Neighborhood Watch & Crime Prevention

Please contact
Michael Thomas, Chief of Police
Phone:  (802)985-8051
Fax:       (802)985-5114

For over thirty years, the National Sheriff’s Association’s Neighborhood Watch program has built partnerships between law enforcers and community members to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in their communities. Today, with its continued emphasis on crime reduction, Neighborhood Watch has expanded its mission to include securing the homeland by encouraging, promoting and empowering people to get involved in their communities through Neighborhood Watch.

The prevention of crime – particularly crime involving residential neighborhoods – is a responsibility that must be shared equally by law enforcement and private citizens. The impact on crime prevention by law enforcement alone is minimal when compared with the power of private citizens working with law enforcement and each other. Neighborhood Watch is based on this concept of cooperation, and nationwide statistics prove it works. When citizens take positive steps to secure their own property
and neighbors learn how to report suspicious activity around their homes, burglaries and related offenses decrease dramatically.

We aim to reach out to as many people as possible and build a strong, lasting relationship based on trust, respect, and teamwork. Working together, we can improve the quality of life for all Shelburne community members and those who are only passing through.

As completely as possible, your name will remain anonymous when you tell us what you know about a crime. Although we are only interested in what you have to say about a crime, you should understand that electronic communication leaves a trail. In the near future, we will provide a way of reporting a crime online.  In the meantime, please call us at
802-985-8051.

Champlain Valley Crime Stoppers
Toll-Free: (800)427-8477

Securing Vehicles
Securing Home
Bike Safety
Properly Fit a Bike Helmet
Properly Locking Your Bicycle
Jogging/Running Safety
Dog Attacks
Firearms Safety
Securing Firearms