Community Involvement

Community Involvement Programs facilitates and coordinates efforts to reduce crime through the development, promotion and implementation of effective crime prevention-based strategies. The Community Involvement Division partners with citizens and businesses, as well as government and civic organizations and agencies to achieve its goals.

Neighborhood Watch / Block Parties

These gatherings are a great way to kick-off neighborhood watch, meet your neighbors and unite your community against crime.

Business Crime Prevention Program

This program is designed to bring police and local merchants together to reduce business-related crimes through communication and education.

Citizens' Police Academy (CPA)

CPA is an interesting and informative program that educates citizens who live or work in Princeton about our Police Department.

Neighborhood Watch

FNW is a non-profit, community based crime prevention organization that educates citizens in ways of reducing their risk of being a victim of a crime, both at home and in the public.

McGruff the Crime Dog

McGruff makes appearances in school and community events in order to provide safety and crime prevention information and education.

Vacation House Watch

As a service to the citizens of the City of Princeton, the Princeton Police Department offers free vacation house checks. The Princeton Police Department will periodically check the exterior of your home while you are away. This service helps to deter potential burglars and provides for additional security while your house is unoccupied.

This service is not recommended for citizens that have friends or family that will be at the residence regularly for such things as yard work, caring for animals or using the amenities at the residence.