Next Training Session: March 8-10, 2027
Held at the Renton Police Department
More details to come!
Basic Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Course Overview
New to crime prevention or community engagement? Taking on these responsibilities as part of your existing role? Start with the essentials.
This foundational training provides a practical introduction to the core principles, strategies, and tools you need to build a successful crime prevention and community engagement program. You’ll gain ideas you can put to work right away, from connecting with your community and building partnerships to developing effective crime prevention initiatives.
Whether you’re new to the profession or simply new to the role, this training will give you the knowledge, resources, and confidence to hit the ground running.
Basic Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Course Outline
The topics covered over the three days of training include (but not limited to):
Crime Prevention/Community Engagement Overview
- Job Essentials: What you need to succeed
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Community Programs/Campaigns
- Community Involvement
Person Crime Prevention
- Personal and Workplace Safety for the Crime Prevention Practitioner
- Robbery Prevention - Personal
- Scam/Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention
Property Crime Prevention
- Auto Theft/Car Prowl
- Mail/Package Theft Prevention/Bicycle Theft Prevention
- Residential Burglary Prevention
- Neighborhood/Block Watch
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 101
Business Crime Prevention
- Retail Crime Prevention
- Robbery Prevention and Response
- Business Watch/Trespass Program