Things You Can Do To Make Your Neighborhood Safer

• Get involved. Volunteer to help on community and Neighborhood anti-crime committees and other community improvement efforts. 

• Encourage groups you belong to – religious, civic, social- to help stop crime. 

• Report crimes and suspicious activities to police. Agree to testify when necessary. Stand up for what you believe in if you want a safe community.

• Know your neighbours and agree to look out for each other. 

• Set up a Neighbourhood watch or community patrol, working with police. 

• Make sure your streets are well-lighted. Call your local government if you think your street is not well-lit. 

• Clean up the Neighbourhood. Involve everyone. Graffiti, litter, abandoned cars, and run-down buildings tell criminals that you don't care about where you live or about each other. Call your local public works department and ask for help cleaning it up.