The San Diego County Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit is a dynamic entity that evolves to meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Specialists keep apprised of the latest crime trends and how to prevent or reduce criminal activity so they can share current information with the community. In addition to providing the more traditional services such as Neighborhood Watch, participating in public displays and conducting security inspections, the unit also offers Crime-Free Multi-Housing (for apartments and mobile home parks), C.P.T.E.D. (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) reports, a wide selection of children’s programs, Elder Abuse and Fraud Seminars, Safe Streets, a variety of special presentations (Internet Safety, Bullying, Fraud, Identity Theft, Personal Safety, Reporting Suspicious Activity, etc.), and the semi-annual Citizen Academies.

If you would like to know more about these and other free services offered, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station’s Crime Prevention Unit at the number below or call 858-974-2289. For more information about a specific Crime Prevention topic, please go to our Crime Prevention Resource Page.