Last update:

08/01/2009

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THE BLOCK WATCH PROGRAM NEEDS YOUR HELP

 

	Swan Park Block Watch Captain Event…   Please watch for the upcoming Block Watch Captain kick-off into summer event.  To kick off summer right we will be having a kick-off event for all current and or interested captains.  Details are being finalized, please watch the swan park website or contact Sarah Ewerdt at (414) 460-7240 or email at Sarah if you have any questions.   Summer is in sight!  It’s a great time for all of us to make sure we all continue to do our due diligence with keeping Swan Park Neighborhood safe. As an association we have made tremendous strides in continuing to fill vacancies.  We do still need some help!  Please check out our website to see a listing of openings in our neighborhood.  To find out more on becoming a block watch captain please contact Sarah Ewerdt at (414) 460-7240 or email at Sarah.   With warmer weather on its way we sometimes forget to keep safety at the front of our minds.  A couple of simple things to do is make sure we are locking our doors when we leave for a walk or bike ride, make sure to close garage doors and lock car doors and roll up windows to ensure there is no temptation for entry.  Keep purses, spare change, and any other miscellaneous things of value out of sight!   Not only should we keep our personal belongings secure it’s important to keep in mind basic safety tips as we are all out and about, specifically bicycle safety!  Please read the bicycle safety tips and reminders found in this newsletter and remember get your bikes registered!   As always, let’s keep Swan Park neighborhood safe!
	Crime Watch News Keeping our neighborhood safe is important, but cannot be done alone. In Swan Park neighborhood we are currently looking for volunteers to be Block Watch Captains. You may be asking; What are the responsibilities of a Block Watch Captain? The average Block Watch Captain has between 10 and 25 homes on their “block.” Responsibilities include hosting a one time start-up meeting and distributing the Tosa Watch Newsletter to their block every three months. What will your neighborhood receive? An informational meeting presented by a Wauwatosa Police Officer, neighborhood Block Watch map, quarterly newsletter, Block Watch signage for every home and crime prevention materials. Historically Swan Park has been a leader in this area, let’s keep this momentum going and maintain a strong and safe neighborhood! If you are interested in learning more about this program or have further questions about becoming a Bloch Watch Captain, please contact Sarah Ewerdt at 475.9658 or email at Sarah  Are there other questions or concerns you have regarding the safety of our neighborhood please feel free to contact me regarding those as well. Let’s keep Swan Park Neighborhood Safe!
	Neighborhood safety is important to all of us. Statistically, crimes are on the increase during the summer months. Schools are on summer break, families are on vacations, and doors and windows are left open and unattended to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. As part of a wonderful and friendly neighborhood, it is our responsibility to get to know our neighbors and report any suspicious activities to the police.
	There is no better time than now to become a Block Watch Captain. It is really easier than you think. You don't need to be home all day spying on your neighbors. That is not what this program is about. The responsibilities of a block captain include passing out a bimonthly newsletter to the people on your block , to be the contact person for the police department, and to socialize with the neighbors. What could be more fun than that!

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