Crime Prevention Resources
Crime Prevention reduces the opportunity for crime, helps people understand fear of crime vs. reality of crime, and increases neighborhood livability. The following resources are available to help residents, businesses, rental property owners, the faith communities, neighborhood associations, and others reduce the opportunities for crime, build communities where residents are aware and work together, and work with the police and others agencies in the city to address issues. If you have additional questions, our would like to become a block club leader, you may contact your crime prevention specialist.
The pdf links below are to some of the flyers in our library of helpful safety and security tips.
911-311 When and How to Use
Apartment Building Security
Auto Safety and Security Information
- Tips on Preventing Auto Theft and Theft from Auto
- Road Rage - Rules of The Road
- Carjacking
- Winter Car Theft Tips
Bicycle Security Information
Block Club Resources
- Become a Crime Prevention Block or Apartment Club Leader
- Block Club Activities
- Block Clubs and Apartment Clubs
- Citizen Patrols
- Doorknocking: What do you say when...?
- Improving Safety and Security Through Landscaping and Lighting
- Minneapolis Police Department Email Alert System
- Neighborhood Security
- National Night Out
Business and Commercial Security Information
- Commercial Peddlers and Solicitors
- Licensed Business Requirements
- Theft Prevention and Security Tips for the Office
- Protect Your Business
Forms
- Application for Rescission of Notice of Noisy or Unruly Assembly
- Block Contacts Template
- Block Contacts Template (pdf)
- Home Inventory FAQ
- Home Inventory Form (xls)
- No Trespassing Affidavit (doc)
- Trespass Notice Form
Home Security Information
- Alley Safety
- Minimum Home Security
- Home Security Habits Checklist
- Preventing Snow Blower Theft
- Protecting Your Home While on Vacation
- Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home Burglar Alarm
- Securing Basement Windows
- Securing Sliding Glass Doors and Windows
- Using Double-Cylinder Deadbolt Locks
- Want a bright idea? Turn on your outside lights!
Personal Safety Information
- Acquaintance Rape
- Chemical Irritants, Screech Alarms, Stun Guns and Handguns
- Common Sense & Crime Prevention for Senior Citizens
- Describe the Suspect and Vehicle Description
- Discover the Keys to Personal Safety
- Guarding Your Identity
- If you think you hear GUNSHOTS...
- Personal Safety in Parking Lots and Ramps
- Personal Safety for Visiting Professionals
- Safety Tips for Parents and Guardians
- Safety Tips for College Students
- Security Tips for the Holidays
- Security While Traveling
- Senior Safety Tips
- Theft: a crime of opportunity
- Workplace Security and Personal Safety
Rental Property Owner's Assistance
- Conduct on Licensed Premises Ordinance
- Housing Court Video
- How to Interpret the Calls for Service Report
- Management Plan Options
- Nuisance Ordinance vs. Nuisance Statute
- Obtain information to assist you in managing your properties
- Tips for Screening Tenants
- Tips for Showing Rental Property
Safety Tips and Programs for Youth and Parents
- Tips for Parents
- Tips for Children
- Curfew
- Crime Prevention is Kids' Stuff
- Talking With Your Kids About Drugs
Seasonal safety tips
Resources and materials on problem solving
- Crime Statistics
- Drug House Information
- Garage Sales
- Graffiti Removal Techniques
- Loitering
- No Trespassing Signs
- Neighborhood Appearance
- Noisy Parties
- Problem With a Neighbor?
- Reporting Suspected Crack Houses
- Security tips for religious institutions
- Street Parking
- Surveillance Cameras
- Tips on Recycling Theft
- What you can do about poorly maintained property
- Vacant Houses (pdf)
Last updated Aug. 27, 2012