DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI (10/30/13) – The Dearborn Heights Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau is responsible for working with the residents of Dearborn Heights to provide for a safer community for all. The bureau is headed by Cpl. Mark Parrinello and operates a number of community awareness and crime prevention programs. The Dearborn Heights TIFA, through its annual budget, helps to support the work and programs of the bureau.
CELL PHONES FOR SENIORS
Cell phone classes, held at the Eton and Berwyn Centers, provide seniors with donated cell phones for them to use in case of an emergency. The Crime Prevention Bureau provides seniors the phones, and gives them a hands-on class on the mechanics of a cell phone and how to use it effectively in case of an emergency. Classes are held based upon the amount of donated phones we receive. Contact the Eton Center at (313) 277-7765 or the Berwyn Center at (313) 791-3550 for more information.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH E-MAIL
The Crime Prevention Bureau has instituted an on-line information service, allowing the police department to communicate with residents instantly via e-mail. Residents can provide their e-mail address to the Crime Prevention Bureau, allowing them to receive regular updates regarding crime in their area. Over 120 Community Awareness Volunteers participate in this program and use this information at their monthly meetings. Community Awareness District Captains and C.E.R.T volunteers also use this as a way to communicate with the Crime Prevention Bureau about issues that are unique to their blocks. Contact the Crime Prevention Bureau by e-mail (mparrinello@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us) to sign up.
CRIME STOPPERS REWARD PROGRAM
The Crime Stoppers reward program pays cash to persons with information regarding crimes that have occurred. Residents can call the Crime Stoppers hot line and give information while remaining anonymous. The Crime Prevention Bureau then follows up on the information, making sure the tipster receives their reward. Several high profile crimes that have occurred in Dearborn Heights have been solved by tips called into Crime Stoppers. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP with your tip.
SECURITY SURVEYS
The Crime Prevention Bureau conducts dozens of security surveys each year, giving residents and business owner’s recommendations on how to make their property less prone to crime. The owner’s property is inspected by having the locks and window security analyzed, their landscaping checked, and the lighting around the property studied. A report is then provided which explains points of interest, and illustrations show possible remedies. Alarm users who are having problems with false alarms are also advised on tips to reduce false alarms. These surveys are done free of charge. Contact the Crime Prevention Bureau at for more information.
Contact:
Corporal Mark Parrinello
Phone (313) 277-7414
mparrinello@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us
