"Fighting Crime in the Port City"
The Wilmington Police Department offers a number of crime prevention programs that help to improve safety in surrounding neighborhoods. We hope that you will take advantage of one of these programs or tell someone about them.
Residential and Business Security Surveys
Security surveys are conducted by professionally trained Crime Prevention Officers. These officers provide the latest crime prevention through enviromental design tips and stratagies on how to protect your home and/or business.
Your own residental security survey:
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Robbery Training
This training allows businesses and employees to heighten their awareness while minimizing buiness and employee risk by training them on what to do when a robbery occurs.
Community Watch
Community Watch Groups help to educate residents about safety, while providing the Police with neighborhood support. City residents are encouraged to organize a Community Watch in their neighborhoods.
Ride-Along Program
This program allows citizens the opportunity to ride with an officer to observe and experience what polcing is first hand. (Allow two weeks to process applications)
Ride-Along Forms
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Ride-Along Requirements