A Message from Coral Springs Police Chief Bradley McKeone
I would like to share some current trends in our crime statistics. Compared to 2023, vehicle burglaries have decreased by 30% so far this year. This significant reduction is the result of focused prevention, proactive enforcement, and investigations by all the members of our department working together.
It is also due to the efforts of our residents to lock their cars and remove valuables. Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe. Please help spread the word to your friends and neighbors so that we can continue to decrease this crime of opportunity.
However, we have seen an increase in auto thefts, which have risen by 57% compared to last year. Many of these thefts can be prevented by removing key fobs from your vehicles. Most auto thefts occur because key fobs are left inside the car. We urge everyone to take their key fobs inside to prevent these crimes.
Traffic is one of the biggest concerns and complaints that we get from the community. Our officers help to protect nearly 350 miles of roadways within our city every day. Comparing the same periods (October 2022 to May 2023 and October 2023 and May 2024), our community has experienced a 4% reduction in roadway vehicle crashes. Additionally, for each of the last eight consecutive months (Oct 2023 – May 2024), the number of roadway crashes was below the three-year rolling average. I believe this improvement is largely due to our agency-wide focus on aggressive drivers and high-visibility traffic enforcement – which was up 28% in 2023.
Our officers achieved a remarkable 28% increase in traffic enforcement. Thanks to our officers for their continued efforts to keep our roadways and community safe. Residents, please continue to drive safely, wear your seatbelts, and follow posted speed limits.
I would also like to remind everyone of the parking restrictions for commercial and recreational vehicles, which may not be parked during overnight hours or on Sundays on public rights-of-way, or on private property. Additionally, here are important limitations on the use of parking facilities in business districts. Please familiarize yourself with these regulations for residents and businesses to avoid any violations.
A few weeks after school ended, we kicked off our Coral Springs Police Summer Youth Camp. This six-week program, managed by our Community Involvement Unit, is designed to strengthen the relationship between the Coral Springs youth and our police department. This camp would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers and the generous donations from our community. Thank you for your continued support in making this program a success.
We are excited to announce the return of our popular Safety Town Camp for another summer. Safety Town is a nationally recognized program aimed at children ages 4-6, offering engaging and interactive lessons on bicycle safety, fire safety, and personal safety. This camp, operated in coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department as well as the police and fire departments, will be held weekly throughout July from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each week concludes with a special graduation ceremony on Fridays.
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I urge all parents, students, and community members to prioritize safety. Please remind children to use crosswalks, obey traffic signals, and be aware of their surroundings when walking or biking to school. Our officers will be out and about to ensure a safe and smooth transition back to school for everyone.
Sincerely,
Bradley McKeone
Chief of Police
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