Hispanic Robbery Initiative Reducing Robbery Victimization and Increasing Trust of Police and Financial Institutions in a Hispanic Community
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RESPONSE: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department created an International Relations Unit to assist in developing problem-solving initiatives targeting the international community. A multifaceted approach including building tenant-management relationships, a CPTED survey guided physical changes to the complex, and police presence was increased through bike and foot patrols. Additionally, monthly community meetings, Span ish speaking volunteers, crime prevention literature, and community programs were used to build relationships between the residents with the police and financial institutions.
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