Chowan County Sheriff's Office

Community Watch

Watch Details

COMMUNITY WATCH is a Crime Prevention program that involves citizens working with each other and with the Sheriff’s Office to reduce crime and victimization in their communities.

  • It involves:
    Citizens protecting themselves and their property by using common sense crime prevention practices. Neighbors getting to know each other, watching out for each other and acting on or reporting suspicious activities.Citizens working with groups, community leaders, and, more importantly, law enforcement agencies to make entire communities safe and free from crime.

The Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with local community members who are interested in forming Community Watch programs in their neighborhood. Call (252) 482-8484 to speak with a Deputy for assistance with your community watch program.