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Target Crime Fighting

Written by Columbia Heights News

Monday, 30 January 2006

We were recently alerted to a fascinating Washington Post article that details Target Corporation's strong dedication to fighting crime. Target has been leading efforts to educate various government agencies about the advanced surveillance and security technologies that are currently in use at its 1,400 stores. Target has been playing an integral role in law enforcement and has formed tight relationships with government agencies.

Target's foray into crime fighting and prevention was initiated by Target chief executive, Robert J. Ulrich in the mid-1990s when his hometown of Minneapolis earned the nickname "Murderopolis" after seeing a surge in local crime rates. Ulrich was frustrated with how easily repeat offenders were able to walk out of courtrooms. Target began donating technology as well as employees to help curb these situations. Before long, Target was working directly with the FBI and ATF to analyze criminal evidence. Target now has one of the most advanced forensics labs in the country at its headquarters in Minneapolis.

For more on this story, please go the Washington Post article, Retailer Target Branches Out Into Police Work. It's defintiely a worthwhile read.

How is this relevant to Columbia Heights? As many of you know, Target will anchor the upcoming DC USA retail complex in Columbia Heights. It will be the first Target in DC. Target's strong commitment to law enforcement should help make our streets safer. The Post article describes a special crime prevention program that Target runs in dozens of cities called "Safe City."

In the Washington area, Target is using Safe City at two stores in Prince George's County -- at Forestville Mall and P.G. Plaza, with increased cooperation between its own security officials and law enforcement in patrolling areas around the buildings.

Modeled after a community surveillance program in England, Safe City uses video and computer equipment to help police patrol neighborhoods by remote control, coordinated with security workers at participating businesses.

Source: Retailer Target Branches Out Into Police Work | The Washington Post

Kudos to Target for helping to make our neighborhoods safer.

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Written by Bill on 2006-01-31 09:07:28

What great news given the violent robbery at the 7-11 on 14th Street Saturday, January 28th. The law enforcement community really needs help policing the area. It would be nice to have foot patrols and bike patrol units, too. Perhaps Target could donate the bikes? :-)

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