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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1695_001NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE 10 S, EMERSON $TREET MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 6D056 (312) 253-6323 MEMBER COMMUNITIES Arlington Heights Barrington Buffalo Grove Des Plaines Elk Grove Village Evanston Glencoe Glenview Hanover Park Highland Park Hoffman Estates Lake Forest Mount Prospect Niles Northbrook Northfield Palatine Park Ridge Prospect Heights Rolling Meadows Schaumburg Streamwood Wheeling Wilmette Winnetka Elk Grove Twp. Hanover Twp. Maine Twp. New Trier Twp. Northfield Twp. Schaumburg Twp. Wheeling Twp. OFFICERS President Gwendolyn H. Trindl Winnetka Vice -President William D. Ahrens Rolling Meadows Secretary -Treasurer William R. Balling Buffalo Grove Executive Director William G. Grams TO: Cable Council Managers FROM: E, ri c Anderson , Cabl"e' boo"rd-i"nator SUBJECT: JIMS A REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS MUNICIPALITIES AND TOWNSHIPS REPRESENTING A POPULATION OF OVER 850,000 FOUNDED IN 1958 Cablenet Compliance Hearing: Summary Finds U�ugust 27, 1984 On Thursday, August16, 1984, the Northwest Municipal Cable Council held a public hearing pursuant to Article IV, Section 4, of the Cable Communications Ordinance, to allow members of the public to comment on Cablenet's performance to the present, This hearing was not intended to address Cablenet's 'request to realign rates and services; the Council will hold hearings on that request at a later date, As a result of this hearing and a previous public meeting and report from Cablenet, the Council concluded (by unanimous support of a motion): "It is the conclusion of the Northwest Municipal Cable Council that Cablenet is essentially, in compliance with both the spirit and the letter of the municipal franchise agreements and that the compliance report filed by Cablenet is hereby accepted, with the exception of the following specific questions: 1) Restoration 2) Interconnection 3) Multiple Dwelling Unit Service 4) Two -Way Servicesit Items (1) and (2) are being resolved at present. Cablenet announced interconnect completion to the Warner System at the hearing. Staff will confirm this by the September 19 Council meeting, Restoration of all new work should be completed this fall, but was suspended during August due to weather, I Two-way services are addressed in Cablenet's request for relief, and will be further discussed as part of that hearing process. Cablenet wishes to make fulfillment of this commitment contingent upon market demand.- Cablenet Compliance Hearing: Summary Finds page 2 August 27, 1984 The Council has expressed concern that service in not being extended to MDV's quickly 'enough to satisfy residents or the franchise agreements. Cablenet will report on its efforts in this area at the September 19 meeting. Further Action By participating in the Council hearing process, each munici- pality has met its legal obligation to hold a performance Review hearing. You are not obligated to hold further hearings at present. However, the Council's action does not preclude any members from holding further individual hearings should you consider them necessary. kk # V e President, Cablenet cc: Brtaln Quirk, Executive i c Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois 10, v,J,41("f A111 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 11, Lill,, i` TO.TO: TERRANCE L. BURGHARD, VILLAGE MANAGER FROM: RONALD W, PAVLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE SUBJECT: VANDALISM/CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 1ATE: SEPTEMBER 6. 1984 At your request, my staff has completed an in-depth review of vandal ism/criminal damage cases for the period of January to August 1984, comparing that,, inforniation wl"th January to -August 1983 statistics. Thi s 4 analysis included not only a, review Of our current stab stics,, but also an ove'rview of our current programs that relate to the p;revention of crlin'Inil damage to property by all segi�i,ients of the population. Furthermore, we have, reviewed the -impact- of our recently amended Parental Responsibil'it itrance as,, it relates to criminal damage to y, Ord * private and public property., A review, of property crime and more specifically, criminal damage to property,, in compari,ng January to August 1983 with January to August 1984 show,s that proPerty crime as a whole is down approximately 5 per cent. 1-loweverl, for the san,ie period, damage to property incidents are up approxi'Riately 5 per cent,. In other, words, damage toproperty reported ca-sesve increased by some 33. incidents. A review of the statip st'ical, data, shou'ld be completed only with the caution that not all reported darriage to property cases may be caused through an intentional act, There are some cases 'i, . e. damaged. boulevard trees, damaged boul evard grass daiiiaged i,,iiail boxes, etc., that could actually be i, t and run, traffic accident, or more than related to an unreported Ii, 'likely a person under the influence attempting to drive home through a residential or business district. As related in the attached Crime Prevention memo, the Police Department for several years has been involved in intensive