Crime Prevention Programs

Educating Community Members

The Community Engagement Unit educates community members on how to anticipate, recognize and reduce crime. We do this through a variety of programs that we offer to individuals, businesses, schools, scouts and places of worship. To learn more about these programs, please call 804-318-8699.

To request a program, complete the Program Request Form.

Available Programs

  • Active Shooter
  • Bicycle Safety
  • Business Robbery Prevention
  • Business/Worship Watch
  • Crime Prevention through Environment Design (CPTED)
  • Frauds and Scams
  • Neighborhood Watch
  • Personal Safety
  • Scout Program
  • Senior Programs
  • Workplace Violence

Security Assessments

A community engagement representative visits your home, business or place of worship, conducts a security assessment, and provides written recommendations.

Crime Prevention Tip Sheets

  1. Active Shooter Fact Sheet (PDF)
  2. Business Robbery Prevention (PDF)
  3. Business Security (PDF)
  4. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) (PDF)
  5. Identity Theft Tips (PDF)
  6. Personal Robbery Prevention Tips (PDF)
  7. Personal Safety Tips (PDF)
  8. Senior Programs (PDF)
  9. Shopping Safety Tips (PDF)
  10. Vacation Safety Tips (PDF)
  11. Vehicle Security Tips (PDF)
  12. Workplace Violence (PDF)