North Dakota Home Security and Crime Prevention Center

Crime Resources

Crime Prevention

Cass County Sheriff’s Office: Crime Prevention
North Dakota Crime Lab
North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation

City Crime Prevention

Minot Police Department
West Fargo Police Department
Bismarck Police Department

Neighborhood Watch

Fargo Police Department
Bismarck Police Department: Neighborhood Crime Watch

Disaster Resources

Emergency Preparedness

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
Great Plains Food Bank
NDDES Homeland Security State Radio
North Dakota Emergency Management Association

Fire Safety

North Dakota Attorney General
North Dakota Fire Prevention Association
Fargo City Fire Safety Tips
Fargo Fire Department: Senior Citizen Fire Safety
Fargo Fire Fighters

Alarm Associations

National Burglar and Fire Alarm Assoc.

General Safety Resources

General Safety

North Dakota Department of Health: Injury Prevention and Control
North Dakota Safety Council
North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance
North Dakota Passenger Safety
North Dakota Highway Safety

Child Abuse Prevention

Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota
Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Human Services: Child Protection Program

Domestic Violence

North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services
North Dakota Victim Assistance Association
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead
Abused Adult Resource Center
Community Violence Intervention Center

Crime Stats in North Dakota

See the Safest Cities in North Dakota report for more information on crime statistics across the state.

Top 5 Burglary-Prevention Tips

1. Get a home security system

In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.

2. Keep tabs while you’re away

With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.

3. Make your home less appealing to thieves

Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.

4. Make friends with your neighbors

Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.

5. Prep your home before vacation

Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).

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