programs for all age groups on a preventative approach, 'This program involves discussions w with school chi1dren and young, adults as to the negative consequences of vandalism', inforination gilven to various service and fraternal org'aniza,tions as to, what they can do, to prevent vandalism, and actual ons *te security checks for private and business building owners suggesting metfi,ods to, prevent vandalism, Another program started just recently has been our Neighborhood Watch program set up to inform citizens of actions they can take to both prevent vandalism .and burglaries and also assist the Police Department in apprehending criminals. This program was advertised village -wide through many media sources, school 'handouts, and other informational dYl September 6,, 1984 Page -2- approaches* however, the rfirst meeting held several months ago resulted 12 in less than 10 people, attend,l , n,91.1 Up to the present time we have organized orhood Watch g1oups * Neighb in our community-. It should be understood that like a lot,,of program, res -idents are only involved when there is a j,)roblem. Ne 19 h bor h o;o d .'WatIch programs are designed -to reduce the priopensity for crime,, and in so d0ing, these programs sometimes become Inactive within several' Mionthis after their establishment. Fina,lly:whatever slight I* Increase we, are seeing in damage to property lincidents inay also be related, to new reporti.ng systems' whereby the I, Police Depart,tuent, is out! s,011 , diti'lig individuals to contact the Poli e DepartMen'treport these 1 ic il types of crimes. For example, last year we had over 31,000 Teleserve calls, A, large number of these calls were minor vandalism cases that in the past probably would not have been reported, September 6,, 1984 Page -3- 1 Deputy Chief Dal-ey,, along with Crime.. Prevention Officer Mike Salatino, will be present with me at.next Tuesday's' meeting to further discuss the above information and -answer any questions.the Mayor and Village Board. may have on these -programs, Ron Pav 1 oc k Chie of Police RWIP: h Attachment '77 Village of Mount Prospect is Mount Prospect, 111ino*mm , Nhlz" u. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: T. DALEY DEPUTY CHIEF OF FIELD OPERATIONS I I FROM: CRIME PREVENTION BUREAU SUBJECT. VANDALISM - NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMMING DATE: 4 SEPTEMBER 1984 Property related crimes have historically been the leadinq off ense committed V against residents of this community, Therefore, the ma3ority of programming and compaigns initiated by our department have been directed in that area. Pursuant to your instructions, the following outline highlights activities focused on vandalism and neighborhood watch programmming . DAILY/ L INTELIGENCE BULLETIN.- ................... . ..... Patrol officers are advised daily on types and locations of vandalism reported in the community. Through the bulletin, they may direct their patrol activities to effectively reduce further incidents. OFFICER FRIENDLY: The Officer Friendly programming visits fifteen schools and instructs 8,000 students annually on issues directed towards community responsibilities, Anti - vandalism campaigns are presented throughout the school year and are �peclflcally focused in the third grade presentation. Poster contests and film presentations roundout the years activities. COMMUNITY LECTURES Concerned clubs, groups, organizations and the business community are addressed on a timely basis in methods that can be employed to remove or reduce acts of vadalism within the community. Individual victims of vandalism have been visited by the Crime Prevention Bureau and advised on legal/administrative measures they can initiate to discourage future acts of vandalism. JUNIOR/HIGH SCHOOL, INSTRUCTION: Specific legal and punitive issues are presented in a forum style to students who are in the age group directly responsible for acts of vandalism. The emphasis of this programming is that vandalism hurts everyone. VANDALISM - NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMMING 4 September 84 Page 2 I F .... I ..... 11 Residents going on vacation or extended weekends are encouraged to register with the Police Department for a vacation watch. Additionally, free electric light timers are given to residents as to give the illusion that their home is lived in. Both of these programs are directed towards reducing burglary and vandalism �7hlle residents are out of town. 161211-1 Local newspapers, radio stations, Village newsletter, cable tel evision and other media vehicles are used to alert and educate the Community to anti -vandal ism techniques. W A - All new residents are visited by a Chamber of Commerce representative, who delivers numerous items of Crime Prevention material, better arming citizens to combat vandalism. SENIOR CITIZEN LECTURES.- ................................ .......... Throughout the year seniors are addressed in areas of vandalism as this topic appears to be one of their most serious concerns. The mere knowledge that they can have an impact on crime appears to give them great mental relief regarding their fears towards crime. 