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CRIME STATISTICS, PREVENTION TIPS & PROGRAMS  |
Crime Statistics
Crime is down in Westshore. According to the Tampa Police Department, there was an 18% decrease in reported Part I Crimes in April and a 3.4% decrease January through April 2018 as compared to 2017.
*Part I Crimes are based on FBI crime reporting data and include criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary (breaking and entering), larceny-theft (except motor vehicle theft), motor vehicle theft, and arson.
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Crime Reports
The Alliance reviews the latest crime statistics and crime trend reports published by the Tampa Police Department. Reports are emailed weekly to those individuals requesting the
m.
Click here
for more information.
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Operation Tag-It Program
To help prevent a
uto burglary, invite the Tampa Police Department (TPD) to conduct "Tag-It" at your business location. During Tag-It, officers assess your property to identify potential crime opportunities and alert motorists via a tag on their windshield of UNLOCKED vehicles and VISIBLE valuables that could entice a thief. Please note, TPD will NOT open doors or enter vehicles. Tags are also placed on vehicles with no visible valuables so that criminals are not alerted to which vehicles have valuables in them.
Contact TPD's Neighborhood Affairs Liaison Maryanne Hunsberger at (813) 354-6692 or
[email protected]
to schedule.
If you see suspicious activity report it to local law enforcement at (813) 231-6130. C
lick
here
for auto burglary
prevention tips to reduce your risk of becoming a victim.
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Trespass Affidavit Program
The Tampa Police Department implemented the
Trespass Affidavit
Program to help business and/or property owners control access to their property during non-business hours.
When an owner has identified a recurring trespassing problem at his or her business or property, the owner or legal representative may request this service. The
Trespass Affidavit
gives any Tampa Police officer the right to act as the owner's representative in warning anyone found in violation of the affidavit to leave, and to arrest violators if they refuse.
Click here
for more information and to register today.
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Project REC - Register Every Camera
Did you know that your video surveillance system could potentially help solve a crime? Tampa Police Department's (TPD) Camera Registration Program is designed to deter crime and promote public safety through a collaboration between TPD and the residents and businesses of the City of Tampa.
Click here
for more information and to register your system today.
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Bright Lights, Safe Nights
Approximately 90% of all street lights in the City of Tampa are maintained by Tampa Electric Company (TECO)
and the
remaining street lights are maintained by the City of Tampa's Transportation and Stormwater Services Department.
To learn how to identify who maintains a street light, report an outage, or request a new light be added to your property
click here
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| HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS |
 Forecasters predict a near- or above-normal 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 75-percent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season will be near- or above-normal. Forecasters predict a 35 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season for the upcoming hurricane season.
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Hurricane Preparedness & Emergency Resources
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The SAIL hotline is only operational during an emergency event; at all other times, a recorded message with general information about the hotline is available.
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Westshore Emergency Access Card Program
In partnership with the Tampa Police Department, Westshore Alliance manages the Emergency Access Card Program, which is designed to assist emergency and rescue crews identify individuals authorized to enter the Westshore Business District following a disaster or emergency. Property owners can register up to three authorized personnel to receive reentry passes that allow them access to their building for the limited purpose of evaluating the safety and security of property before allowing tenants, other occupants, or the general public to return.
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS |
| NEWS |
Westshore Business Watch Re-Launch
The Westshore Business Watch now employs a multi-platform communications network with law enforcement. This FREE program
is designed to create a direct line of communication between businesses and the Tampa Police Department to help ensure employees, residents and visitors are well-informed about crime and traffic-related issues in the area. It aims
to reduce and prevent crime through enhanced communication and awareness.
Get alerted by signing up today.
You will receive time-sensitive information wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.
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New Crosswalk & Sidewalks in Westshore
Pedestrians have a new crosswalk on Spruce Street near Cigar City Brewing, which connects to the brewery's remote parking area.
Pedestrians can also enjoy new sidewalks recently installed on the north side of Laurel St. from Frontage Road to O'Brien St. and on the north side of Columbus Dr. from Himes Ave. to Dale Mabry Hwy.
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The Himes Avenue Safety Improvement Project,
a federally funded pedestrian and vehicle safety project
on Himes Ave. from
Kennedy Boulevard to Columbus Drive
, has begun. The project includes adding dedicated bike lanes throughout the corridor, enhanced crosswalks, decreasing the speed limit from 40 to 35 mph, and replacing two-way left turn lanes with raised separator islands.
MORE INFORMATION
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Want to stay up-to-date on the latest transportation and pedestrian improvements happening in Westshore? View our interactive map here and subscribe to the Alliance's Traffic News here.
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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
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Emergency
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9-1-1 |
Police Non-Emergency
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(813) 231-6130 |
Code Enforcement
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(813) 274-5545 |
Animal Control
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(813) 744-5660
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Solid Waste
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(813) 348-1112
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| Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay |
(800) 873-TIPS |
| Crisis Center |
2-1-1 |
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