CSPD Crime Prevention Unit
This unit focuses on providing citizens and businesses with tips on how to prevent becoming a victim of a crime.
The specialized officers who staff this program are dedicated to:
- Reducing crime and the fear of crime
- Increasing the knowledge of citizens in providing "pro-active" crime prevention strategies
- Encouraging and training citizens in neighborhood watch activities
- Training the community in a wide array of crime prevention approaches & techniques
- Providing home and business security checks
Crime Prevention Programs
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Neighborhood Watch
A Neighborhood Watch is a group of neighbors who are willing to communicate with each other and pass along crime and non-crime-related neighborhood information.
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Community Presentations
A significant aspect of Crime Prevention is reducing crime through community education. Each division crime prevention officer is able to provide training presentations on a variety of topics.
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How to Report a Crime or Concern
There are several methods by which a citizen can report a crime or concern the Colorado Springs Police Department. Here are tips on how to report the most and best information.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
CPTED is the proper design and effective use of the physical environment, which may lead to a reduction of criminal activity and fear of crime.
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Contact your Crime Prevention Officer
Gold Hill Crime Prevention Officer
Sid Santos
Email: isidro.santos@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-385-2117
Sand Creek Crime Prevention Officer
Scott Mathis
Email: scott.mathis@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-444-7276
Stetson Hills Crime Prevention Officer
MJ Thomson
Email: michael.thomson@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-444-3168
Falcon Crime Prevention Officer
Brian Corrado
Email: brian.corrado@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-444-7246