What is a Crime Watch number?
A Crime Watch number, also known as a “Block Watch” number, is a unique, seven-digit number issued to you by the Baltimore Police Department. It is a confidential identification number that you give to the 9-1-1 Operator after dialing “9-1-1” to make sure that the police officer responding to your call does not come to your door. Once you give your Crime Watch number to the 9-1-1 Operator, your name, phone number and address will not be given to the police and the police officer in the responding patrol car will not know who made the 9-1-1 call or the phone number or address that it came from.
How do I get a Crime Watch Number?
You can get a Crime Watch Number three ways.
- Contact the Community Relations officers of your local police district.
- Contact Operation Crime Watch at (443) 984-2371 or (443) 984-2372 extension #2372.
- Apply on line by visiting the Crime Watch Number Application Page
You must supply your name, address and telephone number to receive a Crime Watch number. You should receive your number in the mail in a week.