1. RIDE ALONG/PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING TOURS: Family members, young and old, have been provided the opportunity to tour the Public Safety Building as well as ride with a Patrol Officer during his tour of duty. These programs are directed to show the impact of crime within the community and how citizens must take on additional responsibilities to report crime to the Police. In addition to all of the aforementioned programs, the need to unite the community still existed for crime prevention activities. In 1982 under the direction of Police Chief Pavlock, Neighborhood Watch programming was initiated. Twelve such neighborhoods have been organized and operate under the guidelines of the neighborhood watch manual (attached) . The commitment to share the responsibility for crime seems to create some hesitance on the part of the community to get involved. Those neighborhoods which have organ'tzed appear to be quite successful in establishing a cohesive community attitude. Though no direct impact on crime appears to be achieved through neighborhood watch, the sense of neighborhood control and increased police community relations is realized. Although neighborhood watch programs are initiated quite frequently, the average life of such a group is three months and police involvement/services are rarely requested again. VANDALISM - NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMMING 4 September 64 Page.3 NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (cont1d) Neighborhood watch programming, on the whole, can he described as successful. The Community is organized, numerous meetings are heldr effective anti-crime, measures are employed and the police are perceived in a pro -active role. With a this measure of community saturation, the Crime Prevention Bureau is committed to continuing neighborhood watch efforts to remove or displace crime from Our Community. . . ME• . . _. .... . . Op Woe . ...... . . Sa latino Crime Prevention Bureau 0 MES/bjg Attachment C0�M,M,UNlT'YCRlM,E P,R,EVEN'Tl'0N MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME PREVENTION BUREAU R. W. PAVLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE a CHAPTER 1: .......... . . . . . . . ..................................... INTRODUCTION Policy Statement 2 Organization 5 CHAPTER 2. - PROGRAM GOALS 7 .......... .. Tactical Objectives. * # * 8 Tactical Support 1w, % A, 10 CHAPTER 3.- . . . ...................... . . .......... . ......... OPERATIONS 12 Neighborhood Contacts. 14 First Meetinc �j. . . . . 15 Second Meeting . . . . * 17 C HAP T -E R 4 v- FOLLOT11-UP SERVICES 1. 20 ATTACH14ENTS., A 21 22 23 D 24 CHAPTER 1: Introduction This operation/Policy Manual has been developed by the Mount Prospect Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau. Its purpose is -to set forth the policy and posture of the police department in its efforts to develop a viable Community Crime Prevention Program. The fundamental purpose of a Community Crime Prevention Program i s to reduce and/or deny the opportunity for crime. The primary method of citizens it' i accomplishing the goal of reduced crime, will be training ci n crime prevention techniques and organizing the Community into groups or block watches which will create an awareness in the general public and the criminal elementr that the Village of Mount Prospect is a Community that takes action against crime. This manual is designed as a handbook for any concerned 'Individual or group who wish to take on the responsibility of organizing a Community Crime Prevention Program in their neighborhood, whether it be a re'sidEmtial block, apartment building or condominimum association. The Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau will give you the technical assistance to develop a viable Community Awareness Program in your own neighborhood i . This manual, coupled with your personal concern and involvement, is the beginning step that can be taken to remove or re- duce criminal opportunity. I POLICY STATEMENT THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION "Crime Prevention 'is the anticipation, the recoc iti Tni ion and the appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action plans to remove or reduce criminal opportunity. (National Crime Prevention Institute) The goals of the Crime Prevention Bureau include, but are not limited I Identifying high risk situations and areas' within the Village and developing action plans to remove or reduce such areas. 2. Establishing and 'implementing programs both in -the Community and within the Police Department, 341, Collecting and analyzing all crime date. through the daily reports, 'so a Community Crime Prevention Campaign can be started, 4. Creating an awareness in the general public of Mount Prospect to the value and necessity of citizen 'Involvement to reduce or remove the opportunity for crime. Statistics tell that crime has risen steadily in the last few years and from all other indications, will continue to increase, ,f L Without attempting to minimize th-e serious condition which faces us today, it is important to note that much of a police department's regular work is not connected with the actual prevention of crime. We must consider how we can effectively use ou-r strength, so more time can be given to active 0 crime prevention policing'O New methods, must constantly be found