Neighborhood Watch

Overview

"Homeland safety and security starts at home, here in the Falls."

The local Neighborhood Watch Program is a citizen-based partnership between Village residents and police officers. With some informal training and increased awareness, citizens can serve as the "eyes and ears" of public safety in Menomonee Falls.

Citizen Reporting

Neighborhood Watch is based upon the concept that when people take a "good neighbor" approach to being watchful in their neighborhood and community, they can cause police officers to be more effective in confronting suspicious behavior and controlling crime.

There have been a number of situations where a citizen's report of a suspicious act, person, or vehicle has helped police catch persons who were either committing a crime or otherwise needed police assistance.

The Neighborhood Watch program began in 1986 in Menomonee Falls when the first group started with just 60 homes and less than 100 people. Today, there are 154 specific Neighborhood Watch groups, which include about 4,500 homes and their residents.

Citizen Leaders of the Neighborhood Watch Program

Cathy Mariscal, President
Brian Fritsch, Vice President
Jim Cline, Secretary
Priya Czubowski, Treasurer
Tom Gawronski, Member at Large
Oksana Snyder, Member at Large
Don Grief, Member at Large
Detective Jay Weber, Police Liaison

These individuals lead the group in various activities and publish a Neighborhood Watch Newsletter seasonally to provide updates and information for their community.