The Neighborhood Policing Division wants to remind everyone that no one knows your neighborhood better than you and the people who live in your neighborhood. And no one wants to protect it more than you do, except the Police Officers of the Jupiter Police Department. With teamwork between the residents of the Town of Jupiter and the Jupiter Police Department, the emphasis can be on stopping crime before it happens.
There is a lot you can do to keep your neighborhood safe. For example:
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Get to know your neighbors.
Call the Jupiter Police Department when:
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You see someone looking into windows and parked cars
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You hear unusual noises
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You see property being taken out of houses when the residents are not at home.
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You see cars, vans, or trucks moving slowly with no apparent destination or without lights.
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You see a stranger sitting in a car or stopping to talk to a child.
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You see an abandoned car.
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You hear someone screaming or shouting for help.
Don't wait for someone else to take the lead. Everyone in the community shares the responsibility for making your community safe. Report these incidents to the police and become a partner against crime!
The Jupiter Police Department is committed to building and strengthening its alliance with the community. We look forward to meeting with you at one of your homeowner association meetings, or, you can take advantage of one of our many programs, which include: group tours of the police department, Citizen's Police Academy, or our Citizen Ride Along Program. The ride along program has been a popular method of establishing relationships with community members and allow citizens to see first hand, the role of one of their police officers, by riding with them while on patrol.
Business Number: (561) 746-6201
Non-Emergancy (561) 799-4445
Emergency 9-1-1
In addition to coordinating the Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs and helping to form new ones, the Jupiter Police Department can provide personalized security surveys to residents and business owners, helping to make their homes and businesses less attractive targets for criminals.
The Jupiter Police Department also provides public education/public awareness programs, designed to assist in the prevention of various criminal acts, including but not limited to Credit Card Fraud and Distraction Thefts, Counterfeiting, Con Artists and Scams, and Crimes Against the Elderly. 
The Jupiter Police Department provides education directed toward children, acting as "McGruff the Crime Dog," as well as other animated characters during frequent tours of the police department, given to area children who live and/or attend schools in the community. This important interaction helps to break down any barriers that may exist between children and the Police.
Remember: Report Suspicious Activity!
Community Crime Prevention,
There's a lot you can do....
Crime is a serious problem that can effect everyone.
Through crime prevention efforts, you and other concerned citizens can:
Give each other greater control over your property and your lives.
Strengthen bonds in your community.
Help police make your community a safe place to live, work and play. Citizen involvement is crucial.
Secure your home.
Avoid Scams:
Click here for Fraud Preventeion Tips and Check Scam Information. Refuse unordered, C.O.D. merchandise (merchandise you pay for upon delivery).
Investigate offers for real estate, insurance, charities, home businesses, etc., before buying.
Ignore chain letters.
Phony telephone offers. Verify any caller's claims with the Better Business Bureau and your state or local consumer protection office. Never give your credit card or bank account number over the phone unless you've placed the call with a reputable company.
Door to Door swindlers
Some sales people who come to your door are not reputable. Ask to see a permit, if required where you live. Carefully check goods and services sold door to door.
Make doors crime resistant:
Install deadbolt locks, solid doors and sturdy hinges and strike plates. (Be sure all materials meet building and fire codes.)
Secure sliding doors:
Drill a hole through the inside frame, and insert a nail to prevent sliding.
Place a strong piece of wood in the track.
Install locks to prevent sliding or lifting.
Prevent window entry:
Use window key locks. Keep keys in window locks for quick exit in case of emergency or fire.
For double-hung windows, drill holes downward where inside and outside sashes meet. Insert nails or bolts.
Consider Buying an alarm from a reputable dealer.
Crime-proof outside areas:
Keep yard, porch and entrances well-lit.
Look into motion detection lighting.
Store tools, toys, etc., after use.
Never hide keys outside your home.
Keep bushes trimmed.
Safeguard valuables:
Engrave TV's and other household valuables with some identifiable number or label.
Rent a safe-deposit box for small valuables.
Have peace of mind when you're away.
Inform a trusted neighbor of travel plans. Have him or her collect mail and other deliveries.
Don't share your plans with strangers.
Leave shades in their normal positions. Put 2 or more lights on a timer. Use them daily, not just when you're away.
Ask local Police for a free security check.
Take precautions when:
Driving. Lock doors and roll up windows. Keep valuables out of sight, and park in well-lit-areas. never pick up strangers.
Stay in your locked car with windows up if:
someone bumps you from behind -- criminals may be trying to lure you from the car.
you have car trouble -- signal stopping motorist to get help for you.
Taking Public transportation.
Wait at a busy, well-lit stops. Sit close to the driver. If someone harasses you, yell for help.
Walking, biking or jogging
Go with a friend.
Avoid isolated areas.
Stay alert (no headphones!) and look confident.
Don't carry lots of cash or wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
Protect yourself at all times.
Be alert when:
Returning home, have your key ready as you approach the door. If you think someone is inside, don't go in! Call the police from a nearby phone.
Answering your door
Talk through a closed door, don't depend on a door chain. Consider installing a peephole.
Never let a stranger in.
Ask service people to slip identification under the door. Call the "home office" to verify.
Hold your purse firmly and cover the clasp with your hand.
Never leave your purse unattended.
Help keep drugs out of your neighborhood.
Set a positive example: If you do use drugs, get help to stop. Call the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at 1-800-662-4357.
Teach kids about the dangers of drugs:
Discuss ways to resist peer pressure when drugs are offered. Encourage alternatives to drug use.
Support local drug treatment programs:
Treatment and rehabilitation are keys in halting the drug problem.
Team up with your community leaders:
Work with educators, community officials, neighbors, etc. Help provide youth with safe alternatives to drugs and gangs.
Other Crime Prevention ideas:
Provide escorts for the elderly.
Senior citizens are prime targets for crime. Volunteer to accompany older people on shopping trips, medical visits, etc.
Get involved in neighborhood cleanup. Cleaning up debris in parks and vacant lots, removing graffiti and improving street lighting are all part of an overall crime prevention strategy.
For more information or assistance contact:
Neighborhood Policing Division @ (561) 746-6201
For more help and information about how you can fight crime, contact:
The National Crime Prevention Council
1700 K Street NW, 2nd floor
Washington, DC 20006-3817
(202) 466-6272
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
1757 Park Road NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 232-6682
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