Help Prevent Crime in South Cobb

Officer Mike Bowman of the county's Crime Prevention Unit helps guide community groups throughout the county when starting neighborhood watch programs.

Below is some of the information he offers in his crime prevention presentations to help keep the community's streets and neighborhoods safe from crime and suspicious activity.

What is a neighborhood watch?

It is defined as citizen involvement to directly participate with law enforcement in the detection and prevention of crime.

Does it really work?

Some of our neighborhoods have seen a 40 to 60 percent reduction in their annual crime rate. 

Why does it work?

It works because alert residents within the community have been trained to recognize and are willing to report any suspicious activity to the police.

The recommended hours to actively watch for criminal activity are:

• during school bus pick-up and drop-off times,
• during the mornings and afternoons when neighbors are away at work
• and from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Pass this information along and help make South Cobb a safer community for everyone. Continue to check with South Cobb Patch as we offer regular tips, guidelines and information to help you stay safe in your home, your workplace, your car and while out engaging in various activities.