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CRIME PREVENTION UNIT:
Why Crime Prevention?

Crime Prevention is everyone’s business! Whether you are personally victimized, or the neighbor down the street is, crime affects everyone!

Burglary, the most common and widespread crime, has an impact on the quality of life in our community. Studies show that burglary can be greatly deterred by the collective effort of law enforcement, and you, the citizen.

You can enhance this deterrence with a few pro-active, inexpensive, and cost-effective measures.

It is for this reason that programs such as Neighborhood Watch, Operation Identification, and Residential and Business Security Checks have been established through the Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit. Additionally, group presentations are available on a wide variety of topics.

The success of our crime prevention programs depends on you, for only with your active participation can these programs be effective.

Crime Prevention Tips (PDF format)

  • Vacation Checklist
  • Rural Crime
  • Business Watch
  • Personal Property Identification Record
  • Home Security Inspection List
  • Home Security & Preventing Burglaries

    Crime Prevention Unit Services

  • Neighborhood Watch:

    Neighbors making a cooperative effort to watch for and report crimes and suspicious activity is one of the most powerful deterrents to burglary. Through the Neighborhood Watch Program neighbors can meet periodically with a Crime Prevention Specialist to discuss burglary prevention and other concerns of the neighborhood.

  • Residential & Commercial Security Checks:

    Crime Prevention Specialists have been trained to look at your home, business, church, or school through the eyes of a burglar. Because of this, they are able to make specific recommendations for points of vulnerability. You will be advised of security measures for your home that are practical and cost-effective. Commercial consultations not only enhance physical security, but also advise you of additional crime prevention measures.

  • Operation Identification:

    As part of a security check, Crime Prevention Specialists will show you how to engrave your valuables such as TVs and stereos with your California Driver’s License number. Window decals will identify you as an Operation Identification member. You will not only help to deter theft, but also aid law enforcement in the recovery of your lost or stolen items.

  • Personal Safety:

    A selection of Personal Safety presentations is available for ages from preschool through senior citizen. Topics include both safety at home and away from home.

  • Children’s Programs:

    There are many programs for children. The popular Talking Patrol Car is an ideal introduction to law enforcement services for younger children. McGruff, the Crime Dog, enjoying widespread recognition and acceptance, delivers tips on safety, proper use of 9-1-1, and promotes crime prevention in entertaining ways.

  • Senior Alert:

    Crime impacts seniors financially, physically and emotionally, affecting both sense of security and well-being. Additionally, criminals may perceive seniors as more vulnerable. However, through awareness, you can help deter burglary, become less of a target for street crimes, and avoid bunco schemes.

  • Cons, Fraud & Swindles:

    Estimates of just the direct costs of fraud are in excess of $40 billion annually. Consumers and business people face bait-and-switch, home improvement inspection, door-to-door sales, charitable solicitations, and service & repair frauds. Learn to identify and avoid being victimized by these crimes.

  • Robbery:

    Awareness is the best preventative measure against robbery. A special program for businesses promotes awareness and other specific precautions. Especially important are discussions relating to behavior during and after a robbery.

  • Business Alert:

    Through Business Alert, the Crime Prevention Specialist can help to provide you with the knowledge and tools to make your business and commercial areas a safer and more secure place to work and conduct business. This program offers several training options, after the basic orientation, including prevention of burglary, robbery, shoplifting, internal theft, and bad checks and fraud.

  • Crime Free Multi Housing Program:

    Crime Free Multi Housing (CFMH) is a proven technique for keeping illegal activity out of rental property. CFMH is a unique coalition partnering law enforcement agencies, rental property owners, managers, and tenants. CFMH is a voluntary, solution-oriented certification program

    For more information or to schedule a program, contact the Poway Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit at (858) 513-2807

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