1. To reduce the opportunity for crime to persons and property by improving and implementing security practices in homes, outbuildings, vehicles and machinery. Such practices include property identification and vigilant observation of neighboring properties.
2. To become familiar with educational strategies by actively participating in crime prevention awareness programs.
3. To ensure that communication flow exists between residents, the police, and various commercial enterprises.
4. To provide immediate police warnings through Bulletins that provide mass communication to all residents and their connections.
Think of a blanket or a shroud that offers protection or, in this case prevention, and you understand the concept of the Crime Watch crime prevention program. CW is a community effort that reduces rural and urban crime.