to secure citizen cooperation and participation. We must be willing to take more direct approaches, to spend more time on publicity, and finally be able to offer more help and advice. The Police Department must also lend a hand to improve the social circumstances. Many argue that this is not a police officer's job, but, if crime is to be prevented, it is a v job that we cannot afford to neglect. The prevention of crime remains the fundamental duty of every police officer, but it is also every citizen's responsibility to play a part against crime and the criminal. The detection of crime is a powerful deterrent, but it is not the sole duty of a police officer. The use of prevention techniques has played an intrical part in police work and combined with detection, will reduce crime in the Community, In summary, the Village of Mount Prospect is striving to reach these objectives: A stronq and effective police department with every man and women doing their share to prevent crime. # To receive the ultimate in cooperation andamici I tion � pa.�on from all sections of the Village 'Involving crime Pre- vention, re-venti+on, . To remove or reduce the cause of crime in the Village. It is the function of the gime Prevention Bureau and a l l members of the Police Department, to teach the citizens of Mount Prospect tc► remove or reduce the opportunity for crime by the acceptance of ' e 'personal re- sponsibility for the protection of theirro erg and d themselves . Thus, all members of the Department will be carrying out. the t �" �` true function of police work, which is preventing crime, -4- ORGANIZATION . . . . . ............... This program is monitored by the Chief of Police, for administrative direction- the police department Crime Prevention Bureau, for operational coordination; and a citizen's advisory committee. In an effort to receive Community input, the Crime Prevention Bureau has formulated a four (4) member Citizen's Advisory Committee. This panel gives advice and suggestions on how the police department can better serve the Community and transmits any public feedback relating to the Community Crime Program. The Community Crime Prevention Organizational Schematic, which is shown on the next page, demonstrates the close controls and coordination between all units involved. As depicted, the Chief of Police provides guidance and direction of overall programming. The Crime Prevention Bureau and Citizen's Advisory Committee work closely in program development and coordination in an effort to disseminate training and information to all Neighborhood Watch Groups. In turn, the Neighborhood Groups have a direct link into the organizational structure for feedback, liaison, and specially ly tailored programming for :individuals neighborhoods. 0 ORGANIZATIONAL SCHEMATIC ..................... . ........ . . . . . . ............ ........... WmArtm- WATCH GROUP eel wism CRIME PREVENTION BUREAU NEIGH. CHIEF NEIGH WATCH OF WATCH GROUP POLICE GROUP C, T l, zZ, 13"N' ADVISORY COMMITTEE, eel wism 11 CHAPTER 2.- Program Goals As a Community Crime Prevention Program is initiated within a neighbor- hood, planners and coordinators of that program should attempt to accomplish- ment two (2) goals: 1 1. To remove or reduce by 50%, criminal vict' izat, ion to those residents who participate in a neighborhood watch program. 2. To increase substantially the incidents Of citizen's reports of crime in progress, i.e.jp (burglary, theft, vandal' Ism, Suspicious incidents/persons, andgeneral neighborhood unrest.) To achieve these goals, 80% of all households within a selected neighbor- hood watchshould partici It participates in all phases of tactical services (which will be d' Iscussed in this Chapter) 4 1% ple n Programs concentrate on f our (4) pr nc ity Crime PreventiO CommunI 4 - tactics. When these tactics are coupled with police department suPPO lized. Oghborhood watch program can be rea and services, a Solid nei col J tizens to Protect their homes against enurage c 1 *ty Crime' relatively easy entry by burglars, Communi ion iinspect' 'dental securi ity Prevention provides res' ice tY checkl st, a Pol' Using a home securi services. Officer or neighborhood watch 11 coordinator accompanies the occupant through his or her home# checking doors 0 offering advice for making them more .and windows and Ity technician then gives the re secure. The securi Oth recommendations sident a copy of a checklist wl noted. nd 2. To deter burglariest discourage fencing of property, a - tv of property to its owners, communl assist in returning ovides assistance and equIpment for Crime Prevention pr overt y. Property identificatione markIng personal pr , (operation Identification) is usually done during the An electronic engraving Home SecuritV Inspection visit. "'I items of value which are tool is used to mark as many I of high theft/burglary risk. Residents are encouraged to engrave their property with their drivers license 0 number and display a warning decal prominentaly to potential burglars that property within that home has been marked and easily identifiable. 