Informative Speech Preparation Outline
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Informative Speech Preparation Outline General Purpose:
To inform
Specific Purpose:
At the end of the speech the audience will be able to identify what Naloxone is, what it is used for, how it is administered, and how carrying Naloxone has the potential to save lives..
Introduction:
I.
Attention Getter:
Are you aware that recently in Pike County 129 burglaries were reported to local law enforcement. Furthermore, would
it surprise you to hear that out of those 129 cases, only 7 were cleared by arrest (KSP Crime in Kentucky 2020)
II.
Statement of Credibility:
I have personally been involved in law enforcement for 40 years. I have investigated numerous burglaries that involved private citizens homes as well as commercial businesses. Additionally, I have participated in community outreach programs focusing on the rural areas, such as the neighborhood watch program, to assist citizens in helping local law enforcement better protect their neighborhoods from theft and burglary complaints.
III.
Audience Relation:
Everyone has a chance in their life to be a victim of a crime such as theft or burglary. Rural communities are at a higher risk due to isolation and slower response time of law enforcement officers.
IV.
Central Idea:
Neighborhood watch programs can act as a deterrent for crimes such as theft and burglaries, but there are criterion that citizens need to be aware of before beginning the program in their area.
V.
Preview:
Today I will cover:
Effectiveness of the neighborhood watch program
Legal issues (the do’s and don’t’s) of a neighborhood watch program
Training requirements for the participating citizens
VI.
Transition to Body:
To start a neighborhood watch program, let’s first explore the effectiveness of implementing a neighborhood watch program
Body
I.
Neighborhood watch programs effectively reduce crimes. A.
Since its launch in 1972, the National Sheriffs Association reports that communities demonstrating their presence at all times of day
and night reduce the opportunity for a crime to occur. The success of a neighborhood watch program is successful not because it alters the criminals behavior but instead focuses on the
citizens keeping their eyes and ears on their communities and working in a partnership with law enforcement for the betterment
of their neighborhoods (National Crime Prevention Council, 2023)
B.
The U.S. Justice Department reviewed 18 research projects examining the relationship between crime reduction and citizen policing programs and found that citizen policing programs were associated with a significant reduction in crime. On average, there was a 16% decrease in crime in areas implementing a watch program compared to communities who were not implementing a
program (Wihbey, 2012)
(Transition)
Since we know that neighborhood watch programs are effective at reducing crimes in communities, let us discuss the legalities (the do’s and don’t’s) that surround the program.
II.
Legal issues surrounding a neighborhood watch program
A.
What citizens can do- Citizens are only allowed to use their eyes and
ears. You can observe and report suspicious activity, patrol neighborhoods, post signs within their communities, and utilize technology such as social media to develop awareness and/or assistance (Johnson, 2016).
B.
What citizens cannot do- Citizens cannot participate in law enforcement procedures such as detaining, apprehending suspects, or searching a person. A citizen cannot access private property or enter restricted areas. Most importantly, a citizen cannot identify
themselves as a law enforcement officer. All citizens must abide by the local, state and federal laws of their respective states (this applies to the issue of carry and concealed deadly weapons) (Johnson, 2016).
(Transition)
Now that we are aware of the “do’s” and “don’t’s” of the neighborhood watch program, here are the training requirements for the citizens who wish to participate.
III.
Training
A.
Awareness- Citizens need to recognize what is normal within their communities and what is not normal. Citizens need to learn how to properly observe things within their areas. You need to pay attention
to things like: physical setting, people, routines, vehicles, and unusual
or suspicious activities (U.S. Department of Justice, 2005)
B.
Patrolling- Citizens may choose to use foot patrols or vehicle patrols within their communities. Two or more citizens patrol a designated area, during a specific time. The patrols run daily throughout both day and night hours. Citizens participating in a patrol should be trained by law enforcement and should always remember that they are not law enforcement officers and do not have police powers. Citizens on patrol can have flashlights or searchlights, cell phones, and two-way radios. Citizens cannot have emergency lights installed in their vehicles or possess items which are designated for law enforcement officers (U.S. Department of Justice, 2005)
C.
Contacting law enforcement- Neighborhood watch programs are organized in a block tree with the head of the tree being the block captain. Underneath the block captain are at least four co-captains who can act as the block captain in the event of the block captain’s absence. Underneath each co-captain is a list of citizens within that community who are active participants in the program. The citizens follow a chain of command when reporting any type of circumstance
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witnessed. The co-captain in turn reports to the block captain. The block captain is the person responsible for contacting law enforcement. Each program can utilize the use of cell phones, email, or text messaging to report problems (U.S. Department of Justice, 2005).
(Signal the conclusion)
In closing….
Conclusion
I.
Summary We have learned that neighborhood watch programs can be effective deterrents for criminal activities. Citizens implementing these programs serve as an effective
resource for law enforcement officers in identifying potential subjects of interest or suspicious activities. We also learned the legalities as well as the necessary training surrounding the neighborhood watch program.
II.
Central Idea Communities implementing neighborhood watch programs reduce potential crimes within their areas. Citizens conducting a neighborhood watch program have to work within legal guidelines. Lastly, citizens who are active watchers need training in awareness, patrolling, and how to effectively communicate.
III.
Close
You are now on your way to beginning an effective neighborhood watch program in your community.
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