There’s safety in neighbors.™
Aware Neighbors began by putting free security cameras on Westside homes. Today we bring neighbors together with practical, privacy-first technology across the things that keep a community safe — from smart-home security to preparedness gear and support for our first responders.
Technology, put in residents' hands
We fund and distribute practical safety and resilience technology directly to residents — at no cost — and make it simple to request, receive, and set up.
Privacy-first, always
Programs are designed so residents stay in control of their own data. We don't collect device footage, IDs, or account credentials — and we never sell personal information.
Neighbor-led, community-scale
Aware Neighbors is run by neighbors, in partnership with community and business associations, to reach an entire area — not just one home at a time.
Programs that make whole communities safer.
Community Fire Hardening Pilot
With the Mandeville Canyon Association — home hardening, FAIR Plan transition, free preparedness gear, wildfire-defense stations, and AI detection cameras, for a whole canyon at once.
Launching December 2026Visit the pilot →Supporting LA's first respondersRespondersFirst.LA
A Westside Coalition initiative supporting Los Angeles police and fire. Its signature program brings Starlink connectivity to fire stations across the city.
10 stations live · 50 more by year-endLearn more →Completed · WestsideNeighborhood Camera Program
Free wifi security cameras and floodlights for eligible single-family homes across the Westside — privacy-first, with residents in full control of their footage.
577 devices · 8 neighborhoodsSee the results ↓Our first program put cameras where residents wanted them.
Over nine months, Aware Neighbors gave free wifi security cameras and floodlights to single-family homes across eight Westside neighborhoods. Each pin on the map is a participating home — and residents kept complete control of their own footage.
BeforeAfterExtending the model to local businesses.
Building on the residential rollout, Aware Neighbors brought free Blink Floodlight Cameras to businesses along the Cotner Avenue corridor — an area long troubled by crime — in partnership with the Westside Neighborhood Council, the LAPD, Council District 5, and the Los Angeles City Attorney. The effort was led by Lisa Morocco, WNC Business Representative and an Aware Neighbors board member, giving owners and officers a better chance to deter and solve crime.
Founded by neighbors, for neighbors.
Aware Neighbors is a program of Westside Coalition, a California 501(c)(4) social-welfare organization (EIN 61-1688964) founded by members of the board of Friends of West L.A.. Alongside Aware Neighbors and RespondersFirst.LA, the Coalition promotes neighborhood safety, better public services for Westside residents, and a more resilient community.