3. To augment the "Range of Vision" of traditional police preventive patrol Community Crirn.e Prevention organizes neighborhood watch programs, familiarly known as Block Watches. A Block Watch typically consists of 15 to 20 families on a block who are witnq to exchange infor- mation about their schedules and habits, watch each *ther's homes, and re.port suspicious activities to each *ther and to the police. Community Crime Preventionr a 1 izens most important iders Block Watch, the c't' consi i weapon against crime. 4. To promote citizen awarenss of their role in reducing 0 crime, the program provides ormative materials about burglary, vandalism, personal protection, and other 0 preventive techniques To addition, advisory services are provided on request to neighborhood 't'1 ive services. communi, ies not targeted with Community Creme Prevention intents' The advisory program makes extensive use of the rrediia, mailers, speaking en- gagements, and other public events and gatherings to encourage homeowners to mark their property, inspect their home security measures, or to organize Community Block Watches under their own initiative. M1019 TAC1TICAL SuPPORT 0 best demonstrated The utility Of police cola rats and suPPOrt is rviceprp ovided by the mount Prosect iversity and scope of ses by the doj r aLM: tv Crime Prevention .1 ,olio e Communi police Department a -n their support of th vide all Of the initial 1. The police department will pro donation to newlY formed •orientation and coor I train ingr neighborhood watch groups all provide equipment and access police department wi 2. The such as movie prolectors, to sources of equipmentr I and the like. secur, itY hardware r electric marking penst ll collect, store, and retrieve 3. The police department mi aluate performance and or the program to ev data needed f success. I ilable to all neighbor- 4. The nolice department will make aval sory Comm utizen's Aavi ittee through the CI I hood watch groups I of locks, burglary resource contacts for the Purchase alarms, and other rotecteve equ pment. ide a ride -a -long program 5. The police department wall prov I 'de -a -long oordinators. This ri to all neighborhood watch c ", I a nt those block *11 acqual and tour of police facilities w the police, aces and functions of coordinators to the servI I conducted rode -a -longs will be department. AdditionallYr I ive ff-cers assigned to respect' w I'med beat 0 1 ith unj- for I neighborhood watch grouPst for increased liaison with that * ty commun'l 6. The police department will assist J`- in the Community Crime Prevention Program by withholding from the media, victim and witnesses names and ad- dresses and other pertinent information to keep the identity of those neighborhood watch participants con-fidential. 7. The police department will frequently attend meetings to assist Blo.ck Watch coordinators 'in organizing their local group, thus providing not only a great deal of credibility to the Community Crime Prevention Program, but also motivating participants in neighbor- hood watch. 0 I This Chapter will deal with the actual organization -and operations of a neighborhood watch program. A step by step procedure is outlined. However, a neighborhood coordinator must take many factors into account, when attempting to organize his/her residential block, apartment build- ing or condominium association. Factors, such as lack of crimelack , of interest by neighborsr season of the year, personal committment and many other factors should be considered. To have an effective Community Crime Prevention Program, several organizational features are essential! 1. A desire among those implementing the program, to reduce crime and improve the Community by conducting basic block organizations. 2. To undertake block organizing for Community Crime Prevention, it is helpful to have a pre- existing Community organization. This body pro - 41\ vides the base for initiating activities and the organization is strengthened by increased membership and stronger participation from its members. =via 3. When there is no established organization, the uV block organizing technique can be a. method b which the neighborhood creates a new Community organization. The crime problem and the fear of crime common to a neighborhood, are an effective focus for bringing people together in positive programming. At this point, if you are the person (coordinator) that this program is seeking, contact the crime Prevention Bureau of the Police Department for an interview. The interview will focus on outlining a k neighborhood program on your block. Also, a. point will be made on the reponsibilit you will undertake, , to make your program a success. -13- Before a program can begin, there must be participation by actively involved Community members and as with anyprogram, there must be a first meeting. However, people must be notified that a meet -Ing is planned and their interest should he stimulated to a point, that they would be most eager to attendm. Attachment A and B, which are located In the rear of this manual, are two (2) forms of communication which will beprovided in volume 41 by the police department indicating times and dates of a Community Crime Prevention Meeting to be hosted at your home. Attachment A, is a more formal form, which can be filled out with your name, address, and phone number. Attachment B, leaves some degree of annonymity to the host by having interested citizens contact