Goals of the Block Captain Program:
To support the CA in its mission of “fostering and encouraging a strong sense of community within LeDroit Park.” Block captains are also an important part of our community’s public safety efforts.
Suggested Responsibilities:
- Introduce yourself to neighbors as the CA Block Captain
- Drop off CA materials to new neighbors
- Keep an eye on senior citizen neighbors or others who many need additional support at certain times.
- Be a source of information on practical matters (such as trash pick up day and how to call bulk trash) to neighbors who many not have this info.
- Participate in community safety walks, when possible
- Keep a log of problem properties (i.e. abandoned properties, properties with suspicious activities) to share with appropriate representatives of the CA and other District agencies in order to resolve issues.
- Report suspicious activity to MPD by calling 911 and log this for use by the CA Public Safety committee.
- Post notices of CA monthly meetings and other important events on block (on lampposts, etc.)
- Encourage neighbors to clearly mark the front and back of their homes with their house number.
- Smile and say “hi” to your neighbors – ask them to become involved in the CA and the public safety committee.
If you would like to volunteer to be a block captain, please email Jana Baldwin, Public Safety Committee Chair or Danielle Ricks, Communications Chair.
