CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG POLICE

Crime Prevention Seminar

Topics To Be DiscussedCrimes as they pertain to businesses CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) Safety For Your Employees Authority To ActBan List for unauthorized persons Crime Free Leases Crime Watch Program for businesses and apartments Utilizing on site security through private company or CMPD off duty personal Crime Mapping through CMPD website

Common Business CrimesLarceny from AutoLarceny of AutoRobbery from businessTill tap from cash register Breaking and EnteringLarceny by EmployeeDomestic ViolenceIndustry EspionageFraud cases involving stolen credit cards Thefts of merchandise from stores

Larceny from/Larceny of AutoSECURE YOUR VALUABLESREMOVE PACKAGES AND CELL PHONES FROM YOUR VEHICLEHIDE EXPENSIVE STEREO SYSTEMS REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITYOUT OF SIGHT IS OUT OF MINDDO NOT HIDE A SPARE KEYUSE THEFT PREVENTION DEVICES IE. THE CLUBLOCK YOUR DOORS AND ROLL UP THE WINDOWSTAKE YOUR KEYS WITH YOUNEVER LEAVE YOUR CAR RUNNING AND UNATTENDED

NOW THE THIEF CAN GET IN YOUR GARAGE OR HOUSETHIS GUY WAS THINKINGTHIS OWNER JUST FILLED UP HIS TAHOE FOR THE THIEF TO DRIVE FOR A WEEK!!!!WHAT WAS SHE THINKING??

Now You See ItNow You Dont

Prototype Theft Deterrent System

Its a car, not a closet.

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Due to increasing break-ins of locked vehicles, Lock

it or Lose it is just not good enough anymore. If you want to keep them, TAKE YOUR VALUABLES WITH YOU. If a thief can see it, they will break in, even for loose change.

And in the time it took you to read this, the thief would be walking away with your property.

www.cmpd.org : crime prevention tips and reporting crimes through this website.

www.charmeck.org : this website will give you information on how to use 311 and other information such as the Sheriffs Office.

You may also report crime information through the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 704 334-1600.

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ALTERNATIVE VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION

Robbery PreventionMake sure that visibility into your business is unobstructed by signs and displaysUse low display counters to keep lines of sight throughout the businessSet up a central cashier area from which all sections can be viewedTest all alarms on a regular basis to make sure they work Ensure there is adequate lighting both inside and outsideCall the police when you observe any suspicious personsEncourage co-workers to follow safety and prevention tips

Robbery Prevention (cont.)Keep small amounts of cash on handPost signs on large bills policy and safe access policyKeep emergency phone numbers posted beside the phoneWhen customers enter greet them courteously, make eye contactDont establish a routine time or route of travel when making bank depositsKeep rear doors lockedInspect restrooms and other area before closing time, stay alert while opening and closingMake sure that cameras are always in good working condition Make sure that employees know how to use the panic alarm Button for hold ups . Know your staff and have regular on site security meetings with your community officers .

Breaking and EnteringCarefully screen employees before hiringWatch for anyone suspicious loitering nearbyMaintain an updated alarm contact listInstall adequate lighting inside and outRemove any potential roof accessMaintain an adequate key control systemKeep a minimum amount of money on handRemove potential projectiles from doors and windowsEncourage renters to have rental insurance Make sure that all alarms are activated at closing each night

Larceny by Employee/Employee TheftScreen employees before hiringhttp://www.charmeck.org/Departments/MCSO/Home.htmInstall a camera system in sensitive areasSupervisionLet your employees know what you expect from them at the first interview Address all employee concerns quickly and in a private setting

Domestic Violence/Industry EspionageDomestic Violence- Maintain adequate business access control- Refer employees to appropriate help agenciesPolice (911)Shelter for Battered women (704-332-2513)Magistrate (704-347-7844)Legal Services of Southern Piedmont (704-376-1600)Industry Espionage-Think before talking about job details in public place-Know who is on the other line before giving out sensitive company information-Garbage control/Paper shredding-Protect identification and access badges-Control access to administrative documents

CRIME TRIANGLE REMOVING ANY ONE SIDE OF THIS TRIANGLE WILL PREVENT THE NEXT CRIME

REPORTSUSPICIOUSACTIVITY!!!!

CALL 911

WHAT IS SUSPICIOUS?PERSONS LOITERING, WITHOUT APPARENT PURPOSEIE. PEEPING INTO CAR WINDOWSPERSONS THAT ARE TRYING TO HIDE THEIR IDENTITYOCCUPIED / PARKED VEHICLES AT UNUSUAL HOURS OR LOCATIONSLOW MOVING VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHTS OFF

311 Vs 911911 is used for all calls that require police officer presence such as a call for breaking and entering and robberies . Officers respond to auto thefts , domestic violence and incidents of assaults. 311 is used for reports of code violations , and reports that dont require an officers presence such as a report of a larceny from auto . You may also make reports on line using the www.cmpd.org website . These are reports of damage to property , harassing calls and other minor incidents .

OVERVIEWUSE COMMON SENSETHINK LIKE THE PERPETRATOR PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESSBE A GOOD WITNESS BY REMEMBERING DETAILSIF IT DOESNT SEEM RIGHT IT PROBABLY ISNT DIAL 911 !!!!!

CPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Making Simple Changes to Address Major Issues The Four Strategies of CPTED1. Natural Surveillance - A design concept directed primarily at keeping intruders easily observable. Promoted by features that maximize visibility of people, parking areas and building entrances: doors and windows that look out on to streets and parking areas; pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and streets; front porches; adequate nighttime lighting. 2. Territorial Reinforcement - Physical design can create or extend a sphere of influence. Users then develop a sense of territorial control while potential offenders, perceiving this control, are discouraged. Promoted by features that define property lines and distinguish private spaces from public spaces using landscape plantings, pavement designs, gateway treatments, and "CPTED" fences. 3. Natural Access Control - A design concept directed primarily at decreasing crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in offenders a perception of risk. Gained by designing streets, sidewalks, building entrances and neighborhood gateways to clearly indicate public routes and discouraging access to private areas with structural elements. 4. Target Hardening - Accomplished by features that prohibit entry or access: window locks, dead bolts for doors, interior door hinges. Presented along with each of these CPTED strategies are guidelines which, as a homeowner, builder or remodeler, you can apply to reduce the fear and in and incidence of crime and improve the quality of life.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

CPTED Matrix

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Good Practice of maintaining your own property

Final Comments Banning unwanted persons from your property CMPD works with property managers and leasing agents to ban suspects that commit criminal activity on private property . Once that person is banned he or she is prohibited from returning to your complex and may be arrested for this violation.

Authority To Act As Agent CMPD with the assistance of the police attorney have formed through out the Charlotte Mecklenburg region a partnership with businesses to act as agents after normal business hrs. This allows officers to zone check the business to ensure that no one trespassing and comments crimes on the property

Form that must be notarized

Safety and Crime Prevention is Everyones Responsibility Take Part in your own Crime Watch Program at home and work Get to know your neighbors .Practice safe habits such as removing valuables from your auto at all timesUse the alarm system at your residence and work location Dont look the other way when you see a crime take place , take the time to call 911 Maintain your property by making sure that all lights work and the camera system works at all times. Use Crime Free Leasing as a routine practice for all tenants

Crime MappingEverything that you wanted to know but were afraid to ask!

Questions?