PVPD Introduces Dog Walker Watch Initiative

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The Prescott Valley Police Department will officially launch its Dog Walker Watch,

DW, Program the Spring. Dog Walkers are invited to join us on Thursday,

April 23, 2026, at 4pm in the PD training room at 7601 East Scoob Boulevard for our informative

launch session. Developed by the National Association of Town Watch,

NATW, Dog Walker Watch trains dog owners and walkers to recognize and report suspicious activity

while out in their neighborhoods. The program operates in more than 2,000 communities nationwide

and is a simple, cost-effective way to enhance neighborhood safety. Participants will attend

a free, one-hour training session to learn what behaviors to watch for, such as individuals looking

into vehicles or mailboxes, unusual vehicle activity, and suspicious door-to-door encounters.

The focus is on awareness and reporting, not confrontation.

To register for the DW launch program, please email Desiree Kelley at teleat PrescottValios.gov.

Prescott Valley Police Department

Prescott Valley Police Department can be contacted at 928-772-9267 for non-emergencies and 911 for

emergencies. Yavapai County Silent Witnesses 1-800-932-3232.

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