Neighborhood Watch at The Springs

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention partnership program where law enforcement and community members work together to keep neighborhoods safe and improve their quality of life. Community members are empowered with education and encouraged to use common sense to safely serve as an additional set of “eyes and ears” for law enforcement and for their neighbors. One of the most important goals is to create an environment where people care about each other and their community, and crime opportunities are reduced as a result. The Community has established Neighborhood Watch Captains to keep their block informed. Get to know your Block Captain.

When Should I Call the Sheriff’s Department?

• When a crime is being committed, is about to be committed, or has been committed.

• When something is out of place or just doesn’t feel right.

• When there is suspicious activity.

• When you need information about, assistance with, or a referral for a law enforcement related issue.
  

If I Need to Call the Sheriff, When Should I Use 9-1-1?

• When there is a life-threatening emergency.

• When you or someone else’s life or safety is in immediate danger.

• When you or someone else is having a medical emergency.

• When you are witnessing a crime in progress.
  

When Should I Use the Non-Emergency Sheriff’s Number (336) 242-2105?

• When you are reporting suspicious activity.

• When you are reporting a crime that has already happened and the suspects are no longer at the location.

• When you are giving information concerning a crime.
  

When I Do Call the Sheriff, What Should I Say?

• Why you are calling (What is the nature of your problem?)

• Where the problem is occurring (exact address, name of the community, closest major cross streets, etc.).

• Your name and telephone number (the number from which you are making the call).

• What is happening now.

• Any suspect or vehicle description-SUSPECT INFORMATION (if known): VEHICLE INFORMATION (if known):

• Name

• Height / weight

• Gender

• Clothing description

• Age

• Unique characteristics (tattoos, facial hair, glasses, hat, etc.)

• Race

• Any additional information that may be important to the responding officers (number of people involved, weapons seen, direction of travel or flee).

• It is important to remain calm when speaking to the dispatcher and answer all questions as thoroughly and accurately as possible without putting yourself or anyone else in any danger.

• Remain on the line until the dispatcher tells you it is okay to hang up.