With the increase of residents and a noticeable increase in crime, newcomers and long-time residents of eastern Montana and western North Dakota are concerned about what can be done to feel safer.
Fairview, East Fairview & surrounding area will be holding a Neighborhood Watch Program informational meeting beginning at 5:30, Thursday, March 29, at the Fairview High School Cafeteria. An information session will be held from 5:30-6:00 p.m. and a question and answer session will run from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Organizers have invited local law enforcement and McKenzie County, N.D. Sheriff’s Department to attend the meeting on Thursday.
A Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) is a crime prevention program that stresses education and common sense and empowers citizens to become active in community efforts through participation in neighborhood watch groups.
A meeting was publicized and held in Sidney last fall for those interested in NWP. A community safety forum was then held in January. Meetings are now being scheduled in Sidney on neighborhood levels to get the program going and to learn the proper conduct of the program.
Bridget Tighe, DFC Project Coordinator at District II Alcohol and Drug, in Sidney has been actively involved with the NWP. Tighe has been supportive in giving those interested in the community effort information to get the program running.
“There are currently two neighborhoods in Sidney participating in launching their NWP programs.” said Tighe, “This program actually takes very little time or work, it’s just about getting to know your neighbors and looking out for them.”
With the nice weather motivating people, participants involved with NWP in Sidney have also discussed incorporating “Block Parties” as part of the efforts.
The Neighborhood Watch Program is open to everyone. Those interested in joining or getting more information on Neighborhood Watch Program can contact Tighe at [email protected].
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