NATIONAL NIGHT OUT BRINGS FOCUS ON NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM

Published on August 08, 2024

National Night Out 2024 not only was an opportunity for the public to meet local law enforcement, but also brought a renewed emphasis on the importance of creating Neighborhood Watch groups to better serve local communities. 

YCSO and other law enforcement agencies were on hand August 6th at the Prescott Rodeo grounds to greet the public and to allow citizens the chance to get a better look at some of the resources used to protect county residents. YCSO had K-9 deputy Gilbert Wakefield and his dog, Skye, along with the DUI mobile command center truck, Forest Patrol, and Search and Rescue units on hand. Monsoon weather put a little damper on the event, but people still turned out and also received information on Neighborhood Watch. It's a program that allows local neighborhoods to form groups of "eyes and ears" when it comes to noticing possible suspicious activity in or around their local area. Sheriff David Rhodes has emphasized the cooperation between citizens and law enforcement in keeping communities safe, urging residents to report possible crimes immediately so law enforcement can respond in a timely manner and take the necessary action.

If you would be interested in forming a neighborhood watch group in your area, you can contact YCSO Public Affairs at (928)554-8704 for more information on how to get started. And don't forget, you can always call Silent Witness at 800-932-3232 to report suspicious activity anonymously, or you may call YCSO's non-emergency line at (928)771-3260. For emergency calls, always dial 911.