Subject: Burglary Suppression and Prevention Strategy for Avalon Station
PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The City of Avalon is a unique environment. The community is grounded, and its infrastructure consists of a local city government, and a business management company, as well as approximately 31 restaurants, 20 hotels, and 152 retail shops. The City's economy is dependent on tourism. However, tourism also increases the population of the city and that creates increased potential for burglary and theft related crimes. On the other hand, a sluggish economy and those with chemical, and alcohol dependencies, are also causes for concern in the effort to curb these crimes. For these reasons, Avalon Station has implemented a basic burglary suppression and prevention strategy that is inclusive of other types of theft and fraud.
BURGLARY SUPPRESSION AND PREVENTION STRATEGY
The goal of this strategy is to curb burglary and theft related incidents using the following methods:
FOOT PATROL
Foot patrols are one of the most effective ways to remain visible. The positive daily contacts with visitors, residents, and business owners has proven valuable in terms of reducing and preventing crime; getting to know members of the community through positive, and repetitive, daily contact that force the exchange of information; and developing professional relationships with merchants and residents, who feel comfortable seeking assistance ·as their needs arise.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES
These services require interaction with the local Avalon Chamber of Commerce and the community. Chamber of Commerce meetings should be scheduled with merchants to discuss crime prevention, theft reduction, embezzlements, and frauds to better prepare when dealing with employee theft, shoplift related burglaries, fraud, or after-hours break-ins. Recognizing that most of these crimes are of a specific intent nature, the charge of burglary would be appropriate.
CRIME PREVENTION MEETINGS
Regular crime prevention meetings are an important proactive way to involve residents with their community. These meetings help identify potential problems or persons of interest who are involved in criminal activity.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Avalon Station shall regularly submit informational bulletins that cover a number of quality-of-life issues, crime prevention tips, crime trends, and incidents. The purpose of these bulletins is to keep our community electronically informed. The local media may also be utilized in the same manner.
AVALON STATION DETECTIVE BUREAU
A proactive Detective Bureau is the key to minimizing the rate of recidivism. The assigned station detectives must be diligent with their investigations and the monitoring of known probationers and those on parole. Detectives must develop strong working relationships with the District Attorney's Office to ensure that quality work is deserving of quality case filings. Patrol deputies must be kept constantly informed of trends to better their work product. Station detectives should consider themselves as an important conduit that links them to the community, and vice versa.
Updated: May 31, 2023