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Crime & Safety

FLPD’s Neighborhood

Crime Statistics

By James J. Becker

Statistics: To schedule an appointment call Detective Carmelo Colon
in The Crime Prevention Unit at 954-828-4964 or send an
During the period January thru April of this year The
email to him at ccolon@fortlauderdale.gov. The
Landings Residential Association, Inc., has experienced the
following offenses. Robbery 0, Burglary Residence 2, evaluation/survey is free for the asking. The
evaluation/survey can give you greater insight on how to
Burglary Conveyance (vehicle) 6, Burglary Business 0, and
Vehicle Theft 0, according to statistics provided by the Fort protect your family and residence along with practical
solutions to strengthen your home’s security.
Lauderdale Police Department. This indicates a slight
decrease over the previous year. Let’s work together to Safety Tips: Home Identification &
keep this downward momentum going (SEE BELOW).
Vehicle Conveyance Theft
Crime Prevention: (Complimentary Some of the homes in The Landings do not have easily
evaluation/survey) identified home numbers or lack address numbers all
together. It is extremely vital that Police, Fire and
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has instituted a
Ambulance personnel responding to emergencies can
program that all residents should take immediate

easily locate your residence. It is highly recommended that
advantage of. The Crime Prevention Unit will conduct a
complimentary evaluation/survey of your residence. A all residents survey their homes from the street to ensure
that your home address is highly visible. One rule of thumb
Detective will conduct an inside and outside survey of your
home to include evaluating your perimeter lighting, sliding is that numbers should be 3” to 4” high and should
contrast from the homes background.
doors to see if they can be lifted off their tracks, locks,
sheds, windows, landscaping that blocks windows, garage In order to reduce thefts from vehicles do the following. First,
doors, alarm systems, pool areas, French doors, hinges, lock your vehicle even if it is parked in your own driveway
and check to see if your address be seen from the street, and secondly do not leave any valuables (coins, laptops,
etc. This survey is free and open to all residents. expensive sunglasses, etc.) visible from outside the vehicle.

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