What is ChATs?

The ChATs program is a bold new step in community policing here in our township. Simply put, the ChATs program is an organized effort to get the citizens of Horsham more involved with their community. The most important aspect of the ChATs program is providing a framework to expand dialogue between the citizenry and the Police, Fire and Emergency Services of Horsham. This goal is accomplished by creating ChATs discussion teams within all the neighborhoods of our township.

ChATs teams are led by a neighborhood resident called a Coordinator. A specific police officer will be assigned to each neighborhood ChATs team as a point of contact for municipal service issues.

During these meetings the officer will also inform the team of any relevant information regarding criminal activity in the area to help you and your family to be as safe as possible.

Should you have any further questions regarding ChATs or if you would like to get involved, please contact us at 215-643-3600, ext. 150.

How does ChATs work?

The objective of the ChATs program is to not only increase awareness within our community for suspicious activity, but to unite behind a common goal of helping one another in time of need.

There are three components to the ChATs program.

Discussion Groups
The discussion group allows for the mutual exchange of ideas between the citizens of Horsham and their police representative. Issues of concern can be addressed and the quality of life within our community can be maintained at the highest level.

Neighborhood Awareness
Keeping an eye out for what happens in your community is the first line of defense in keeping our families and homes safe. Taking an active role in your safety is one way to participate. Localized neighborhood watches will be organized so that we can be an extra set of eyes and ears within our community.

Core of Volunteers
Americans have a history of coming together in a time of crisis. ChATs would establish a list of volunteers to be called on during floods, snowstorms or other types of emergencies.

How can I help ChATs?

There are several ways to help the ChATs program be a success. The first is the willingness to do. Lots of people say they want to do something to make their neighborhood better. Here are ways to do that something.

ChATs Coordinator:
Coordinators will organize, promote and set the neighborhood meetings and agendas.

ChATs Team Member:
Team members will work with a coordinator in organizing their neighborhood. You would get to know your neighbors and relate any specific concerns to the coordinator. If you choose you could be a volunteer in the event of an emergency or participate in a neighborhood watch.

ChATs Patron:
As a volunteer effort, ChATs receives no direct taxpayer funding. If you are unable to volunteer your time perhaps you would consider contributing financially to the work we are doing.

For more information about ChATs visit their website at: www.horshamchats.com

Chief's Advisory Teams - ChATs Application

• ChATs Application (1 Pages/8.54 KB)