iWatch Baltimore County
iWatch, iReport, iKeep Us Safe
iWatch Baltimore County is a neighborhood awareness program created to educate and encourage citizens to vigilantly watch around them and report suspicious behaviors that may have connections to crime, as well as local, state, or national security threats.
The Baltimore County Police Department has initiated this community partnership to help and assist local neighborhoods in staying safe from crime and possible terrorist activities. Together we can make our streets safe for our families and children, and can prevent our communities from being the target of possible terrorist attacks.
Subscribe to iWatch Crime Alerts
iWatch crime alerts provide information about wanted criminals, missing persons, criminal arrests, and other significant cases. In many of these cases the public's help is requested to help identify or locate a suspect. You can make a difference by alerting police to information you may have about crime trends and wanted criminals. Receive iWatch crime alerts directly in your e-mail inbox when you subscribe to this free service.
iWatch crime alerts provide the most immediate information available to the public from the Police Department and are also available on the County web site.
Report Suspicious Activity
Citizens are encouraged to report activity that just does not fit. You can now use our web tips form to submit a tip or report suspicious activity to police. Information can be sent from your cell phone, hand-held device, or computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Tips can also be e-mailed to iwatch@baltimorecountymd.gov. However, to report an emergency or a crime in progress call 911 immediately.
What is iWatch Baltimore County?
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Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson provides an overview of the iWatch Baltimore County program.
Fred Porcella, President of the Baltimore County Police and Community Relations Council, explains how this program benefits citizens and communities.
Suspicious Behaviors to Report
- Unknown individuals loitering or lurking near you
- People drawing or measuring important buildings
- Strangers asking questions about a home or building
- Abandoned backpack, package, briefcase, or suitcase
- Cars or trucks left or abandoned in No Parking zones
- Intruders in secure areas
- Chemical smells or fumes that don't seem normal
- Someone purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make bombs or weapons
- Someone purchasing uniforms without having the proper credentials
- People who identity themselves but do not have credentials
Important Places to Watch
- Your neighborhood
- Government buildings
- Religious facilities
- Amusement parks
- Sports/Entertainment venues
- Mass gathering locations such as parades and fairs
- Schools
- Hotels
- Theaters
- Shopping centers
- Bridges
- Public transportation
Revised February 17, 2011
