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How secure is your business?
What steps can businesses take to reduce criminal opportunity?
How can businesses work together to initiate crime prevention initiatives?

The Annapolis Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit will provide training in:

• Crime Reporting
• Robbery Prevention
• Operation Identification
• Burglary Prevention
• Internal Theft Precautions
• Credit Card Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Bad Check Fraud
• Counterfeit Currency
• Shoplifting Prevention
• Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED)
• "FREE" Commercial Security Survey

Applicants who seek a business license in the City of Annapolis are required to provide the Annapolis Police Department with emergency contact information. The Community Services Section maintains these forms in case there is a police response to the premises.

For your convenience, the Business Night Reference Form may be completed online and returned via email to Officer First Class Jennifer Card.

Questions should be directed to Community Services- Sergeant J. Kirchner