4 Quotes by Dee Tvedt

Our members often form friendships that extend beyond patrol activities. It's a great way to meet neighbors and discover common interests.

We encourage them to walk along with us as guests; occasionally, we'll do joint shifts or rendezvous with patrols in adjacent neighborhoods.

We like to stay on top of things, and when we're out on patrol, we tend to be the first to hear about new businesses about to open and the first to meet a new puppy. People will often tell us they appreciate our presence, and that they feel safer when we're around.

Criminals usually don't want to be observed, so they leave when they spot us. We do what we call 'counter-loitering' stationing ourselves at a corner where people are loitering. It doesn't take long until we need to find a more interesting place to be. Chronic offenders have come to realize that we know them, and that we're bad for their business.