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To communicate with a coordinator of our NW, email to nw@lockestreet.com

July 3rd Meeting

Special Guests Superintendent Mike Shea, Hamilton Police Services & Jeff Majik of the Street Crime Unit.

• Finalizing Night Out on Aug. 21,
• discussion of alley clean-up, and
• other issues of concern.

Community Service Officers

Effective Jan. 1, 2002, we welcome our acting Community Service Officer Greg Doerr.

He can be reached at: 905-546-4906.

Executive & Committee Members for 2002

• Coordinators: Sheila (Hunter St. W.) &
  Claire Waldren (Chatham St.)
• Assistant Coordinator: Richard Palmer (Homewood Ave.)
• Secretary: Mary (Melbourne)
• Treasurer: Norm (Aberdeen Ave.)
• Cosigner: Lilli (Jackson St W.)
• Church Liaison: Karen (Melbourne St.)
• School Liaison: Ellen (Herkimer St.)
• Fund Raising: Ralary (Locke St. S.)
• Graffiti Abatement: Norm & Sheila
• Editorial Board for eNewsletter & eAlert:
  Richard, Maureen & Sheila

Contacting the Mayor

Mayor Bob Wade has given Sheila his office phone number for use to discuss Neighbourhood Watch issues as they arise. If you are interested in helping, or have a Neighbourhood Watch issue you'd like raised with the Mayor, please contact Sheila at NW@lockestreet.com.
 

The article below is taken with permission from the Burlington Neighbourhood Watch  located at: http://www.haltonwatch.com/03.htm

Prevention Tips

(Courtesy of Neighbourhood Watch)

Do you know who your neighbours are? The most effective way to build a strong community is with dedicated people communicating with each other solving problems.

MAKE THE EFFORT! Become Acquainted With Your Neighbours and work together to prevent crime. 

Spring has arrived. With spring comes the seasonal door to door sales pitch “Hi, I just happen to be in the neighbourhood....”. Take a cautious approach when dealing with these individuals, check their identification and phone to confirm it is a reputable company. Be fraud wise.

Alarms should be used in addition to other security measures, and not be the only security measure. When suspicious activity is observed please contact the police immediately.

Be sure to protect your bank cards and PIN numbers at the ATM machines and making purchases while shopping.
Park your vehicle in a well illuminated area. This provides you with an opportunity to check your vehicle to ensure it is still secure. Criminals do not like to work under the lights.

With the increase in stolen autos, and thefts, prevention is the key to reducing the number of victims.

• When suspicious activity is observed please contact the police immediately.Security devices such as a “club” will make the culprits work harder.
  
• Programs such as CAT (Combat Auto Theft) and the Go Transit program CCAT (Commuters Combat Auto Theft) are vital to identifying possible stolen vehicle. For further Information on these programs contact or visit your police station.

Call police immediately to report a crime or suspicious activity, then contact your block captain. If you don't know who your block captain is or would like to become part of the Neighbourhood watch in your area phone police.

Apartment Safety and Security: Criminals do steal vehicles and enter apartment buildings. Ensure that when a crime has occurred in your apartment complex, let your superintendent know so they can inform all the tenants to safe guard their valuables.
 

Kirkendall North Neighbourhood Watch in conjunction with Hamilton Police are pleased to host their... 3rd Annual NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Information booths for community organizations Calvin The Magician Refreshments—Entertainment DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 LOCATION:   HAAA Grounds (Charlton Ave. W. / Kent St.) TIME: 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. (Rain or shine)     National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness Generate support for, and participation in local anticrime efforts Strengthen neighbourhood spirit and police/community relations, and Send a message to criminals that our neighbourhoods are organized and fighting back. This is a great community activity. We need you to help. If you would like to be a volunteer please contact Sheila at NW@lockestreet.com.

Online Discussion Forum

LockeStreet.com has set up a Neighbourhood Watch specific Discussion Forum for community use. You can read or add your comments to existing discussions or start your own discussion topic.

Current Discussions Include:

• Graffiti
• Lighting in Alleys
• Editorial Board for the eNewsletter
• Fund Raising

This is your chance to comment on neighbourhood issues: join a discussion forum.

Division 1 Meeting

Our Neighbourhood Watch has been recognized as the most active in the city. Our Community Service Officer Greg Doerr has suggested that our Watch compile a letter of introduction that could be given to victims of crime. We think, although this is a reactive response we do see a benefit and thus are formulating this letter for use in the future.  

Thanks for reading another issue of The Watch and for supporting your Neighbourhood Watch!

Regards,
Richard Palmer,
Assistant Coordinator, Kirkendall North Neighbourhood Watch

Contacting KNNW

To communicate wit a coordinator of KNNW contact us at NW@lockestreet.com.

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