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Neighbor
(N4N)
Program
BUILDING STRONGER, SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS TOGETHER
PRESENTED BY: SERGEANT BRIAN GRAY
MARCH 24, 2025
What is Neighbor 4
Neighbor?
Community-driven safety and preparedness
Neighbor connections and support
Community resilience and engagement
Partnership between Seal Beach Police
Department, Orange County Fire Authority, West
County C.E.R.T., Volunteers in Policing Services
(VIPs), R.A.C.E.S., and Seal Beach Lions
N4N vs. Neighborhood
Watch
N4N: Overall neighborhood preparedness
Neighborhood Watch: Primarily crime prevention
N4N: Broader objectives including disaster
readiness
Neighborhood Watch: Surveillance and crime
deterrence
Establishing a
Neighborhood Group
Initial organizational meeting
Appoint a Block Captain
Build a core group of participants
Neighborhood Buy-In
Obtain majority support (25% of households)
Active outreach (flyers, social media, newsletter)
Maintain contact lists
Pool resources
Initial N4N Activities
Host at least one neighborhood event
Create communication networks
Engage SBPD, OCFA, community resources,
volunteer organizations
Commitment to Ongoing
Engagement
Regular check-ins (annual Block Captain
meeting)
Continued participation of residents
Sign maintenance and replacement
New Signage Initiative
Signs signify active neighborhood groups
Purposeful placement for effectiveness
Existing poles to avoid sign fatigue
Approximately 18“ x 24" & 12”x 8” signs
Implementation Timeline
& Locations
Immediately eligible active groups
Expansion based on neighborhood engagement
Contact SBPD Emergency Services
Benefits of N4N
Enhances community preparedness and
resilience
Improves neighborhood safety awareness
Strengthens relationships with city officials
Fosters community pride and ownership
Questions & Next Steps
Contact: Sgt. Brian Gray, SBPD
Emergency Services Coordinator
(562) 799-4100 extension 1145 |
sealbeachpd.com
BGray@SealBeachCA.gov