Volunteers Cut Crime 48%, "Perfect Storm" Part 3

09/04/12 • 8 min

How 10 volunteers reduced crime and drug abuse in a community of 17,500 residents. Within two and a half years...crime decreased 48%. Documented in the book, "Alternative to Fear: Guidelines for safer neighborhoods." This "how to" guidebook helped launch the national "Neighborhood Watch" program.

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How citizens took charge and organized a county crime prevention committee. Six coordinators organized 27 volunteer committees in small and big cities within one California county to work with police to make neighborhoods safe.