Crime Prevention is more than locks and hardware. It's a way of life. It's you becoming aware and involved. We need you to be the eyes and ears of the police department. The West Jordan Police Department Crime Prevention Unit provides training to businesses, neighborhoods, church groups, civic groups and individuals on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime. It is our desire to partner with you to reduce crime and the fear of crime.

The West Jordan Police Department is committed to providing our community with the finest police services possible. With the combined effort of West Jordan residents, business owners and the police department, we can continue to make our community a safe and comfortable place to live and work.

Following are some of the programs offered by the West Jordan Police Department Crime Prevention Unit:

Business Watch
West Jordan Business Watch is sponsored by West Jordan Police Department and the West Jordan Chamber of Commerce to increase awareness of criminal activity affecting the West Jordan business community.  It provides an avenue to receive crime prevention training available from the West Jordan Police Department. We receive and relay information regarding crime trends and current activity. Business Watch is a free benefit to West Jordan Businesses. The benefits of the Business Watch Program are:

• Improved public relations as customers perceive that store owners are aware and concerned about their safety and well being.
• Increased awareness of employees and customers concerning criminal activity.
• Improved communication between businesses and the Police Department.
• Improved safety of customers and employees.
• Increased profits as losses due to shoplifting and theft are reduced.
• Quarterly training seminars for member businesses.
• Information sharing between member businesses.
• General reduction in West Jordan criminal activity as citizens become of aware of business unity.

Get a Business Watch decal today. Free to West Jordan Businesses. Call Christie Jacobs at 801-256-2032.

Neighborhood Watch Program
If you are interested in more information about how you can become involved in this program, please contact Christie Jacobs at 801-256-2032 West Jordan Crime Prevention from noon to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

View the current newsletter: May 2010 Newsletter

National Night Out Against Crime
National Night Out Against Crime is a nationwide gathering of neighbors organized in block parties to give crime a going away party. We encourage all organized neighborhood watch groups to hold a block party in their neighborhood. If you are interested in holding a National Night Out party please contact Christie Jacobs at 801-256-2032, or Arron Serr at 801-256-2033 from the West Jordan Crime Prevention Unit.

Graffiti
Graffiti has become a problem for residents, businesses and to the general public all along the Wasatch Front. It is an eyesore and if not removed, it spreads rapidly through a community. The removal of graffiti discourages its use. Residents need to report graffiti to the police department as soon as it appears. Call the non-emergency dispatch number 801-840-4000.  Residents and property owners are responsible to remove graffiti from their property.  The Salt Lake County Graffiti Program will provide you with supplies and cleaning tips at no cost to you.  The Salt Lake County Graffiti Program can be reached at phone number 801-363-4723.

Tips to Succeed at Graffiti Removal:   

• Clean new graffiti within 24 hours of its discovery.  Be prepared to increase your efforts during the warm months.
• Be persistent!  Continue to remove or cover reoccurring graffiti until the vandals get tired and give up.
• If your personal safety is a concern, request a uniformed police officer to accompany your cleanup effort in a marked vehicle.
• Use common sense.  Minimize the chance of injuries by only attempting to remove graffiti where it is easily accessible and be aware of road hazards.

Statistics
If you are interested in finding out what the stats are for any particular area of the City of West Jordan, you may contact the Crime Prevention unit. The Crime Prevention Specialist will check the stats for the area. This is helpful if you are a neighborhood watch coordinator and you are preparing a newsletter for your neighborhood, or if you were interested in purchasing a home in any given area and you would like to find out what the statistics are for the area in question. The crime prevention specialist will explain how the statistics are gathered and reported. 

Personal Safety Classes
The Crime Prevention Unit also offers many varied classes on personal safety that can be taught to youth groups, young men and young women groups as well a personal safety for women. The crime prevention unit feels that education is the best way to protect ourselves and others. We would be happy to schedule a meeting for your group. Please contact Christie Jacobs at 801-256-2032 or Aaron Serr at 801-256-2033 to set up your personal safety training.

Good Landlord Program
Rental properties located within the City of West Jordan are now required to have a business license pursuant to a recently passed city ordinance.  For information regarding the Good Landlord Program including applications and frequently asked questions please click here.

For information on receiving property inspections, etc., please contact Christie Jacobs at 801-256-2032.

Security Checks
Is your home or business an easy target for crime? West Jordan Crime Prevention Specialists and officers are available to walk through your home or business to make suggestions of how to make your property more secure and less vulnerable to crime.

Fingerprinting
Child I.D. Kits are available from West Jordan Police Department. Parents are encouraged to keep identifying information about each child on file at home.

Tours
Tours of the West Jordan Police Department can be arranged by contacting Aaron Serr at 801-256-2033 or Christie Jacobs at 801-256-2032.