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social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > crime and deviance > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > policing strategies > community policing and problem solving > community crime prevention programs > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > street crime in America > history and popular culture of street crime > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > politics and law > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > crime prevention > crime prevention measures > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > mental health, mental disorders, and special groups > antisocial behavior > crime > crime prevention > crime prevention measures > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > antisocial behavior > crime > crime prevention > crime prevention measures > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > antisocial behavior > crime > crime prevention > crime prevention measures > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > antisocial behavior > crime > crime prevention > crime prevention measures > Neighborhood Watch
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > crime > crime prevention > crime prevention measures > Neighborhood Watch

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Neighborhood Watch  

Definition(s)

  • Neighborhood Watch (NW) is a community policing and crime prevention program designed to reduce crime through more communication between police and individual citizens. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities or persons to law enforcement agencies for a quicker response. [Source: Encyclopedia of Street Crime in America; Neighborhood Watch]

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