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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06202019 City Council Work Session Public Safety Forum NOTES & LaydownsSEWARD PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM June 20, 2019 AGENDA 5:30 p.m. Opening & Introductions 5:45 p.m. Anmei Goldsmith with Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot Brief overview of HB49 and State of Alaska’s Opiate litigation 6:15 p.m. William Lapinskas with Spring Creek Correctional Center Lt. Alan Nickell with Seward Police Department Benjamin Endres with the Alaska State Troopers How to be a good witness See something? Say something! 6:45 p.m. Robert Rang with Seward Providence Hospital Craig Ambrosiani with Seward Community Health Center Statistics and information 7:00 p.m. Tommy Glanton with Seaview Community Services Stigma and treatment availability/effectiveness DVSA awareness 7:15 p.m. Amanda McKinley from the Department of Health and Social Services Mathew Nielson with Chugachmiut Safe * Safe * Safe ~ Change 4 the Kenai ~ Connect Community, Save Lives 7:30 Katie Cornwell with Seward Prevention Coalition Good things happen when the community gets together. The goal of this meeting is to bring information to the community. Everyone is encouraged to send questions to GeNeil Flaherty (gflaherty@cityofseward.net) Questions and concerns may also be provided to GeNeil Flaherty during the forum. Questions and concerns will be compiled, and a complete Q&A will be published following the forum. PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM June 20, 2019 Council Members present: Squires, McClure, Towsley, Seese, Osenga Excused: Lane Welcome  Scott Meszaros, City Manager  Please submit questions in writing tonight, or following the meeting via email to GeNeil Flaherty at gflaherty@cityofseward.net House Bill 49 (Handout provided)  Anmei Goldsmith, Attorney at Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot  HB 49 has been signed in both houses; it is currently with the governor who has 20 days to consider it and sign it into law  Changes will go into effect in a staggered fashion – parts will start in July, 2019, others in September, 2019, and the remainder in 2020  The net result will be that people stay in jail longer Opioid Litigation (Handout provided)  Anmei Goldsmith, Attorney at Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot  State of Alaska vs. Purdue Pharma, et al is a civil suit that started two years ago; it is still in the discovery phase  The state is trying to recover some money from the manufacturers and distributors so they can use the money to address the problems created by the drugs (i.e., treatments, etc.) Alaska State Troopers  Sgt. Benjamin Endres, Alaska State Troopers  Seward has been short-staffed for troopers for the past ten years; there have been ongoing recruitment and retention efforts throughout  In July, 2019, there will be a 4th trooper coming to Seward; this will make Seward “fully staffed”  Seward troopers are responsible for all search & rescue operations from Seward to Flattop, and over to Cooper Landing  Seward troopers are responsible for the highway from Seward to Cooper Landing, and to north of Girdwood where the Anchorage PD takes over  Trooper Joselin has a K9 in Seward; K9s are trained for marijuana detection; current K9 will retire later this year and Trooper Joselin will receive a new K9  The troopers appreciate getting tips; they have to make sure to act/respond in accordance with the Constitution and laws  All requests for patrols and reports of incidents are handled on a prioritized basis  There is no third shift scheduled for troopers in Seward, but there is always one trooper on stand by Seward Police Department  Lt. Alan Nickell, Seward Police Department  There is a burglary problem in Seward: o 2015 = 9 burglaries o 2016 = 4 burglaries (this is when SB 91 went into effect) o 2017 = 13 burglaries o 2018 = 22 burglaries o YTD 2019 = 11 burglaries  Were these burglaries related to drug use? Yes, all but one can be linked directly to drug use  Did these burglaries lead to convictions? Yes, more than half did  How can citizens help stem burglaries? o Lock up your stuff – cars, sheds, houses, bikes, etc. o Use a surveillance system – doorbell cameras and other devices are getting more and more affordable, and they are proving to be a strong deterrent o Be a good witness – take a moment to try to calm down enough to be observant; try to identify distinguishing marks or characteristics that are unique  On people, look for hair color, height, scars, tattoos, glasses, shoes  On vehicles, look for rust, dents, bumper stickers  Neighborhood Watch Programs work well, but require people to be committed and diligent (Handout provided) o The Seward Police Department will work with any group to support a program Providence Seward Medical Center  Robert Rang, Hospital Administrator  Opioid visits are increasing year over year (Handout provided)  Alcohol visits remain steady at approximately 10 visits/month (Handout provided) Seward Community Health Center  Craig Ambrosiani, CEO  Of the 2,000 patients seen each year: o 17-22 have substance abuse disorders o 30-40 have alcohol related disorders o 20% do not have a 99664 zip code  Advice on medications: o Don’t dispose of medications by throwing in the trash or flushing down the sink/toilet; bring them to Seward Police Department o Secure prescription drugs somewhere other than the medicine cabinet in your bathroom Safe Safe Safe  Amanda McKinley, Public Health Nurse  She comes to Seward twice per month  Safe Safe Safe is a Kenai Peninsula Borough Campaign to promote safe use, storage, and disposal of drugs: o Safe Use: use as directed; keep meds in original containers o Safe Storage: store meds securely, not in the medicine cabinet o Safe Disposal: use medicine disposal bags, or bring meds to Seward Police Department  Opioids are often stolen from home medicine cabinets by friends and family members  Signs of opioid overdoes include sleepiness, pinpoint irises, paleness  Narcan nasal spray is available free of charge from the Northstar Clinic, Seward Community Health Center, and from the Public Health Nurse o Narcan will not stop an addiction, but it can save a life  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) can lead to long-term health problems and high- risk behaviors o Seward Prevention Coalition is addressing this issues by offering resiliency training Seaview Community Services  Tommy Glanton, Behavioral Health Director  Seaview treats about 80 people per year who have behavioral health issues  Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease  Why don’t some people seek local treatment? 75% say they don’t want other people to know; the social stigma associated with getting treatment is enough to stop them  Part of the treatment method Seaview uses involves getting people “connected” with the community so they don’t feel so alone  Seaview has in-patient housing for up to ten people in Seward  When someone is motivated to seek treatment, act quickly while they’re motivated; chances of success are higher  The Seward Prevention Coalition is focusing efforts on ACES and the Icelandic Model  Alaska has high youth use rates, and it’s rising o In Seward, there are only 1-2 youths accessing treatment at Seaview, but there are many more out there who need help o 95% of the people being treated at Seaview are locals 60 Minutes Episode, Cops Bring Addiction Counselor on Drug Raids to Fight Opioid Crisis https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cops-bring-addiction-counselor-on-drug-raids-to-fight-opioid- crisis/ (12:35 minute video) 1 c rM—,' - CI D aU a HOUSE BILL 49 HIGHLIGHTS Major Changes Related to SB 91 VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE o Was a ticket under SB 91 (no jail) o Now 90 days or 1 year in jail depending on level of offense charged PROOF FOR CONDITIONS OF RELEASE o New (also old) standard is preponderance of the evidence o Standard for a judge to determine what conditions to impose before trial — bail amount, third party custodian, ankle monitor, etc. o Defendants will no longer receive credit for time served for pre-trial electronic monitoring for certain offenses. PRESUMPTIVE SENTENCING o Mostly increased from SB 91 by one to two years o Class A Felony — examples: manslaughter, first degree assault (,vw> 1-1-1 y'S o Class B Felony —examples: causing serious injury to another person while driving and texting, issuing a bad check for $25,000 or more I-- 3 y,-s o Class C Felony — examples: evasion of state taxes, cruelty to animals, recruiting a gang member TRUTH IN SENTENCING o Judge must give oral report in court on length of sentence, when the offender is eligible for mandatory parole, and when they may be eligible for discretionary parole o Current law requires only a written report o Victim and the public will be better informed PROBATION AND PAROLE PROVISIONS o new law— certain offenders must serve 1/2 of their sentence before they are eligible for discretionary parole o Murder I or Murder II will not be eligible for mandatory parole nor for good time credit; discretionary parole only after serving the mandatory minimum or 2/3 of their sentence, whichever is greater. o crimes eligible for discretionary parole — back to pre-SB 91 Other Changes Not Directly Related to SB 91 rwu st- 1 tswl- New crime— possession of motor vehicle theft tools Ciao,* v+Ms • s K-ey' 6('y - New crime— intentional harassment or annoyance by sending explicit images (i.e. repeatedly texting nude photos) (,t,a•,,,o vtA Prior felonies in sex offense sentencing (uZi -t-b tot cot v-r'ov r2A$ - otv%u o`^ G°) Presumption of no contact in sex offense sentencing ND N.ce., r q Sex-cm,aSe ,d A . — `'s'1 ‘O` v Mandatory reporting of suspected sex offense on a child fu.t,Q ri-x vvvAde —t-A.rc•44-1 Timely processing of sexual assault examination kits occ k-,+s wv !