JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
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Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2016-08-09
From: Lt David Campbell
Case or Incident: #N-A
The Juneau Police Department is committed to thoroughly investigate all property crimes. In the last two years, there has been a dramatic increase in property crimes in Juneau. From 2014 to 2015, burglaries increased by 64%, and thefts increased by 33.6%. For the first six months of 2016, the burglary and theft rates are exceeding those of 2015.
The Juneau Police Department takes property crimes seriously and expects each reported crime to be investigated thoroughly. Even so, steps must be taken to better address property crimes in Juneau. To help address this rise in the rate of property crimes, the Juneau Police Department is taking the following steps.
? First, JPD assigned a patrol officer and detective to review every reported burglary to look for common elements to help develop suspects.
? Second, JPD is working on instituting an offender based policing program.
? Third, starting in September, JPD is planning on moving to a geographic policing model where officers will work more closely with residents within their area.
Residents can also take steps to help reduce the likely that they will be victimized.
? First, residents can keep their property secure and out of site. Consider upgrading locks or installing a security system.
? Second, residents can improve natural surveillance of their property by installing motion detector lighting, clearing vegetation from around property that blocks sight lines, and keeping outside areas clear of clutter or other sight line obstructions.
? Third, residents can get to know one another so they can watch out for each other and better recognize strangers who do not belong in the area. Residents could also consider starting a Neighborhood Watch Program.
? Fourth, call JPD immediately if you see something out of place or suspicious.
These recommendations are not all encompassing, but are a good place to start to help reduce the likelihood of being victimized. Together, JPD officers and Juneau residents have the ability to address property crimes to help make Juneau a safer place for us all to live.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.