the police department for the location of the first meeting. Depending on your personal preference, both forms have been affective in stimulating neighborhood interest. A reminder! Giveenough advanced I notice so interested residents can arrange theirPersonal schedules to attend. A two (2) week notice should be more than enough time for this first informal meeting. To make your first meeting a success, a re - 1\ minder notice (attachment C) should be delivered to allof your neigh - hors two (2) to three (3) dans before the meeting. In addition to 14 keeping their -P'ersonal calendars up to I date, this will also dive you an opportunity to make yourself more visible to the community as a neighborhood coordinator. FIRST MEETING HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL PTRST BLOCK MEETII�G ..... .... . 1 Start on time. Socialize 10 minutes and then turn the subject to crime in block residents' block, even if it's only a few people and casual conversation. Ask them about any recent crime experiences. 2. Make sure everyone introduces himself and gives his address. 3. Let group tell you what their crime problems are. If 'their greatest problem is not crime, but something else they all feel deeply, try to have them offer some solutions. 4. Don't let anyone dominate the meeting, especially yours'elf. 5. Explain a little history of Community Crime Prevention and share some experiences other blocks have had in overcoming Problems. 6. Distribute three (3) pieces of literature, usually not more, at a meeting. Describe other information and promise to bring more literature at the next meeting particularly information the block seems primarily interested in. T., Keep business meeting short. First block meetings generally run longer than subsequent meetings; the groups' enthusiasm is the barometer, 8. Have grOUT-) elect -block leaders, or wait no longer than second meeting. At least, make sure temporary leader is in charge thru the next meeting. 9. Set u date, dime P me and place of next meeting and let ever o. know a representative from the police department will be there. oc - al af terward - th members dur Iing informal S 1 10. C irculate wi Ton that the *tive act' small problem or posl I 11. Find at least one (1. - blocks wants to work on and solve before the next monthly meet� • important f or the block to have a success to keep Ing. up the enthusiasm and the feeling that they can accomPlIsh something. OF= This meeting is the most important of all. Those residents who take the tirn'e to come to a second meeting 'are those 'Individuals who are truly sincere in making their Community Crime Prevention Program work. After a host has been selected for this meeting and proper notice has been given, representatives from the Police Depart- ment Crime Prevention Bureau will address the group. An overview of your particular program, (as how crime of f ects vou) rill ill he discussed and a basic blueprint of action will be described. At this meeting a map of the Community will be shown indicating your neighborhood watch location in relation to the rest of the Village and corresponding to your respective police patrol beat. A brief over- view of the pollee department will be made. Additionally, program goals and tactical objectives will be defined. At this point, the block watch map and telephone tree (see attach- ment D should be distributed to all in attendance., An important element of the block watch is the ability of neighbors to communicate with each other. one important tool which helps to accomplish this task is the block watch map. By filling out a map, complete with the name, address and telephone number of block watch participants, neighbors put into practice their effort to keep their neighborhood crime free. In case a situation arises which requires the police, the block watch map keep the neighbors united and only a phone call away. The block watch map, which is essential to the anti' -crime ei ort, works in this way. If someone on the block sees a stranger ff attempt 'Ing to get into a niehgbor's car or garage, she or he has been instructed to first call the police, then to alert other neigh- bors. This "chain effect" results in several calls going into the police at once and the effect is three -fold: 1. By blitzing the police with calls, the matter will achieve a greater sense of urgency and priority, resulting in the prompt arrival of the police. 2. By calling the police as a group, rather than as individuals, the police are made more accountable for their actions. If they respond quickly, then the phone blitz has been successful. If their re- sponse is inadequate, however their arrive late, act rude, or fail to show at all -- the police must answer to an entire block of people and not to one individual, 3. By utilizing the block watch system, neighbors share the responsibility of crime prevention whether it is the commitment Involved in filling out reports, serving as witnesses, or withstanding the fear of retaliation, neighbors stand together, supporting each other while fighting' to keep the block safe., After the issuing of the block map and telephone tree, the participants should be made aware that follow-up services, i.e.. security survey-, Operation Identification, and further block watch coordination will be scheduled and directed by the block coordinator. 