The Safe Haven Program establishes and maintains a network of locations throughout the city where neighborhood residents can turn for help in emergency situations, such as medical problems, lost or injured persons or crime victims. Ideally, Safe Haven locations are situated around schools, along routes traveled by senior citizens and students and along commercial strips. The Police Department's Civilian Observation Patrol Program consists of responsible citizens who patrol their neighborhoods reporting criminal activity and hazardous conditions. Maintaining constant contact with local precincts, Civilian Observation Patrols help to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life in their communities. The Police Department's Internship Program provides candidates with the opportunity to gain practical experience and to test their interest in the criminal justice field.
Various placements are available based on candidates' interest and skills.
This opportunity is open only to students seeking to earn academic credit in college sponsored internship courses. Security Surveys Security Surveys are confidential surveys that evaluate the present security of a home, apartment, business or other area that may needs to be secured. Each survey is free of charge and provides recommendations on how to improve security deficiencies. The Police Department offers a variety of safety lectures, ranging from child safety to rape prevention. The lectures are free of charge and can be tailored to meet the need's of a group or organization.