Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 377-6790
Crime Stoppers: 343-COPS
Graffiti: 377-6790
Drugs: 343-COPS / 570- 6420 / 321-0588
Radar Reader: 570-6300
BPD “Report A Crime Online” website: http://www.boisepolice.org/
BPD “Neighborhood Crime Bulletin” website (Bench 4): http://www.boisepolice.org/
BPD NCO: Officer Will Reimers 570-6420 or wreimers@cityofboise.org
Neighborhood Watch: Charlene Miller 570-6070 or cmiller@cityofboise.org

“Zero Tolerance for Crime” Yard Signs

John Yarnell designed the “Zero Tolerance for Crime” yard signs that neighbors have posted in their yards throughout our neighbohood (Thanks John!).

Morris Hill Neighborhood Patrol

Are you concerned about safety in our neighborhood? Join Us!

All Morris Hill Neighborhood Patrol team members are official Boise Police Department external volunteers who have an active presence in our neighborhood to help prevent crime.

Special thanks goes out to our primary sponsor Target: http://www.target.com/

For more information contact:

Officer Will Reimers
Boise Police Department
(208) 570-6420
wreimers@cityofboise.org
OR
Glenna Crawforth
Boise Police Department
(208) 570-6092
gcrawforth@cityofboise.org
Help make our neighborhood a safer place to live. Join Us!

Neighborhood Watch

Jim Talbot won the Neighborhood Watch Promotional Contest held last October. He was the first to set up a Neighborhood Watch program on his block and was awarded an “official” Neighborhood Watch sign and post.

If you are interested in finding out more information or want to start a Neighborhood Watch Program on your block, please contact Charlene Miller at cmiller@cityofboise.org with the Boise Police Department at (208) 570-6070.

Existing programs in our area:

Archer/Denton – Chair, Chris Lockhart
Archer Circle – Chair, Jim Talbot

The Boise Police Department maintains a whole section of their BPD website with information on the benefits of Neighborhood Watch. The following was reproduced from that website.

Benefits of Neighborhood Watch:

1. Reduces fear of crime

2. Deters criminal activity

3. Stimulates neighborhood awareness by people watching out for each other

4. Reduces the risk of becoming a crime victim

5. Trains residents on securing their homes and property, recognizing and reporting suspicious and criminal activity, and communicating with neighbors

6. Receives information by the Boise Police Crime Prevention Unit on criminal activity in or near their neighborhood so residents can take precautions and be the eyes and ears for law enforcement

7. Offers bi-annual Neighborhood Watch newsletters and training sessions

8. Offers updated crime prevention literature and information

Goals and Objectives of Neighborhood Watch:

Goal: To reduce and prevent the incidence of residential crime in Boise Neighborhood Watch areas.

Objectives:

1. To teach citizens how to secure their homes and reduce their chances of being victims of crime.

2. To encourage neighbors to become better acquainted and to work together in a program of mutual assistance.

3. To train citizens in the recognition and reporting of suspicious activity.

4. To open communication between neighborhoods and the Boise Police Department

How Can I Start a Neighborhood Watch?

If you are interested in finding out more information or want to start a Neighborhood Watch in your area, contact Charlene Miller at (208) 570-6070 or cmiller@cityofboise.org

Charlene will mail you a booklet giving information on the program, what is involved, and how to start one in your neighborhood.