POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL - City of Champaign

CHAMPAIGN POLICE DEPARTMENTPOLICY and PROCEDURE POLICY NUMBER: 45.1SUBJECT: CRIME PREVENTION EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/01/09REVISED DATE:REFERENCE ILEAP:INDEX ASADM.21.01ADM.21.023. Officers will receive training in current crimeprevention theory and practices. The crimeprevention function will be responsible for thefollowing:45.1.1 CRIME PREVENTION PRIORITIES45.1.2 LIAISON WITH CRIME PREVENTION GROUPS45.1.3 COMMUNITY PLANNING POLICY INPUTPURPOSE:The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for theDepartment’s commitment to crime prevention, toestablish the crime prevention component, and to informall employees that they play a role in the Department’soverall crime prevention efforts.POLICY:45.1.1 CRIME PREVENTION PRIORITIESA. The Department’s crime prevention function shall becoordinated by the Assistant to the Chief forCommunity Services, whose responsibilities include:1. Planning and coordination of crime preventionprograms, community education programs,school safety programs, and community relationsefforts.2. Other responsibilities include sharing the latestcrime prevention techniques with otheremployees of the Department, with the objectiveof encouraging them to have an impact onpreventing crime in the community.B. The Department is committed to crime prevention asa Department-wide philosophy, not just a specificprogram. All employees play a role in theDepartment’s overall crime prevention efforts.Consequently, the success of Department’s crimeprevention strategies and tactics are dependent uponall employees working together in partnership with thecommunity. Specific crime prevention programs,which are intended to reduce the incidence ofcriminal activity in the community, have beendeveloped, implemented, and maintained by theDepartment and are periodically reviewed foreffectiveness.1. The Department shall prioritize crime preventionprograms based upon information provided inDepartment crime analysis bulletins, crimestatistic updates, and citizen requests.a. Child safety education.b. Residential and business security educationand evaluation.c. Workplace safety education.d. Bicycle safety and security education.e. Drug prevention education.f. Senior citizen safety and security education.g. Police community relations.h. Youth relations and mentoring programs.45.1.2 LIAISON WITH CRIME PREVENTION GROUPSA. The Department’s crime prevention programs shallassist in the organization and operation of citizen orbusiness groups who have, as one of their purposes,the goal of crime prevention.B. District Commanders, supervisors, and officers shallmaintain active roles in community interest groupsand civic organizations with an emphasis on thepositive exchange of information. Any Departmentemployee who has special expertise or knowledgemay be called upon to present a program to acommunity organization or group. Any employee whogives such a presentation will be responsible fornotifying the Assistant to the Chief for CommunityServices, either in writing or by e-mail, of thepresentation.45.1.3 COMMUNITY PLANNING POLICY INPUTA. Upon request from another City department, or at thedirection of the Chief of Police, the Police Departmentwill provide crime prevention perspectives regardingthe development and/or revision of zoning policies,building codes, fire codes, and commercial and/orresidential building permits. The crime preventionperspectives will focus on enhancement of securityand the reduction of criminal opportunity throughplanning and design.2. The Department shall address communityperceptions or misperceptions of crime throughnew or existing crime prevention programs,including ongoing programs to educate thepublic.Page 1 of 2