CSPD Crime Prevention Unit
This unit focuses on providing citizens and businesses with tips on how to prevent becoming a victim of a crime.
The specialized officers who staff this program are dedicated to:
- Reducing crime and the fear of crime
- Increasing the knowledge of citizens in providing "pro-active" crime prevention strategies
- Encouraging and training citizens in neighborhood watch activities
- Training the community in a wide array of crime prevention approaches & techniques
- Providing home and business security checks
Crime Prevention Programs
Neighborhood Watch
A Neighborhood Watch is a group of neighbors who are willing to communicate with each other and pass along crime and non-crime-related neighborhood information.
Community Presentations
A significant aspect of Crime Prevention is reducing crime through community education. Each division crime prevention officer is able to provide training presentations on a variety of topics.
How to Report a Crime or Concern
There are several methods by which a citizen can report a crime or concern the Colorado Springs Police Department. Here are tips on how to report the most and best information.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
CPTED is the proper design and effective use of the physical environment, which may lead to a reduction of criminal activity and fear of crime.
Contact your Crime Prevention Officer
Gold Hill Crime Prevention Officer
Sid Santos
Email: isidro.santos@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-385-2117
Sand Creek Crime Prevention Officer
Scott Mathis
Email: scott.mathis@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-444-7276
Stetson Hills Crime Prevention Officer
MJ Thomson
Email: michael.thomson@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-444-3168
Falcon Crime Prevention Officer
Brian Corrado
Email: brian.corrado@coloradosprings.gov
Phone: 719-444-7246