Crime Tips and Crime Prevention
TRAVELING TIPS
Cars and snow
  • Winter Traveling Tips

    • CODE RED
    Code Red The CodeRED system gives city and county officials the ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city at a rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour.
  • Code Red information

    • FALSE ALARMS
    BurglarMany hours per month and throughout the year are spent having both police patrol officers and our firemen answer false alarms. Find out ways to prevent this at your home or business.
    False Alarm Information
    Alarm Ordinance - Chapter 5-06


    BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
    School Building Some important reminders for both parents and students!
    VACATION HOUSE WATCH
    Thief breaking into a safe.
  • Home Security
  • Business Security    
  • Vacation House Watch - The West Fargo Police Department offers a free service to those who travel. Fill out an online form and officers will make an effort to check your house while you are gone.


    • INTERNET CRIMES AND SAFETY
    HttpWith the increase in internet crimes, we have added this Internet Crimes and Safety section of our web site to help protect you and your loved ones.


    CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS INFORMATION
    Bio hazard symbol and syringeShelter In Place - regarding a local chemical emergency.
    Biological/Chemical Threats - Don't Panic, Do Prepare.
    www.Ready.gov - From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    www.RedCross.org - Together We Prepare

    Scams and Fraud - Too Good To Be True
    Pile of 100 dollar billsVisit the North Dakota Attorney General's Office website to find out information regarding scams.

    Snopes.com - Urban legends and scams are researched here.
    ScamBusters.com - Useful information regarding financial scams, urban legends, computer viruses, credit card fraud, and more!
    Prevent check fraud
    ATM Scam

    Civil Concerns
    Landlord Tenant Information from the ND Attorney General's Office
    Almost everyone rents living space at some time in their life, but not everyone knows their rights and responsibilities as a tenant...