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April 25, 2005 To: Mr. John Day, Cabarrus County Manager Mr. Mike Downs, Cabarrus County Deputy Manager Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners From: Mr. Steve L. Little, Director Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department Subject: Recommended "Park Watch Program" The objective of the "Park Watch" program is to encourage citizens to take interest in the reduction of crime and vandalism at County Parks and Recreation facilities. As professional managers of public parks and recreation facilities, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department wants the citizens to have a safe and pleasurable experience each and every time they visit our facilities. In a business sense, our parks should be clean, safe. and appealing to our visitors so we have returning patrons on a regular basis. The Park Watch program can assist the staff in providing such a service. As stated in the attached information, the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department and local law enforcement agencies have developed plans for the implementation of a "Park Watch". program. The Park Watch program is similar to the neighborhood community watch program, which involves citizens reporting to the local law enforcement any suspicious or criminal activity occurring in the parks. Citizen participation in the Park Watch Program conveys a message to potential criminals that they are 'being watched". The main purpose of this program is to assist stlilff in reducing vandalism and abuse of public facilities along with assisting us in making the parks safe and enjoyablefor citizens to use. The following will be a vital part of the Park Watch Program: . Park Watch signs throughout each park site . Brochures explaining purpose/procedures . General information will be mailed to residents within a short distance of each park site . News Articles \ - 'J..o