ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS |
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Cellular on Patrol (COP) |
Neighborhood residents patrol their streets, using
cell phones to report crimes. Ride-along and Training at SAPD substations. |
| Citizen Police Academy (CPA) |
11-week class to inform and educate citizens about the SAPD
and police work in San Antonio. Held at SAPD Academy.
Includes Ride-along. 207-6262. Active CPA Alumni Association. |
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Volunteers in Policing (VIP) |
Opportunities to assist SAPD with duties ranging from
clerical to roof-top surveillance. 207-3319 |
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Family Assistance Crisis Teams (FACT) |
Trained volunteers work
weekend evenings at substations to assist victims of family violence. |
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PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS & YOUTH: |
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Police Explorers |
For those age 14-20 interested in police work.Contact Substations |
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SchoolServices: |
Call your substation to have Community Policing officers visit
your school. |
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Police Athletic League (PAL): |
Call 207-7393 for information on PAL sports programs for youth. |
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CRIME PREVENTION |
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Special
Crime Prevention Web Page: |
Learn tips to safeguard
your person and your property. Schedule crime
prevention surveys (residential or business). |
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Neighborhood Watch: |
A program to involve neighbors in
watching for criminals and safeguarding property
and residents. |
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HEAT (Auto Theft): |
Help End Auto Theft. Register
your car with HEAT. |
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McGruff (Crime Fighting Dog): |
Contact Substations to schedule Crime
Prevention presentation for children.
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| National Night Out: |
Annual Event: A "Night Out Against Crime", scheduled
for the first Tuesday in October each year. |
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PROGRAMS TO ASSIST CRIME VICTIMS : |
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Victim Advocacy Program |
Counselors work with victims of violent crimes. 207-2141 |
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Family Assistance Crisis Teams (FACT) |
Civilian volunteers who counsel victims of family violence. 207-2136 |
| SAFE Family Program |
On-line directory of services and resources for victims
of violent crimes, particularly family violence. 207-2136 |
| Crisis Response Teams (CRT) |
Teams who work with both victims
and perpetrators to diffuse family violence.
Contact Substations. |
| VINE Program |
Notifies victims of domestic violence when
assailant is released
from custody. 270-6292 |
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HELP THE POLICE SOLVE CRIMES: |
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SAPD Most Wanted |
Most Wanted felons
with current warrants for Murder, Sexual Assault, Robbery and other crimes. |
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Crime Stoppers |
Call 224-STOP to anonymously report criminals or wanted persons.
Rewards available up to $5000. |
| Missing Persons |
Printable posters of missing children and adults. |
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SAPD Cold Cases |
Web page with details of unsolved homicides and other
major cases. |
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SCAM-NET |
Info on current scams; photos of wanted con artists. |
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Business Against Crime: BATNET |
Info on current crimes against businesses; photos of wanted
forgers, robbers, and other
criminals. |
