Community Safety
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Goal 8: Our communities will be increasingly safe.
The indicators emphasize the importance of personal and community responsibility. Nowhere is that more evident than with the issue of public safety. When citizens feel safe in their neighborhoods, they are more likely to be active and involved. Progress towards safe communities is tied closely to the goals of family stability and economic viability. Over the past ten years, community-oriented policing has helped to build partnerships between law enforcement agencies through the development of special units, neighborhood watch programs and youth services collaborations – all of which contribute to a reduction in the overall crime rate. The available data reveals: • There is a general decrease in victimization crimes in Spartanburg County. • The number of juvenile cases is decreasing through systemic collaboration involving youth service agencies, school resource officers and related agencies. Community Safety Indicators • Adult Crime Index • Juvenile Cases & Commitments • Commitments to South Carolina Department of Corrections • Traffic Incidents On the right, you'll be able to explore the indicators under this goal. You can delve deeper into the priorities and opportunities laid out in the Community Improvement Plan. We have also put together various funding resources and possible collaborators that we hope will be of assistance. And don't forget the Community Spotlight section which shows you a local project working towards one or more of the Community Indicators. |
