[wtc911]

There are indications that Zimmerman may not have been an official neighborhood watchman, however. In a statement, the National Sheriffs’ Association said its Neighborhood Watch Program is to act as the “eyes and ears” within the community and that the “the alleged action of a ‘self-appointed neighborhood watchman’ last month in Sanford, Fla. significantly contradicts the principles” of the program. “NSA has no information indicating the community where the incident occurred has ever even registered with the NSA Neighborhood Watch program,” it said.

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[rarestia]

You asked for a link to prove my assertion. I can’t vouch for the verity of the source, unfortunately.

Also, wouldn’t it be in the best interest of that neighborhood watch to disavow knowledge of Zimmerman being involved with them? If they can find even the most transient of strings to pull that avails them that opportunity, I’d think they’d be fools not to take it.

[rarestia]

Some updated information from the Sanford City Manager, for those interested:

Police chief answers Trayvon Martin FAQ

He was not on duty for the neighborhood watch at the time, and the 911 dispatcher's statement that he doesn't need to follow Trayvon was not a direct, legally actionable order.