Neighbourhood watch groups in eastern estates will expand evening patrols after positive feedback from residents and town councils.
Volunteers focus on visibility, reporting suspicious activity, and reminding households to secure common areas.
Community liaison staff said the programme complements regular patrols and helps build faster communication with local residents.
Expanded patrols will cover void decks, carparks, and park connectors in Tampines, Pasir Ris, and Bedok estates where resident participation has been strongest. Volunteers receive basic training on observation techniques and when to contact emergency services rather than intervening directly.
Town councils provide reflective vests, identification lanyards, and direct lines to neighbourhood reporting desks. Organisers stressed that the programme is not a substitute for professional emergency response but serves as an additional layer of community awareness.
Households interested in joining can register through their constituency office. New volunteers attend an orientation session covering personal safety, data privacy when reporting incidents, and coordination with existing grassroots leaders.