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  1. Partners Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice National Sheriffs’ Association

  2. Teamwork Neighborhood Watch Community Training

  3. Course Objectives • To provide information and training about the team building process • To learn skills needed to be an effective team player

  4. Major Topics Introduction to Team Building • Teamwork concept • Keys to effective teamwork Neighborhood Watch Team Process • Responsibilities • Benefits • Characteristics of Effective Teams

  5. Teambuilding Activity

  6. Teamwork: Work done by a number of associates, usually each doing a clearly defined portion, but all supporting the efficiency of the whole

  7. Importance of Teamwork Teamwork provides: • Manpower for completing task • Opportunity to support and encourage others • Environment which promotes creativity

  8. Evolution of a Team Four Stages: • The Calm • The Storm • Getting Organized • Bonding

  9. Stage 1: The Calm • Polite • Impersonal • Watchful • Guarded

  10. Stage 2: The Storm • Controlling Conflicts • Confronting People • Difficulties • Feeling Stuck

  11. Stage 3: Getting Organized • Developing Skills • Establishing Procedures • Giving Feedback • Confronting Issues

  12. Stage 4: Bonding • Resourcefulness • Flexibility • Openness and Supportiveness • Effectiveness

  13. Activity - Discussion Where are you now as a team? Are you getting stuck in one stage? What actions can you take to facilitate movement to the performing stage?

  14. Keys to Effective Teamwork • Each member is important and fills a niche • As needs become greater, the greater the need for teamwork • Keep the big picture in the forefront

  15. Keys to EffectiveTeamwork • In order to make an impact, members must work together to make things happen • Bad attitudes can ruin your program • Communication is vital • Members must be able to count on each other when things get tough

  16. The Neighborhood Watch Team

  17. Importance of Assigning Roles • Outlines clearly defined tasks and responsibilities • Establishes authority and boundaries

  18. The Neighborhood Watch Team • Law Enforcement Liaison • Neighborhood Area Watch Coordinator • Block Captain • Watch Member

  19. Responsibilities of Law Enforcement Liaison • Serves as link between law enforcement and citizens • Offers training and information on topics of interest or concern to members • Provides guidance, support and motivation to Neighborhood Watch groups • Provides technical assistance

  20. Responsibilities of Neighborhood Watch Area Coordinator • Serves as liaison between members, law enforcement, civic groups and Block Captain • Arranges neighborhood crime prevention training • Obtains and distributes crime prevention materials • Involves others in specific crime prevention projects

  21. Responsibilities of Neighborhood Watch Block Captain • Serves as spokesperson for the group • Organizes meetings and maintains list of participants • Designates work assignments and distributes materials • Acts as liaison between group members and law enforcement

  22. Responsibilities of Watch Members • To attend meetings • To report suspicious or criminal activity • To help recruit new members • To practice safety measures at home and in community • To support Captain and other leaders in their roles

  23. Neighborhood Watch Activities Activities that build teamwork: • Keep an eye on neighbor’s home while away on vacation • Communicate with neighbors • Practice safety and security measures at home • Maintain a lived-in appearance at your home • Keep eyes open for suspicious individuals • Provide support to neighbors who may be victims of crime

  24. Effective Teamwork = Growth How Neighborhood Watch Groups Grow: • Members work together to identify and meet goals • Members communicate on a regular basis • Members evaluate goals and activities and prioritize concerns and problems • Members spend time together, building sense of trust • Members look outside their neighborhood and mobilize with others

  25. Characteristics of Effective Watch Groups • Informal, comfortable atmosphere • Discussion involves everyone and stays on task • There can be disagreement • Consensus is predominant when making decisions • Feedback is frequent and comfortable • Assignments are clear and accepted

  26. Benefits of Neighborhood Watch Teamwork Why should I be a member of the team? • Deeper friendships with neighbors • Shared responsibility for neighborhood • Increased support and safety • Improved communication and, ideally, • Prevention of crime

  27. Thank you!

  28. Register Today www.USAonwatch.org

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