Nebraska Home Security and Crime Prevention Center

Crime Prevention

Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Nebraska Crime Stoppers

City Crime Prevention

Omaha Crime Stoppers
Lincoln Crime Stoppers
Bellevue Police Department
Grand Island: Crime Prevention Unit
Omaha Police Department

Neighborhood Watch

Kearney Police Department
Douglas County Sheriff’s Department
Omaha Police Department
Lincoln Police Department

Emergency Preparedness

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Douglas County Emergency Management Agency
Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health
The Salvation Army of Lincoln, Nebraska
Nebraska Humane Society: Disaster Relief

Fire Safety

Nebraska State Fire Marshal
Nebraska Prescribed Fire Safety Council
Nebraska Forest Service: Wildland Fire Protection
Bellevue Fire Department: Fire Prevention
Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County: Fire and Burn Prevention Task Force

Alarm Associations

National Alarm Association of America
Alarm.org

General Safety

Safe Kids Internet Safety Nebraska Department of Education: School Safety
Nebraska Safety Council
Nebraska Office of Highway Safety: Child Passenger Safety
Nebraska General Attorney’s Office: Consumer Protection

Child Abuse Prevention

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
Prevent Child Abuse Nebraska
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska
North Central Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Project

Domestic Violence

Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition
Domestic Violence Services: The Shelter
Bright Horizons Free and Confidential Support
Friendship Home
Domestic Violence Council

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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