FAQs • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA • CivicEngage

What is the Neighborhood Watch Program?: The Neighborhood Watch Program enlists the active participation of citizens in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in their communities. Residents will be trained to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods and learn crime prevention techniques. If your street is not involved in Neighborhood Watch and you would like to start this program in your neighborhood, please call 949-635-1830.

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Programs (Police Services)

1. What types of police related programs are available in Rancho Santa Margarita?: Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services provides a variety of programs that are available to the community. These programs include Neighborhood Watch, Community Emergency Preparedness Academy and Vacation Home Checks. Experienced police personnel are also available to do presentations on crime related topics at special events. For further information, please call 949-635-1817.

2. What is the Neighborhood Watch Program?: The Neighborhood Watch Program enlists the active participation of citizens in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in their communities. Residents will be trained to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods and learn crime prevention techniques. If your street is not involved in Neighborhood Watch and you would like to start this program in your neighborhood, please call 949-635-1830.

3. Where can I get information about the Explorer Program?: The Explorer program provides young adults (age 14-20) with the opportunity to assist the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Rancho Santa Margarita. Please call 866-POST-449 for additional information.