Accomplishments      Goals      Membership      Help Us The taskforce is an active group of homeowners, Block Watch leaders and business owners who share a common concern about the existing problem of crime in our community. Our purpose is to bring together new and existing crime prevention programs, to provide a discussion forum and enable interested citizens to be pro-active in our neighborhood’s fight against crime. We also maintain a working partnership with our city government and our police department. Established in January of 1994, we now claim a current membership of over 300 members—100 of whom are Block Watch leaders in our community. In 1997 the Task Force received this plaque which acknowleged them as outstanding citizens.
What has the Task Force accomplished so far? Established a mission statement Instituted the publication of a bi-annual newsletter Received a Proposition 301 grant each year since 1995, to fund the newsletter, community activities, and joint projects with the City of Phoenix Police Department and City of Phoenix Parks, Recreation and Library Departments Holds quarterly informative general meetings in partnership the Phoenix Police Department Maintains a confidential directory of Taskforce members including Block Watch leaders Created and maintains a community Block Watch map Assisted in planning, and coordinated fund-raising efforts of $20,000 in cash and donated items, for Ahwatukee’s first storefront Police Satellite Police Station Assisted with planning and realization of current temporary Police Facility on East Mountain Sky Avenue Kept Ahwatukee-Foothills spot-lighted for increased police services, a permanent Police Substation in the recent 2000 bond election, and in dealings with the City Council, Mayor’s Office and City Manager’s Office
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What are our goals and objectives? Keep Ahwatukee-Foothills spot-lighted for increased police services in all of our dealings with City Council, the Mayor’s Office and the City Manager’s Office Work towards 100% Block Watch participation in our community Apply each year for a Prop 301 grant to fund the newsletter and various community projects co-sponsored by Phoenix Police Department or Phoenix Parks, Recreation and Library Departments Address traffic safety issues in our community Analyze and report crime statistics specifically for the Ahwatukee-Foothills community Create a plan of action with our city government for increasing public safety in our community Prioritize the realization and planning of our permanent Police Facility in our community Maintain an informative website
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What is involved in Taskforce Membership? Be concerned about crime in our community Be listed in our confidential Taskforce directory to receive postal mailings and electronic communications Plan to attend the quarterly meetings Volunteer, when you can, to help with our many projects and with various subcommittees Show a commitment to building 100% Block Watch participation throughout our community
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How can you as an individual or business support the Taskforce? Start a Block Watch, or get involved with one, on your street Assist with research and writing for the bi-annual newsletter Volunteer for committee work and other projects (The more volunteers, the more we accomplish)
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