Next GNWatch Meeting:

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

GNW Lodge 6:30pm

What is the Neighborhood Watch Program?

The GNW Watch is a group of residents who volunteer their time to serve as a conduit of information between the residents on their individual street or block, and the staff of the Great Northwest.

In one way, Block Captains can provide information to Great Northwest Security about problems neighbors are experiencing on the street, and in return, the Block Captain can provide his or her neighbors with information about trends and problem areas received from GNW Security and information learned at the meetings held each month.

At the meetings members frequently listen to a guest speaker from the San Antonio Police Department or other agencies focusing on informative things to help making life in the Great Northwest a safer, more enjoyable experience.  We frequently have members of the City Council Staff attend, and this is an opportunity to ask questions of them.

Most importantly, the meetings give Block Captains and interested residents an opportunity to meet with residents from all around the GNW in a pleasant and friendly setting so everyone can better understand the environment we live in.  And, we always have refreshments!

Who Can Be A Block Captain?

Anyone can be a Block Captain andyou can have as many Block Captains on your street as it takes to be that conduit of information.  It takes very little time and the meetings are held monthly, on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. The biggest reward for Block Captains is the knowledge that their efforts have helped prevent crime in the Great Northwest. It's a lot of fun too!

Do I have to be a Block Captain to attend the GNWatch Meetings?

No.  If you are a member of the Great Northwest, we encourage you to attend our monthly meetings.  But fair warning, you may very well make the decision to become a Block Captain by the time you leave!

Who should I contact if I need more information? 

Contact Chief Burton at secchief@greatnorthwest.org

Please visit this link for 2010 Nation Night Out Information for the City of San Antonio.

We can’t all be cops…

BUT
We can all help!
Join
Cellular On Patrol

Help keep our
neighborhoods
secure.

Attend next
GNWatch meeting on
September, 16th at 6:30 pm (GNW Lodge)

For more information
Contact:
Robert Rodkey
210.521.0033

GRAFFITI REMOVER "WRITE OFF"

Northwest Neighborhoods Against Crime is a 501c3 organization staffed totally by citizen volunteers. The group assists San Antonio Police Department in preventing, deterring, and detecting criminal activities by providing financial, administrative, and educational support for Cellular on Patrol, Community Policing, and other crime prevention programs.

NWNAC has a limited supply of 24-ounce bottles of Write Off, a graffiti remover, available for purchase for $30 per bottle. (This product is not available to the public "off the shelf.") We all work hard to keep our neighborhoods attractive. Graffiti can quickly undermine those efforts. A speedy and effective removal is a great deterrent and discourages more tagging.

Household cleaners can damage some surfaces; for example, they can destroy the reflective nature of road (traffic) signs such as stop signs and thus make the sign difficult or impossible to see at night. Write Off is a product that will not harm road (traffic) signs and is recommended for graffiti removal by SAPD. Write Off is only available through qualified vendors. If you have any questions or would like to purchase a bottle, please call Judy at 698-2388.