Most of the brochures and documents may be opened with Adobe PDF and reviewed or printed out.  These brochures have been provided by the California Department of Justice and the Office of Criminal Justice Planning. 

Arson and Vandalism Prevention  - Information and tips for preventing arson or vandalism. 

Auto Burglary- TLC  - information on how to protect your car and valuables from auto burglars. 

Business Burglary Prevention  - This pamphlet provides burglary prevention information for your business or place of work. 

Child Abuse - This brochure provides information about how to determine what is child abuse and how to report child abuse. 

Child Safety - This brochure has information about how tell your children about who are strangers, how to be safe at home and to get help if you need to call 9-1-1. 

Crime Prevention Tips For Seniors - This pamphlet provides information to be safe and home and when outside of your home and what to do if you have been the victim of criminal activity. 

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)-The proper design and effective use of the built environment will prevent crime and increase the quality of life 

Disabled - Crime Prevention for the Disabled - This brochure provides advice on how to prevent and deter crime towards disabled persons.

Domestic Violence- Information about what is domestic violence, why domestic violence occurs and what to do if you are the victim of domestic violence. (PDF)

Elder Abuse - This brochure provides information about what elder abuse is and what types of abuse is occurring.  There is also information about how to report elder abuse. 

Fraud- Checks, Credit Cards Refund Fraud - This brochure provides tips on preventing check, credit card and refund fraud for persons who deal with money. 

Home Security Handbook - This brochure provides crime prevention information for the home or apartment.  There is also a home security survey which you can print out to help you determine where your home is vulnerable.

Home Security Hardware - This brochure provides tips on how to improve the doors, windows and hardware of your home in order to reduce the likelihood of you being burglarized.

Identity Theft  - A pamphlet, which provides information on how this fast growing crime can be prevented.

Marine Security - Tips on preventing theft of equipment and gear from boats, docks and the waterfront. 

Neighborhood Watch - Information about starting, maintaining and being involved in a Neighborhood Watch program. 

Personal Security - Tips to help you reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of theft or personal harm. 

POLICE-CITIZEN CONTACTS - A pamphlet designed by the Berkeley Police Department to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning police-citizen street contacts.

RECREATIONAL SECURITY - Information about how to protect yourself and your belongings while participating in recreational activities. 

ROBBERY PREVENTION - Information on how you can reduce the likelihood of becoming the victim of robbery. 

SHOPLIFTING PREVENTION - Tips on how businesses can reduce the potential of shoplifting and theft crimes.

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE - Information on how to recognize teen dating violence and how to help victims begin to deal with teen dating violence. 

VACATION SECURITY - Tips on how to prevent theft or burglary while you are away on vacation - how to better secure you home or office. 

VANDALISM AND ARSON PREVENTION - Tips on preventing and reporting vandalism and arson type crimes.

VEHICLE THEFT - Information about how to reduce the likelihood your your car being stolen or burglarized.