Common sense goes hand in hand with civic sense. Following this concept was born security subsidiary, because to live in safer cities need the collaboration between citizens and law enforcement. Police in the capital of the American Midwest has understood this since 1993, when it is born CAPS, Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy, a way to cooperate and communicate with the population to improve the quality of life and prevent crimes.
The residents of one block, ie a block are organized in a group, know and agree that their daily activities can become a way to protect the lives of their neighborhood.
For example, joining a walking club can make physical activity and at the same time, while walking you can control it will not happen any illegal activity. In fact, if you notice a situation of deterioration or distress can give early warning to the police.
There are also garden club to enjoy gardening and beautifying some areas of the district where there is more deterioration. According to one theory, it is cured deters crime.
Everyone can work together, even if you have a shop. Retailers participating in the Safe Haven program displaying a symbol in the window indicate the possibility of entering and ask for help in an emergency.
Various groups have as a reference with the local policeman who makes the situation during the monthly meeting.
It does not end here: among other initiatives, the most original is the simulation of processes in closed session for children accused of minor offenses. Lawyers, judges and jurors are personified by their peers, the officer has the role of moderator of the debate by providing, as well as on legal aid, even moral support.
