A neighborhood watch (also called a crime watch or neighborhood crime watch) is an organized group of citizens devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within a neighborhood.  It builds on the concept of a town watch from Colonial America.  A neighborhood watch may be organized on its own group or may simply be a function of a neighborhood association or other community association.  Neighborhood watches are not vigilante organizations.  When suspecting criminal activities, members are encouraged not to intervene but to contact authorities.

The Sommerset Association Board of Directors met with the West Fargo Police Department to express our interest in starting a neighborhood watch program.  An initial introduction meeting was held with Officer Pete Nielsen where he explained some of the specific details we need to know to get started.  This meeting was open to all residents of Sommerset but was not well attended.

Officer Nielsen also coordinated getting the signs posted at no charge to the association.

Another facet of the neighborhood watch program is that the residents of Sommerset will be able to obtain training from the West Fargo Police Department on various topics at no charge.  This training will be offered a minimum of 2 times per year and will be scheduled on weekday evenings.  The Board of Directors will be selecting the topics and will email details on each training date as information becomes available.

If you have any questions pertaining to the Sommerset Neighborhood Watch Program, please contact Jack Fuller at 492-0861 or by email at jackfuller@cableone.net.