Community Safety
It is the goal of Jordan Area Community Council (JACC) to provide safe and healthy environment for neighborhood residents and increase the social stability of the neighbor hood through concerted crime prevention programs and safety strategies in conjunction with our law enforcement partners.
JACC accomplishes this by encouraging and promoting connections among neighbors, giving residents the opportunity to get to know one another and come together to prevent or solve problems and to celebrate our community.
JACC works in partnership with law enforcement, prosecutors, other public agencies such as housing inspections and licensing, business and rental property owners, and other community groups and institutions to gather resources and develop plans to address the community concerns.
There are many ways to get involved and participate in JACC’s neighborhood safety projects. Here is a list of what’s happening now and some of the resources available.
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Safety Committee, a monthly forum which brings together community members and law enforcement to share information, develop crime reduction projects, and sponsor educational events and activities. The agenda includes updates from police and probation and an open discussion of problem addresses and priority concerns of the community. The committee meets on the second Monday of the each Month at 6 p.m. at 2009 James Ave N.; everyone is welcome to attend and participate.
- Restorative Justice Community Action brings offenders and community members together in a conference setting to discuss the impact of the offense on the neighborhood and develop an agreement in which the offender repays the harm done to the community, often through service projects and financial donations. For more information, visit www.rjca-inc.org or call 612-746-0780.
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Safety Coordinator, an JACC staff position responsible for working with residents, business and rental property owners, and law enforcement on crime reduction and prevention projects. The coordinator maintains a network of contacts throughout the neighborhood and beyond, bringing appropriate resources and information to bear on solving problems.
To find out how you can participate, contact Ken at 612-886-3202 or kenwilson1235@yahoo.com
Joining a Block Club
o Block Clubs are one of the tools used in community policing.
o They are a way for neighborhood people to meet and get to know some of the officers who patrol our streets and crime prevention specialists. Often, patrol officers and specialists will attend Block Club meetings to talk about specific incidents that have occurred in the neighborhood, or just to answer citizen’s questions about the police department.
o A Block Club may be just one block on two sides of a street, or it may cover a larger area.
o The size and shape depends on your area and what seems to work for the people who live there.
o Block Clubs are considered to be the best bet for reducing the likelihood of crime and to have a voice in the neighborhood.
o They can address multiple neighborhood issues, and bring a strong understanding of the neighborhood.
Block Clubs can be social gatherings
There are no rules. Block clubs can meet as much as once a month; when needed; or to plan an event such as a garage sale. A block club can involve organizing a child-care co-op or a children's play-group. A block club can help elderly neighbors, or plant a community garden. It's up to those involved
