FAQs • Newington, CT • CivicEngage

What is a Block Captain?: The Block Captain and the Alternate are liaisons between the Neighborhood Block Watch (NBW) group and the police department. They make sure that the map and roster are complete, and that NBW signs are purchased and posted. They also schedule NBW meetings at least once a year, maintain a current membership roster and map, and distribute Crime Alert Bulletins when provided by the police department. Groups may rotate Block Captain and Alternate responsibilities.

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Police Department - Neighborhood Watch

1. What is Neighborhood Block Watch?: Neighborhood Block Watch (NBW) is a partnership between residents and law enforcement to improve safety and prevent crime. Active NBW groups with visible NBW signs can deter crime. For a list of things you can learn in this group please view the Neighborhood Block Watch page.

2. Who can participate?: All residents of Newington can participate in Neighborhood Block Watch, whether you live in an apartment, a condominium, a townhouse, or a single family home.

3. If I'm interested, what are the next steps?: If you are interested in joining the Neighborhood watch program then read about the steps you need to take on the Neighborhood Block Watch Next Steps page.

4. What happens at the meeting?: To view a list of items discussed in the meeting please visit the Meeting Agenda page.

5. What are the Neighborhood Block Watch Requirements?: For a list of Neighborhood Block Watch requirements please visit the Requirements page.

6. What is a Block Captain?: The Block Captain and the Alternate are liaisons between the Neighborhood Block Watch (NBW) group and the police department. They make sure that the map and roster are complete, and that NBW signs are purchased and posted. They also schedule NBW meetings at least once a year, maintain a current membership roster and map, and distribute Crime Alert Bulletins when provided by the police department. Groups may rotate Block Captain and Alternate responsibilities.

7. What about the Neighborhood Block Watch (NBW) signs?: Every official NBW group must post at least one NBW sign. The NBW sign acts as a crime deterrent by notifying people who enter the area that the neighborhood is watching and knows how to contact the police.

8. What are some communication and meeting topics?: To learn about how communication is accomplished and a list of resources the police department will provide please view the Communication and Meeting Topics page.

9. What other groups are doing?: For a list of community issues other Neighborhood Block Watch groups are involved in visit the Community Issues page.

10. Who is the police department liaison?: The Neighborhood Block Watch police liaison is Officer Jamie DeSimone. Officer DeSimone can be reached at 860.594.6232 or jdesimone@newingtonct.gov