Crime
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Crime statistics in the city of
Central West District Representatives
APD District
Representative for
Dana Munguia
District
Representative
Austin Police
Department
Central West Area
Command
512-974-5440
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Neighborhood Watch Program
WANG is trying to increase
awareness of neighborhood crime. An increase in residential and
automobile burglaries in the neighborhood has prompted interest in a
neighborhood watch program. Because research shows that the most
effective programs are those that involve neighbors in small, localized groups,
WANG proposes to act as an initiator and resource for neighborhood watch groups
within our boundaries. The following actions are planned:
- Provide neighbors with
timely information about crime in the neighborhood, especially when
distribution of this information could prevent other crime. The link
to APD’s crime information is listed on this web
page.
- Assist groups of
neighbors interested in implementing neighborhood watch groups by
providing start-up information, including contact with APD officers for
presentations.
- Maintain contact with
elected Block Captains and use them as contact points for distributing
information to neighbors.
- Include information
about established watches in our neighborhood, along with basic safety
tips and suggestions for neighbors.
- Support neighborhood watch groups by hosting an annual neighborhood-wide social event focusing on crime and safety, such as National Night Out.
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Last
updated on January 30, 2007