Mayor Todd Nock announced this week that Corporal Fitchett will take on leadership of Pocomoke City’s Neighborhood Crime Watch program.
In a public statement, Mayor Nock described Fitchett as “approachable, dedicated, and passionate about keeping our community safe,” adding that he is ready to strengthen ties between residents and law enforcement.
Under Fitchett’s direction, the program will be organized by election districts, with each area encouraged to select a representative to serve as a local contact. This structure, Nock said, is meant to ensure “every neighborhood has a voice and a direct connection to the department.”
The Neighborhood Watch model dates back to 1972, when the National Sheriffs’ Association launched the National Neighborhood Watch Program through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. According to the program’s official website, it was created to encourage citizens to “be the eyes and ears of law enforcement” and to help communities “bond through service.” Over the past five decades, it has become the nation’s premier community mobilization and crime prevention initiative.
Mayor Nock concluded by calling on residents to support the effort locally: “Together, we can make Pocomoke stronger, safer, and more united.”
