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APD’s Vision: To achieve a safer community by providing excellent service and involving our community as partners.

What is CrimeWeb.net? A free alert system for citizens A free alert system for citizens Arlington Police Department will you about important issues Arlington Police Department will you about important issues No spam No spam Includes relevant photos and maps and feedback link Includes relevant photos and maps and feedback link Spanish translation available Spanish translation available

Why CrimeWeb.net? Detectives have suspect photos/sketches and information that you need to know Detectives have suspect photos/sketches and information that you need to know –To protect yourself and your family –To help APD solve crimes Previous success with public/media in solving crimes Previous success with public/media in solving crimes Expanded audience, directly involve interested public Expanded audience, directly involve interested public

APD’s use of Crime Web Used for events that have a significant impact on our community Used for events that have a significant impact on our community 1.Crimes that pose a significant threat to community, businesses, residents 2.Police-related community events where you are invited to participate. Will not replace information found on APD’s website Will not replace information found on APD’s website *New for 2006: Special alerts and newsletters for community partners *New for 2006: Special alerts and newsletters for community partners Goal: Tool to enhance communication

*New for 2006 Enhanced CrimeWeb.net use: information specific to your neighborhood Special alerts for APD Community Partners: Citizen On Patrol groups, Community Watch organizations, businesses, faith- based groups Community Partners receive: – –Neighborhood-specific “Community Information” and “Major Crime” alerts – –Quarterly Arlington Police News, a newsletter to share with neighbors Call (817) to become an APD Community Partner

Sample alert Look for our Crime Web logo to know the alert is from APD Click link to view alert

Major Crimes Community Information APD will focus on: APD’s logo will appear in your box with alert Crime Web options you can choose from:

Major Crime Examples Robberies Robberies Sexual assaults Sexual assaults Homicides Homicides Amber Alerts Amber Alerts Numerous burglaries targeting certain area/type of victims Numerous burglaries targeting certain area/type of victims Identity theft or economic crime issue with Arlington victims Identity theft or economic crime issue with Arlington victims Wanted persons Wanted persons

Community Information Examples Crime Prevention tips Crime Prevention tips National Night Out details National Night Out details Police-sponsored events open to public, such as crime prevention fairs Police-sponsored events open to public, such as crime prevention fairs Special alerts, such as those used during Hurricane Katrina Special alerts, such as those used during Hurricane Katrina *New for 2006: *New for 2006: –Quarterly APD newsletter, special neighborhood meetings

Sign up for CrimeWeb.net Log on to crimeweb.net Log on to crimeweb.net Personal info not sold Personal info not sold Takes 2-3 minutes Takes 2-3 minutes Can receive alerts via , pager or cell phone Can receive alerts via , pager or cell phone Arlington PD committed to not bombarding you with alerts! Arlington PD committed to not bombarding you with alerts!

How to sign up: Crime Web Perks Free Free No spam No spam Automatic web-based updates (never view “old” information) Automatic web-based updates (never view “old” information) Receive alerts from other agencies Receive alerts from other agencies Spanish translation Spanish translation feedback link feedback link Plus: Built-in Crime Web cash reward system –$1,000: abduction/murder of a child, murder of police officer/firefighter on duty –$500: felony offenses –$250: misdemeanor offenses 1.Register for free at 2.APD recommends that you register using: - Your ZIP code + 2 mile radius - Your ZIP code + 2 mile radius - Select:  Major Crimes  Community information - Select:  Major Crimes  Community information

At Active calls for service (live) Active calls for service (live) Crime reports (updated nightly) Crime reports (updated nightly) Public reports and accident reports Public reports and accident reports Jail inmate list (updated ev. 5 min.) Jail inmate list (updated ev. 5 min.) Registered sex offenders list/photos Registered sex offenders list/photos News releases (current and archived) News releases (current and archived) Crime prevention tips Crime prevention tips Recruiting information Recruiting information Forms (alarm permits, forgery/theft reports) Forms (alarm permits, forgery/theft reports)

Please partner with us! How you can help APD: Sign up for Crime Web for free at Sign up for Crime Web for free at Encourage relatives, friends, neighbors, associates to sign up Encourage relatives, friends, neighbors, associates to sign up Forward alerts Forward alerts Print and post alerts Print and post alerts Contact us with information, ideas, tips Contact us with information, ideas, tips