- b t This legislation will cost about $50 millionper year. v y Y 9 For more information including the full text of the bill, go to the AK Legislature's homepage, http://w3.akleq.gov/index.php and in the search box at top right of the webpage, enter "HB 49" Prepared by Anmei Goldsmith, attorney at Birch Horton Bittner& Cherot on Jun'19, 2019 4-yivx."-vdri./47-14,-/1-1 D 20 Larltnitni OPIOID LITIGATION FACT SHEET 0,\\ State of Alaska v. Purdue Pharma et al. - 2017 6 Q- a-7'd(s State v. McKesson Corp, Cardinal Health, and AmeriSource Bergen - 2018 b 1s-h--1(lt-Aev'S UsPiltr: State v. Mallinckrodt and SpecGx - 2019 eAte,v-i'c dr3 9a7 191.c1") i.J General claims alleged by the State against Purdue and other defendants: created the market for chronic opioids through fraud aggressively and deceptively marketed opioids for chronic pain misrepresented risk that chronic pain patients will become addicts promoted use of opioids in higher and higher doses without disclosing greater risks misrepresented impact of opioids in reducing abuse and addiction failed to report suspicious prescribing deceptive marketing fueled the opioid epidemic and harmed Alaska Distributors - duty to monitor, report, and reject orders of opioids that were excessive and clearly suspicious Causes of Action Under State Law Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act Public Nuisance Fraud and Negligence/Negligent Misrepresentation Strict Products Liability/Design Defect Unjust Enrichment Damages and other Relief Stop companies from violating the law Repayment of fraudulently obtained money Civil penalties Additional damages 48 other states have filed in their own state courts — 1444-ctn,ts4,,,, LA..'ct,v, N 6r S'`AArv) Oklahoma was first state to settle with Purdue in March 2019 for $270 million Could thi be another tobacco settlement? tit t41.5 mai'" coce.0 Q e The State's Com of ints arta-vailabl&on in Purdue http://www.law.state.ak.us/pdf/press/171031-PurdueComplaint.pdf Distributors http://www.law.state.ak.us/pdf/press/181025-OpioidComplaint.pdf Mallinckrodt http://www.law.state.ak.us/pdf/press/190128-Complaint.pdf Prepared by Anmei Goldsmith, attorney at Birch Horton Bittner& Cherot on June 20, 2019 g662- O CALL Anchorage NEIGHBORHOOD786-8585 Qot'cC or visit www.muni.org/ncw to CRIME WATCH learn about starting a Crime Watch group.p tliceDepartmer 4501 Elmore Road-Anchorage,AK 99507"1599 coin, Vwww.muni.org/apd END EMERGENCY: 9-1-1END, WI Non-Emergency Dispatch: M 786-8900 It's not just about select'0'to bypass menu and speak to dispatcher) burglary anymore... Frequently Asked Questions APD Records: 786-8600 Quality of Life Issues What's Covered During a Presentation? APD General Info: 786-8500 Emergency Preparedness Overview of Police Calls For Service Neighborhood Crime Watch Program A Discussion about YOUR concerns Burglary and Crimes of Opportunity 786-8585 and now it's easier Reporting Crime and Suspicious Activity Website:www.muni.org/ncw c"' than ever to become a Operation ID(a property identification program) E-mail: ncw@muni.org C Crime Watch Neighborhood! How long is the NCW Presentation? Office Hours:12 pm-10 pm }"o About an hour with questions Fr answers. Monday-Thursday s' NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH Where are the Presentations held? To report criminal activity anonymously,call: 4501 Elmore St.-Anchorage Police Headquarters Usually at a home in the neighborhood.Other CRIME STOPPERS 907) 786-8585 locations include a near-by school,church or e-mail:ncw@muni.org rec centers. 561-STOP (561-7867) website:www.muni.org/ncw How can we get NCW signs? or go online and report anonymously at: when at least 503 of homes in your tf. wOD www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com V- designated"neighborhood"have attended a NCW presentation,APD Public Affairs Office your neighborhood receives NCW To schedule classroom visits, signs,free of cost,installed by the Ride-Alongs,APD Headquarter Tours, Municipality. or Workplace Safety Presentations L3A V:nwatch.o>rg Participants who complete Operation ID receive 786-8699decalsfortheirdoorsandwindows. The National Sheriff's Association is the parent A2r,UY Px s io organization of Neighborhood Watch Program Whdt it YOU Neighborhood Watch has KEYS TO SUCCESS Looking rot in d been around a long time... Communication: but did you know it's not just Neighborhood? about burglary anymore? Develop a phone or email tree for sharing information among neighbors. Sense of Safety and Security Different neighborhoods have different issues. Home Security: Peace and Quiet It may be recent burglaries,but it could There are many inexpensive ways to improve also be speeding,vandalism,drug activity or upon your home security. Friendly,Trustworthy Neighbors NCW can give you manyproblemsatanearbypark. Attractive, Clean Environment helpful tips as well as Most of all,Neighborhood Watch puts the resource information. Absence of Crime and Disorder neighbor"back in neighborhood! 