Community Watch
Established in 1993, the Titusville Police began a program for citizens to help the department and be the eyes and ears. The program puts citizens through a class after which they are allowed to patrol the streets and residential neighborhoods as well as business parking lots looking for any signs of suspicious and unusual activities. Along with the visible presence they provide areas, they provide valuable assistance to the officers on the street. At no time do Community Watch members become involved in arrests or violent situations.
They handle only non-confrontational duties and report activity to police dispatchers via two-way radio. Community Watch members wear a marked, gold "Polo" shirt and black pants, and do not carry weapons or a firearm.
Community Watch Volunteers can be seen helping direct traffic during the shuttle missions as well as helping during the Downton Titusville Drive-In on Friday nights. Community Watch volunteers also help during the annual Christmas Parade as well as help with missing person searches and helping out at crime scenes.
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