Block Watch Captain Responsibilities

Serving as the Block Watch Captain isn't time-consuming, and you do not have to be home at all times in order to volunteer. The primary function of a Block Watch Captain is to act as a communication link between Block Watch Members and the Crime Prevention Unit of the Travis County Sheriff Department.

The responsibilities of the Block Watch Captain and Co-captain include:

• Collect neighbor information to start a telephone tree and update as needed.

• Act as liaison and communication link with the volunteer Block Watch Committee, Travis County Sheriff’s Office, and the participants on your block as well as distribute necessary material.

• Encourage neighbors to attend the Block Watch meetings. Encourage block residents to communicate with each other.

• Co-ordinate and host initial neighborhood meeting for your block/area to begin the Block Watch program. From there, yearly meetings are recommended. Communicate frequently and meet quarterly (or as needed) with Block Watch Committee. Why not during a fun block party or other get-together?

Alert neighbors are your best defense!