GCPD Hosting Crime Prevention Program for Children

Weeklong class will be offered at Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula.

Suwanee parents can take advantage of a program offered by Gwinnett Police, which patrols the unincorporated area of the city. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to attend a free, personal empowerment program.. The 10-hour radKIDS program includes lessons on home safety, school safety, personal safety and more. The lessons include a mixture of classroom instruction and physical activity taught over a 5-day period. In the Suwanee area, the program will be held at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church on June 25-29. (See attached flyer.) Program slots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register, contact Eric Rooks at (770) 513-5119, Chris McGrath at (678) 442-6572, Brandon Morris at (678) 442-6504 …

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How to Prevent Car Break-ins

Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of entering auto.

As of the end of May, there were over 150 reports of entering auto this year in the Dacula area. That number is lower than last year’s May total of almost 250 entering autos, but is still higher than what most of us would like. Watch the Dacula Patch public service announcement videos above to learn how to avoid becoming the victim of entering auto. Do you know of a good topic for a Patch PSA? Let me know at kristi.reed@patch.com or, if you are feeling creative, produce and submit your own. Stay safe.

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Seven Ways to Reduce Residential Burglary

GCPD offers crime prevention tips.

There are several steps property owners can take to make their homes less attractive to burglars. The Gwinnett County Police Department offers seven tips to reduce your likelihood of becoming a victim of property crime:

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Protect Your Home During Holiday Travel

Vigilance can deter would-be burglars, Gwinnett Police say.

With many people traveling during the holiday season, the Gwinnett County Police Department encourages citizens to follow these tips to keep homes and property secure:

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