Gwinnett Police Offer Free Crime Prevention Classes

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — The Gwinnett County Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is offering many free crime prevention classes in an attempt to better educate citizens on safety and crime issues. These specialized officers routinely talk to homeowners, parents, employees, associations, and children. We would enjoy coming to your next function, whether at home or at work (in unincorporated Gwinnett County). At least 10 participants must be committed to attend for an officer to conduct the training.

Topics include:

· Alarm Awareness
· Security Surveys – Residential and Commercial
· Lock and Alarm – Residential and Commercial
· Business Fraud/Loss Prevention
· Business Safety
· Personal Safety
· Child Safety (30 minutes)
· Child Safety for Parents
· Senior Citizen Safety
· Sexual Assault Prevention
· Domestic Abuse/Family Violence
· Gang Awareness for Teens and Parents
· Drug Awareness for Teens and Parents
· Workplace Violence
· Consumer Fraud and Scams
· Driving Safety
· Firearm Safety for Adults
· Robbery Prevention
· Shoplifting Prevention
· Career Day for Schools
· Internet Fraud

Long Term Commitment Programs:

· Citizens Police Academy
· Community Oriented Policing Meetings (C.O.P.S.)
· Business Watch Program
· Police Explorers Program

If you are interested in hosting a class, please contact the Crime Prevention Coordinator Cpl. Eric Rooks atWilliam.Rooks@gwinnettcounty.com or 770-513-5119.

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department