Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse

Mission Statement / Background Information

Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse (NWGS) is a not-for-profit citywide “Crime Prevention through Education” program. Founded in 1988, it is the oldest organization in Syracuse. Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse is a network of active groups throughout Syracuse encouraging the ongoing participation from residents. The program embraces a “Small Group Meeting Concept” which unites neighbors so they can work together to address crime and the negative impacts it has on their quality of life. Through their efforts, while working in cooperation with the Syracuse Police Department, and various other city departments, residents are taught how to be the “Eyes and Ears” for their community. Information shared and obtained at Neighborhood Watch meetings is vital to the Syracuse Police Department’s ongoing crime prevention efforts.