Based on recent events, the board is creating a plan to focus on the goal of reducing crime such as burglary.
Factors to consider: - crime is mostly occurring during the day from 9 am to 4 pm (based on DPD statement)
- neighbors are the best source of information that we have available
- every piece of evidence and "intel" is useful to the DPD
Plan of action: - create an online intelligence report submission form (forwards copy to DPD)
- increase neighborhood education on ways residents can increase safety:
- being proactive in reporting suspicious activity
- installing outdoor lights
- installing security cameras (how to; buyers guide)
- other common tips
- direct targeted education campaign efforts to areas of persistent crime
- custom proposals for how to fortify individual properties / areas
- redouble efforts to create a network of surveillance cameras
- create our own crime statistics database to analyze trends and suggest areas to focus on
- compile crime data to map occurrences (using Google Maps?)
- identify known criminals, past offenders
- recruit new VIP volunteers
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