The Mesquite Police Department’s Crime Prevention Section provides crime-deterrent services and programs to the residents and businesses of Mesquite with the goal of reducing crime and the fear of crime. We believe that education and awareness about crime-related issues empowers our residents to play a vital role in helping make Mesquite a safe place to live, work, and play.

Available Programs

• Neighborhood Crime Watch
• Stranger Danger Program and Video for K-3rd Grade
• The Other Side: A Pedestrian Safety Program K-5th Grade
• Red-E Fox Emergency 911 K-3rd Grade
• Eddie Eagle Gun Safety 1st-5th Grade
• Roll of a Police Officer K-4th Grade
• Adult Safety
• Drug Awareness
• Home Insurance Inspections (Includes possible Insurance premium reduction)
• Bank Robbery Seminars
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Security Surveys for Home or Business
• Police Stations Tours
• Help End Auto Theft (HEAT)