Duties of the Neighborhood Watch Automobile Patrol
- Neighborhood patrols are non-confrontational. Volunteers are not to get out of their cars.
- Participants sign up to drive the neighborhood during peak crime hours.
- They watch for suspicious activity around automobiles and homes.
- If criminal activity is observed the patrol team will call 911 and report location.
- Volunteers never attempt to apprehend. That is the duty of APD only.
- Volunteers serve one hour per shift on mornings or evenings.
- Neighborhood Watch Chairman will coordinate patrol evenings with Austin Police Department.
- Volunteers must have their automobile clearly marked with Neighborhood Watch signs when patrolling the neighborhood after sunset.
- Each automobile will have strong flashlights, notepad, pen, and a charged cell phone.
- Signs and necessary equipment, other than cell phone, will be provided by BHNA.
- NO WEAPONS of any kind are to be carried by volunteers while patrolling.
- Patrol volunteers will receive training in observation and reporting.
- Additional APD patrol training will be made available to volunteers throughout the year.