Neighborhood Block Watch

City of Wellington Block Watch

The City of Wellington has an active block watch program. We have captains and co-captains throughout the neighborhood who work with the Louisville Metro Police Department to keep Wellington a safe area in which to live. Block watch leadership meets every two months at the American Legion at 2919 Bardstown Road and meetings are open to the public. Block watch leadership also hosts social gatherings during the year to promote public safety to the neighborhood.

Any suspicious or criminal activity should be reported to the Louisville Metro Police Department at 574-2111 or to the anonymous tip line at 574-LMPD. Residents interested in taking an active role with the City of Wellington Block Watch may call Block Watch chairman Graham Honaker at 435-1134.

Safety Tips

- Always leave your headlights on when arriving home after dark until you have unlocked the garage door.

- When arriving home by private auto or taxi, ask the driver to wait until you are safely inside.

- Have the door key in your hand so you can open the door immediately when you return home.

- If you are a woman alone, list only your first initial and last name on the mailbox, or in the telephone directory.

- Wide angle door viewers (180 degrees or 190 degrees) enable you to identify the visitor. You can see the person, that person can't see you.

- Never rely on chain locks. They are a privacy lock, but not a security lock.

- Never let strangers into your home to use the telephone. Make the call for them while they wait outside.

- Always leave outside lights on after dark, or use motion lights.

- If you receive a wrong number phone call, don't give out your name or phone number.

- If you receive an obscene phone call, hang up and call police.

- If you see or hear anything suspicious, call the police.

Tips when Dealing with Door-to-Door Solicitors

Tips provided by the Louisville Metro Police Department

- Always keep your doors locked even when at home

- If you have an unknown visitor at your door look to see who is at the door before opening. You should also ask them who they are and what they want.

Best practice: do not answer the door for strangers!

- Before the sales pitch begins, ask the solicitor to display an ID and a permit issued by the county clerk

- If the subject does not have a permit and ID and is soliciting, call the police and do not open the door

- If you do decide to open your door to a stranger, make sure you are in control of the situation. Have the solicitor step off your porch. This may give you time to react if any threats are encountered

- Keep your security or storm door closed

- If the person refuses to comply with your request, do not open your door and do call the police

- If you at any time feel uncomfortable while talking to solicitor. Trust you feelings and just end the conversation and shut the door