Public Safety

• Neighborhood Watch
  Neighborhood Watch, in various forms has been around for many years. Today it is one of the most popular and successful of all efforts to prevent residential crimes. Perhaps one reason for the success of Neighborhood Watch is its simplicity. Although programs may vary, they are all predicated on the need for residents to protect their neighborhoods by observing and reporting suspicious or unusual activity.
  
  One should never be lulled into believing that, "It will never happen to me." This attitude is the killer of Neighborhood Watch.
  
  For a Neighborhood Watch to remain an active community program, residents must remain aware of what goes on outside. Knowing and looking out for your neighbor is a very important part of a successful program.
  
  Communities with active programs have experienced substantial decreases in burglary, vandalism, and larceny. In addition, Neighborhood Watch creates a greater awareness of crime and serves as a warning to criminals.
  
  Keep your Neighborhood Watch active. Respond to your neighbor's needs as you would have them respond to yours. Assisting the police in protecting you is your civic duty.
  
  Let's give neighborhood crime a going away party!
  
  Remember that Apathy is the enemy of Neighborhood Watch.
  
  For more information on the Neighborhood Watch program contact the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department at (920) 869-3800.
  
  

• Vacation Home Checks
  The Hobart/Lawrence Police Department retains information concerning vacation dates for residents which result in homes being vacant for any period of time. People leaving on vacation must fill out a request for this service. All information is kept confidential.
  Print Residential Home Check Form in PDF format.

• Home Security Surveys

  The Hobart/Lawrence Police Department is pleased to welcome you to our community.
  
  To make you aware of the need for home security, we would like you to know that there is a burglary every 11 seconds.
  
  As a service to our community, one of our officers will conduct a free home security survey of your residence, checking such things as locks, doors, windows, lighting, shrubbery, etc. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes and a report with suggestions for improvements will be submitted to you within 2 weeks.
  
  For more information or to make an appointment, contact the police department at (920) 869-3800.
  

• Property Identification Program
  Our department has an engraver available for your use. By marking your valuable personal property, you are making it easily identifiable. Easily identified property is hard for burglars to dispose of. It can be traced back to you. And, if the burglars are caught with it in their possession, it is solid evidence of possession of stolen goods.

2006 CALLS FOR SERVICE

339 Car Accidents

37 Accidents with Injuries

256 Stalled Vehicles

71 Suspicious Vehicle Complaints

6 Civil Matters

10 Juvenile Calls

10 Auto Theft

16 Abandoned Vehicles

18 Noise Complaints

35 Suspicious Persons Complaints

59 Suspicious Activity Complaints

56 Fire Calls

82 Disturbances, physical & verbal, incl. Domestic Violence Calls

33 Fire Alarms

6 Carbon Monoxide Alarms

1 Open Door Call

213 Burglar Alarms

42 Burglaries

23 Missing Person / Run Away Reports

73 Damage to Property Compliants

71 Welfare Checks (persons, animals, etc.)

23 Parking Violations

254 Medical Calls

92 Animal Calls

181 911 Hang-ups & Assists

20 Attempted Suicides / Alcohol Holds

6 Death Scenes

373 Reckless Driving Complaints

19 Frauds

50 Ordinance Violations

7 Weapons Calls (gun, knife, etc.)

12 Underage Drinking

47 Harassment Complaints

15 Warrant Arrests

16 Restraining Order Complaints

114 Assist Other Agencies (check for hit & runs, crime suspects, etc.)

73 Thefts

18 Trespassing Complaints

7 Sex Offenses

517 Traffic Stops

2 Drug Calls

12 Lost / Found

4 Battery Complaints

2 Forgery Complaints

11 Fireworks Complaints

151 Traffic Hazard Calls