40,+ Operation ID: Many times, 1 Protect your valuables!Create an inventory Neighborhood wig• ,w• and serial number of 111 Watch is the catalyst that brings residents your property. 0 together for the first time.Together,you tit' can help each other improve the quality of Take photos of jewelry, 4,0... e collectables and 1qj ', • ' • life and overall artwork.r- j sense of security id- for your entire Proof of ownership is the only way you can z. I ° neighborhood.burglary. Neither NCW or APD sees or keeps a Neighbors who copy of your inventory or photos,they are for know a little YOUR PRIVATE USE ONLY. bit about each other are more likely to Block Parties: An Opportunity to discern suspicious and criminal activity Summer BBQ's, block parties or holiday WORK TOGETHER with: and take appropriate action.After all,you gatherings are great ways for neighbors to have made an investment in your home and stay connected and in touch! Your Neighbors neighborhood.You and Anchorage Police Department your neighbors sharegp the common goal for You get out of your Your Community Council a safe and enjoyable Neighborhood Crime Watch Municipal Gov't. /Assembly neighborhood! what you put into it! qaz-c ay" Introduction Neighborhood Watch is the most effective means available for keeping crime out of our neighborhoods. It relies on the best crime fighting tool ever invented- a good neighbor. Fortunately, good neighbors are found everywhere. They live in houses and in apartment buildings and in urban, suburban and rural areas. We have developed this guide to help you start your Neighborhood Watch. It explains how to work with the Anchorage Police Department and start and sustain an effective Neighborhood watch program. It also has information on special activities to help keep your group active. Neighborhood Watch is only the beginning. It can be the basis for an ongoing dialogue between neighbors. When you are ready to set up your first meeting, call the Neighborhood Watch office at 786-8585. A crime prevention officer will assist you and tell you more about working together to prevent crime in your neighborhood. CRIME WATCH IN PROGRESS III Don't Call the Police, My Neighbor Will We look forward to working with you. Municipality of Anchorage Anchorage Police Department Neighborhood Watch Program 4501 Elmore Rd Anchorage, AK 99507 907-786-8585 What is Neighborhood Watch? Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of community members with the Anchorage Police Department to reduce crime in their communities. It involves: Neighbors getting to know each other, taking the time to care about each other, and working together in a program of mutual assistance. Community member training to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. Crime prevention strategies such as home security, Operation Identification and others being implemented by program participants. The bottom line is this: Neighbors looking out for each other! Why Neighborhood Watch? There cannot be an Anchorage Police Officer on every corner, so citizen involvement is essential to combat crime. You and your neighbors are the ones who are experts about what is going on in your community. By cooperating with each other and APD, people can help fight crime in the most effective way- Before it begins! How do I start a Neighborhood Watch Program? Contact the Anchorage Police Department's Neighborhood Watch program at 786-8585. Explain that you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch group and ask for assistance. Ask about convenient dates to schedule your first Neighborhood Watch meeting. Generally meetings are held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting at 7pm. A crime prevention Officer will facilitate your first meeting. Arrange a date and time and place for the first meeting. Set the meeting date far enough in advance to give everyone adequate notice. Distribute an invitation announcing the meetings to your neighbors. If possible, meet in the home of a neighbor to foster an informal, comfortable atmosphere. If no one wants to host the meeting in their home, contact a local church or school and see if they will offer space for a meeting. Don't be disappointed if everyone cannot attend. It only takes a few neighbors to get things started. Hold the first meeting. Neighborhood Watch Officer will give opening remarks. Provide simple refreshments such as coffee and cookies, if you so desire. This creates a relaxed atmosphere and encourages people to get to know each other. Your Neighborhood Watch Officer will cover the following topics: o Important phone numbers handout for emergency and non- emergency calls to APD o The Neighborhood Watch program- that it is a cooperative effort between concerned community members, APD and the Municipality of Anchorage. o The specific crime problems in your area and other concerns identified by the Crime Map provided. o Effective crime prevention techniques for home and other municipal programs available to community such as Emergency Watch and Fire Wise. o How participants can become the Anchorage Police Departments "eyes and ears" and help them in their investigation of crimes. o How to effectively report crime: what to look for; how to describe the person, vehicle or activity; and other information such as location or names, etc. that will help solve the crime. 