The Crime Prevention unit or "Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving" (COPPS) is staffed by our Crime Prevention Technician, Michaelia Parker. She is responsible for coordinating Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Citizen's Academy, Alameda Bike Safety, Community Outreach, APD's social media, (Facebook, NIXLE, Twitter, Instagram), We S.E.E. program, and has been specially trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
CPTED is a multidisciplinary approach to deterring criminal behavior through environmental improvements. Research into criminal behavior shows that the decision to offend or not to offend is more influenced by cues to the perceived risk of being caught than by cues to reward or ease of entry. Consistent with this research, CPTED based strategies emphasize enhancing the perceived risk of detection and apprehension. If you would like a CPTED evaluation done or more information regarding any other COPPS program, please contact the Crime Prevention Unit.
The COPPS officer also facilitates the Summer Youth Academy and the Citizen's Police Academy (CPA) which we hope to start again soon!. This CPA "training" allows for citizens to experience what Alameda Police personnel deal with on a daily basis.
For more information regarding the CPA, click this link- Citizen's Police Academy
For more information regarding the Summer Youth Academy, click this link- Summer Youth Academy Application
For more information regarding any of the above info, please contact: Michaelia Parker.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday, from 7:00am to 4:00 pm. She can be reached at (510) 337-8316 or email: mparker@alamedaca.gov
