Strategy Nine: CURTAILING NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL DRUG MARKETS THROUGH CITIZEN SURVEILLANCE, continued

When organizing a citizen patrol, the National Crime Prevention Council recommends that community groups take into consideration the following elements:

• Undergo training by law enforcement and have their support;
• Work in teams;
• Wear identifying clothing;
• Never carry weapons of any kind;
• Never challenge anyone;
• Always carry a pad and pencil, as well as a flashlight if it is dark;
• Be courteous and helpful to the residents of the area being patrolled;
• Keep logs and file reports with your local law enforcement agency.