North East Citizens on Patrol (NECOP)

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The Citizens On Patrol program is made up of volunteers trained to patrol their communities, acting as the "Eyes and Ears" for the police department. Citizens On Patrol volunteers conduct regularly scheduled patrols within their communities to look out for suspicious activities.

By patrolling their community, on a regular basis, usually in 4 hour shifts, Citizens On Patrol volunteers become more familiar with their community and are better able to recognize "suspicious" activity and notify the authorities.

Your Safety

Volunteers who patrol the neighborhood are expected to look for anything out of the ordinary and to call the Baltimore City Police (B.C.P.D.) if they believe that a crime might be, or is being, committed. if you are in doubt about someone’s intentions, please call the Police right away and let their experienced offers sort out the situation. Under no circumstances are N.E.C.O.P. volunteers to place themselves or their fellow neighbors in harms’ way.

Police are only able to patrol between their calls from residents, so observant neighbors who report suspicious activity including unfamiliar people, vehicles, and possible drug activity help both the Baltimore City police department focus their resources where they can be the most effective.

Interested citizens must complete an application.

WHY join NECOP

• Help reduce crime
• Assist in protecting your property and community
• Contribute in making your community safe
• Getting to know your neighbors so it’s easier to recognize outsiders
• Be the change you see in the world
• Enjoy an evening out with a fellow member while protecting your neighborhood

Now that you are interested and ready to help, send an email expressing your interest to demerson@harbel.org
We look forward to working with you to build a better community!