Crime Prevention Resources
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National Crime Prevention Council
Contact Information: www.ncpc.org or 800-NCPC-911 (800-627-2911)Articles on emerging crime prevention topics
Publications about crime prevention
Free downloads of brochures on various topics
Visit www.mcgruff.org for fun activities for kids plus child safety info.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Contact Information: www.missingkids.com or 866-476-2338
Information on keeping kids safe
Free documents regarding child safety
Netsmartz
Contact Information: www.netsmartz.org
Information on internet safety for all ages
Interactive games and activities to help teach kids about internet safety
Washington State Traffic Safety Commission
Contact Information: www.wtsc.wa.gov or 360-753-6197
Information on traffic safety issues, including:
Bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, seatbelts, child seats,
drunk driving, and teens behind the wheelFree materials about traffic safety
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Contact Information: www.ncjrs.gov
Free publications about crime prevention topics
Reports about crime across the nation
Email newsletters featuring new publications
Washington State Crime Prevention Association
Contact Information: www.wscpaonline.org or 509-525-3342
Crime prevention tips in all areas
Links to other crime prevention websites
US Department of Homeland Security
Contact Information: www.dhs.gov or 202-282-8000
Information about:
Emergency preparedness, cyber-security, and travel safety
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Contact Information: www.fbi.gov, seattle.fbi.gov or 206-622-0460
Reports on crime and statistics
Crime prevention publications on:Internet safety, gangs and other topics
Educational feature teaching kids about the FBI
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
Contact Information: www.waspc.org or 360-486-2380
Information about issues faced by law enforcement
Crime statistics
Washington State sex offenders link
National Sex Offender Public Registry
Contact Information: www.nsopr.gov
Searchable database of all sex offenders in states that participate
Drug Enforcement Administration
Contact Information: www.dea.gov
Tons of information about drugs and drug abuse prevention
Free publications
TOGETHER!
Contact Information: www.thurstontogether.org or 360-493-2230
Information on the prevention of drug abuse and violence
USA On Watch
Contact Information: www.usaonwatch.org
Helpful information for neighborhood watch programs
Federal Trade Commission
Contact Information: www.ftc.gov or 877-IDTHEFT (877-438-4338)
Free publications about the prevention and detection of ID Theft, fraud, etc.
National "Do Not Call Registry" enrollment
Information about internet safety and spyware
Instructions for ordering a free credit report
US Postal Inspectors
Contact Information: www.usps.com/postalinspectors or 800-773-7226
Free publications about mail security, fraud & ID Theft
On-line reporting of mail theft
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids - Washington
Contact Information: www.fightcrime.org/wa
Crime Prevention Research
Policy recommendations
Breaking news, links to resources