Crime Prevention Resources
Crime Prevention reduces the opportunity for crime, helps people understand fear of crime vs. reality of crime, and increases neighborhood livability. The following resources are available to help residents, businesses, rental property owners, the faith communities, neighborhood associations, and others reduce the opportunities for crime, build communities where residents are aware and work together, and work with the police and others agencies in the city to address issues. If you have additional questions, our would like to become a block club leader, you may contact your crime prevention specialist.
The pdf links below are to some of the flyers in our library of helpful safety and security tips.
911-311 When and How to Use
When and How to Use 911-311(pdf)
Apartment Building Security
Security for Residents of Apartment Buildings
Laundry Room Burglary Prevention
Auto Safety and Security Information
Tips on Preventing Auto Theft and Theft from Auto
Road Rage - Rules of The Road
Carjacking
Winter Car Theft Tips
Bicycle Security Information
Preventing Bicycle Theft
Block Club Resources
Become a Crime Prevention Block or Apartment Club Leader
Block Club Activities
Block Clubs and Apartment Clubs
Citizen Patrols
Doorknocking: What do you say when...?
Improving Safety and Security Through Landscaping and Lighting
Minneapolis Police Department Email Alert System
Neighborhood Security Survey
Business and Commercial Security Information
Commercial Peddlers and Solicitors
Licensed Business Requirements
Theft Prevention and Security Tips for the Office
Protect Your Business
Forms
Application for Rescission of Notice of Noisy or Unruly Assembly
Block Contacts Template
Block Contacts Template (pdf)
Home Inventory FAQ
Home Inventory Form (xls)
No Trespassing Affidavit
Trespass Notice Form
Home Security Information
Alley Safety
Minimum Home Security
Home Security Habits Checklist
Preventing Snow Blower Theft
Protecting Your Home While on Vacation
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home Burglar Alarm
Securing Basement Windows
Securing Sliding Glass Doors and Windows
Using Double-Cylinder Deadbolt Locks
Want a bright idea? Turn on your outside lights!
Personal Safety Information
Acquaintance Rape
Chemical Irritants, Screech Alarms, Stun Guns and Handguns
Common Sense & Crime Prevention for Senior Citizens
Describe the Suspect and Vehicle Description
Discover the Keys to Personal Safety
Guarding Your Identity
If you think you hear GUNSHOTS...
Personal Safety in Parking Lots and Ramps
Personal Safety for Visiting Professionals
Safety Tips for Parents and Guardians
Safety Tips for College Students
Security Tips for the Holidays
Security While Traveling
Senior Safety Tips
Theft: a crime of opportunity
Workplace Security and Personal Safety
Rental Property Owner's Assistance
Conduct on Licensed Premises Ordinance
Housing Court Video
How to Interpret the Calls for Service Report
Management Plan Options
Nuisance Ordinance vs. Nuisance Statute
Obtain information to assist you in managing your properties
Tips for Screening Tenants
Tips for Showing Rental Property
Safety Tips and Programs for Youth and Parents
Tips for Parents
Tips for Children
Curfew
Crime Prevention is Kids' Stuff
Talking With Your Kids About Drugs
Seasonal safety tips
Fireworks Facts from the Minneapolis Police Department
Halloween Tips
Summer Crime Prevention Tips
Resources and materials on problem solving
Crime Statistics
Drug House Information
Garage Sales
Graffiti Removal Techniques
Loitering
No Trespassing Signs
Neighborhood Appearance
Noisy Parties
Problem With a Neighbor?
Reporting Suspected Crack Houses
Security tips for religious institutions
Street Parking
Surveillance Cameras
Tips on Recycling Theft
What you can do about poorly maintained property
Last updated Feb. 22, 2012