How to Start a Neighborhood Watch

Five Steps to Your Neighborhood Watch

  1. Canvas your neighborhood by phone or flyer to determine the interest and common concerns of your neighborhood.
  2. Contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit and schedule a meeting with the Neighborhood Watch coordinator at 871-5303.
  3. At the meeting, collect names, addresses, and phone numbers.
  4. Distribute Crime Prevention materials to be shared with those who were unable to attend the meeting
  5. Set up next meeting date.