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iWATCH Program

iWATCH Program. First developed in Los Angles California as a community response to the 9/11 attacks A nation-wide modern version of the Neighborhood Watch program Designed to encourage and enable community members to help protect their communities. iWATCH Program.

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iWATCH Program

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  1. iWATCH Program • First developed in Los Angles California as a • community response to the 9/11 attacks • A nation-wide modern version of the Neighborhood • Watch program • Designed to encourage and enable community • members to help protect their communities

  2. iWATCH Program • Requires situational awareness of your community • Requires you to identify suspicious behavior and • report it to Police for further investigation • Promotes Antiterrorism awareness • When in doubt, call the police

  3. Antiterrorism Awareness Tips • Maintain situational awareness of your surroundings • Protect your personal information at all times • Do not discuss personal information or military missions • in public, on the phone or internet • Take extra precautions with social networking sites

  4. Antiterrorism Awareness Tips • Know emergency evacuation procedures • Know bomb threat procedures • Know what to do in the event of an active shooter • Be prepared for emergency situations; at home • and at work

  5. Notifications • If it doesn’t feel right, it usually isn’t. Notify police • of suspicious activity • Anonymous tip line. 774-8477 • Directorate of Emergency Services Communications • Center – 772-5156/5157 • Be safe rather than sorry

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