Lower Merion Dog Walker Watch Hosts Training October 24

WYNNEWOOD, PA —The Lower Merion Community Watch is hosting a training session later this month for the Dog Walker Watch initiative.

Dog Walker Watch is a national program designed to forge a partnership between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Locally, the organization is coordinated with the community watch and the Lower Merion Police Department, in an effort to spot and report crime in the township.

Being part of the Dog Walker Watch does not require any commitment beyond your regular walk or jog around the neighborhood, according to a news release.

“There are thousands of dog walkers and walkers/joggers throughout the Township,” said Community Watch President Matt Peskin in a news release. “We hope to convert many of those residents to ‘extra eyes and ears’ for the Police Department. They can be an extremely valuable resource in helping to make our community a safer place.”

The training is Sunday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in Suburban Square.

Oath Pizza and Lola's Garden are providing refreshments for attendees. There will also be prizes for the best-behaved dogs there.

Lower Merion officers will instruct residents on how to be more aware and alert while walking around, and how to report suspicious activity or crimes to law enforcement.

Residents interested in joining Dog Walker Watch are asked to contact Peskin at mpeskin@natw.org.