Getting involved with the community and knowing your neighbors is an effective way to help prevent crime. By getting involved with the community you know what is happening and know where and what crimes are occurring. Knowing your neighbors helps awareness of suspicious activity in your neighborhood. As well, in case of a natural disaster, it is helpful to know which of your neighbors may need assistance i.e., elderly, physically handicapped, non-English speaking, etc. The Crime Prevention Unit has a variety of programs in which to teach people of all ages. All the programs are a FREE service to you. Call, or email the Crime Prevention Unit for information on any of the following programs:

• Neighborhood Watch Program: One of the most powerful and successful tools we have. This is a program where neighbors look out for each other and report any suspicious activity. It is a program designed to create awareness in your neighborhood and it enables the police and community to work together to fight crime. Neighborhood Watch Meeting topics can be on anything, from earthquake preparedness to child safety. Remember YOU are the eyes and ears of the police department!

• Business Watch Program: This is essentially the same program as our Neighborhood Watch Program, except that it is directed to businesses. Businesses look out for each other and report any suspicious activity.

• Home (Business) Security Inspections: An officer will walk through your home or business and make suggestions on how to better secure your home or business.

• Community Opportunity for Property Security: This is more commonly known as Operation Identification. We will loan you FREE of charge an electronic engraver to mark your property. The electric engravers were graciously donated to us by the South Pasadena Masonic Lodge Number 290.

• Robbery Presentations: Design for the business community, this program teaches the preventative methods and tips on what to do and not what to during a robbery. Brochures For FREE crime prevention brochures on a variety of topics, please visit the National Crime Prevention Council. All brochures are reproducible and in .PDF format.