Crime Prevention Programs

Police Car
 
If you are interested in any of the following programs call the Rochester/Olmsted County Crime Prevention Unit (507) 328-6890 for more information.

Crime Free Multi-Housing
If you own, or are thinking about buying, rental property, you should take the Crime Free Multi-Housing class.

Home Security Surveys
A police department representative can evaluate the security of your home or apartment.

Operation Identification
The Operation Identification program has been proven to be dramatically effective in reducing burglary in cities where it has been properly implemented. Easily stolen valuables are marked with a unique number and a sticker is placed on windows near the front and rear doors of your home. Operation Identification is part of Minnesota Crime Watch.

Cop Talk Live coptalklive.com
Rochester cable access channel 10 Monday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., watch and call in with questions.

Vacation House Check
Prior to going on vacation, call (507) 328-6890 to register.

Neighborhood Watch Program
You and your neighbors can help protect each other and make your
neighborhood even safer.

Crime Prevention Web Page coptalklive.com
Crime E-alerts, National Night Out, kids page, crime prevention tips, registration forms for all programs, and much more.

Fire Prevention Programs
To report any information pertaining to a suspicious or possible arson fire which may have been intentionally set please call 1-800-723-2020. Home safety inspections, fire safety education, and fire extinguisher classes are also available.