'Mission: Tier 3 Security

"The safeguarding of Americans is an inherent role for those that wear the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Tier 1 security operations places the country's military in distant lands to protect American interests worldwide. Tier 2 security operations marry the military to Homeland Defense to protect America's borders. Tier 3 security extends the role of former military members to protecting Americans at home. The mission of VETERANS Home Security, USA is to empower those military veterans to protect the homes and neighborhoods of America as residential security providers, business owners and operators, and contributing members of their communities."
Retired Army Colonel Bob Labadie

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Neighborhood Watch Resource Center

Welcome to the VETERAN Home Security - Block Watch Resource Center. We provide information on creating a simple and effective block watch program. These resources can be downloaded and used at no charge.

If you would like us to sponsor your block watch event, please contact us. We have different levels of sponsorship for block watch programs. Fill out the Sponsor Application to help us determine the best way to help you.

What is a 'Neighborhood Watch'?

A Neighborhood Watch is a simple program that helps community members get involved ultimatly reducing the crime in their neighborhood. This program is designed to help the community become the eyes and ears of the police, but not the hands or feet.

How does it work?

The neighborhood watch is easily supported by small and simple activities. Awareness is the first step to supporting the neighborhood watch. A Neighborhood Watch is an organized network within the community. Everyone is invited to participate.

After up and running, those who decide to participate as Captian or Co-captain will spend several hours anually for training. In the training they will be shown what to look for and when they should call the police.

If a suspicious or unusual event is seen, record it. After a series of these events have been logged, they may then be forward through the NW Captain and Co-captains to the officer. A member of the block watch is never supposed to engage in law enforcement duties.

How can a 'Neighborhood Watch' help me?

If you are a criminal, it doesn't and it is best to turn yourself in. For everyone else, because the police can't be everywhere, the block watch members become educated eyes and ears of the police. This will have the net impact of making you, your home, and community safer.

How do I get involved?

The best way to get involved is to attend the meetings and volunteer. The meetings will cover a series of topics: organizing the block watch, target hardening of the home, and target hardening of an individual.

What are the elements of a successful neighborhood watch?

Commitment by the community members. Follow through of those commitments. Auditing the process.

Are there basic requirements for a 'Neighborhood Watch' program?

Yes, most cities will sponsor a neighborhood watch program. They will require a map of the block and at least an annual meeting. At the annual meeting a review of the topics should be discussed as well as other events within the community concerning safety. The city will in turn provide signs declaring this a block watch community. If the minimum requirements are not met, the signs will be taken down.

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