Block Captain Information
Becoming a block captain is an important contribution towards eliminating crime on your street or block. Serving as a Sunnyside Neighborhood Block Captain or Block Watch member is rewarding and provides meaningful opportunities to build and strengthen partnerships with neighbors, crime prevention services, the neighborhood association, the police department, the fire department, and city government.
Being a Member or Captain
By being a Sunnyside Neighborhood Block Captain or Block watch member you will be part of an organized movement within the Sunnyside Neighborhood dedicated to making the Sunnyside Neighborhood a safer place block by block.
Roles and Responsibilities
The role of a Sunnyside Neighborhood Block Captain or Block Watch member is to assist in crime prevention efforts with the Flagstaff Police Department and the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and its US Department of Justice Weed & Seed Strategy. The primary role of the neighborhood block captain is to be a:
Leader
Communicator
Problem Solver
Responsibilities:
 
Serves as the primary leader for either an organized Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, or Apartment Watch and encourages community participation.
Coordinates the design, developement and distribution of the current and up to date block map, telephone tree, and block profile and provides relevent information to the Crime Prevention Specialist.
Ensures that the block-map, phone tree and block profile forms are up to date, and that theneighborhood crime prevention specialist has a current copy.
Relays information about crime and nuisance activity on the block to the crime prevention specialist and designated precinct police officer.
Acts as the primary contact person between the crime prevention specialist and the designated neighborhood police officer.
Assists neighbors in accessing city/county crime prevention resources.
Works with the crime prevention specialist and the designated precinct officer to resolve community issues.
Coordinates the welcoming of new participants into the Neighborhood, Business, and Apartment Watch.
Coordinates the problem solving efforts, meetings and social gatherings.
Recruits block members to attend additional training opportunities.
Finds a replacement if no longer able to fulfill the duties of a Block Captain.
 To become involved call (928) 213-5900
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