In an attempt to provide a higher level of community oriented policing service to the City of Alexandria, a Bicycle Patrol Team has been established. The primary effort of patrol is to concentrate on areas of the certain districts of the city, as well as special events in which large crowds are in attendance, and designated target areas for enforcement which can be accomplished on a bicycle.
The Bicycle Patrol Team is responsible for the same types of calls a motor vehicle patrol unit is assigned to. There is no deletion from the patrol force to accomplish this assignment. It merely reassigns patrol officers to a different mode of transportation.
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The Alexandria City Police Department has initiated a Business Watch Program--this program is very similar in nature and theory to the Neighborhood Watch Programs practiced throughout the country.
The Business Watch Program encourages local businesses to form a close working relationship with each other and the public safety agencies. The Alexandria City Police Department is committed to working with each and every business and neighborhood in our city to meet their police service needs.
Participating businesses are provided with crime watch pamphlets, & informational tips, at their request, and a window sticker identifying their business as an active participant of the program.
The participating businesses fill out a confidential emergency information card which is kept on file in the communications center in the event of a situation arising which would require the business owner or representative being called after hours.
The program has been successful in involving the business community in a cooperative effort with the police department and the philosophy of neighborhood/community oriented policing. Call 318-441-6909 for more information.
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The Alexandria City Police Department believes crime prevention is for kids too. This program allows parents to keep identification records for their children. The records are placed on a form provided byAPD which has an area for information such as fingerprints, current photograph, and a growth chart. With the increasing number of crimes being committed on juveniles, this is a valuable resource parents can take advantage of. The program is provided at local community events, during station tours, at civic groups, and upon request at the police station. Call 318-441-6909 for more information.
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The Neighborhood Watch Program gives the residents of Rockville a feeling of ownership in the community and a better working relationship with their police department. Through this program we feel we can interact on a one-on-one relationship with the community to achieve our goal, which is a safer community and a better quality of life for all citizens of Rockville. This program has generated a tremendous response from the community, and new Neighborhood Watch Groups are constantly forming. Call 318-441-6909 for more information.
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The Community Services Officer is frequently invited to speak to various groups about personal and home safety. In the past, groups have included the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, elders, school children of all ages, and civic groups. Call 318-441-6909 for more information.
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For further information on any of these community-oriented programs contact:
318-441-6909
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