The Sacramento Police Department is seeking your assistance in reducing property crime in our community.  The most effective crime prevention strategies rely on the police and community working together.  A strong partnership makes a tremendous difference. 

Tips for combating burglary, vandalism and graffiti:

• Observe - Your observations are invaluable in an investigation. Police conduct neighborhood canvasses looking for possible witnesses and something observed may be critical in that investigation.
• Report - If you witness a crime in progress or suspicious activity, call the police. Many burglars, thieves and vandals are arrested as a result of a call from a concerned neighbor or community member.
• If something doesn't seem right, follow your instinct and call the police.
• Get to know your neighbors. Watch out for one another.
• Illuminate - Utilize outdoor lighting including motion detector lights.
• If evidence is found, such as burglary or cutting tools, disrupted or broken property, spray cans, or items left by the suspects, leave it in place for the police to handle.