Neighborhood Watch Program

The Oakdale Police Department is reviving its Neighborhood Watch program following the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing changes within the Department. With public safety concerns on the rise, a Neighborhood Watch program gives residents a feeling of responsibility for safety in their community and builds relationships among neighbors. 

What are the benefits of Neighborhood Watch?

A Neighborhood Watch program promotes an “all hands on deck” approach to safety connecting residents, police and other law enforcement agencies to reduce crime and develop a greater sense of safety in the community. It addresses many topics including calls for service, suspicious activity, public safety, frauds and scams, driving complaints, vacation checks and more. 

I am interested. What should I do?

If you’re interested in creating a Neighborhood Watch group or reviving an old one, here are some steps you should take: 

• Have conversations with your neighbors to gauge interest.
• Reach out to the Police Department to receive more information on creating a group.
• Determine if you or someone else will take on the role of Neighborhood Captain.
• Plan your first meeting!  The Police Department helps interested groups plan their first meetings for early spring.

Still interested?

Reach out to Community Affairs Specialist Bill Fetsch to express your interest, receive more information and develop a plan to get your group going. 

Bill Fetsch, Community Affairs Specialist
651-730-2763
william.fetsch@oakdalemn.gov