Join The Crime Watch Community

If you live in the City of Flagler Beach, you can join the crime watch community. By filling out a small application and submitting it to the FBPD, you will gain access to updated news, neighborhood information, community watch discussion boards, live real time chat and much more.!.

To join, please print and fill out the application and return it to the FBPD with a valid Photo I.D.

Neighborhood Crime Watch

The Flagler Beach Police Department recognizes that the responsibility for making your home and family safe from crime extends beyond routine Police Department patrol .

This is why we believe in Neighborhood Crime Watch; a cooperative effort between the citizens of Flagler Beach and the Flagler Beach Police Department. Residential burglary is a major crime that can be effectively combated with neighborhood awareness. It is difficult for the law enforcement to effectively cover all residential areas. It is also difficult for law enforcement to completely familiarize themselves with all the persons, vehicles and surroundings in a area. Concerned citizens can become the eyes and ears of their Police Department, by immediately reporting suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities. The duties of the citizen does not include apprehension of any suspects. Apprehension is still the responsibility of law enforcement. Remember, an informed, alert, and active community is absolutely necessary to win the war on crime.

What is a neighborhood crime watch?

Neighborhood Crime Watch is the involvement of citizens in cooperation with their local law enforcement agency, to reduce criminal activity in their neighborhood.

Now consists of  residents within their neighborhood recognizing any suspicious criminal or dangerous activity and reporting it immediately to their local law enforcement agency.

Why neighborhood crime watch works

Most law enforcement agencies are limited with staffing. Your cooperation as a resident will greatly help to overcome this shortage. By the watchful eyes and ears of the citizens observing suspicious activities within their own neighborhoods.

Citizens provide the benefit of having someone watching their neighborhood at all times. This lets criminals know they are being observed.

What may be suspicious?

• You may become aware of something that is out of the ordinary that you feel is leading up to some type of criminal activity. This is your chance to prevent a crime in your neighborhood. Do not be afraid to call when you hear or observe any of the following:

• Screams or sounds of distress

• Loud or unusual noises

• Strange persons loitering around the neighbor's house while the neighbor 
  is away

• Strange vehicles that are parked or driving in the neighborhood with no apparent reason

• A stranger carrying electronic goods, household items or similar devices

• Broken or open doors or windows

• Persons walking down the street repeatedly peering into parked cars

Following these important guidlines will help us here at the Flagler Beach Police Department to battle crime more effectively with the help of the citizens watchful eye.