0 Select a Key Person or Block Captain. The role of the Key Person is to: Be the spokesperson for the group. Serve as the liason between the Neighborhood Watch Officer and the group to organize and arrange meetings. Recruit neighbors to share the responsibility of hosting meetings. Facilitate annual or bi-annual Neighborhood Watch meetings or arrange for guest speakers to give presentations on topics of interest to the group. Maintain a list of all members. Designate work assignments such as: o New Neighbors o Vacation Home Watch o Block Parents o Developing and maintaining block map o Developing and maintaining a contact list with updated phone numbers and email addresses. o Materials Distribution III Remind neighbors to call the Anchorage Police Department with concerns- NOT the Key Person. The Key Person's role is to assist the watch but not monitor the problems. To share the workload and responsibilities, the Key Person position can be rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. The group may decide to elect a Co- Key person to assist the Key in managing the Neighborhood watch group's activities. Remember: If the Key Person resigns or passes on the responsibility, please notify the Neighborhood Watch office with a suggested replacement. Develop and distribute maps. A map will help members give the Anchorage Police Department precise information when reporting suspicious activity in your area. Copies of the block map should be given to all active program participants. The Neighborhood Watch Office can provide you a copy of the map for your area. Your group map can include any or all of the following information: Identify the Key Person Clearly identify streets, cross streets and compass points. Show the name, address and phone numbers of each home and identify which homes have burglar alarms. Identify senior citizens and/or neighbors with health problems or who need special attention. List the make, model and license plate numbers of all the vehicles at each home. Help neighbors by letting them know which vehicles belong there during daytime hours. Update and reissue this map when any information changes. ICI Develop and distribute a phone tree. A phone tree is a device that Neighborhood Watch groups can use to disseminate information to the entire neighborhood quickly. The phone tree is useful when a problem is occurring in the neighborhood and you want to let everyone know fast (for instance, if a suspect is fleeing through back yards). It is also useful to communicate information about upcoming meetings or events. The phone/email tree is created using the Microsoft excel program by staff of the program. Gather and share information. Knowing more about your neighbors, their vehicles and daily routines will help you to recognize unusual or suspicious activities. Keep your Neighborhood Watch group informed about what is happening in the area. Some suggestions for sharing are: Hold regular meetings Plan social activities for the neighborhood, such as a block party, barbecue or other outing. Create a newsletter and distribute it to everyone in the neighborhood. If you live in a Home Owners Association area, you can have the newsletter included in the handout that is routinely distributed to all association members. Create a web page or social media page for your group. Community Value Now that your Neighborhood Watch network is established, be sure that everyone understands and observes the following guidelines: Be alert to unusual or suspicious behavior in your area. Call APD if warranted. Write down descriptions of the person (s) and license plate numbers of any involved vehicle (s). Tell a trusted neighbor if you will be out of town for an extended period of time. Tell them how to reach you in case of emergency. Look after your neighbors homes when they are away, and ask them to look after yours. This includes picking up mail or newspapers and putting back the garbage cans or recycling bins. Drive tracks on to snow covered driveways to make it appear that somebody is actively at the residence. Do not leave signals that tell burglars that "no one is home". Attend Neighborhood Watch meetings often. Your local crime prevention officer will teach you about the local crime trends here in Anchorage and what you can do about them. Above all, get involved. It is the most effective way to reduce or prevent crime and make your neighborhood safe. Remember, your job is to report crime. The responsibility for apprehending criminals belongs to the Anchorage