EPD Wraps Up Crime Prevention Meetings

EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department wrapped up its series of crime prevention meetings. This was the last of several planned meetings held throughout the last few months. Through presentations, officers give tips on how to become a harder target. After evaluating results from previous meetings, police say they pay off. “We’ve had several … Continue reading »

EPD Spreads Crime Prevention Awareness

EUGENE, Ore. — Property crime is the highest crime category in Eugene, and EPD says criminals like to strike when students head home for winter break. The Eugene police chief and a number of officers are going door to door talking with students even business owners about protecting themselves from property crime. EPD says the … Continue reading »

Crime Prevention Program a Success

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Police’s outreach in neighborhood areas has been followed by a decrease in property crimes. After West Eugene reported an increase in property crimes in September, Eugene Police responded by developing a plan to notify residents and provide prevention tips. Following the outreach program, the next round of statistics showed that property … Continue reading »