Friday, 12 September 2014

Naples Florida Police Keeping The City Safe

By Jony Mozen


The town of Naples is situated on the west coast of Florida, directly across from Fort Lauderdale on the Atlantic Coast. You know where Interstate 75 takes a sudden east/west bend from hugging the Gulf coastline from the north. The Naples Florida Police use a lot of creative solutions to maintaining public order and making the citizens feel safe.

The town is a mixture or urban estates, vineyards, parks and nature reserves. It has a population density of roughly 1,600 per square mile. Compare this with the population of the state capital, Tallahassee, which is 1,800 per square mile. Statewide, the population density is 353 per square mile.

Taking a look at the demographics of the town, it appears to be a very popular place to retire. Roughly 43 percent of the population are 65 years or older. The median age is 61. On paper, anyway, this looks like it is also an ideal location for the purpose of husband-hunting. For every female over the age of 18, there are 84 males.

Is it safe? Well, you are thrice as likely to be the victim of a violent crime elsewhere in the state (1 in 250 chance) than you are in this seaside community (1 chance in 630). Murder is virtually non-existent, and rates for robbery, rape and assault are notably lower than the United States as a whole.

How do the local law enforcement agencies keep the citizens safe. Quality, ethics and service are the watchwords. One way this is achieved is through programs like "Do the Right Thing, " a program designed to recognize the achievements of school children when they do good things. Citizens are also allowed to store their non-motor-powered water craft, such as sailboats, at special locations on the sand for a very reasonable nominal charge that amounts to less than $20 per month.

The Collier County Sheriff's office also has a hand in protecting the local public. One way the Sheriff keeps the city safe is by holding free health and safety fairs. Local businesses at these events offer resources for families during difficult economic times. Vaccinations are available from a stall run by the county health department. The sheriff's office also runs a four-hour course on handgun safety. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student to apply for a state permit to carry a concealed weapon.

Free health and safety fairs are also held in the community. Businesses get together and offer resources at a single location. The humane society have a mobile unit where people can adopt pets (recognized for their health benefits). Children can get a free dental examination, too.

Because of the town's location right on the Gulf Coast, water safety figures prominently in the remit of those in charge of protecting the public. Every year between July and August the city holds a fire and police academy to introduce the local youth to the concept of pursuing a career in law enforcement or with the fire department. Kids learn about boat safety, basic water rescue techniques, fire extinguisher training, first aid (including CPR), demonstrations by special ops teams, K-9, crime scene and lots more. Space is limited to twenty students.




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