How to Be a Vigilante

Vigilantes shun law and order and take matters into their own hands. When a crime is committed, they take it upon themselves to catch the perpetrator and bring him to justice. Typically vigilantes are motivated by the belief that the judicial system doesn't work. However, there is a way to be a vigilante and remain on the right side of the law.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Call the police or local sheriff's department about starting neighborhood watch program. Contact your state representative about purchasing signs for the neighborhood and additional street lights. Start a self defense class in your community and spread the word about it, to increase community involvement.

2. Create a neighborhood watch. Get the community involved in observing the conduct of those entering your neighborhood from a safe distance. Observe where they visit or otherwise departs from his routine. Stay far enough away from them and just watch.

3. Identify the person responsible for unsolved crime in your area. Visit local stores, restaurants and coffee shops to talk to people and learn more about the people perpetrating crime in the area.

4. Document the information obtained from the people in your community. Record the suspect's vital information. Tell the proper authorities where they live, work and about their friends. Be observant of people's activities when possible and appropriate. Let law enforcement do the job of investigating.

5. Take photographs and gather crucial information for identification purposes only. Focus on the license plate; car make and model; physical description of the person and any witnesses. Provide information to the proper authorities.

Tips & Warnings

• If you catch a person committing a criminal act, whether the crime is breaking and entering, assault or soliciting sex, it's important to allow the police to obtain proof of the person breaking the law. Don't approach them; call the police immediately.
• Never stop and detain the person, unless it's a life threatening situation. You can cause personal harm to yourself or others. Call the police immediately and observe any detail to report once they arrive on the scene.
• Remember people are innocent until proved guilty. Speak with law enforcement before taking action. If you cross the line, you can be prosecuted for stalking, deformation of character, harassment up to criminal prosecution.
• Do not commit any act of violence or other illegal act against the criminal. Always contact the proper authorities when you witness a crime being committed.

[Lavisa777]

on 1/4/2009 Buy a huge ugly dog or maybe three, leave two in the drive way so no one gets out of the vehical and the other one inside loose. No one wants to be eaten alive and the dogs will scare them off. Friend of mine was having construction Material stolen from his home under construction. He spent the night in an old bus he parked on the sight and when he heard someone he just opened the doors and let the dogs out. The care tried to back out of the drive but there were construction nails all over and they got a flat tire and had to drive the get away car with on rims. Think smarter than them and set up a cam to record movement too. wish you well. Lavisa

[helpme1]

on 11/1/2008 I have been a victim of repeated vandalism, trespassing and theft at my rural home. It usually happens between 1am-6am. The cops are zero help. How do you make a citizen's arrest, and what can I do to end this without going to prison? I am fed up, and prepared to eliminate the problem.