HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 10/01/2009 - Crime Prevention month (2)WHEREAS, the vitality of our city depends on how safe we keep our homes, neighborhoods,
schools, workplaces, and communities;
WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime destroy our trust in others and 10 civic institutions,
threatening the community's health, prosperity, and quality oflife;
WHEREAS, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent themselves
and their families, neighbors, and coworkers from being harmed by crime;
WHEREAS, people of all ages must be made aware of the dangers of crime and how they can
protect themselves from becoming victims;
WHEREAS, the personal injury, financial loss, and community deterioration resulting from
crime are intolerable and require investment from the whole community;
WHEREAS, crime prevention initiatives must include self-protection and security, but they
must go beyond these to promote collaborative efforts to make ne ighborhoods safer fo r all ages
and to develop positive opportunities for you ng people;
WHEREAS, adult s must invest time, resources, and policy support in effective prevention and
intervention strategies for youth, and adults must make sure to engage teens in programs to drive
crime from their communities;
WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs succeed because of partnerships with law
enforcement, other government agencies, civic groups, schools, fa ith communities, businesses,
and individuals as they help to nurture communal responsibility and instill pride;
NOW THEREFORE, We, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, do hereby
proclaim October 2009 as Crime Prevention Month in Mi lton and urge all citizens, government
agencies, public and private insti tutions, and businesses to invest in the power of prevention and
work together to make Milton a safer, stronger, more caring community.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on the 21 s1 day of September,
2009.