Neighborhood Patrols

Why neighborhood patrols?

TPD cannot be everywhere at the same time.
Only # officers are on patrol at any one time throughout the entire city.
Crime is reduced in patrolled neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Patrol is

trained patrollers.
Washington State Patrol-screened patrollers.
being the eyes and ears of TPD (and neighborhood).
teams of 2 or more (never alone).
visibility / notice to criminals they are being watched.
awareness of criminal activity for TPD, patrollers and neighborhood.
successful crime reduction.

Neighborhood Patrol is NOT

using guns or weapons.
vigilantism.
confrontation.
a solo act.

Neighborhood Patrol Tools

Eyes & ears
Car, truck or van
Cell phone
Flashlight
Binoculars
Notepad / house watch form
List of police and other emergency phone numbers
Neighborhood phone tree

How do you get involved in our Neighborhood Patrol?

Enroll in Neighborhood Patrol Academy.
Call Safe Streets at 272-6824 to register.
Classes are held at Tacoma Police Department Headquarters.
Next series begins 4/5/2009, from 7-9pm.
Once your training is complete, you can be part of our neighborhood patrol.