Community Response Units

DRPS' Community Response Units (CRU) are dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and secure environment within our communities. Our mission is grounded in a proactive and collaborative approach that emphasizes crime prevention, problem-oriented policing strategies, and active community engagement. Through these efforts, the CRU works to not only reduce crime but also address the underlying issues that contribute to disorder and social harm.

A cornerstone of the CRU’s work is building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with community members, particularly our youth, local businesses, and neighborhood partners. By fostering these connections, the CRU gains valuable insights into the unique challenges and concerns faced by different areas within the community. This helps guide tailored responses that are both effective and sustainable.

On this page you will find information about crime trends and crime prevention information You will also find information about NOCC initiatives (NOCC= Notification of Community Crime) and their locations. During a NOCC initiative, uniformed officers visit specific residential and commercial locations to provide information and crime prevention tips to residents and the public.

Below you will find current NOCC initiatives: