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G.I. police, Hall County sheriff's departments offer crime prevention programs


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Grand Island Police Department

385-5400, or click on "police" under links at grand-island.com

The Police Department offers these crime prevention programs:

Neighborhood Watch -- The Police Department coordinates training sessions and meetings with neighborhood groups. Neighborhoods are marked with signs denoting they participate in the program.

People wanting to know if they are in a neighborhood watch area may call the Police Department and ask for someone in the crime prevention unit.

Block party presentations -- A presentation can be formed to fit in with block party activities. Those activities include bicycle safety and training skills, Neighborhood Watch programs, and seminars on security and self-protection.

Security inspection -- The Police Department's crime prevention unit will provide a free security evaluation of a residence or business. Appointments may be scheduled by calling the Police Department.

DARE -- The Police Department works with city schools to provide the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.

GREAT -- Officers teach Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) in Grand Island schools.

Presentations -- The Police Department offers various free programs to G.I. citizens. Presentations are made for clubs, neighborhood groups, businesses, schools and neighborhood groups. Topics range from security and protection to drugs and violence. Some topics are also specifically geared toward financial institutions concerning forgery and fraud.

National Night Out -- The first Tuesday in August a citywide block party is held in Grand Island. Citizens organize events in their neighborhoods, such as dessert socials or barbecues, so people can get to know one another. Police officers try to attend block parties in their areas to visit with residents.

Hall County Sheriff

385-5200, or hcgi.org/sheriff/index.html

The Sheriff's Department has these programs available for Hall County residents:

Security inspections -- Officers will give a free evaluation of county homes or businesses. Appointments may be made by calling the Sheriff's Department.

DARE -- Sheriff's Department deputies teach DARE classes at schools in the county.

Presentations -- Various programs are available for free to Hall County residents. Topics range from safety tips for senior citizens to information about the department's patrol dogs.

Vacation checks -- People living in single-family dwellings may arrange to have their homes watched while they are out of town. Tips on home security are available.
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