"Corps Watch" Propety Protection Program to Deter Crime
(taken verbatum from the USACE Corps Lakes Gateway site)^*

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “Corps Watch” Program is patterned after the neighborhood crime-watch deterrence program to protect Corps of Engineers assets. Each year, millions of dollars in property damage are lost due to vandalism, larceny, arson, and environmental and cultural degradation. This program is designed to heighten public awareness of the seriousness of the impacts of crime within or around dams, lakes, navigational locks, recreational areas, and other Corps of Engineers facilities.

To help fight these crimes and reduce operations and maintenance costs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received Congressional authority to offer cash rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals causing damage to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property. Individuals who witness or suspect that a crime has been committed against Corps property are encouraged to use the toll-free number, 1-866-413-7970, to report information of theft, vandalism, or any other threats or suspicious activity against Corps property 24 hours a day. Callers can remain anonymous. This program does not replace the 911 emergency notification system.

For more information about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “Corps Watch”, Property Protection Program, please contact Paul F.Toman, Project Manager, at 412/395-7176 or Stephen Davidson, Program Manager, at 412/395-7504.