Create a Neighborhood Watch Program

The Neighborhood Watch Program was created in 1972 by the National Sheriff's Association (NSA)
 and is considered to be the oldest well-known local crime prevention program.  Since 9-11 this program has expanded to include local disaster preparedness, emergency response and terrorism awareness.


Setting-up a Neighborhood Watch Program is relatively easy with the step by step instructions and resources provides by USAonWatch Organization

4th of July Sparkler Safety Tips

With the 4th of July festivity planning taking place now,  please take a few minutes to think about and commit to personal and family safety.  The Fireworks Safety Council provides important Fireworks and Sparkler Safety Tips as well as important Safety videos.
Special Safety Tips regarding Sparklers include the following:

And note these special safety tips, if using sparklers:

• Always remain standing while using sparklers. • Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers. • Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time. • Never throw sparklers. • Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out.

 Be sure to drop

spent sparklers in a bucket of water. • Teach children not to wave sparklers, or run, while holding sparklers.

5 Ways Police Can Use Social Media

Most communities have websites which provide their citizens with basic contact information, resources and links.  While extremely useful, it is a static snapshot in time.  Typically, websites are are not interactive nor dynamic.  There are, however, Social Media Tools, such as Facebook and Twitter that now play that role.  They're being used to:

1.  Issue an Alert, i.e. power outages, road closings
2.  Post Photo of "Wanted"



3.  Provide Timely Information to Public
4.  Post Significant Arrest                                                   
5. Post job openings

Read how Kansas City Police created a  YouTube Channel which include videos with "Crime Prevention Tips".  They've even embrace Pinterest as an additional communication channel.
Tell us how your community Police Department is using Social Media.