Crime Prevention Home Page
The best way to fight crime is to prevent it from ever happening in the first place.
Contact the Crime Prevention Unit at (920) 448-3260 or by email:
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Email the Crime Prevention Director Ken Gehm (920) 448-3171
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Email the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Mike Erickson (920) 448-3260
Most Frequent Crime Prevention Questions
How do I find out if there is
a Neighborhood Watch in my area?
To find out if there is a Neighborhood Watch in
your area, call GBPD Crime Prevention @ 448-3260 or 448-3171.
OK, so there’s no
Neighborhood Watch. How do I start one?
To start a Neighborhood Watch in your area, call
Crime Prevention and you will be sent a packet of information
explaining the procedure. Crime Prevention personnel will be available
to assist you through the process of starting a Watch, as well as offer
continued support in maintaining your watch.
What can I do to reduce my
chances of being a victim of crime?
To reduce your chances of becoming a victim of
crime, become educated in prevention practices. The Crime Prevention
department has an abundant supply of brochures, booklets, and even
educational videos that may be checked out by individuals and groups.
Crime Prevention personnel are also available for group presentations.
What
kind of volunteer opportunities do you have?
Volunteer opportunities exist in a variety of
prevention programs and activities, and range from assisting with the
mailing of newsletters, to helping out with the annual Neighborhood
Watch Fun Fest. For additional volunteer opportunities, call 448-3260
or 448-3171
Neighborhood Watch, Block Watch, Town Watch, Crime Watch - whatever the name, it's one of the most effective and least costly ways to prevent crime and reduce fear. Neighborhood Watch fights the isolation that crime both creates and feeds upon. It forges bonds among area residents, helps reduce burglaries, and improves relations between police and the communities they serve.
- Teaches citizens how to reduce the risk of being victimized at home and in public
- Trains citizens to recognize suspicious activities and how to report them
- Teaches citizens how to make their homes more secure and properly identify their property
- Encourages neighbors to get to know one another
If you are interested in organizing a neighborhood watch in your area or have any questions, contact the Crime Prevention Unit of the Green Bay Police Department at (920) 448-3260 or by email:
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Email the Crime Prevention Director Ken Gehm - (920) 448-3171
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Email the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Mike Erickson (920) 448-3260
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