Becoming a member of PVE Neighborhood watch is easy!
Membership is just $10 per year! Membership includes many benefits and keeps you connected as a key part of our neighborhood safety strategy. You can even give a gift membership to someone else–it's a great way to say you care. Join us in making our community and neighborhoods safer!!
HOW DO I JOIN?
There are two easy ways to become a member, renew your membership, donate, and volunteer: online (with donation payment via PayPal or credit card) or by mail (with donation payment by check). Membership Benefits include:
· Weekly Crime Report
· Community Safety Alerts
· Community Events Announcements
· Connection with PVE Overall Disaster & Safety Programs
· Educational Materials & Events
· Special Support & Thank You to our Emergency Support Services (PVE Police Department & PVE Fire Department)
PVE Neighborhood Watch is a non-profit 501c 3 organization. Donations are tax deductible. We rely on charitable contributions to continue our service to the community. Your generous contribution supports the expansion of Crime Prevention and Emergency Preparedness educational programs and services in Palos Verdes Estates. THANK YOU!
Be Aware, Be Prepared, Be Safe!
For questions or to request a membership application by mail, contact Marcelle Herrera, Community Relations Officer at PVE Police Department at 310 378-4211 ext 2121, or email mherrera@pvestates.org
HOW DO I JOIN?
There are two easy ways to become a member, renew your membership, donate, and volunteer: online (with donation payment via PayPal or credit card) or by mail (with donation payment by check). Membership Benefits include:
· Weekly Crime Report
· Community Safety Alerts
· Community Events Announcements
· Connection with PVE Overall Disaster & Safety Programs
· Educational Materials & Events
· Special Support & Thank You to our Emergency Support Services (PVE Police Department & PVE Fire Department)
PVE Neighborhood Watch is a non-profit 501c 3 organization. Donations are tax deductible. We rely on charitable contributions to continue our service to the community. Your generous contribution supports the expansion of Crime Prevention and Emergency Preparedness educational programs and services in Palos Verdes Estates. THANK YOU!
Be Aware, Be Prepared, Be Safe!
For questions or to request a membership application by mail, contact Marcelle Herrera, Community Relations Officer at PVE Police Department at 310 378-4211 ext 2121, or email mherrera@pvestates.org
TAKE THE LEAD - BECOME A BLOCK CAPTAIN OR AREA COORDINATOR
BLOCK CAPTAIN: The title of Block Captain often makes people feel they are going to have a lot of responsibilities that they may not have enough time for, but serving as a Block Captain does not take a lot of time.
Block Captains serve a vital role as liaison between your friends and neighbors and the NW program as well as the Police Department, particularly in the event of a crime in your area or following a major disaster. You will receive weekly crime reports that inform you about what crimes occurred in PVE. You will also serve as the contact person for the Police Department when a crime has occurred on or around your block. This makes it easier for the Police Department and Neighborhood Watch to have someone who can help get pertinent information to their neighbors in a timely matter.
We also suggest that Block Captains host occasional Block Meetings so neighbors get familiar with each other and discuss some of their concerns and ideas that could benefit their neighborhood. I can also be a resource to help put a Block Meeting together and getting information out to your Neighbors when you are away or don’t have the time. So please consider serving as one of our valuable Block Captains and for keeping your neighbors, and our residents informed about Crime Prevention and Disaster Preparedness.
AREA COORDINATOR: The Area Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Neighborhood Watch Program in a specific area.
An area is a specific territory of the city generally surrounded by boundaries of specific streets that divide the city proportionately and have a school to anchor the Area. Within Palos Verdes Estates we have six Areas: Malaga Cove (MAL), Valmonte (VAL), Montemalaga (MON), Lunada Bay East (PVI), Lunada Bay West (PVH) and Lunada Bay South (LBE). The three letter codes refer more specifically to the anchor school within that Area and not necessarily the territory or neighborhood.
