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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-27; Community-Police Engagement Commission; 01; Crime Prevention ProgramMeeting Date: Oct. 27, 2025 To: Community-Police Engagement Commission From: Faviola Medina, Director of Constituent & Clerk Services Staff Contact: Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police christie.calderwood@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2216 Subject: Crime Prevention Program District: All Recommended Action Receive a report from Crime Analyst Miriam Rayyan and the Chief of Police regarding the Crime Prevention program within the Police Department. Fiscal Analysis This action has no fiscal impact. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on police department complaints is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits None. Community-Police Engagement Commission AMENDED Oct. 27, 2025 Item #1 Page 1 of 1 Crime Prevention Program Mariam Rayyan Crime Intelligence Analyst & Crime Prevention Specialist Police Department October 2025 2 WHAT IS CRIME PREVENTION? •Reduces opportunities for crime through environmental design, education, and awareness to deter criminal activity. •Empowers the community to be part of the solution. Neighbors who engage and report help create safer environments. •Builds stronger police-community relationships. Collaboration builds trust, transparency, and effective problem solving. WHAT 3 CORE PROGRAM PILLARS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SUPPORT revitalizing and forming new groups CPTED SITE ASSESSMENTS offering design assessments for homes and businesses COMMUNITY EDUCATION presentations, events, and safety resources PARTNERSHIPS PARTERNSHIPS working with schools, HOAs, and local organizations 4 WHY IT’S IMPORTANT •Aligns with citywide goals for engagement and proactive safety. •Increased community interest in Neighborhood Watch and CPTED. •Increases transparency and visibility of the department. •Strengthens public trust and collaborative problem solving. WHY 5 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Start or join a Neighborhood Watch group Request a CPTED assessment Attend community safety events and presentations Follow Carlsbad PD on social media for tips and alerts WHO 6 NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH •Nationwide impact: one of the most successful community-based crime prevention programs •Built on collaboration: neighbors work together with law enforcement to report suspicious activity and share information •Strengthens community bonds: encourages communication and trust among neighbors •Empowers residents: everyone becomes an extra set of “eyes and ears” for their community COMMUNITY 7 GOALS HOW Conduct Conduct additional CPTED assessments for homes and businesses. Re-establish Re-establish Neighborhood Watch captains citywide. Disperse Disperse educational materials and safety resources throughout the community. Questions? CONTACT: crimeprevention@carlsbadca.gov