October is National Crime Prevention Month

October is National Crime Prevention Month, a time to educate the public on the importance of crime prevention, and an opportunity to pay special attention to crime prevention efforts and resources on both the national and state levels. The following links from the National Crime Prevention Council and from FindLaw for the Public’s Criminal Law Center provide more information on National Crime Prevention Month and crime prevention.

• National Crime Prevention Month (National Crime Prevention Council)
• Crime Prevention Games and Tips for Children (McGruff.org)
• Crime Prevention Resources (FindLaw for the Public)
• Teaching Young People to Protect Themselves (FindLaw for the Public)