Message From Department of Justice:

The National Neighborhood Watch program is an instrumental and vital anti-crime program that is focused on making America safer neighborhood by neighborhood from the threat of crime and - in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks - terrorism.

As Attorney General of the United States, I have the opportunity to work closely with Neighborhood Watch through the National Sheriffs' Association. Law enforcement, in partnership with neighbors across the nation, have come together to meet the challenge and double the number of Neighborhood Watch groups as a part of President Bush's call to service through USA Freedom Corps.

National Neighborhood Watch is a simple program of neighbors looking after neighbors, and in doing so, you are looking out for your nation. More than 30 years later, National Neighborhood Watch has re-invented itself in a time when we needed it more than ever, and today, it remains our nation's flagship citizen-partnership program.

I commend those who have met the challenge and increased Neighborhood Watch in their communities, and I encourage you to rededicate your efforts to energize your program. If you are not involved in Neighborhood Watch, I urge you to join.

Please join us as we work to help make America safe and secure. All forms of crime - including terrorism - can isolate us and breed fear and uncertainty, but as citizens, we are called to action, not isolation. These are times that call for more - not less - civic awareness, commitment and vigilance.