Community Engagement
What is Business Crime Watch?
The Business Crime Watch Program is a joint effort between businesses and the Fremont Police Department, providing businesses with crime prevention resources and strategies. It's design and goal is to improve the relationship between the law enforcement agency and local businesses through contact and current information regarding shoplifting, internal theft, burglary, robbery, and other aspects of crime prevention geared specifically toward businesses.

Business Watch allows the Fremont Police Crime Watch Unit to provide you with details about crime trends and current criminal activity. We also stand ready to assist businesses with crime prevention strategies that can help with several aspects of making your business less attractive to would-be offenders. Things such as the physical security of your business premises, locks, securing windows, and doors. We can also provide support through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED looks at all aspects of the built environment to reduce the likelihood of crime.

Why get involved in Business Crime Watch?
Just imagine this scenario. A local criminal has hit several retail stores in the Fremont area where they have been identified as passing back checks. The police department is aware of the situation and has a description of the fraudulent person and what checks they are using. Through the Business Watch program the police are able to pass this type of information on to the local business so that all employees are aware of what to watch for. Then, when the "bad guy" chooses to come into your store to pass the next bad check, you are one step ahead of them and they are caught.

Do you have email?
Sign-up to be a part of our Business Crime Watch email list. You will receive crime prevention tips and crime alerts when needed. Click HERE to be added to our list.

How do I get involved in the Business Watch program?
The Business Watch program is a service of the Fremont Police Department Crime Watch Unit. To enroll your business in this free program or to obtain more information, contact the Crime Watch Unit at 510/790-6742.

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