Crime Prevention Tip Index

Crime Prevention Unit
South District Station
2620 W. Battlefield Rd.
Springfield, MO 65807
417-874-2113
Crime Prevention Unit E-mail

If you would like to schedule a program for your group or neighborhood association, please contact the Crime Prevention Unit. We will be happy to meet with your group and provide crime prevention information on a variety of topics.

In the meantime, check out our extensive list of crime prevention tips. The tips have been sorted into general topics, but the same tip may be found under more than one heading.

Remember, crime prevention is everybody's job.

CHILDREN PERSONAL
Back to School Safety Tips Crime Victims' Compensation Program
Bicycle Safety Domestic Violence
Crime Prevention Tips for Children Elder Abuse
Discouraging Children from Joining a Gang How to Protect Yourself in a Parking Garage
Gun Safety for Children Preventing Pickpocket/Distraction Theft
Internet Safety for Children Preventing Purse Snatching
Latchkey Children Prevention of Stalking
Preventing Child Abduction Rape and Assault Prevention Checklist
New Neighbor Safety Tips Safety Tips for Walking at Night
Safety on Halloween Some Crime Prevention Tips for People with Physical Disabilities
Safety Tips for Children Traveling Alone Teen Dating Violence
Summer Safety Tips for Children Think Before You Speak
Violence and the Young  
Walking to School VACATION
  Hotel/Motel Safety
COMMUNICATIONS (Internet, mail, phone) Safety Tips for Children Traveling Alone
Annoyance, Malicious, and Harassing Telephone Calls Vacation Crime Prevention Tips
Internet Fraud Prevention  
Internet Safety for Children VEHICLE, TRANSPORTATION
Phishing Auto Theft Prevention
Preventing Theft of Mail Bicycle Safety
Sweepstakes/Lottery Scams from Canada Boat Security
  How to Protect Yourself in a Parking Garage
COMMUNITY Lock It!
Community Crime Prevention Opportunities Public Transportation Safety Tips
Consumer Fraud-Prevention Tips for Seniors Road Rage
Crime Prevention for Churches Stealing from Vehicles
Neighborhood Watch What to Do if You Are Stopped by a Police Officer
Neighborhood Watch  
New Neighbor Safety Tips WORK
Reporting Crime Leads to Preventing Crime Armed Robbery Prevention and Procedures
  Baby-Sitters'Guide to Crime Prevention
FINANCIAL Commercial Burglary Prevention
ATM Safety Tips Construction Site Crime Prevention
Avoiding Credit Card Fraud Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace
Internet Fraud Prevention How to Protect Yourself in a Parking Garage
Minimize Your Risk of Identity Theft Internal Theft Prevention
Phishing Office Safety
Sweepstakes/Lottery Scams from Canada Preventing Workplace Violence
  Robbery Prevention for Delivery Drivers
HOLIDAY Working Safely at Home
Holiday Crime Prevention Tips  
Holiday Tips for Shoppers and Sales Personnel  
How to Protect Yourself in a Parking Garage  
Safety on Halloween  
   
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Preventing Theft of Mail  
Residential Security  
Working Safely at Home