Lower Merion Community Watch Hosting 'Dog Walker Watch' Class

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Residents of Lower Merion Township are invited to help keep the community safe while taking their dogs on walks.

Lower Merion Community Watch and Lower Merion Police Department are hosting a "Dog Walker Watch" class on Oct. 20 at the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore in Ardmore.

On Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., residents are can attend the class and learn to be more aware and alert while they are out on their normal walks. Also, attendees will learn how to effectively report suspicious activity to 911 using their cellphones while out with their dogs or just walking in the township.

"There are hundreds upon hundreds of dog walkers throughout the Township," said Community Watch President Matt Peskin. "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."

There will be a raffle to win a Ring doorbell.

Residents are encouraged to attend. Trained, well-mannered dogs are also welcome.

Interested residents should contact Peskin at mpeskin@natw.org or visit the Lower Merion Community Watch website to register.

Peskin noted that the class is filling up quickly.

The Merion Fire Company of Ardmore is located at 35 Greenfield Ave. in Ardmore.