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Steps for Block Organization
- Attend a Block Watch information session. Next session
to be held:
May 18 , 2010
@ 7:00 PM
Saanich PD - Kirby Room
following sessions:
June 15
September 21
October 19
November 16
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For further information call 250-475-4365 or email, blockwatch@saanichpolice.ca
- Complete Application & Criminal Record Check applications
- (NO canvassing until application is accepted).
- When your application is accepted, meet with the Area Coordinator
or Block Watch Office representative and receive your canvassing
package.
- Canvas your neighbours, follow the guidelines provided from
your meeting with the Area Coordinator or Block Watch Office.
- Complete a Map and Participant List (50% participation
required).
- All participants complete engraving.
- Call Block Watch Office for first Block Watch Meeting (provide
10-12 days notice).
- First meeting:
(i)
Hosted by Block Captain/Co-Captain;
(ii)
Distribute maps;Distribute certificates and BW decals to those
who have completed engraving.
(ii)
Police Officer will attend, and show 20 min
Block Watch Video - "Crime Proofing It's Your Choice", and
answer questions.
(iv) After the first meeting the Block Captain's main task is to
act as communication link between participants and the Area
Coordinator, and/or the Block Watch Office, as outlined on the
task description.
The Block Watch program requires that blocks hold annual meetings
to remain active in the program.
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