Citizens on Patrol, or C.O.P. as they are commonly referred to, are organized groups of citizens who volunteer their time to patrol their neighborhoods. They act as additional eyes and ears, for their local police officers.  They use their own vehicles with signs that identify them as C.O.P.

The Citizen on Patrol program is a very effective Crime Prevention tool for all communities.

• The presence of C.O.P. acts as a deterrent to crime.
• Patrols have been know to drastically reduce crime in neighborhoods and eliminated the suspicious activity associated with crime, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life in the community.

Think about it, if you were a criminal, would you go to a community where people are patrolling. Our neighborhood will post C.O.P. street signs at all entrances, and we have signs to use on our vehicles which will advertise our patrol.

• Having a patrol sends a strong message that residents care about their community and are united.
• Forming a patrol tends to draw a community closer together, while opening new lines of communication, and forms long term partnerships and friendships.
• Knowing who belongs in the neighborhood is crucial in deterring crime.>
  

If you are interested in knowing more about or joining the Windsor Park Neighbors, Inc. COP, read the COP Manual first. If you would like to join the WPN's COP, download and complete the COP application and mail to Jim Roberts at Sudbury Dr. Charlotte, NC 28205.