Crime Prevention

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The Robbinsdale Police Department has an active crime prevention program which is coordinated by the Community Engagement Officer. The program is designed to educate people on recognizing and preventing crime risks and encourages active participation with the police department and community as a whole. The Robbinsdale crime prevention program:

Provides the public with practical and useful information on how to reduce the likelihood of criminal victimization.
Establishes a positive working relationship between rental property owners and managers with the police department through a Crime Free Housing Program.
Establishes and works in partnership with Neighborhood Watch groups throughout the city.
Organizes and encourages the city's participation in the annual National Night Out program.
Provides training on many personal safety topics such as burglary prevention, personnel safety, youth bike rodeo, etc.

Robbinsdale Crime Prevention Association

The Robbinsdale Crime Prevention Association (RCPA), incorporated on January 13, 1987, was formed to provide crime prevention education. RCPA is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that relies on residents to run the organization year-round.

Members are actively involved in National Night Out, Block Watches, and the annual Public Safety Open House, and providing programs and literature for the community. Members played an important role in the success of the referendums required to build the new Public Safety Building. The statues in front of the Public Safety building are also a result of the RCPA's efforts.

To view a video about the Robbinsdale Crime Prevention Association, click here.

For additional information, you can download the Robbinsdale Crime Prevention Association brochure by clicking here.

While the time commitment is not extensive, it is essential to have dedicated volunteers. If you are up for the challenge, please contact us through our Facebook page!

MEETING SCHEDULE

The RCPA meeting schedule for 2024 is to be determined.

OPEN BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS

The RCPA is looking for the following Board Member positions: President, Vice President, Secretary

BOARD MEMBER DUTIES

RCPA Meeting Planning Sessions

Attend planning work sessions to brainstorm with the team about events, meeting ideas and topics
Assist with developing content for meetings and power point presentations
Assist with gathering supplies for meetings

RCPA Meetings

Attend RCPA meetings and assist with presenting topics, note-taking, passing out information, event set-up and tear down

RCPA Community Events

Attend RCPA summer events (Whiz Bang Days, Public Safety Open House, etc.)
Greet visitors at booth, assist with event preparation and logistics

Fundraising

Offer brainstorming, development and execution of fundraising programs for the organization

Neighborhood Watch

Robbinsdale has many active Neighborhood Watch groups composed of residents who are dedicated to keeping their neighborhoods safe. They send a clear message to potential criminals that crime is not welcomed in the City by providing extra "eyes and ears" in their neighborhoods. Watch groups schedule and facilitate their own meetings but coordinate with the Robbinsdale Police Department's Community Engagement Officer to make occasional appearances to discuss a variety of crime-related topics. Please contact the Robbinsdale Police Department if you are interested in joining or starting a Watch group in your neighborhood.

Residents interested in Neighborhood Watch are encouraged to contact the Community Engagement Officer at (763) 531-1225 to inquire if a group already exists in their neighborhood. If a group is not established in that neighborhood, residents are encouraged to speak with their neighbors and inquire about the interest in that particular neighborhood for establishing a new Neighborhood Watch group. A brochure explaining Neighborhood Watch in detail is available here.

National Night Out

Property Identification Program

Repeat Nuisance Ordinance

The Robbinsdale Police actively utilize a Repeat Nuisance Ordinance (City Ordinance 927) which was enacted to prevent and abate repeat city response to the same addresses for nuisance violations. Nuisance violations can include, but are not limited to, loud parties, disturbances, disorderly conduct and barking dogs.

After two recorded violations the owner of a property and also the renter (if the property is rental) are sent a warning letter detailing the applicable violations. At this time, a third and/or subsequent violation of the ordinance is subject to $250.00 service fee to the owner and/or renter of the property.

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