From Monday, December 22nd to Monday, December 29th, the Neighborhood Watch Unit will be on vacation. Our voicemail and email will be checked daily. If you should need assistance, call your local district and ask to speak with the Community Service Office. As always, in the case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Neighborhood Watch Unit!

 

As many of you know, the Neighborhood Watch Unit has moved from the Boston Police Headquarters in Roxbury to District A-15 in Charlestown. We are located on 20 Vine Street, which is accessible via public transportation (Orange Line to Sullivan Square, 93 Bus). We are thrilled with our new facility, which includes a spacious community room that can be reserved in advance for meetings.

 

Here our some pictures of District A-15 in Charlestown. Besides housing the NCU, A-15 is home to Recruit Investigations, the Fugitive Unit, Community Disorders Unit and Crime Stoppers. As always, contact us at 617-343-4345 with any questions or concerns.

 

 

Dear Neighborhood Watch Members,

 

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and hard work over the past year. What each and all of you do is so vital to the health and safety of your neighborhood and the City of Boston. I’ve enjoyed meeting many of you and learning more about the tremendous impact that Neighborhood Watch Groups have in their community. Now more than ever, as the country goes through a very tumultuous time, and everyone is forced to do more with less; your participation is a key element to the strength of this city. Remember to reach out to your neighbors and call us with any questions or concerns. Especially remember to call 9-1-1 to report anything at all suspicious. Again, our thanks go out to you and, let’s not lose the momentum as we look towards next year. May all of you have a safe and happy holiday season. I look forward to seeing and hearing from all of you in 2009.

 

With Best Wishes,

 

Carolyn MacNeil

Director, Neighborhood Watch Unit

HAPPY HOLIDAYS The holidays are a special and joyous time of year. It is also a time when individuals need to be alert to the possibility of crime. The Boston Police Department encourages individuals to take simple precautions to ensure a happy and safe holiday. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can easily create a distraction for people. However during this festive time, it is important to pay special attention to the things going on around you. The holiday season is considered peak season for burglars, pickpockets and shoplifters. Don’t let the spirit of giving lull you into giving burglars and pickpockets a chance to dampen your holiday spirit. Thieves love the holidays as much as everyone else, especially because it’s an opportune time for crime.   more »