Neighborhood Safety-Part 1

A neighborhood is a geographically defined space that may be primarily residential, but include commercial properties too. Improving neighborhood safety is like community policing. It is relationship based. Most cities have programs that allow residents to assist police by adding additional civilian patrols. They work closely with police and report any suspicious activity. Many businesses have security systems, security or safety teams however they often work in isolation protecting only the building or perimeter. We would like to challenge business owners to partner with neighborhood associations and crime prevention officials to take a broader approach by encouraging employees to volunteer as resources within the surrounding neighborhood. This type of partnership may benefit entire neighborhoods and in turn improve the business climate. Another facet of improving neighborhood safety will be addressed in the next post.