Cmdr. John Pappas, Chicago Police Department 25th District
"I find the Block Captain's Handbook informative, and a very effective tool in fighting crime."
Book Description
Power rests in the hands of community members - people just like you! Anyone can become a Block Captain and help make his or her home, neighborhood, and community safe. All you need is the will, the commitment, at little bit of time, and this book. The Block Captain's Handbook offers ideas and gives detailed instructions on how to forge a strong and motivated Neighborhood Watch progam.
This book teaches Block Captains how to:
~Initiate a block group
~conduct a Watch meeting
~communicate with neighbors and law enforcement officials
~identify and report suspicious activity
~prepare your family for disasters
~keep your block group motivated
There are forty pages of forms provided to help you get your block group off the ground. It only takes one person to get started, but by using this book you will be amazed by how many others follow your lead.
