"Crime in East Tampa is now at an all time low.  Citizens and officers are on the same team and we are very pleased with the improvements in our community." - Evangeline R. Best, East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership Chairperson.

The collaboration of residents, neighborhood watch members, civic association groups, business partners, and neighborhood mobile patrols are critical in reducing crime.  Through teamwork and education, individuals can lessen their chances in becoming victimized and assist in making their community a safer environment.

The Neighborhood Watch concept centers on the community and police working together for the safety and protection of a neighborhood.  It is an organization made up of citizens concerned about their neighborhood.

Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective and least costly answers to crime.  Watch groups are a foundation of community crime prevention, they can be a stepping stone to community revitalization.