The Neighborhood Watch program began in 1979 and has flourished steadily with over 900 community programs established throughout the county. The success of the program is due to the cooperative involvement of police and citizens. The Neighborhood Watch is one of the largest programs in the country and has received national and international recognition.
The objective of Neighborhood Watch is to organize communities where residents are trained to be alert to potential crimes in their neighborhoods. Residents are trained to keep watchful eyes on neighbors’ homes and be alert to suspicious or unusual activity that is occurring close to home. Patrol of neighborhoods can be accomplished by residents with band radio-equipped vehicles or foot patrol. With the quick identification of a potential problem in the Springfield area, a prompt response can be provided and trained personnel can investigate any reported incident or suspicion.
Crime is universal and can affect anyone in the Springfield community. By donating a small amount of your time to observe and report suspicious activities in your neighborhood, you can be one of many citizens in the community who are contributing to the prevention of crime in Springfield.
For detailed information about Springfield’s Neighborhood Watch Program, visit the Community Handbook’s Neighborhood Watch page.
Watch Director: (Please e-mail at information@springfieldcivic.org.)
Neighborhood Watch Team for the Springfield Civic Association
| Area* | Location |
| Lynbrook | East of Backlick |
| North | North of Floyd, between Backlick and Hanover |
| Central | South of Floyd, between Backlick and Hanover |
| West | North of Floyd west of Hanover |
| South | South of Floyd west of Hanover |
To find out more about the SCA’s Neighborhood Watch Program, please click below.
Volunteers Needed For Neighborhood Watch!
Protect your community! Protect your home and your family! One hour a month is all it takes to be part of the solution.
