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July 1990
FOCUS ON CRIME PREVENTION:
BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT WORKING TOGETHER
A joint crime prevention program has been initiated between
the Creve Coeur, Missouri, Police Department and the corporate
security department of Monsanto, Inc., which has its world
headquarters in Creve Coeur. This new concept may lead to
changes nationwide in the field of crime prevention in the years
to come.
This program is geared to make homes and the workplace
safer. It was established to promote crime prevention techniques
and citizen awareness by sponsoring business watch, personal
safety programs, Operation ID, and shoplifting and bicycle safety
programs. Initially, Monsanto donated money for the development
of a crime prevention logo bearing the words ``Business and
Government Working Together.'' Then, the corporation became
involved in crime prevention projects by providing personnel from
the corporate security department to work with police officers.
Twenty-two thousand area residents and Monsanto employees were
initially targeted by this joint program.
As part of the program, Monsanto security officers are
available to make home burglary prevention checks for the nearly
6,000 local Monsanto employees. These security officers, who
receive special training from police officers, visit homes of
Monsanto employees to point out security weaknesses and to
offer suggestions to improve them. Creve Coeur police officers
conduct similar security checks for residents of the city. Both
police and security officers involved in this joint program are
selected by their respective agencies. All candidates must
undergo extensive evaluation in public speaking, writing skills,
appearance and education.
An informational crime prevention booth is also operated
during the city's annual Creve Coeur Days celebration held each
May. This booth is staffed by police officers and Monsanto
security officers. At the booth, parents and their children have
an opportunity to see crime prevention displays, obtain handouts
and make arrangements for programs in their neighborhoods and
businesses. Monsanto also makes their world headquarters
facilities available for large groups interested in crime
prevention.
``So much of police work is reacting to crimes already
committed,'' said a Creve Coeur officer. ``This joint effort is
an exciting opportunity to fight crime before it occurs.'' If
results during the early stages of the program are any
indication, the difference is not only being felt in this
community but has also given new meaning to the phrase,
``Business and Government Working Together.''
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Information for this column was provided by Capt. Frank D.
Harris, Commander of Administrative and Support Services, Creve
Coeur, Missouri, Police Department.