Plan Expectations

Short Term Goal 2008 - First of Operations

It is the goal of this Public Safety Committee to adopt the Neighborhood Watch Program created by the National Sheriff's Association and enhance and expand the concepts and processes thereof to meet the needs of Point Pleasant residents and our overall community. In partnership and with great enthusiasm we shall work with our Police Department and Governing Body to attain an effective and productive Neighborhood Watch Program with the following initial objectives:

First and foremost, we want to ensure that each street within the Borough is represented in the program and that each district within the Borough has a delegate to attend monthly public safety meetings. Delegates will assist and convey information and literature to all street captains. These Street Captains will then further disseminate the safety notices and materials and information to all residents. The goal is to have each street represented with a resident family on there block/street by the end of December 2008.

A second objective it to create an effective communication database through email, website, webcam, newsletters and an actively monitored tip-line and security surveillance system.

A third objective it to train residents in how to report crime, suspect identification, vehicle description and suspicious activities while applying the 4-D's of Crime Prevention.

These 4-D crime prevention principals, if applied properly will reduce the law-abiding public from becoming a victim. The four principals include Deter, Delay, Deny and Detect.

Deter - This involves techniques targeted towards the exterior of residences. These techniques are designed to help remove your home from being a "risky" target. These include lightin g, signs, and your immediate environment in general.

Delay - If you're not successful in deterring the criminal, you should focus on delaying the criminal. The longer it takes someone to break into your home, the more chance they have of being caught. Studies show a 4-5 minute delay is generally sufficient to prevent entry. Tactics include door and window locks designed to resist entry.

Deny - Denying suspects/criminals access to your valuables. Strategies include marking household properties, using a safe and keeping proper inventories of items and there values.

Detect - Detecting the criminal is likely the most important principal. Techniques include having alarms, an effective Neighborhood Watch and even dogs.