The Area Coordinator works very closely with the Community Relations Officer (CRO) and the Disaster District Program (DDP) Lead for their same area. The DDP refers to the same territory as a District rather that Area.
The Area Coordinator initiates block watches, provides training for Block Captains and at block meetings, oversees volunteer programs in their area, ensures that information received from the Community Relations Officer is distributed to the Block Captains, updates Block Captains on crime hot spots in their area, and acts as a liaison to the Community Relations Officer and the Neighborhood Watch Board of Directors.The Area Coordinators also make up the Board along with the executive directors.
Working very closely with their Block Captains in their area, Area Coordinators share information on new programs, special needs of their assigned Area, and exchange information and brainstorm about ways for improving or overcoming any challenges.
HOW DO I BECOME A BLOCK CAPTAIN OR AREA COORDINATOR?
Just complete the Block Captain or Area Coordinator application (found below) and a Neighborhood Watch Membership form if you are not already a member and return it to Community Relations Officer Herrera at mherrera@pvestates.org or at the Station located at 340 Palos Verdes Dr. W.
Your interest to ensure the safety of your community is greatly appreciated.
Block Captains serve a vital role as liaison between your friends and neighbors and the NW program as well as the Police Department, particularly in the event of a crime in your area or following a major disaster. You will receive weekly crime reports that inform you about what crimes occurred in PVE. You will also serve as the contact person for the Police Department when a crime has occurred on or around your block. This makes it easier for the Police Department and Neighborhood Watch to have someone who can help get pertinent information to their neighbors in a timely matter.
We also suggest that Block Captains host occasional Block Meetings so neighbors get familiar with each other and discuss some of their concerns and ideas that could benefit their neighborhood. I can also be a resource to help put a Block Meeting together and getting information out to your Neighbors when you are away or don’t have the time. So please consider serving as one of our valuable Block Captains and for keeping your neighbors, and our residents informed about Crime Prevention and Disaster Preparedness.
AREA COORDINATOR: The Area Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Neighborhood Watch Program in a specific area.
An area is a specific territory of the city generally surrounded by boundaries of specific streets that divide the city proportionately and have a school to anchor the Area. Within Palos Verdes Estates we have six Areas: Malaga Cove (MAL), Valmonte (VAL), Montemalaga (MON), Lunada Bay East (PVI), Lunada Bay West (PVH) and Lunada Bay South (LBE). The three letter codes refer more specifically to the anchor school within that Area and not necessarily the territory or neighborhood.
The Area Coordinator works very closely with the Community Relations Officer (CRO) and the Disaster District Program (DDP) Lead for their same area. The DDP refers to the same territory as a District rather that Area.
The Area Coordinator initiates block watches, provides training for Block Captains and at block meetings, oversees volunteer programs in their area, ensures that information received from the Community Relations Officer is distributed to the Block Captains, updates Block Captains on crime hot spots in their area, and acts as a liaison to the Community Relations Officer and the Neighborhood Watch Board of Directors.The Area Coordinators also make up the Board along with the executive directors.
Working very closely with their Block Captains in their area, Area Coordinators share information on new programs, special needs of their assigned Area, and exchange information and brainstorm about ways for improving or overcoming any challenges.
HOW DO I BECOME A BLOCK CAPTAIN OR AREA COORDINATOR?
Just complete the Block Captain or Area Coordinator application (found below) and a Neighborhood Watch Membership form if you are not already a member and return it to Community Relations Officer Herrera at mherrera@pvestates.org or at the Station located at 340 Palos Verdes Dr. W.
Your interest to ensure the safety of your community is greatly appreciated.
| application_for_block_captain.pdf |
| block_captain_responsibilities.pdf |
| how_to_plan_a_block_meeting.pdf |
| application_for_area_coordinator.pdf |
If you see suspicious behavior, contact the PVE Police Department, (310) 378-4211.
Your call gives them a reason to check.
Your call gives them a reason to check.