Publications

* Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Office and NSA President Sheriff Fitzgerald. Every January, USAonWatch-Neighborhood Watch staff set out to collect award nominations that

Concerned communities tackle speeding, reckless driving to preserve neighborhood safety and improve quality of life. “I feel the need … The need for speed!” exclaimed

A Profile of PACT360 Methamphetamine: A Community Problem Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a drug with the unique ability to impact well beyond

Neighborhood Watch groups bridge the gap between residents and code enforcers to create healthier, happier communities. Tone-deaf travelers take heed; North Carolina state law prohibits

Veteran crime watch leaders find creative new ways to encourage member participation and serve the community. Photos credited to Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County

Trail mix. Skittles. French fries. Common and innocuous-sounding, these words take on  new and decidedly non-culinary meaning when applied to substance abuse. Drug-related slang is

October is National Crime Prevention month—a time when the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) asks us to renew or join the commitment to help “Take

Communities nationwide forge positive relationships with negligent property owners to instill pride, fight crime, and erase blight. Part and parcel of the American Dream, home

Across the nation, Neighborhood Watch and law enforcement are helping vacationers enjoy crime-free summer fun. A cynic once said that nobody needs a vacation more

Written by Evelyn Cahalen, Retired Commander, Montgomery County, Maryland As budget cuts and staffing shortfalls plague law enforcement agencies nation-wide, community members worry that programs

Despite physical challenges, Hickory resident Walt Thomas is dedicated to keeping his community safe and crime free. Affable, with a friendly wave for passersby, Walt

The LAPD enlists the community’s help in a campaign to prevent terrorism at home. The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who

Joining forces to combat blight, a working-class Reno neighborhood rediscovers its historic roots. “Vibrant,” “eclectic,” and “colorful” perhaps are not the first adjectives that come

Harnessing the Power of Technology Creative cybermedia tools unite law enforcement and the community in the fight against crime. For better or worse, the Internet

Team of 175 Retired Law Enforcement Volunteers in Project ALERT Program to be Deployed The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ® is deploying