N.E.T. Approach
The N.E.T. approach to crime and disorder in targeted communities comprises a three-pronged approach; community specific policing, community mobilization and crime prevention programming. Strategies based on the N.E.T. approach are implemented over a two to four year period and involve a complex series of interactions among N.E.T. team members, residents, businesses, agencies, government and other stakeholders.
Community-specific policing involves personalized law enforcement that brings the concerns of the community together with intelligence-based policing strategies, forming a collaborative approach to reducing and preventing crime and fear of crime.
Community mobilization involves identifying leading lights and assets within the community, initiating dialogue, enhancing community participation, supporting resident-driven initiatives and coordinating community resources.
Crime prevention programming involves implementing some or all of N.E.T.’s six core crime prevention programs and transferring ownership of these programs to the community through Community Crime Councils.
N.E.T. Programs
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Apartment Safe has been developed as a tool for resident managers of apartment buildings and multi-family housing sites to help fight crimes being committed on their sites.
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In response to ever-growing numbers of vehicle thefts in Edmonton communities, Neighbourhood Empowerment Team (N.E.T.) and Edmonton Police Service have developed the AutoSafe program. Public Education, deterrence and prevention are primary goals of the program.
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Bullying is one of the most insidious and complex problems in our communities today, and is a reality in the day-to-day lives of our children—in their schools, on the streets of their neighbourhoods, in organized youth groups, and sadly, even in some homes.
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Community Crime Councils are diverse groups of people who meet regularly to develop creative approaches to addressing crime and safety.
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The Safe & Secure Homes initiative has been developed in response to increasing residential break and enters in N.E.T. targeted areas.
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The purpose of a Safe Squad is to provide visual deterrence against criminal activity. The primary role of members is to act as eyes and ears of the community—to observe and report suspicious persons or circumstances to the police.
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