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Crime Prevention Unit
Crime Prevention Unit
9111 Eastex Freeway, Ste. 300
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 759-9454
MISSION STATEMENT
The Harris County Sheriff' s Department is unequivocally
committed to the concept of service to our community. We are
further committed to translating this concept into reality
through the willful demonstration and embodiment of those
qualities of courtesy, efficiency, courage, perseverance,
and exemplary professionalism which the public has every right
to demand of those who they have empowered to protect and
serve them.
Crime Prevention
As all major cities experience unprecedented growth, it has
become a challenge for police agencies to fulfill their commitments.
Improving the quality of life for the citizens of Harris County,
Texas is a primary goal of this Department. Crime prevention
education is essential, and by taking a proactive stance to
develop an informed citizenry, we can meet this challenge.
PROGRAMS
You may request a program by contacting the Crime Prevention
Office and providing some information about what your organization
or community would like to have as a topic. All requests require
at least two weeks notice prior to the date that you would
like to have a deputy come to your community. All programs
are conducted by a deputy who is a certified Crime Prevention
Specialists.
In addition to the Crime Prevention Unit, each of the four
Harris County Sheriff's Departments Patrol Districts has developed
a storefront.
Within these storefronts, there are programs for both children
and adults.
Assault Prevention
Crimes Against Senior Citizens
- Personal Safety
- Frauds & Scams
- Identity Theft
- Holiday/Travel Safety
- Emergency / Disaster Preparedness
- Triad / S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law Together)
Commercial
- Business Burglary Prevention
- Business Crime Watch
- Business Robbery Prevention
- Business Security Survey
- Theft Prevention by Employees
- Theft Prevention / Shoplifting
Residential
- Auto Theft Prevention
- Home Security Inspections
- National Night Out
- Neighborhood
Crime Watch
- Rural Residential Protection / Crime Prevention
- Child Passenger Safety
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School Programs
- Bicycle Safety Programs
- Chicken Club
- Child Molestation
- D.A.R.E.
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education
- D.E.A.R. - Drop Everything And Read
- Dine With The Deputy
- Fingerprint Fairs
- Gun Safety
- Holiday Safety
- Junior Achievement Program
- Junior Mounted Posse
- K.O.P.S.
- Kids Orientation to Police Services
- Latchkey Children
- Law Enforcement as A Career
- McGruff, The Crime Dog
- G.I.S.M.O., The Robot
- Molly, The Robot
- Safety in the Halls
- Say No To Drugs
- R.A.D.
Kids - Rape Aggression Defense
- Texas Law and how it Applies to Juveniles
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For additional programs contact one of the Sheriff's Department
Storefronts
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