| AGGRESSORS, VICTIMS, BYSTANDERS AND DRUG PREVENTION |
A program targeted at pre-teens and teenagers, to improve their decision making in resolving conflicts without resulting to violence. This program is also designed to provide drug prevention education. |
| ANNUAL REPORT |
A report published annually in May, designed to inform the public of the operations, programs, and crime statistics of the Jupiter Police Department. |
| BANK ALERT |
A fax system to quickly notify area banks of robberies, scams, frauds and other criminal activity. |
| BANK ROBBERY DETERRENT PROGRAM |
Training program for bank employees to deter and identify possible and/or actual criminal activity. |
| BICYCLE HELMET SAFETY PROGRAM |
Program which donates bicycle helmets to families with financial difficulties and also allows Police Officers to reward juveniles that are in compliance of the law. |
| BICYCLE REGISTRATION |
Bicycle registration program to identify recovered (found or stolen) bicycles. Police Officers tag and enter the bicycles’ serial number into a computer data bank. |
| BICYCLE SAFETY RODEOS |
Educational program for younger children to learn and practice bicycle safety skills. |
| BUSINESS CONTACT PROGRAM |
Random visits to businesses to establish rapport. The program also includes a semiannual update of their emergency contact information. |
| C.A.T. |
C.A.T. is a registered decal program which is intended to Combat Auto Theft. |
| CAREER DAY |
A program presented by the Jupiter Police Department to schools and colleges for informational and recruiting purposes. |
| CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM |
A program that provides a free child safety seat for families who otherwise can not afford one or have an improper one, and, provides education on the proper use and installation of child car seats. |
| CITIZEN FINGERPRINTING |
Public service for citizens in the Police Department main lobby. |
| CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY |
An eight week seminar held semi-annually to orientate, educate, and communicate with citizens and members of the business community on the operations of the Jupiter Police Department. |
| COMMERCIAL CRIME PREVENTION SURVEYS |
Designed to deliver comprehensive security and loss prevention services to the commercial public. |
| COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS |
Brainstorming meeting designed to enhance neighborhoods, share information/resources and promote public safety by focusing on the quality of life in a specific area. |
| CONVENIENCE STORE ACT |
Training and inspection of convenience businesses to assure public and employee welfare. |
| CRIME PREVENTION LIGHTING SURVEYS |
A crime deterrent program designed to identify and assure adequate lighting for roadways, residential and commercial areas. |
| DRUG AWARENESS CLASSES |
Designed to bring drug awareness to the pre-school and elementary students. |
| GOOD TOUCH/ BAD TOUCH EDUCATION |
An awareness program for younger children to be able to recognize when someone touches them in an inappropriate manner. |
| EXPLORERS |
Police Exploring is a program for young men and women, ages 14 - 21, that offers learning, leadership skills, with lots of hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth. |
| GUN SAFETY CLASSES |
Educates young adults on the danger associated with firearms. |
| H.O.A. ALERT |
A information system to quickly notify a specific area of H.O.A.’s of burglaries, scams, frauds and other criminal activity. |
| H.O.S.T.S. |
"Help One Student To Succeed" - one on one tutoring at elementary school level. |
| HEAD START GODPARENTS PROGRAM |
Police Officers "adopt" a disadvantaged child, through Head Start, providing a positive role model and support. |
| HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION & NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS |
Interaction between Police Officers and homeowners associations and neighborhood groups to share resources and promote public welfare. |
| "JAIL & BAIL" |
A joint Police and American Cancer Society community charitable project. |
| "JUST SAY NO" |
A parent-student and Police program designed to recognize and resist pressure associated to drugs in elementary school students. |
| Jr. Police Academy |
A two week youth academy designed to expose teens (ages 10-14) to the operations of the Jupiter Police Department, meet and get to know the people behind the Badge. This program is held during the summer months, Monday - Friday's from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Class size is limited to 25 cadets.. |
| JUVENILE FIRST OFFENDER PROGRAM |
The program is designed to make the first contact with the Juvenile Justice System a meaningful one which benefits all parties involved. Only juveniles charged with a first time misdemeanor, or felony of a non-violent nature, are considered for the program. The system is unique in that the accused juvenile is tried and punished (typically harsher than that which would have been imposed by the regular court system) by a jury of his/her peers. |
| K-9 DEMONSTRATIONS |
The demonstrations educate how the use of canines are imperative in the fight against crime and are provided to various school groups, civic groups, and the Citizen Police Academy. |
| KID CARE ID |
A program designed to educate families about child safety and provide a personal safety document, with a current photograph of the child, to the parent. |
| MCGRUFF |
"McGruff The Crime Dog" is an educational program directed towards children that also provides an important interaction to help break down any barriers that may exist between children and the Police. |
| NATIONAL NIGHT OUT |
A yearly event (held the 1st Tuesday in August) which promotes neighborhood spirit and Police-Community partnership for safer neighborhoods with activities such as block parties, cookouts, flashlight walks, contests, and youth programs. |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH |
Designed to create a bond between neighbors and the police and in doing so reduce burglaries, robberies and fear. A "Neighborhood Crime Watch" sign is provided and maintained by the Police department for project areas. |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FIELD OFFICES |
Space utilized by Police Officers to meet with citizens, write reports and still maintain a highly visible presence in the community. |
| POLICE DEPARTMENT TOURS |
Provided to many groups to show the working operations of the Police Department. |
| REALTORS ALERT |
A fax system to quickly notify area Realtors of scams, frauds and other criminal activity. |
| RESIDENTIAL CRIME PREVENTION SURVEYS |
A program of crime prevention concepts and techniques with an emphasis on home security. |
| RESIDENTIAL VACATION CHECKS |
Random checks, done several times a week, are provided to residents to ensure the security and safety of their home |
| RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM |
Designed to enhance community relations and citizen awareness by introducing citizens to those environments in which Police personnel operate to ensure public safety. After requirements are met, a citizen can ride for four hours on a day or evening shift, excluding Fridays and Saturdays. |
| SENIOR CITIZEN SAFETY TALKS |
A public relations program to enhance senior citizen safety and awareness of frauds and scams. |
| STRANGER DANGER |
A pre-school puppet or McGruff presentation designed to teach children to stay away from strangers. |
| STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM |
A joint program between high schools, colleges, universities and the Jupiter Police Department which allows a student interaction, observation, and experience while earning school/college credits. |
| TEDDY BEARS/HAPPY SACKS |
This program uses donated Teddy Bears and "Happy Sacks" (small package which includes various toys) to provide something for a child who has been involved in an emotional incident (accident, domestic, lost. Etc.) All Police vehicles are equipped with these items. |
| TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION |
A program aimed at teenagers to make them aware of crashes resulting from inexperience/operator error, and the potential consequences of driving while impaired. |
| TRUANCY INTERDICTION PROGRAM |
Program to take truants, under 16, off the street during school hours, place them back into an educational environment and reduce crime and juvenile delinquency. The juvenile, who is transported to the truancy center, must be then picked up by his/her parent. |
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