Springfield police to hold neighborhood watch training event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) is hosting a neighborhood watch training event for anyone interested.
The free event will take place on Mar. 25, from 5:30-9 p.m., located at 216 W. Central Street. You can reserve a seat by completing an online registration form.
SPD says the training is geared toward existing Neighborhood Watch groups, neighborhood associations and those wishing to establish a program. Training topics include an overview of the Springfield Police Department, reporting and observation, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Neighborhood Watch program information, and more.
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