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Defense for Runners

Safety for Runners

The best defense is a smart offense. There are precautions you can take to protect yourself during a run. Safety tips for runners, walkers, and cyclists. tips focus on increasing your visibility and awareness. 

Defense for Runners Brochure

Opioid Enforcement Effort

Opioid addiction

More than 70,000 drug overdose deaths Americans now dying annually from drug overdoses.  The Department of Justice is committed to using every available safety tool to prevent overdose deaths and hold accountable those responsible for the opioid addiction.

National Drug Involved Overdose Deaths 1999-2020

Neighborhood Safety Tips For Parents

Neighborhood Safety Tips For Parents

Neighborhood Safety prevention

What is Neighborhood safety ?Neighborhood security is the protection of one's community. Members of a community agree together to take responsibility for keeping an eye on each other as a way of preventing crime 

Neighborhood Safety Tips For Parents

Theft Protection on Campus

Stalking: A Serious Problem with No Easy Solutions.

Stalking: A Serious Problem with No Easy Solutions.

robbery

Your first line of defense--- Don’t leave your property unattended, not even for a minute. Crime prevention starts with you.

Theft Protection on Campus

Stalking: A Serious Problem with No Easy Solutions.

Stalking: A Serious Problem with No Easy Solutions.

Stalking: A Serious Problem with No Easy Solutions.

stalker

Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Unlike other crimes that involve a single incident, stalking is a pattern of behavior. It is often made up of individual acts that could, by themselves, seem harmless or noncriminal, but when taken in the context of a stalking situation, could constitute criminal acts.  

Stalking Brochure

Avoiding Scams and Keeping Safe

Stalking: A Serious Problem with No Easy Solutions.

Avoiding Scams and Keeping Safe

Scams and Keeping Safe

Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility, not just a job for the police. And crime can be reduced by simple measures like remembering to lock a door,

knowing about common con games, and watching out for your neighborhood.

Avoiding Scams and Keeping Safe

Active Shooter Event Reference Flyer

security camera

When an Active Shooter is in your vicinity, you must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation 

Active Shooter Safety Tips

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one, know you are not alone. Hear about personal experiences from people in your local community whose lives have been impacted by suicide

Direct Link to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

What is Cyberbullying?

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is similar to other types of bullying, except it takes place online and through text messages sent to cell phones. 

What is Cyberbullying?

Campus Safety Tips

Security Cameras Reduce the Risk of Crime

Stand Against Domestic Violence

Campus Safety

The most prevalent crimes committed on college campuses include burglary, motor vehicle theft, and sexual assault. Crime prevention begins with being alert. 

Campus Safety Tips

Stand Against Domestic Violence

Security Cameras Reduce the Risk of Crime

Stand Against Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

 The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) provides a free and confidential resource to those who are abused or to friends and family who are concerned that a loved one is being abused. 

Stand Against Domestic Violence

Security Cameras Reduce the Risk of Crime

Security Cameras Reduce the Risk of Crime

Security Cameras Reduce the Risk of Crime

Security Camera

Security Cameras are among the most effective ways to reduce crime in your business or home. There are several places to purchase equipment, even if you’re on a budget.

Security Cameras Reduce the Risk of Crime

Crime Prevention - Personal Safety

Too often people fall victim to crimes that could have been prevented by taking simple precautions.  Here are a few tips that can help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.

Is it Cyberbullying?

 You'll also learn tips about what you can do if you or someone you know is being cyberbullied. For more information visit 

https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Tips to Avoid Being a Crime Victim

 Gulfport police community watch meeting 

Crime Stoppers National Tip Hotline

1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

What is the Best Crime Prevention?

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Crime Prevention Requires Several Approaches

There is no one "best" crime prevention, as different communities and several types of crime require different approaches. However, a few common crime prevention strategies include increasing police presence in high-crime areas, improving lighting and security in public spaces, and providing educational programs and resources to at-risk populations.

police and community

Police Presence In High Crime Areas

 

In recent years, there has been an increase in police presence in high-crime areas. This increase in police presence has been shown to be effective in reducing crime rates. 

There are several reasons why police presence lowers crime in high-crime areas. One reason is that it may act as a deterrent to potential criminals. If criminals know that there is a higher likelihood of being caught, they may be less likely to commit crimes. If you live in a high-crime area, you may notice an increase in police presence. This increase in police presence is intended to help reduce crime in your community. Additionally, increased police presence can also lead to more opportunities for police to build relationships with members of the community. These relationships can help to build trust between the police and the community, which can lead to more cooperation in solving crimes.

lit area for prevention

Well Lit Public Spaces

Public spaces are often well-lit and well-secured, but there are always ways to improve these features. Better lighting can deter crime and make people feel more comfortable in an area, while better security can help to protect people and property.

There are a few ways to improve lighting and security in public spaces. One is to install more and better-quality lights. This can be costly, but it can make a big difference in how safe and welcoming an area feels. Another way to improve lighting and security is to add security cameras. This can help to deter crime and to catch criminals if a crime does occur.

community

A few common crime prevention strategies include an increase in police presence in high-crime areas which has been shown to be effective in reducing crime rates. Improve lighting or add security cameras. By offering educational programs and resource opportunities for personal and professional development, these organizations help to break the cycle of poverty and despair that can trap individuals and families.

By taking some simple steps, we can make our lives safer using crime prevention measures and therefore more enjoyable and welcoming for everyone and our world a better place.

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Take Stand Against DV Brochure (pdf)

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