Safety is a top priority to maintain and improve the quality of life in our neighborhood. The Bates Area Civic Association Public Safety Committee is dedicated to improving the safety and quality of life for all our residents. The involvement of neighbors and community members is essential to make our neighborhoods safe and enjoyable.
As a member of the Public Safety Committee, you could be involved in several projects that impact safety in our community such as:
Police Service Area 501 Monthly Meetings
Court Watch Monthly Meetings
Neighborhood Safety Walks
Police Community Advisory Council
National Night Out Against Crime Rally
Neighborhood Block Captains Program
Neighborhood Block Captain Program is a new initiative that has proven to improve safety and reduce crime in areas such as Chevy Chase, D.C. This program in a well organized method that requires community involvement and a captain for each participating block. Block Captains are the key to the success of this program. This program includes a formal training and coordination with other community members.
The Block Captain compiles and maintains a contact list for each neighbor in a specific block that wish to participate in the programs. Neighbors that participate in the program are contacted by phone should there be any usual circumstances in the neighborhood, a neighbor’s property is being burglarized or vandalized or should a crime be in progress. Neighbors may inform each other of other emergencies such as fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions in the neighborhood.
To become involved in any of these projects, please contact me via email at mrgeovani@aol.com. Please include a contact phone number and the best time to reach you.
Regards,
Geovani A. Bonilla
Bates Area Civic Association 