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If you work in Coliseum Central, chances are
you probably spend the majority of your time here. This means you are probably very
familiar with your business neighborhood. That familiarity makes you and your employees
the first line of defense when it comes to crime prevention. Coliseum Central has
an 'Eyes & Ears' form that you can utilize to report suspicious activity, panhandling and
other behavior that is often considered too minor to contact the police department. |
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Panhandlers create a negative image and can be a nuisance for businesses and their customers. No one wants to turn away a person in need, but it can be nearly impossible to tell a truly needy individual from con artists just out to make money. Coliseum Central has 'Hand Up' cards designed to be a quick reference if you find yourself confronted by a panhandler or suspicious person. It contains information about local shelters and organizations who can assist people in need. It also lets you know who to call if you are having trouble with someone who is aggressive toward you or your customers, behaving suspiciously or who simply refuses to leave. Please call Jackie Gibson at 826-6351 if you would like to have the 'Hand Up' cards at your business. If you do see a panhandler in Coliseum Central, please call the non-emergency police number at 727-6111 or call the City of Hampton at 727-8311. When you opened your doors in Coliseum Central you became a member of the Business Watch Program. Business Watch functions much like the Neighborhood Watch programs you may already be familiar with: "neighbors" keep an eye on each other to help keep their community safe. Member organizations work together and with the Hampton Police Division to reduce crime and the opportunity for crime in the area. Periodic informational seminars and training throughout the year increase awareness and can help prevent your business and your customers from becoming targets for crime. Every member organization receives a window decal identifying them as members of the Business Watch community. For more information about Business Watch or to get your window decal, call Coliseum Central at 826-6351 or the Hampton Police Division Crime Prevention Unit at 727-6574. Crime Prevention Though Environmental Design (CPTED) works on the idea that the physical environment and surroundings can have an impact on crime and on the perception of danger. The program will teach you how even small changes to your property can make a big difference. Hampton Crime Prevention Officers will teach you about: Natural Surveillance: Combining physical features like lights and walkways with activities and people to maximize visibility. Natural Access Control: Carefully locating doorways, fencing, landscaping, and lighting to help guide people to and from your business. Territorial Reinforcement: Using fences, art, signs, landscaping and pavement treatments to express ownership. Maintenance: Trimming back bushes and branches
that reduce visibility, repairing or replacing damaged lights, reinforcing
ownership and boundaries though upkeep and grooming. Not sure your place of business is as safe as it could be?
Let Hampton Police help you spot potential weaknesses before a criminal does. A uniformed officer
will meet with you at your business to review the property, including door, windows, locks, lighting,
bushes, trees and fences. That officer will then make recommendations for improvements. He or
she can even discuss high-tech options with you, like closed circuit video monitoring or automated
alarm systems. The recommendations are based upon CPTED principles and can reduce the opportunity
for a crime to take place. To request your free security survey, contact the Hampton Police
Division Crime Prevention Unit at 727-6574. |
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