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i- II I- I II I I I I I I I I I I I I C RIME PREVENTION Crime Prevention is a critical part of our community and involves many aspects of Community Oriented PoHcing to benefit our cities. Neighborhood Crime Watch groups play a big role in assisting our officers with keeping our neighborhoods safe. N.~"" ~iIIl' ~t National Night Out is held on the fb:st Tuesday in August every year. This year our cities had another great turn out. Our officers visited numerous scheduled blocJc parties in Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville. Residents were able to speak to officers about crime concerns and new events in the community. Bicycle helmets were handed out by officers to remind everyone of the importance of bike safety in our neighborhoods. Coloring boob, pencils, and baseball cards were also haft(led out to children in an effort to promote safety and crime prevention. Nehdaborlaood C....e Watda Neighborhood Crime Watch groups bring neighbors together in hopes of preventing crime in their communities. These orpni7.ed groups watch out for one another. In order to stay active in the Crime Watch orpni7'Jltion these groups must hold meetings twice a year, one ofwbich may be held on National Night Out. We are hoping to add many more of our residents to these Neighborhood Crime Watch groups in 2006. Bievde Lice_II The Centennial Lakes PoHce Depertment urges residents to Hcense their bicycles. These Hcenses are issued at the police department at no cost to residents of Lexington, Circle Pines aud Centerville. This makes the recognition of recovered property easier for the department. Bicycle licenses are a part of crime prevention. Officers and eso's have spent time displaying safety equipment for bicycles and teaching proper band AigPAl~, as well as bicycle laws of the mad. Bicycle helmets have been distributed to children who do not own ODe.