112th Precinct Community Council

CRIME PREVENTION

CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

IF YOU WANT TO SCHEDULE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FREE SERVICES CALL:
CRIME PREVENTION AT 718 520-9319

C.A.T. PROGRAM (COMBAT AUTO THEFT): A DEPARTMENT PROGRAM WHERE THE REGISTERED OWNER OF A VEHICLE SIGNS UP HIS OR HER VEHICLE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS TO HAVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT STOP VEHICLES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1 A.M. TO 5 A.M. TO HELP COMBAT GLA'S. THE PROGRAM IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE.

COMMUTER C.A.T. PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS SET SPECIFICALLY FOR THOSE RESIDENTS WHO COMMUTE AND LEAVE THEIR AUTO PARKED FOR THE DAY. THIS IS THE SAME AS THE ABOVE C.A.T. PROGRAM, EXCEPT THAT THE HOURS THAT YOU MAY BE STOPPED ARE FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

H.E.A.T. PROGRAM (HELP END AUTO THEFT): THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARD PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 40, WHERE A STICKER IS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH ALLOWS POLICE OFFICERS TO STOP THE VEHICLE FOR INVESTIGATION 24 HOURS A DAY, IF ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 IS DRIVING. G.L.A. CHECK POINT

VIN ETCHING: A PROGRAM WHERE THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICAITON NUMBER IS ETCHED INTO THE GLASS OF THE VEHICLE MAKING THE VEHICLE LESS DESIREABLE TO STEAL. THIS SERVICE MAY MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR AN INSURANCE REDUCTION.

BICYCLE REGISTRATION PROGRAM: THE CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER WILL ETCH A SERIAL NUMBER INTO THE FRAME OF YOUR BICYCLE. THIS NUMBER IS KEPT ON FILE IN THE PRECINCT, AND HELPS TO IDENTIFY YOUR BICYCLE IF IT IS RECOVERED AFTER BEING LOST OR STOLEN.

OPERATION IDENTIFICATION: A DEPARTMENT PROGRAM WHERE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ENGRAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY OR FEDERAL TAX NUMBER ON PERSONAL PROPERTY AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT TO AID IN RECOVERY IF STOLEN.

RESIDENTIAL SECURITY SURVEYS: THE CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST WILL VISIT YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT TO CONDUCT A SURVEY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DOOR LOCKS, WINDOWS, AND ALARM SYSTEMS. A CONFIDENTIAL REPORT IS WRITTEN, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE SECURITY OF THE PREMISE.

T.A.P. (TRESPASS AFFIDAVIT PROGRAM): A DEPARTMENT PROGRAM IN WHICH APARTMENT BUILDINGS REGISTER TO HAVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RANDOMLY PATROL THEIR BUILDINGS. A TENANT ROSTER IS PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT, ALONG WITH SIGNED AFFIDAVIT, WHICH ENABLES TRESPASSERS TO BE PROSECUTED.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

IDENTITY THEFT:

If someone has stolen your identity, the Federal Trade Commission recommends that you take the following actions immediately.

First, contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus. Tell them to flag your file with a fraud alert including a statement that creditors should get your permission before opening any new accounts in your name.

At the same time ask the credit bureaus for copies of your credit reports. Credit bureaus must give you a free copy of your report if it is inaccurate because of fraud. Review your reports carefully to make sure no additional fraudulent accounts have been opened in your name or unauthorized charges made to your existing accounts. In a few months, order new copies of your reports to verify your corrections and changes and to make sure no new fraudulent activities have occurred.

Contact Phone Numbers for the Fraud Department of the three major credit companies:
Equifax 1 800 525-6285 to report the fraud
Experian 1 888 EXPERIAN
Trans Union 1 800 680-7289

Second, contact the creditors for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Ask to speak with someone in the security or fraud department, and follow up in writing. Following up with a letter is one of the procedures spelled out in the Fair Credit Billing Act for resolving errors on credit billing statements, including charges that you have not made.

Contact the FTC 1 877 idtheft (1 877 438-4338) and file a complaint

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