Police - Community Safety
Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch is a community-based program supported by the National Sheriffs’ Association and offered by better than nine out of ten law enforcement agencies. Since its inception in 1972, thousands of communities have established Neighborhood Watches and made a REAL difference.How Do I Start a Program in my Neighborhood?
- Contact MLT. Maxine Wright - 626-1300 x 331
- Arrange a kick-off meeting
- Select Leaders
- Train Residents in Neighborhood Watch Basics
Benefits of Starting a Community Watch
- Neighborhood cohesion
- Safety and Security
- Unites the Community
- Reduces Fear of Crime
- Improves Crime Reporting
- Prevents and Reduces Crime
Crime Stoppers
Randolph County Crime Stoppers is an effective and proven crime fighting tool. From anonymous information furnished by citizens, Crime Stoppers will strive to reduce crime through an expanded and stronger relationship between the community, police and media.
How Can I Give a Tip?
If you have any information about a crime that has been committed…..
- Call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 67-CRIME (336-672-7463)
- Your information will be taken in strictest confidence. Anonymity is protected and you never have to give your name.
- You will be given a code number. This should be kept to yourself in order to remain anonymous.
- After a few weeks, call Crime Stoppers back, giving your confidential tip code number and you will receive an update on the status of the investigation.
- Tips that lead to the arrest of suspects, as well as the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for CASH REWARDS which are paid to tipsters on an anonymous basis.