§ 16-2. Program established.

(a) In general.

There is a NeighborWatch Area Program to promote a crime-free environment in neighborhoods, with priority attention for public upgrades given to neighborhoods that organize themselves to:

(1) improve their own private lighting and trimming of greenery to reduce interference with the lighting of the neighborhood; and

(2) either:

(i) register privately-owned security cameras with the City; or

(ii) run their own resident-based or privately-funded security patrol.

(b) Availability.

The Program is available to all qualified areas of the City.

(c) Qualifications.

To qualify for the Program, an area must meet the criteria set forth in this subtitle and in the rules and regulations adopted by the Board under this subtitle.