Community Response Impact Team

The Community Response Impact Team (CRIT) position was created in 1996 to address recurring problem areas within the city. 

The CRIT are full service police officers assigned to specific communities of interest to establish problem solving partnerships with residents and business owners.  These partnerships allow for the identification and resolution of crime related issues and improve the quality of life in those neighborhoods. 

Generally, the CRIT focus their attention on apartment communities and rental properties since these areas account for a higher volume of calls for service than other areas of the city.

Crime Free Multi-Housing

Since the focus of the department's Community Response Impact Team is around apartment communities, this cadre has implemented a program called Crime Free Multi-Housing to reduce crime, the fear of crime and improve the overall safety of these communities.

Crime Free Multi Housing involves a partnership between apartment owners, residents and police to tackle safety-related issues affecting these areas. The program is comprised of three steps to provide the basics for those participating.

Step 1: A 4-hour instruction class to equip apartment managers and owners with the tools they need to rid apartment communities of people contributing to crime problems.

Step 2: An assessment of the property by police officers to ensure the area is conducive to reducing crime (i.e., proper lighting, no overgrown shrubs or trees, deadbolt locks, etc.).

Step 3: Regular community meetings between police and apartment residents to reinforce crime prevention tips.

If you are interested in contacting the Community Response Impact Team, or would like more information about Crime Free Multi Housing, call 720-898-6800