1. Celebrate Safe Communities 101 What you need to know to get started!

2. Objectives After this webinar, participants will be better prepared to: Describe CSC, its purpose, and how it supports ongoing crime prevention efforts Outline initial plans for local initiatives that they can register at www.celebratesafecommunities.org www.celebratesafecommunities.org Name at least two potential CSC event initiatives they could organize Identify potential community, government, and private sector partners Name at least one way each potential partner could contribute Locate at least two CSC-related crime prevention education and outreach tools Identify at least one tool or service CSC partners will provide 2

3. CSC Basics 3 What -- local crime prevention and law enforcement-community partners getting together to promote local success in fighting crime Why -- spotlight Crime Prevention Month, enhance public awareness, recruit year-round support

4. CSC Basics 4 When -- Crime Prevention Month is October ; kick-off will be October 7-8 Who – The national partners are: National Sheriffs’ Association National Crime Prevention Council Bureau of Justice Assistance

5. CSC Partners in Your Community Roles for Law Enforcement Organizer Convener Expert Resource Recruiter

6. CSC Partners in Your Community Help from local government agencies Event sites Prevention services/programs Materials for the public Promotional help

7. CSC Partners in Your Community Help from community organizations Support to promote CSC Event sites People to recognize Services the community values Funding – in-kind or direct

8. CSC Partners in Your Community Help from local businesses Promotion at the business, via media Launch a program Incentives/giveaways Provide the venue Lend funding help – in-kind or direct Recognize special volunteers Co-sponsor outreach resources?  Neighborhood Watch signs  Coloring books for kids

9. CSC Events Planning for success Getting started Inventory of strong partners Identify tie-ins Prioritize audiences Recognize local trends Develop event summary/flier Start with an end in mind  Support for ongoing work

10. CSC Website www.celebratesafecommunities.org www.celebratesafecommunities.org A hub for resources, links to resources  Log-in: Info you’ll be asked for and why  Hosted by NCPC A platform for profiling your local efforts! A source for ideas from your peers – check out what other registered sites are doing! The first step in getting recognized via CSC awards!

11. CSC Website www.celebratesafecommunities.org www.celebratesafecommunities.org

12. CSC Website www.celebratesafecommunities.org www.celebratesafecommunities.org

13. CSC Tools For You Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) National Sheriffs’ Association NW Tool Kit And…

14. CSC Tools For You National Crime Prevention Council -- the Crime Prevention Month Kit; customizable, reproducible brochures; and free downloads DOJ – National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) – links to dozens of tools, documents that can help

15. CSC Awards Categories Criteria Process and timing For more information, visit www.celebratesafecommunities.org www.celebratesafecommunities.org

16. CSC Tools Coming Soon Media outreach kit - online in July Event Planning tip sheet - online in July Mini-poster /flier templates – online in July Additional webinars CPTED : Skills for Communities and LE Working with the Media: Help! Watch Out/Help Out: Neighborhood Watch and Crime Reporting

17. CSC Contacts Police/Community Partners National Crime Prevention Council Marsha Hott 202-261-4167 OR mhott@ncpc.orgmhott@ncpc.org

18. Celebrate Safe Communities !