RPD Annual Report

The Raleigh Police Department recognizes that community members are force multipliers in our efforts to reduce all crime and particulary, violent crime. We participate in state and national initiatives such as the Governor's Highway Safety Program, National Violence Awareness Month (June), and SpeakUP. Education

Firearms Safety Unsecured firearms provide offenders easy access to carryout violent crimes. Through social media campaigns we encourage individuals to use gun safes, locks, and to never leave unsecured weapons in their vehicles. The Raleigh Police Department has been engaged in an educational project called “Take, Lock, Hide” to help curb thefts from motor vehicles. The department has also partnered with Triangle Shooting Academy to educate residents on safe firearm storage.

Gun Buy Back

Events like the 2022 gun buyback demonstrated the commitment of the City of Raleigh and the Raleigh Police Department to develop actionable strategies to reduce firearm violence, minimize opportunities for victimization, and reduce the fear and incidence of crime. Participants in the Gun Buy Back event received information and a lock to store their firearms.

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