0 After the first two (2) meetings have been conducted, you are well on your way to organizing a cohesive Block Watch program. By now, the Block Coordinator is familiar with neighborhood concerns and interests. Specially tailored programs and services can now be de- veloped with the police department. Traffic complaints or special en- forcement can be directed on your block. Susnicious activities or VIllage code ,violations can be investigated. A schedule of security 3 surveys and use of Operation Identification can be developed and these services rendered to the Community. Additionally, the police department speakers bureau can provide adult educatiori in areas of rape prevention, drug awareness, home protection and other areas of concern. Community Crime Prevention is not a panacea that will eradicate crime or the fear of crime. It will, however, give notice to all, that this Community, your neighborhood and your block, is ready, willing and able to take positive action against crime. ATTACHMENT A Jpw'' 60110,110,0 J" 'A A'Joo 1, Village of, Mount Prospect, 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 [DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Phone 312 392-6000 Chief Ronald \A/. Pavlock CRIME PREVENTION TS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY You are -invited to attend a NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meeting in our neighborhood. The purpose of Neighborhood Watch is to make you aware of the steps you can take to make your home more secure against burglary, 41 to show you how you and your neighbors can help each other protect your entire neighborhood, and to make your local police more effective in its fight against crime through your involvement and participation. The Mount Prospect Crime Prevention Bureau will be conducting the meeting, and they strongly encourage you to attend. The meeting will be hosted by.- Ff you have any questions, please feel free to call the Crime Prevention Bureau at 392-1414. So the meeting host will know how many gue ' sts to expect, please detach and return to him as soon as possible or call. NAME ADDRESS—- . .......... -21- CRIME PREVENTION CONSULTANTS ATTACHMENT B 4[tomof Aqlpoe Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois B0056 OEPARTMENT OF POLICE Phone 312 392-6000 Chief Ronald \A/. Frau lock BURGLARY! VANDALISM! . . . . ............ ... . .................................... BURGLARY and VANDALISM are problems common to every community. Here is Mount Prospect, citizens as well as the police department are joining forces to combat these, and other problems. The Mount Prospect Police Department Crime Prevention hureau., has developed a "Neighborhood Watch" citizens action program. it is our desire to speak directly to all residents regarding the Ne ighbor hood Watch" program. We have found that the most effective way to do this is to meet with small groups of neighbors in the ir,home s. One of your neighbors has volunteered to become a Block Coordinator. To attend a scheduled meeting on (date) at (time) contact the Crime Prevention Bureau at 392-1414 for the name and address of your coordinating host. To solve community problems, we need y9ur participation. HELP US HELP YOU PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND ( . . ......... -22- CRIME PREVENTION CONSULTANTS MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPS' 'JENT 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 ��,;� ��—aim ATTACHMENT C I I a 50, a f JMmin, 1, r v is p rr t "DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING" DATE TIME.--., 9mPorfant rom Messa%q^e f Your Police e arfinent MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 "DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING" DATE TIME 9mPorf ani e a e9 rom Your ice e arfine.f MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 "DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING" DATE TIME . . ........ -23- gmporfanf Message f roar Your Police Deparfinenf 1301 . ...... . . ..... . .......... Mary Smith 796-0302 1303 Ron & Sara Smith 796-3835 1305 Ola Szyze 732-9413 1307 Jim & Nancy Jones 874-1802 1309 Diana Spoto 732-7023 Don Canto 237-1002 1311 Alma & George Emerson 623-0600 1315 Mr. & Mrs. Morel 880-8012 1317 Diane & Henry Anders 770-1002 U) z E-4 U) 0 0 IN M0UPJT'PR0SPE-:-"CT POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE EMERGENCY - 253-2151 REPORT CRIME. GET DWOLVED! McGruff TAKE A HITE4 0(�"UT OF 4, ""i o 41'� �14 04, i larrrrrm„ofrarr?�"Ra.d/ riiii ° j L . , . , ....... r. , lJfl}1}}illllllll)D (i'!1g}}}yJ}}ff}ify' VIII.IANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wattenberg, reported that he had attended ,a meeting, with approximately 30 neighbors and res _I. eats who expres sed to him their concern regarding vandals and the continued ap fort of the Village's sp ns red Neighborhood Watch Program. Trustee Wattenberg asked that the Village Board be given a statiis report on vandalism in the community and our progress in securiLng restitution, Mr. Wattenberg also asked that the administration also develop a cost figure for repairing all sidewalks in he Village � ". der t guard ag�,,.�nst f�.�ure liab l y c�,..�.2�J[ i