Policing for Prevention is the Metropolitan Police Department's
strategy to make the District of Columbia the safest major city
in America. But to reach this height, every Washingtonian must play
a role. From the residents who live, work, and raise their families
here to the business owners who provide services for the city's
residents and visitors; from the professionals who build their careers
in the Nation's Capital to faith and community group leaders and
the youth of this city—each of us has the power to help keep
the city safe.
"I believe our desire to be the safest major city in America comes
not from competitive traits, but from ambitious virtues, and from
our place of honor as stewards of the Nation's Capital City," states
Chief Ramsey.
What can you do to help make the District of Columbia the safest
major city? Doing your part can be as simple as calling 3-1-1,
instead of 9-1-1,
to report non-emergencies, or as involved as becoming an active
member of your Police
Service Area (PSA) problem-solving team. To discover all the
possibilities, click on the link below. But please remember: Never
put yourself at risk as you work to improve your community. Always
work with others.
