EPNW On Patrol

The President tasked his administration with making the United States a stronger, safer place to live.  Toward this objective, the Attorney General issued a call for a "National Neighborhood Watch."  He said "Neighborhood Watch deters criminal activity and helps protect American families.  Our children are safer, our homes are more secure, and our communities are stronger when Americans participate in community policing."

Criminals beware. EPNW On Patrol is a group of concerned citizens, joining together to assist local, County and State law enforcement agencies in identifying and reporting suspicious or criminal activities in their neighborhoods. EPNW is not a vigilante group, nor do we possess any law enforcement authority of any kind. We simply observe and report.

EPNW believes that it is important that all members of our communities feel safe and secure so on 4/29/11,  Edgewater Park Neighborhood Watch began Patroling our neighborhoods. We have been in the planning stages for several months and have met and consulted on several occasions with Westampton Neighborhood Watch in order to move forward. Keith York and his team have been extremely helpful as well as participating in our 1^st patrol. We hope to partner with WNW on other projects in the near future.

Neighborhood Watch groups see the patrols as one more way to combat crime and continue the improvements in their communities.

By taking an active role in the protection of their homes and families, residents are better able to discourage criminal activity and keep their neighborhoods safe. When volunteering their time, they are giving something back to their community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations. What you may not realize is that volunteering also benefits you as an individual. There are many good reasons to get involved in your home town such as creating positive change, learning something about yourself and making a difference in your community.

For more information or interest in patrolling please click the Contact Us tab on the left.(www.edgewaterparkneighborhoodwatch.org)  If interested, Each Month Neighborhood Watch Information will continue to be published on our website in an ongoing effort to keep our community informed on crime watch matters.  

The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of organized, law enforcement-affiliated crime and drug prevention programs. Members include: Neighborhood, Crime, Community, Town and Block Watch Groups; law enforcement agencies; state and regional crime prevention associations; and a variety of businesses, civic groups and concerned individuals working to make their communities safer places in which to live and work.

Since 1981, NATW's network of information, assistance and affiliation has been serving hundreds of member groups from throughout North America.

As a national group member of the Crime Prevention Coalition, NATW supports the "McGruff—Take a Bite Out of Crime" campaign. NATW's center of information, programs and technical assistance works with law enforcement and civilian leaders to keep volunteers interested, involved and motivated. 

EPNW Celebrates Halloween with Magic

In October, Edgewater Ppark Neighborhood Watch presented Halloween Safety Tips for Children. The program was presented by The Family Friendly Magic of Keith Frye. The presentation was followed by a Halloween Costume contest with prizes and delicious desserts supplied by local residents and EPNW members. The children as well as Seniors, parents and members of Edgewater Park Neighborhood Watch enjoyed a couple hours of fun and entertainment and valuable information on the very stormy evening of October 27, 2011.

The photo shows Anaya Booker assisting Mr. Frye with a few tricks as.

EPNW was also out and about patrolling on Mischief Night (10/30/11). We were happy to report a very quiet and peaceful evening.

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It is an honor for EPNW to be able to support programs such as D.A.R.E. in our communities. The organization will continue to fundraise in order to contribute back to the community and promote safety and awareness.

If you have an interest in participating with the Edgewater ark Neighborhood Watch Program, please contact Kevin P. Johnson at kjohnson@edgewaterparkneighborhoodwatch.org. 

NATW will alert the national media to member-areas with unique community

crime prevention strategies and programs.

EPNW Executive Committee

Kevin P. Johnson – President

Kathleen Evan – Vice President

Maureen Emmons – Secretary

Donna Ford – Community Services

Deputy Mayor John McElwee – Township Committee Liason

Chief of Police – Robert Brian

Detective Sergeant John Harris – Police Officer Liason