Community Watch

Why a Community Watch Program?

Community Watch Programs have been shown to reduce crime, such as residential burglaries, vandalism, thefts of property and even traffic offenses by as much as 65% when neighbors unify to observe and report suspicious activity. In an already low-crime area, the program can help assure it stays that way while helping to develop a feeling of unity and belonging among neighbors looking out for each other. Together, we can better protect our families, our homes, and our way of life.

What We Are Asking You To Do

We have received a tremendous amount of support from The Henry County Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Board of Commissioners, McDonough Police, and we communicate closely with LDNPOA and LDEPOA Boards. Maintaining this momentum will require everyone’s effort to move this vital program forward from the initiation stages to the successful implementation of safety stages. This is where YOU come in:

1. Please, contact your Block Captain today and join our communication network today!
2. Keep an eye out for suspicious activity in your area and report it to your Block Captain or call 911 for emergencies.
3. If you would like to know more about becoming Block Captain, email LakeDowCommunityWatch@gmail.com.

Block Captain District Representatives

Each Block Captain works to establish and maintain close communication with the residents in their Block District and has access to our weekday HCPD patrol officer assigned to this area. We have divided the community into 15 Block Districts managed by our 20 Block Captains. Block Captains have received guidance from the Henry County Police Department on effective management of a Community Watch and receive ongoing training. We meet periodically at the HCPD precinct with detectives, the C.O.P.S. unit, and high-ranking members of the department to collaborate on ways to get results and give our community members a stronger voice by following up on police reports filed by Lake Dow victims of crime. All our Block Captains are Lake Dow North or Lake Dow Estates property owners who volunteer their time and experience for the betterment and common good of our entire community. We are all incredibly grateful for these selfless men and women.