“If we do nothing - we will accomplish exactly that.” ….. President Franklin Roosevelt
Safety and crime prevention is critical for the health and vitality of our community. Citizens need to know that their family and friends can walk in their neighborhoods and parks without fear and that their streets, schools and public places are safe and peaceful. Safety is also critical to economic development. When communities are safe, quality of live is enhanced and local economies flourish.
Community safety and crime prevention is not just a police issue; it’s truly everyone's responsibility. It involves encouraging citizens to support law enforcement and engaging all sectors of the community in helping Fort Dodge become a safer place to live, work and raise our families.
The Safe Community Coalition for Fort Dodge and Webster County is focused on improving public safety by combatting crime and violence, and significantly reducing the illegal use of drugs. This is a common sense approach to protecting our children, keeping our schools safe, and reducing the threat of violence in our community and county.
The Safe Community Coalition will lead a coordinated intervention process between local law enforcement and numerous community partners that combines best practices in public safety, crime, violence and drug prevention to make Fort Dodge a safer and healthier community. The Coalition will take a proactive approach in creating an atmosphere of cooperation, trust, and understanding in our efforts to create healthy and positive change.
Our Vision: The greater Fort Dodge area will unite and embrace the important goal of becoming a safe,
healthy and more vital community.
Our Mission: We will work together to establish a safe, caring, drug-free and crime-free community by significantly diminishing criminal activity and reducing the illegal and inappropriate use of drugs, alcohol, and vaping. We aim to support responsible decision-making skills with our youth so they will make good decisions and healthy choices in life. We will also address improving youth and family safety.
Being a safe community requires strong law enforcement, effective city ordinances and laws, and a proactive and engaged citizenry. The safety of our youth is our first priority and protecting them from illicit drugs and engaging in anti-social behaviors is critical for their well-being. Understanding and protecting our youth from the many dangers presented to them via the Internet and social media platforms and apps on their phones and computers is also very important.
Support Law Enforcement Provide our police and sheriff’s departments with the tools and support they need to effectively enforce our laws and improve public safety. Coordinate an ongoing public relations campaign supporting local law enforcement and the important work they are doing to keep our community safe.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention By using evidenced based programs, educate youth and parents about the dangers of illicit drugs and the destructive consequences that come with abusing drugs and alcohol. Teach and encourage youth on making healthy and positive choices.
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Crime Prevention By organizing and coordinating projects and programs that can help reduce crime in the greater Fort Dodge area.
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Youth and Family Safety Organize and coordinate programs on:
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Media – Communications Develop an effective communications program to increase awareness and understanding about public safety principles and to educate parents on child safety tips.
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Together we can make Fort Dodge and Webster County a safe and peaceful community