Crime Prevention Officers
The Mesa Police Department has four crime prevention officers who have all received International Crime Prevention Specialist certification, as well as certification for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). They are highly trained in all areas of crime prevention, including personal safety, senior safety, workplace violence prevention, robbery prevention, home security and identity theft, to name a few.
They are here to help communities establish active Neighborhood Watch programs, assist businesses and homeowners with preventing crime and work with the street officers to address neighborhood issues and facilitate problem-solving methods.
If you would like to schedule a presentation to your group, please contact your crime prevention officer at least three weeks prior to the date you would like them to speak. Presentations are free of charge.
Who is your Crime Prevention Officer?
Crime prevention officers are assigned by Patrol District. Please search your address using the interactive map to find out which police district you are in. You can then contact your crime prevention officer by visiting the district page or through e-mail.
E-Newsletter
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Literature
There are many publications available for you and your neighborhood or business on topics such as home and vehicle security, personal safety, identity theft, protecting your children, protecting yourself from violence, cyber-safety, cell phone safety, sexting, securing your home while on vacation, and much more.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design(PDF, 160KB), or CPTED (pronounced sep-ted), is a program that is well underway in not only businesses, but in communities, parks and facilities all around the city. The program includes an assessment of the area, suggestions on improving the safety through environmental design techniques (both to the inside and outside of the property) and a walk-through to pinpoint specific target areas to address.