We are here today to bring information to your community about crime prevention programs. The members of our group are your neighbors from surrounding communities working with law enforcement officers. Together, we work to prevent crime and aid neighborhoods in solving problems. Our emphasis is on stopping crime before it happens.

Residents in many neighborhoods share some of the same concerns and fears. These may include issues of:

• Safety: such as, drug dealing and drug use, vandalism, robberies, violent crime, gun shots and childrenís safety.
• Noise pollution: from loud music, shouting and automobile engines.
• Neighborhood appearance: including graffiti, abandoned autos, run-down buildings or property, litter and overgrown vacant lots.
• Traffic and parking problems: including too much traffic and reckless drivers.

• Get to know your neighbors
• Join a Neighborhood Watch group
• Talk to you community police officers at the District II Substation (560-4582)
• Report suspicious activities to 911
• Join your Partners Against Crime group.

Partners Against Crime (PAC) is a community based volunteer organization working in cooperation with law enforcement, as well as, city and county departments to find sustainable solutions to community crime problems and quality of life issues. The goal of PAC is to educate and empower citizens with information on how to access the resources available to them in various areas, such as crime prevention, safety and housing. We, as responsible citizens, are part of the solution to the problems that exist in our communities. Come work with us to help find solutions to the problems in your community.

• Visit our website at http://www.pac2durham.com/

• Join us at our next District II PAC meeting

When? Third Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m.

Where? E.K. Powe Elementary School on Ninth Street

• Join our online discussion group and receive daily reports of crime in your community by sending a blank e-mail to pac2-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

• Contact Officer Jim Adams at the District 2 Substation (560-4582)