Saddlebrook Neighborhood Watch Program

a community approach to crime prevention


Saddlebrook’s Neighborhood Watch Program is a coordinated effort of concerned neighbors looking out for each other’s safety and helping law enforcement officers protect them and their homes against criminals. It is neighbors getting to know one another, taking the time to care about each other and working together, and with police, for a common cause:

safe homes and a safe and secure neighborhood.


A police-initiated community awareness program with a proven track record for preventing and reducing crime, Neighborhood Watch involves citizens in securing their homes and personal property and reporting suspicious activity to police. It relies upon a communication network organized with three levels of participants: residents, block captains and local law enforcement representatives. Saddlebrook’s Watch Map and Block Captain organization are shown on pages 20 and 21 of the phone directory. Neighborhood Watch is administered locally by the Crime Prevention Unit of Cobb County Police Department (770-499-4134). Our neighborhood program is coordinated by Penny Warren at 770-422-2606.


Crime Prevention Tips


  1. •  Be aware of what is normal activity for your neighbors.

  2. •  Be more aware of strangers in the neighborhood.

  3. •  Inform others of crimes and strange occurrences via the “Calling Tree” (ask your Block Captain for more information on the calling tree in effect for your block).

  4. •  Involve children; they often know more about what’s going on in the neighborhood.

  5. •  Park a car in your driveway while away from home.

  6. •  Keep exterior lights off during the day.

  7. •  Install a basic alarm system.

  8. •  Keep drapes open during the day and closed at night.

  9. •  Stop mail and newspaper deliveries while away (or be sure to have a neighbor pick them up for you).

  10. •  Install dead-bolt locks on your doors.

  11. •  Be aware of what you tell others about time spent away from home. Don’t offer unnecessary information.

  12. •  The best and most important tip: Community Involvement.