Category Archives: Crime

Crime Prevention Tip: How to Report a Suspicious Person or Vehicle

Posted on March 29, 2013 by RPD Southwest District

If someone seems suspicious based on conversation, their activity, or if something just tells you that a situation doesn’t seem right, report the person and/or vehicle by calling 911. Upon dialing 911, a telecommunicator from the call center will answer … Continue reading →

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Summer Safety Tips from Raleigh Police Department

Posted on July 10, 2012 by RPD Southwest District

Summer is one of the most important times to focus on home security. There is often an increase in residential burglaries and thefts in the warm weather months. At times, we leave our windows open for ventilation when we are … Continue reading →

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Holiday Crime Prevention and Safety Tips

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Tabitha Groelle

’tis the season….Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Years, birthdays, traveling, visitors, break-ins… Yep, I said it.  The B word.  BREAK-INS. Unfortunately this is the time of year that as many of us prepare for the holidays, traveling, celebrating with family and friends, … Continue reading →

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Dialing 9-1-1 vs The Non-Emergency Number

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

I was at a neighborhood meeting recently where the topic of calling 9-1-1 came up. If you’re like me, you’ve been trained to only dial 9-1-1 if it’s an emergency. Is that the case today? The short answer is no. … Continue reading →

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Meet the Southwest District’s New Community Policing Squad

Posted on May 2, 2011 by RPD Southwest District

In late March, the Southwest District assembled a community policing squad made up of one sergeant and three officers. According to Captain P.A. Niemann, commander of the Southwest District, the squad’s goal is to find long-term solutions to recurring problems … Continue reading →

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South West Citizens Discuss Food Lion Carts, CAT Buses

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

There is a meeting of the South West Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC) on, February 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road. Not sure if you live in the SWCAC, check out the … Continue reading →

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Southwest Police District: Direction for 2011

Posted on January 31, 2011 by RPD Southwest District

At the end of 2010, there was a lot of movement within the Raleigh Police Department (RPD).  As you may have seen reported, RPD had a historic promotional ceremony with over 100 officers advancing to various new ranks.  Additionally, there … Continue reading →

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