To learn more about how to start a neighborhood watch program, visit our neighborhood crime prevention page.

Is your peace of mind being challenged or disrupted by criminal activity in your neighborhood? Learn more about what you can do about public nuisances such as:

• drug violations
• gambling
• sex offenses
• weapon offenses
• gang activity
• noise offenses
• disturbing the peace

• Have good locks on doors, screen doors, windows and window screens
• Keep one of the pair locked at all times
• NEVER under any circumstances let anyone know you are alone in the house
• At night or if away, lower window shades, keep lights on in at least 2 locations
• Going on vacation? Call your District Police Station and notify them
• Suspend paper and mail deliveries when going out of town
• Always lock your vehicle, even if it is in front of your home
• Keep your house key and vehicle key separate
• Always keep a copy of your vehicle registration, license number and VIN on you
• Do not warm up your vehicle in the morning without you being in it
• If you must leave valuables in your vehicle, place in the trunk or cover them
• Approach your parked vehicle from the passenger side - this gives you the opportunity to observe under your vehicle while walking
• Before entering your vehicle, look inside of your vehicle front and back area for suspicious circumstances

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