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DARE	Safety Village of Darien
Junior Police Academy	Internet Safety
Neighborhood Watch	Officer Friendly
Child Seat Inspection	Police Station Tours
Vacation House Watch	Child Fingerprinting
Bicycle Registration	Careers in Law Enforcement
Alive at 25	Home Security Surveys
Phone Fraud	Neighborhood Watch Security Survey

DARE

Darien Police Officers, who are certified instructors, work in Darien elementary and junior high schools as well as Our Lady of Peace, to teach children about the dangers of drugs, drug abuse, personal safety, gangs, violence, conflict resolution, and internet safety. Children benefit from what they know in advance.

For further information on the DARE program visit the nation site here: www.dare.com

Junior Police Academy

The Darien Police Department is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Inaugural Junior Police Academy. The Academy was so successful that we look forward to holding it again next summer. Check back in April for the new applications.

Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch is one of our most successful programs. It is designed to assist individual homeowners help themselves to prevent crime in their neighborhoods. The program unites neighbors and teaches them how to deter burglary and vandalism. An officer will assist groups or neighborhood organizations in starting this program by calling the Crime Prevention Officer to schedule a presentation.

Child Seat Inspection

Safety inspections and proper installations for child car seats are available through the Police Department. If you would like to make an appointment to ensure that your child's car seat is safely secured and appropriate for your child, please call Officer Skweres at (630) 353-8337 for an appointment. There is no charge for this service.
Car Seat Recall List NIHTSA Website (Car Seat Safety)

The Darien Police Department is looking for residents who are interested in a Citizens Police Academy (CPA) to be run in the fall of 2009. A successful academy requires a class size of between 10 and 20 participants. If you are interested in participating in the Citizen Police Academy and learning about such police issues as Traffic Law, DUI Enforcement, Defensive Tactics, and Criminal Law please contact Officer Nick Skweres at 630-353-8337 or nskweres@darien.il.us

Car Seat Recall List

NIHTSA Website (Car Seat Safety)

Vacation House Watch

The Darien Police can be notified in advance when residents will be on vacation so assistance can be given in keeping an eye on their home on a Police time-available basis. A house watch card must be completed and the Police will also give helpful tips on how to protect the home also.

Vacation House Watch Form

Bicycle Registration

The Darien Police Department registers citizens’ bicycles at the Police Department.
The information needed to register the bicycle is the make, model, size, serial number, color, and boys/girls bicycle. To register your bicycle and receive a registration sticker, please come in to the police department during regular business hours.

Alive at 25

This course is geared towards drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 - the age group mostly likely to be involved in a fatal collisions. This highly interactive four-hour course teaches young drivers how to take control of situations by taking responsibility for their own driving behavior.

Vehicle crashes are #1 cause of death for people between the ages of 16 and 24. The National Safety Council, a leader in driver improvement training for more than 40 years, developed this driving course to specifically target drivers in this age group.

Since 1995, more than 400,000 young adults have learned life-saving defensive driving skills through "Alive at 25."
In a recent study by the Colorado State Patrol, 93% of "Alive at 25" participants said they would change their driving behavior afterwards.
Courts and schools nationwide use "Alive at 25" in their graduated license and violator programs.

This highly interactive four-hour program encourages young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 to take responsibility for their driving behavior. Skill practices and on-the-sport defensive driving techniques help change bravado to confidence.

The instructors use personal examples and even humor to get their point across. They use workbook exercises, interactive media segments, group discussions, role-playing, and short lectures to help young drivers develop convictions and strategies that will keep them safer on the road.

"Alive at 25" teaches young adults that:

People in their age group are more likely to be hurt or killed in a vehicle crash.
Inexperience, distractions and peer pressure cause unique driving hazards.
Speeding, alcohol and 'party drugs' greatly increase their risk of injury.
As a driver or passenger, they can greatly reduce their risk by taking control.
Committing to changing their driving behavior makes personal, legal and financials sense.

Phone Fraud

Safety Village of Darien

The Police Department teaches various classes at the Darien Safety Village on various topics to assist children in learning to be safe and stranger alert. Contact the Safety Village of Darien at 630-968-0777 for session dates and times.

http://safetyvillageofdarien.org/

Internet Safety

In an ever changing world it is important to know what your children are viewing on the internet. For information on individualized programs on Internet Safety contact the Crime Prevention Officer.

www.netsmartz.org

www.ikeepsafe.org

iKeepSafe -Social Networking Information

Facebook Safety

MySpace Parents Information

Officer Friendly

Children seem to greatly benefit from being able to talk with a police officer, and ask questions to better their understanding of our role and what they can do to help keep them safe. Commonly discussed topics include abduction awareness, bicycle safety, staying home alone, stranger-danger, and bullying. Canine Officers are also available for presentations and demonstration. Contact the Crime Prevention Officer to schedule a presentation.

Police Station Tours

The Police are very proud of their facility and would be happy to schedule tours by contacting the Crime Prevention Officer.

Child Fingerprinting

The Darien Police Department has Child Identification Kits available for parents. The child identification kits allow parents to record vital information should their child go missing. The information includes fingerprints, dental records, and a photo. Contact Crime Prevention to pick-up a kit or to have your child fingerprinted.

Careers in Law Enforcement

Officers can explain what a career in law enforcement is all about. Officers can discuss pre-requisite and requirements for a position in law enforcement and the various options regarding careers in Federal, State, County and Municipal Law Enforcement. This program is also presented annually at the High School and Junior High Schools in the area.

Home Security Surveys

Crime prevention officers will conduct security surveys of your home. You'll receive advice on what steps to take to make your property more secure. This program offers consultation in areas such as: locks, alarm systems, security lighting and environmental design to reduce crime risk. These presentations can be scheduled by calling the Crime Prevention Officer.

Neighborhood Watch Security Survey

Crime Prevention Officer Contact:
Officer Nick Skweres
630-353-8337
nskweres@darien.il.us