October is National Crime Prevention Month

October is National Crime Prevention Month, a yearly event sponsored by the National Crime Prevention Council. The DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers these quick links to safety information from various law enforcement agencies and crime prevention groups.

Videos on YouTube

• Stop Theft from Automobiles
• Theft from Auto: Distractions while Pumping Gas
• In Case of Emergency: Cell Phone Contacts
• Lock Your Bike
• National Bike Registry (Take a few minutes to register your bike.)
• Register to Receive Amber Alerts
• The Silent Crime
• Teen Confession