Safety
Safe Destination
- Anaheim is the safest city to visit of 35 U.S. cities with population 250,000 – 500,000 according to U.S. Justice Department statistics.
- Anaheim is one of only four U.S. cities with a specialized Tourist Oriented Policing team and has become a role model for other cities and destinations around the United States.
Anaheim Police Department: “Tourist Oriented Policing Team”
- TOP trained Area Officers, Resort Detectives, and Supervisors
- Bike patrol, foot patrol, equestrian (horse mounted) patrol, plain clothes details
- Accessible, approachable, resourceful – positive police presence
- “TOP” establishes a positive perception of safety & security
Tourist Oriented Policing . . . proactive!
- Crime Alert Network – fax and e-mail broadcast system to area hotels and attractions
- Monthly Safety & Security Forum meetings – for area hotels & attractions
- Tourist Victim Advocacy Program – provides for victims’ immediate needs (lodging, food, transportation, passport replacement, etc.)
- Proactive and long term problem solving
- Annual California Tourism Safety & Security Conference
- Close working relationship with AOCVCB
- Ambassador Program -Volunteers “patrol” the Anaheim Resort area on foot to distribute visitor information
