SEPTEMBER 2016
IN THIS ISSUE: 

CRIME STATISTICS, PROGRAMS, & REPORTS Stats
Crime is down in Westshore!
Overall, "Big 4" crime in the Westshore Business District is down 6.8% and overall crime is down 6% for 2016 vs 2015. Data was compiled January 1 through August 31.

Big 4
2015
2016
Change
Grand Theft Auto
38
35
- 7.9%
Auto Burglary
69
69
0.0%
Robbery
21
13
- 38.1%
Burglary
20
21
+ 5.0%
Big 4 Total
148
138
- 6.8%
Total Crime
503
473
- 6.0%

In the majority of cases of auto burglary, the vehicle was unlocked with valuables in plain sight. 
LOCK YOUR DOORS AND PROTECT WHAT IS YOURS!

Source: Tampa Police Department, District One
Crime Prevention Programs
In partnership with the Tampa Police Department, Westshore  Alliance offers a number of free crime prevention programs. A one-hour company investment will yield better security and peace of mind!

Topics include:
Commercial Check Fraud
Commercial Burglary
Identity Theft Commercial Shoplifting
Internet Safety C.P.T.E.D. - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design


Contact our Tampa Police Department Liaison, Detective Don Grau at 813-354-6633 or 
don.grau@tampagov.net to schedule your free one-hour program today.

Crime Reports
The Alliance reviews and distributes the latest crime statistics and crime trend reports published by the Tampa Police Department. Reports are emailed to those individuals requesting them. Click here for more information.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Access
The Emergency Access Card Program was developed to assist emergency and rescue crews identify those individuals authorized to enter the Westshore Business District following a disaster or emergency. 
Alert Tampa - receive vital updates when a hurricane is threatening our city or about crime trends in your neighborhood.

Ready Business - preparedness planning for your business.


Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management - the OEM is responsible for planning and coordinating actions to prepare, respond, and recover from natural or man-made disasters in Hillsborough County.
Active Shooter - would you know what to do?
In partnership with the Tampa Police Department, "Active Shooter Preparedness" is being offered as a courtesy to the Westshore business community in response to the need to protect employees and the public against threats of armed violence. 

To schedule a presentation and/or site evaluation at your location, contact Officer Sean Mahabir, Special Incident Management Unit at (813) 480-1272 or sean.mahabir@tampagov.net

Additional resources:
  • Visit the Department of Homeland Security website to download active shooter preparedness brochures and materials.
IN THE NEWS news
COMMUNITY EVENTS CommunityEvents
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The Tampa Poilce Department invites you to join them at National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
More information
22ND ANNUAL TAMPA POLICE MEMORIAL RUN 5K & 1 MILE RUN/WALK 

The 22nd Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run/Walk  will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa (next to Tampa Police Headquarters).
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Emergency
9-1-1
Police Non-Emergency 
(813) 231-6130
Code Enforcement
(813) 274-5545
Animal Control 
(813) 744-5660
Solid Waste
(813) 348-1112
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay (800) 873-TIPS
Crisis Center 2-1-1
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