C.O.P.S.
About C.O.P.S.
Gwinnett County's Neighborhood Watch program is called C.O.P.S. (Community Oriented Police Service).
The C.O.P.S. program requires four meetings over approximately one year's time. The meetings are as follows:
1. Introduction: 50 percent of all homes in the neighborhood must participate in this initial meeting. The introduction explains the cops program and the benefits
2. Liaison/Block captain orientation and Lock and Alarm: All leaders learn their roles in the cops program as well as a thorough review of home safety tips to better secure your home
3. Program of your choice: See below
4. Annual C.O.P.S. Festival
The programs offered are as follows:
- Personal Safety
- Home Safety (Locks, Alarms, Etc.)
- Child Safety (30 minutes)
- Senior Citizen Safety
- Child Safety for Parents
- Gang Awareness for Teens and Parents
- Drug Awareness for Teens and Parents
- Sexual Assault Prevention
- Domestic Abuse/Family Violence
- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Safe Driving in Gwinnett
- Firearm Safety for Adults
- Robbery/Shoplifting Prevention
- Teen Safe Driving
Please contact the coordinator below for further information or questions: William.Rooks@gwinnettcounty.com
