Crime Prevention Information

Copper Theft Prevention Tips
Copper Theft Prevention Unfortunately, copper theft has become an all too common occurrence. This has been happening throughout the United...

Burglary Prevention-Part Two
Doors and Windows Doors are usually the first choice of burglars. All exterior doors should be supplemented with a double cylinder deadbolt lock...

Burglary Prevention-Part One
Burglary is another one of those crimes that can be prevented, if the homeowner takes a vigilant approach. By looking at the tips below, a homeowner...

Winter Holiday Safety Tips
As we go into the winter holiday season, we would like to offer you these tips to make your season a safe and enjoyable one. Women may want to...

Auto Theft Prevention
The Fort Wayne Police Department would like to offer you some ideas on how to prevent your vehicle from being stolen. During colder months, it is...

Prevention Tips for Thefts From Vehicles
While auto theft does occur in our city, theft FROM vehicles is far more prevalent. Because it is so common, we would like to point out some problem...

Halloween Safety Tips
Parents/ guardians please be mindful and pass along these safety tips toyour children when "trick-or-treating" this Halloween. If you wear dark...

Operation I.D.
Operation I.D. Operation I.D. is a program designed to list those items of value in your home or vehicle(s) that could be stolen or lost. Listing...

Employee Theft Tips
               Employee Theft is a Real Problem The Fort Wayne Police Department would like to offer some advice to our commercial community with...

SAFENET Identification Program
THE PROBLEM... It is common for a person with memory impairment (Example: Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, etc.) to wander and roam. This can happen...

Indiana Moped and Scooter Laws
                         Indiana Moped and Scooter Laws The following information is being provided by the Fort Wayne Police Department. While not...

What is the Crime Prevention Bureau?
What is the crime prevention bureau? The Crime Prevention Bureau is staffed  by one full time officer, whose duties are related to education of the...

Safe at Home Program
What is Safe at Home? Safe at home is a program designed as a safety measure for those with special needs during times of an emergency, natural...

Take 25 Program/ Toma 25
What is Take 25? A program of the National Center for Missing Exploited Children, the goal of Take 25 is to heighten awareness about childrens...

Identity Theft
Identity Theft has become the fastest growing crime in the United States and according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Indiana's most...

Safety Tips and Crime Reduction in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Police Department would like to remind you to be safe during this new year and would like to offer you some of these safety tips. 1...