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o Establishing the "Operation Identification" program; ® Contacting each neighbor as often as possible to discuss possible crime problems, needs for assistance, and suggestions for program improvement. eve'qoph tg-itizen Awareness Through Crime Prevention Programs Monthly meetings of your NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH group should be utilized for programs to develop citizen awareness and proper response to suspected or actual criminal activity. Speakers from law enforcement as well as from a wide range of community organizations are valuable resources for this training: • Recognizing suspicious activity; • Describing and reporting events, vehicles and persons; • Home security inspections; • Home security measures; • Telephone security; • Confrontations with intruders. Recognizing Suspicious Activity BE ALERT. Anything that seems slightly "out of place" or is occurring at an unusual time of day could be criminal activity. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND A PERSON COMMITTING A CRIME OR INVESTIGATE A SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. Call the police or sheriff s department immediately, and do not worry about being embarrassed if your suspicions prove to be unfounded. Law enforcement officers would rather investigate than be called when it is too late. The following incidents MAY indicate possible criminal activity and should be reported: Continuous repair operations at a nonbusiness location (stolen property being altered); • Open or broken doors and windows at a closed business or unoccupied residence (burglary or vandalism); • Unusual noises, such as gunshots, screaming, or dogs barking continuously (burglary, assault, or rape);