Raleigh Police Department, 2023 Annual Report

Violent Crime Reduction Education

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

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

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