MASA Project - Phase 4

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MASA Multi-Family Anti-Crime Plan

Citizens Anti-Crime Web Site

Phase 4

October 2015, rev1

Ben Munguia


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When information is withheld from the lawful, it only protects the

unlawful and perpetuates the victimization of those that law

enforcement failed to protect.

Therefore those that control information, control the survival of

others.

Ben Munguia


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Summary

While the HPD Keep Houston Safe website is a benefit to the citizens of Houston, its tone does not gain

the interest of citizens. The rationale is that citizens are not interested in keeping Houston safe because

this is the function of the city government. However, there are citizens that are seeking ways to keep

themselves safe especially after becoming a victim.

Therefore, I believe the tone of the website should change from that of Keeping Houston Safe to

something as the Citizens Anti-Crime Resource Page. Or have two sites that parallel each other with

links but modify one of the sites that allows the citizen to believe the site is designed for him or her.

The above is about marketing and packaging, per se.

Additionally, all the resources available for the citizens should be without obligation and bias.

For example I propose that HPD provide The Blue Star Training Guide online for reviewing and or for

downloaded without obligations that Blue Star certification is a mandate. The Blue Star should also be

translated into other languages as well. And powerpoint presentations used at the seminars should also be

available for download by any citizen. However, there should also be a caveat cited regarding the Blue

Star Certification process.

Further, I propose that The Masa Guide be available for review online and or download via the HPD

website along with its translated versions.

In conclusion, by freely disseminating information to the citizens that will helpf reduce crime and

victimizations is the goal of everyone, including HPD and the City of Houston.


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Keep Houston Safe

What is “Keep Houston SAFE?”

Keep Houston SAFE is a citywide public safety campaign involving acollaborative partnership between citizens, businesses, and the HoustonPolice Department. The main focus of the campaign is crime preventionand the implementation of proactive enforcement efforts and measuresaimed at the reduction of criminal incidents, rather than responding tothem after they have occurred. Simply, the goal of the Keep HoustonSAFE campaign is to prevent crime.Crime Prevention requires the active cooperation of all members of the community. The Houston Police Department

is working hard to catch the “bad guys” and put them behind bars, but we are counting on you, the citizens, to worktogether in the fight against crime. In fact, the Houston Police Department believes this team effort is so importantthat it is mentioned in the department’s mission statement, which states in part, that the department will strive toenhance the quality of life in the city of Houston by working cooperatively with the public to prevent crime.

HOUSTON is a dynamic city with hard-working citizens who want a safe city. We need everyone to becomeinvolved and be energized in their efforts to protect themselves, family, and hard-earned property.

Join the Houston Police Department’s crime fighting team to Keep Houston SAFE!

How can citizens help “Keep Houston SAFE?”


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Domestic Violence English | Arabic | Chinese | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

Houston Safety Net (Working Together to End Domestic Violence)

Family Violence Unit Community Programs:

Citizen Patrol

Police Volunteer Initiatives Program

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Report Gang Activity : Report suspected gang activity/information to the Gang Division tip line:

Tip line - 713-247-GANG (4264)

Email - [email protected] or

www.stophoustongangs.org How can businesses help “Keep Houston SAFE?”

By pledging and practicing basic crime prevention for your business and business community. Business owners and property management companies are the key figures to incorporate the Keep Houston SAFE campaign at their business or on their properties. Take the time to review the crime prevention material provided by the HoustonPolice Department. If all the businesses and properties do their part in basic crime prevention, we all become oneteam in the fight against crime.

Commercial Crime Prevention:

Robbery Prevention for Retail Businesses English | Spanish | Vietnamese

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Burglary Prevention

Parking Lot Security Tips

Business Alarms

Take the “Keep Houston SAFE” Pledge

I pledge to do my part to “Keep Houston SAFE” by practicing basic crime prevention tips and reporting allsuspicious activity to the Houston Police Department.

Keep Houston Safe Pledge Form


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Send All Forms To: Houston Police DepartmentKeep Houston SAFE Campaign1200 Travis, Suite 2100Houston, Texas, 77002

For more information on how to join or be a part of the “Keep Houston SAFE” campaign, please contact thedepartment’s Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.


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(phase4)

Blue Star Training Manual

- Download or Review

Citizens can review the Blue Star Training Guide for personal knowledge and or implement the anti crime methodologies.

However, in order for either the citizen or the property to ascertain a Blue Star Certification, the citizen must attend the

HPD Blue Star Seminar.

(phase 2)

MASA Guide

– Download or Review Online

(phase 1)

UCR Crime Stats

HPD Crime Stats – Download

Texas DPS Crime Stats – Download

Department of Justice UCR

(Phase 3)

Anti Crime Social Networking –

Login into the NextDoor Website and follow your Police Substation or StoreFront.


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