Crime Free Business Program

Crime Free Business gives retail and service establishments proven strategies to reduce the likelihood of being robbed and becoming a victim of other crimes. By implementing Crime Free Business strategies, retail and service businesses have reduced robberies by up to 45% and other violent crimes like assaults and batteries to employees by nearly 30%.

There are three phases to becoming certified as a Crime Free Business:

• 2-hour training session for business owners and/or managers
• On-site security evaluation
• On-site business follow-up

• Improved safety and security to business owners and managers, employees and customers
• Increased customer volume-participation in the program is good for business!
• One-on-one access to a San Leandro Police Department crime prevention specialist
• Program specifically tailored to the security and safety needs of your business
• Program materials, including employee training brochures and video, decals and manual
• Updated and ongoing information on local crime and crime prevention strategies
• Invitations to Crime Free special events, such as training in advanced security systems (i.e. purchasing and installing video surveillance equipment) and training in advanced loss prevention procedures (i.e. check fraud)

Crime Free Business is free to all businesses located in the City of San Leandro.

Businesses participating in Crime Free Business say the training has added a lot to what they knew about protecting their businesses and employees from crime and that making changes in their businesses would not be difficult. The training has also motivated them to make the necessary changes to become Crime Free certified.

Contact Jenny Crosby via email or call at 510-577-3228.