Police Department. Program Activities The key to keeping a Neighborhood Watch group active is maintaining interest over time. By getting everyone involved you will create a feeling of pride in your neighborhood. Neighborhood Watch can easily be adapted to meet your needs. Active Neighborhood Watch groups can make changes through their local officials, such as improving street lighting and changing traffic flow problems. Active apartment or multi-family dwelling groups can make changes by working closely with their landlords or building managers. They can work together to improve lighting or security of individual units as well as communal areas and develop new policies or practices to improve building or property security. Make belonging to your Neighborhood Watch group enjoyable. Remember, people will most likely become involved and remain interested if the programs are fun as well as meaningful. Use your imagination. Create a name for your Neighborhood Watch group to help foster neighborhood identity. Schedule potluck dinner, organize area clean up campaigns, or hold the ever popular block party. The Crime Prevention office and the Neighborhood Watch program offer the following presentations to active Neighborhood Watch groups: Home Security Bicycle Safety Personal Safety Stranger Danger Operation Identification Identity Theft 90b2- 0 dl aurIi, The Anchorage Police Department Neighborhood Watch Program is designed to be community driven and thrives on neighbors watching out for neighbors. It is designed to help: Reduce Crime in the community Encourage Neighbors to be alert to potential crime and take appropriate actions Combat crime before it starts by reducing the opportunities for crime to occur. Neighborhood Watch is an organized group of citizens devoted to the reduction and prevention of crime in their neighborhoods. Few people are in a position to protect their homes and property at all times. Vacations, business and shopping trips, or an evening out will leave your home vulnerable. The Neighborhood Watch Program is neighbors watching out for neighbors. Your neighbors know who you are, when you are likely to be in or out, what type of car you own, and may be the first to notice a burglar at your window or door. An Anchorage Police Officer patrolling your community wouldn't recognize a stranger in your yard - but your neighbor would. For Neighborhood Watch to be totally effective, each resident should take an active role in both security improvement and observation. Neighborhood Watch participants learn: How to make their homes less inviting as a target for thieves at no cost by having a home inspection to make their homes more secure. How to participate in Operation Identification, making their personal property more difficult for burglars to dispose of. How to be more aware of suspicious behaviors and how to take appropriate action. How to report the incident to the Anchorage Police Department. How to start a Neighborhood Watch Step 1. Contact your neighbors and see what the expressed level of interest is. We have brochures that we can email or mail you to help introduce and explain the program. You may contact Officer Natasha Welch at 786-8585 or ncw@muni.org to request materials. Find out what night of the week would work best for the majority of your group. Step 2. Decide on the boundaries of your Neighborhood Watch. Wi l it be a city block, a condo association or half of a long street? Group size shou d be kept within manageable limits. A useful rule of thumb is when it comes down to making phone calls, or ringing doorbells, no one should be responsible for more than 20 homes. All participants should be able to clearly see each others homes. Keep the group small and manageable. Step 3. Call the Neighborhood Watch office at 786-8585 and schedule an Introduction Presentation with the staff. We are available Tuesday through Friday from 2pm until 12am. A 7pm start time has historically worked well for most working families. The presentation is about an hour long and may be longer with questions. The staff will provide your group with a crime map detailing the past years worth of reported crime in your groups area. 111 Step 4. Hold the Presentation. Choose a meeting place that is handy to your area. A presentation held in the home of a participant usually draws the best turnout versus one that is held at a location participants have to drive to. Suggested Meeting Checklist: 1 . Find a meeting place that is free, conveniently located and of a suitable size. 2. Establish a time and date convenient for residents and the Neighborhood Watch staff. 3. Promote the meeting by invitations, email and word of mouth to all neighbors in your area. The meeting should be promoted as an opportunity for problem solving through dialogue with neighbors and Neighborhood Watch staff. 4. Set up the meeting place to encourage interaction by all participants. 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