The Crime Prevention Unit works to educate the public on matters of Crime Prevention and Safety through the media, public speaking engagements, website and direct communications with neighborhood associations, schools, businesses and residential communities.

The Crime Prevention office is tasked with educating the Public to recognize their risk of crime, advising them what measures can be taken to reduce their risks, and motivating citizens to enact those measures.

For more information, please contact
Jamie Brown at 863.295.5905.

Seniors vs Crime

Seniors Working For Seniors

A safe haven where any senior who feels that he or she has been victimized or otherwise taken advantage of can come and speak to a peer.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

BEWARE OF VEHICLE PURCHASES ONLINE

The public needs to be very careful when considering shopping online for a vehicle or any vehicle protection program. Shoppers are being victimized by fraudulent sales and false claims. Criminals attempt to sell vehicles they do not own and create an attractive deal by advertising vehicles at or below book value. (more)
 

LOCK YOUR VALUABLES

We want to remind residents that criminal activity can be prevented when one thing is eliminated – opportunity.  And the opportunity for car burglaries has been on the increase due to a one simple thing that victims have in common - unlocked doors on the vehicles. (more)

Important Information - How to Spot An Imposter

The Federal Bureau of Investigation reminds the public to remember that if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Don't let scammers play on your emotions.

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