Crime Prevention and Safety
Kingfield Crime Prevention and Safety (CPaS) Committee
3rd Tuesdays, at MLK Park
A 2013 meeting schedule will be posted soon!Officers are present at these meetings to give crime updates and to answer questions about safety concerns. All residents and business owners are welcome to attend and participate and help organize community crime prevention strategies. Committee members are currently focusing on identifying and supporting block leaders. Sign up/learn more about being a contact for your Kingfield block
In spring-fall 2011 & 2012, CPaS transformed their monthly meetings into traveling crime prevention block parties, bringing the opportunity to share tips & treats with friendly neighbors & cops to many corners of the neighborhood. In 2012, each focused on a different safety topic. For examples, click here.
Personal safety tips
Security tips for apartment residents
Home security checklist
More crime prevention resources from MPD--many topics!
Residential Burglary Prevention
Prevent Auto Theft and Theft From Auto
Our Local Crime Prevention Specialist
CPS Amy Lavender
Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 5th Precinct
3101 Nicollet Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Amy.Lavender@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
(612) 673-5407
Crime Information and Alerts
- 5th Precinct Crime Notification E-mail Alerts
- Minneapolis Crime Alert Bulletins
- If you are an active block club leader, you may subscribe to the MPD’s Action Alerts for your block. Contact CPS Amy Lavender (Contact info above.)
- Minneapolis Crime StatisticsPart 1 Crime Statistics, 2000-2008 for Lyndale, CARAG, Lowry Hill East, Whittier, Central, and Kingfield
Resources for Crime Prevention and Safety
Helpful Online Resources Minneapolis Beyond[1]
City of Minneapolis Crime Prevention Resources
Mobile Drug Dealing Information
Suspicious Vehicle Tracking Sheet
Restorative Justice Information
Citizen Patrol Walking Group
Graffiti
KFNA Crime and Safety Posts and Articles
