About the El Paso County Sheriff's Office

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was created in 1861, when El Paso County was formed as one of the 17 counties in the new Colorado Territory.  Sheriff R. Scott Kelley was appointed Sheriff-the first of 27 men to hold that title over the next 150+ years and laid the foundation for an Office that currently sets the national standard in providing the best possible service to the citizens.  El Paso County is 2,130 square miles and has a population which exceeds 640K.  Our 524 sworn and 260 civilian employees are our greatest asset and ensure our mission is carried out each and every day.

General Information About the El Paso County Sheriff's Office's Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP)

Neighborhood Watch is a safety program designed to bring together law enforcement agencies, community organizations, businesses and individual residents in an effort to deter and reduce crime in neighborhoods.  As one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, it was created in 1972 and developed in response to requests from sheriffs and police chiefs seeking a crime prevention program involving citizens.  Neighborhood Watch programs are an effective tool in fighting crime.   

In a Neighborhood-Watch community, neighbors communicate and keep watch on each others’ homes and property, especially when someone is away.  They report any suspicious activity to law enforcement and become an active contributor to a safer neighborhood.  Working collaboratively with area law enforcement, Neighborhood Watch communities develop a closer sense of community, often building long-term friendships with each other.  A neighborhood Watch system is easy to establish, simply by getting to know your neighbors and being willing to communicate crime and non-crime neighborhood related information.

By forming a watch group, you make it known that you won’t tolerate criminal activity in your community and you make your community less attractive for potential criminals. The program is simple and inexpensive, yet highly effective in the fight against crime. Statistics indicate that communities with active Neighborhood Watch programs show a marked decrease in burglaries and related crimes.

Download this brochure which explains the Neighborhood Watch Program in more detail.

For those interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch group see our handbook and for those interested in starting a Business Watch group see that handbook for more information. In each handbook the last page can be hung in your window to show your involvement.

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Web Links

• El Paso County Sheriff's Office - Neighborhood Watch Program:  https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/sections-law-enforcement-bureau/investigations-division/neighborhood-watch-program

• N S A Neighborhood Watch Manual:  http://www.vcpionline.org/pdfs/NSA%20watch%20manual.pdf

• National Crime Prevention Council Neighborhood Watch Page:  http://www.ncpc.org/topics/home-and-neighborhood-safety/neighborhood-watch

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Contact Us

To find out if your neighborhood is protected by Neighborhood Watch, or to request information, contact Neighborhood Watch Coordinator at 520-7151 or fill out the Community Relations Event Information & Scheduling Request Form

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