Home Security Surveys - Free of Charge - Community Advisory

There have been some residential burglaries, or attempts, in the past few weeks. Please report ANY suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighborhoods to the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100. Each resident can do their part to reduce their chances of being a victim, including but not limited to securing all doors and windows with working locks, trimming shrubbery and trees away from windows and doors, keeping valuable items out of plain sight, recording serial numbers of items to aid in investigations, and lastly, as stated, report all suspicious person(s) and/or vehicles to the police immediately.
Takoma Park Police offer a home security survey free of charge. A residential security survey is an inspection of your home, performed by a police officer, in an effort to identify possible improvements to the physical security of your residence and to review personal safety and security habits. The goal is to decrease the likelihood that you might be victimized by a crime. Home security surveys are offered to homeowners living in the City of Takoma Park, by appointment. They generally take about an hour of your time and can be set up during evening hours. To schedule a security survey and a review of personal safety issues, contact our Community Outreach Program officer, Carla Magnaye, at 301.891.7121 or 301.270.1100. You can also e-mail her at carlam@takomagov.org. You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.

* Text to 847411

* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.

* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.

* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.

You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!

If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.