**Community Involvement Key to Crime Prevention Success**

Staff Report / Alexandrialocal.org

**Crime Prevention Month Encourages Home Safety in Alexandria**

October is recognized as National Crime Prevention Month, according to the Alexandria Police Department in Alexandria, Louisiana. The department is urging residents to take steps to enhance safety in their homes and communities.

To help prevent crime, the police suggest several home safety tips, including:

1. Installing motion sensor lighting.

2. Upgrading door locks to deadbolts.

3. Securing windows with locks.

4. Investing in a security system.

5. Avoiding hiding spare keys outdoors.

6. Establishing a neighborhood watch.

The Alexandria Police emphasize the importance of community involvement in ensuring safety. They encourage residents to watch for suspicious activity and report any crimes witnessed, stating that community vigilance can be vital in maintaining the safety of the city.

For more information and resources on crime prevention, residents can reach out to the Alexandria Police Department.



Source: Alexandria Police

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Alexandria

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