Eagle Eye Park Watch Program

What is Eagle Eye Park Watch?

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The Rockford Park District Police are asking residents who live around a neighborhood park to keep an eye on activities and report any suspicious activity at once. Be alert and report vandalism, safety hazards, fires, crime, and undesirable activities occurring in your neighborhood park.

You are asked to be our eyes and ears, take responsibility for your own and your neighbors' security, and know and work with the Park Police to protect your neighborhood, your parks, and most important - your children!

With everyone watching, vandalism and criminal activities won't stand a chance in our parks! We encourage you to participate, and we'd be happy to meet with you or your neighborhood association to talk about what to look for and how you can help.

What to look for...

All that is needed are your eyes, your ears, a little of your time, and a lot of caring about the well being of your park. Don't be afraid to report anything that doesn't "look right" to you - your instincts are usually right. The Park Police would rather check out the "wrong" person than to have to tell a parent their child is missing. Watch for things like buildings and signs being spray-painted, trash dumping, vehicles being driven on the grass, and windows or doors being damaged. We'd like to have gang graffiti removed within a day. Help keep our parks beautiful and safe!

How to report a crime

Report the crime immediately – a five-minute delay means the chance of catching the perpetrator drops by almost half.
  • Keep calm
  • Speak clearly and slowly
  • Give a complete description of the suspect and vehicle
  • Do not hang up the phone until told to do so

When describing a person, try to remember the following facts:

  • Male or female
  • Clothing
  • Height
  • Hair Color
  • Approximate age
  • Race
  • Weight
  • Unusual characteristics
  • Weapon involved
  • Which direction he/she went