Crime Prevention Tips and Programs

At Home Alone: A Parents’ Guide

Just like the majority of American parents who work and have to leave their children on their own after school every day, you are anxious about your child's safety. But by following the safeguards here, you can help ease some of this worry and take measures that will protect your kids even when you're not around.

Bicycle Safety

Aurora is a great place to ride a bicycle, and opportunities to ride a bike in Aurora are ever-growing.

Curb Thefts From Your Vehicle

Thefts from vehicles have increased. The Aurora Police Department has the following tips for you to prevent this crime of opportunity.

Curfew Laws

Read through the local curfew ordinances for minors.

Cybersafety for Kids Online: A Parents’ Guide

The Internet has opened up a world of information for anyone with a computer and a connection, but just as you wouldn’t send children near a busy road without some safety rules, you shouldn’t send them on to the information superhighway without rules of the road.

Driver Safety

Aggressive driving puts everyone at risk. Learn how to identify aggressive drivers, protect yourself on the road, and what to do when confronted by dangerous behavior.

Identity Theft

Find out what identity theft is and how to protect yourself.

Gang Awareness

Learn what you should look for and what you can do to keep your children away from gangs.

A Kid’s Guide to Safe Walking

Be safe when walking by yourself by following these tips.

A Parent’s Guide to Gun Safety

Be responsible and teach your child gun safety.

The Aurora Police Department stresses crime prevention 365 days a year and offers many Crime Prevention programs to the community.

Programs include:

Armed Robbery Prevention
Babysitting Safety
Bicycle Safety
Child Fingerprinting for Identification
Child Personal Safety: "Stranger Danger"
Citizen Police Academy
Citizen Ride-a-long Program
Community Policing Information
Domestic Violence Program
Driving Safety
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program
Employee Safety
Gang Awareness Presentation
General Personal Safety for Everyone
Gun Safety
Halloween Safety
Home and Business Security Surveys
How and When to Report Suspicious Activity
How to be "Streetwise and Safe" (Rape Prevention)
Landlord/Tenant Training Program
Liquor Laws - ID Recognition Information
Locks, Alarms, and Security Hardware
Neighborhood Watch Group Set Up and Coordination
Personal Safety for Business Women
Realtor Safety
Roles and Duties of Your Police Officer
Scams and Other Con Games
School Crossing Guard Safety
Senior Citizen Crime Prevention
Shoplifting Prevention
Tours of the Aurora Police Department
Violence in the Workplace
Volunteering - Emergency Volunteer Services

The Aurora Police Department offers presentation for some types of crime prevention programs. To speak with someone in your area about this, please find contact information a the below links:

All Areas of Aurora