The initiative has been adopted by over 300 police departments across the US and beyond.
The Safe Place initiative is a community-based approach to safety that helps to build relationships and assist victims of crimes that tend to be underreported, such as hate crimes and harassment.“The City of Lakewood is always exploring innovative methods to address safety holistically and to be a welcoming community for our residents and visitors,” said Mayor Meghan George.
Businesses and organizations interested in participating in the initiative can contact the Lakewood Police Department for a brief training and receive a branded Safe Place sticker that will be placed prominently on the window or door indicating they are a Safe Place. “When an individual sees a Safe Place sticker, they know that there are people inside who care and that they can come through the door and access help immediately,” said Patrol Officer Arianna Zuk, who helped develop Lakewood’s program. “We hope the initiative will encourage real-time reporting of these incidents which will enable us to respond quickly and efficiently and make our community a safer place for everyone.
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