Crime Prevention

Here Are Some Facts About Crime...

As you know, crime is on the increase in most large U.S. cities. It is also becoming more prevalent in small communities.

Thinking that it can only happen to someone else and doing nothing to prepare yourself or take precautionary measures in case makes you the perfect victim criminals are looking for.

Making yourself less of a target is simpler than you might think.

The Raleigh Police Department's goal is to educate the community on crime prevention techniques and get citizens involved in crime prevention activities. By doing this, we can reduce the number of crimes in Raleigh and increase the quality of life for its citizens.

Tips - Learning simple crime prevention techniques and employing them can dramatically decrease your chances of crime happening to you.

Be Active - Active communities are the best partners the police have when it comes to fighting crime. By showing that small crimes and nuisance activities will not be tolerated in your neighborhood sends clear signals to criminals to stay away. That means painting over graffiti, knowing your neighbors and reporting suspicious activity.

Victim Resources - If you are a survivor of crime or are in an abusive situation, you may feel a loss of power and control in your life. Recognizing this and the steps you can take to support and protect yourself can increase your sense of security.

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