The Block Watch Program was started in BC in 1986 in response to the concerns of citizens about crime. and improves relations between the police and the community they serve.Helps reduce burglaries and other crime,.Forges bonds among area residents and businesses,.Fights the isolation and separation that crime creates and feeds upon,.“To be the best program for community engagement and crime prevention in Canada through innovation, accountable and effective program delivery, and the proactive pursuit of excellence.”