Terra View

Ways to Protect Terra View

The San Antonio Police Department offers a variety of ways for community members to work closely with the police through organized programs and individual activities. Listed below are descriptions of the ways San Antonio residents can form partnerships with the police to make their neighborhoods safer places to live.

 

ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS

Cellular on Patrol (COP)

Neighborhood residents patrol their streets, using cell phones to report crimes. Ride-along and Training at SAPD substations.

Citizen Police Academy (CPA)

11-week class to inform and educate citizens about the SAPD and police work in San Antonio. Held at SAPD Academy. Includes Ride-along. 207-6242. Active CPA Alumni Association.

Volunteers in Policing (VIP)

Opportunities to assist SAPD with duties ranging from clerical to roof-top surveillance. 207-3319

Family Assistance Crisis Teams (FACT)

Trained volunteers work weekend evenings at substations to assist victims of family violence.

  

 

CRIME PREVENTION

Special Crime Prevention Web Page:

Learn tips to safeguard your person and your property. Schedule crime prevention surveys (residential or business).

Neighborhood Watch:

A program to involve neighbors in watching for criminals and safeguarding property and residents.

HEAT (Auto Theft):

Help End Auto Theft. Register your car with HEAT.

McGruff (Crime Fighting Dog):

Contact Substations to schedule Crime Prevention presentation for children.

National Night Out:

Annual Event: A "Night Out Against Crime", scheduled for the first Tuesday in August each year.

  

 

PROGRAMS TO ASSIST CRIME VICTIMS :

Victim Advocacy Program

Counselors work with victims of violent crimes. 207-2141

Family Assistance Crisis Teams (FACT)

Civilian volunteers who counsel victims of family violence. 207-2136

SAFE Family Program

On-line directory of services and resources for victims of violent crimes, particularly family violence. 207-2136

Crisis Response Teams (CRT)

Teams who work with both victims and perpetrators to diffuse family violence. Contact Substations.

VINE Program

Notifies victims of domestic violence when assailant is released from custody. 270-6292

  

 

HELP THE POLICE SOLVE CRIMES:

SAPD Most Wanted

Most Wanted felons with current warrants for Murder, Sexual Assault, Robbery and other crimes.

Crime Stoppers

Call 224-STOP to anonymously report criminals or wanted persons. Rewards available up to $5000.

Missing Persons

Printable posters of missing children and adults.

SAPD Cold Cases

Web page with details of unsolved homicides and other major cases.

SCAM-NET

Info on current scams; photos of wanted con artists.

Business Against Crime: BATNET

Info on current crimes against businesses; photos of wanted forgers, robbers, and other criminals.

 

Posted by Terra View HOA on 02/09/2008
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