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Crime Prevention

Our organization has chosen six key pillars directing our mission. These pillars shape our values and guide us as we craft our efforts and our budget each year. Crime Prevention and Safety is one of those important values alongside economic development, destination marketing, transportation/mobility, sustainability, and beautification. In the two decades since we have been established, we have prioritized maintaining productive relationships with Lakewood Police, understanding trends that contribute to increased criminal activity, and focusing on prevention over reaction.

The number of successes we have are innumerable but have included programs such as:

  • Offering free Crime Prevention through Environmental Design analyses to properties on Alameda to offer feedback on inexpensive ways to make properties less attractive to criminals.
  • Providing grants to implement many of the security recommendations from the CPTED reports.
  • Hosting roundtable discussions with police agents and the business community and much more!

 

Upcoming Crime and Safety Roundtable Discussion

Next Meetings:

Meeting Date Coming Soon. 

    • The Crime Prevention Roundtable events are hosted quarterly. The next meeting is schedule for start of 2025.

Crime Prevention Roundtable Takeaways:

Did you miss the last roundtable but still want to stay informed? Find a review of all the important takeaways summarized here!

Resources

Business Watch Program

The Lakewood Police Department started a Business Watch program to reduce and prevent crime throughout the community. Business Watch is a program that allows a partnership between businesses, law enforcement, and the community it serves. The business watch idea is straightforward, take control of what happens in your business and the community around you to lessen your chances of becoming a victim. Learn more and sign your business up today at https://www.Lakewood.org/BusinessWatch or watch the informational video here.

Additional Resources

Download Crime Prevention Tips for Businesses.

Learn more about the Crime Prevention resources available to you from the City of Lakewood.

Watch the video below for tips and strategies to implement to prevent criminal activity around your local community and businesses.