20 Tips for Staying Ahead of Criminals

Prioritize accessibility for all residents. Don't limit your focus on community safety to only crime reduction. Community safety is a comprehensive goal that also includes accessibility for children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. For example, crumbling sidewalks create a safety hazard for children who ride bicycles on the sidewalks and for those who use wheelchairs to get around on those broken sidewalks. It's important for the safety of these community member that the sidewalk be addressed as a component of community safety.