Crime Prevention
Crime Tips & Prevention
Officers and investigators work hard every day to solve crimes that have already taken place. Some of these crimes go unsolved. The solution? Everyone in our community can work hard together to prevent these crime from happening in the first place. The West Fargo Police Department takes Crime Prevention seriously. We hope you will too.
Look through the articles and topics here to find out more information. We encourage you to join a Neighborhood Watch Program.
Report
And as always, call us at 701-451-7660 about any suspicious activities.-
Business Security
Burglary is a crime of opportunity. Make their work risky and difficult, and you stand a good chance of stopping them before they get in.
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Bike Patrol
The bike is used to patrol areas such as city parks, bike paths, outdoor pool, downtown area, other areas where a vehicle may have a hard time getting into. Discover more about this program.
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Child Safety
Access tips on back to school safety tips, and gang information.
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Drug Abuse & Prevention
If someone I know needs help where can I turn? Find the answer to this question as well as other tips and helpful resources.
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Identifying Drug Use
Have you witnessed some suspicious activity but are unsure? Learn how to identify possible drug use.
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Identifying Drug Use
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Halloween Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has established a some safety tips that can protect children who plan to go trick-or-treating this Halloween.
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Home Security
Browse tips, recommendations, and resources for home security and safety.
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Internet Crime & Safety
Residents can learn more about reporting internet crime, what to do if your child is harassed online, and how to set rules for the internet.
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Landlord / Tenant Information
Almost everyone rents living space at some time in their life, but not everyone knows their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
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Personal Safety
Read useful information on keeping yourself safe at home, around town, or in the event of a random act of violence.
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Sales License Required
The State of North Dakota requires contractors and door to door salesmen to be licensed and bonded to operate in the state. The purpose of the requirement is to provide protection to the consumer.
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Scams & Fraud
Access helpful resources regarding scams, fraud, and preventing this type of crime.