Crime Prevention

Mission Statement
The SJSO Crime Prevention Section was established to assist our community in reducing the likelihood that we may become the victims of crime. We stand ready to serve all our residents and visitors alike, and are responsible for the development and implementation of Crime Prevention Programs and information sharing.

Our goal is to promote programs through pro-active means, such as, Women’s Personal Safety, Prevention of Workplace Violence, Seniors vs. Crime and more, to enhance the safety and security of St. Johns County. We are the “meet your needs” Section and have flexible hours to accommodate your community, civic or corporate group, be it during or after normal working hours. Through knowledge, and community involvement, we can help to improve the quality of life in St. Johns County.

Crime Prevention Objectives

• To encourage citizens to protect their homes and businesses against burglaries

• To encourage citizens to utilize Operation Identification for their valuables

• To encourage citizen involvement in the reporting of crime

• To develop appropriate programming for various interested groups

• To distribute material on crime prevention

• To serve as a liaison with formal community organizations and other interested community groups

Qualifications
SJSO Crime Prevention deputies are required to achieve the designation of "Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner" by completing courses offered through the Florida Attorney General's Crime Prevention Training Institute (FCPTI). Many achieve and maintain current Instructor Certification status. Deputies in the unit are active members of the Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA), serve on various planning boards, and local business associations.

Programs available, click to learn more:

• Agricultural and Rural Crime Prevention

• Computer Fraud and Crimes

• Crimes Against the Elderly

• Financial Crimes

• Home Security

• Identity Theft

• Neighborhood Watch

• Personal Safety

• Shoplifting - Retail Theft

• Women's Personal Safety

• Workplace Violence

Services available, click to learn more:

• Business and Residential Security Surveys

• Operation ID

• Public Safety Awareness Booths at your Civic or Business Group

• Residential and Personal Emergency Information Cards

For More Information about any of the SJSO programs or services available, to set up a program/service, or to comment on a program/service you have already participated in, contact the Community Affairs Section at (904) 810-6603, request more information through our Crime Prevention Information Form or send an email to any of the following:

Sgt Kim Bucher - kbucher@sjso.org (904) 810-6603

Dep Diana Bryant - dibryant@sjso.org (904) 810-6694

Dep Melissa Underwood - munderwood@sjso.org (904) 810-3623

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