Community Education

We all know the tragedy that occurs when someone is a victim of a serious crime,  but even minor crimes can disrupt our lives and create anger and frustration when we, or those close to us, are the victims. The Naperville Police Department recognizes your most important defense against crime is awareness through education.

The Naperville Police Department has been continually involved in comprehensive, innovative and outstanding prevention programming. Community Education Specialists work cooperatively with co-workers, schools, community groups, businesses, volunteer organizations and individual citizens to provide effective crime prevention and promote excellent community relations throughout the city. They are an essential element in the NPD’s mission to partner with the community to prevent crime through education and provide greater understanding and cooperation between the citizens and their police department.

Crime Prevention Safety Tip of the Month:  

• September 2010 - Back-to-School Safety Tips  
• August 2010 - Bicycle Safety and Security Tips  
• July 2010 - Vacation Safety Tips  
• June 2010 - Summer Security 
• May 2010 - Burglary Prevention

Crime Prevention Programs:

• Crime Prevention Calendar
• False Alarm Reduction Program
• Naperville Community Radio Watch
• Naperville Crimestoppers 
• Neighborhood Watch
• Vacation Watch

Senior Citizen Programs

• Fastrack Program
• SHIP (Senior Home Inspection Program)

Child/Adolescent School Programs

• 3rd Grade - “On Your Own”
• 4th Grade - “Be Smart, Be Safe”
• 5th Grade - “Too Good For Drugs"
• 6th Grade - “You Can’t Be Too Careful”
• 8th Grade - “Runaway Prevention”
• Helping Hand Households
• Naperville Police Explorers
• Operation Safe Kids
• Safety Town
• School Based Incident Management Plan
• School Resource Officers
• Scouting Programs 
• “Snow” Programs for Youth Ages 10-18  
• Take 25 Campaign 

Community Education Information and Safety Tips

• Acquaintance/Date Rape Prevention
• Babysitting Safety
• Bicycle Safety and Registration
• Business Watch/Retail Loss Prevention
• Car and Garage Hopping
• Citizen Police Academy
• Citizen Satisfaction Surveys
• Fleet Watch/Carrier Watch/"On the Watch"
• Halloween Safety  
• Home Safety and Security (PowerPoint Presentation)
• Identity Theft Prevention
• Internet Safety Awareness and Prevention
• Personal Safety (PowerPoint Presentation)
• Police Department Tours 
• Travel Safety