​Join Lower Merion's Dog Walker Watch Program To Help Police​

ARDMORE, PA – Lower Merion Township residents who have dogs and a passion for community activism might want to sign up for the Dog Walker Watch program that will train them to be another set of eyes and years for the Lower Merion Police Department.

From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 11 Lower Merion Community Watch, in partnership with the Lower Merion Police Department, will host another Dog Walker Watch training class at Merion Fire Company of Ardmore, 35 Greenfield Ave., Ardmore.

Residents are encouraged to attend. Along with dog owners, trained, well-mannered dogs are welcome at the class.

There will also be a raffle to win Ring doorbells and other prizes.

"There are hundreds upon hundreds of dog walkers throughout the Township,” Community Watch President Matt Peskin said. "Through Dog Walker Watch, we hope to convert many of those walkers to 'extra eyes and ears' for the Police Department as part of the Township’s ongoing crime prevention efforts. All walkers can be a valuable resource in helping to make our community safer."

Lower Merion Township Police officers will train citizens on how to be more aware and alert while they are out on their normal walks.

Also, officers will teach walkers on how to effectively report suspicious activity to 911 using their cellphones while out with their dogs or just walking in the Township.

Peskin said that the class is filling up quickly and interested residents should contact him at mpeskin@natw.org or visit lmcommunitywatch.org.

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