch?

Members of local communities and representatives from businesses, government agencies, and a variety of organizations can participate in a Neighborhood Watch once they have established a partnership with their local law enforcement agency.

RESOURCES

• National Neighborhood Watch Program
• Neighborhood Watch Resources

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