Reporting crimes through Operation Crime Stop

  • Published
  • By Tech. Sgt. Don San Juan
  • 66th Security Forces Squadron
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  Operation Crime Stop is a program designed to help the community report crimes to the 66th Security Forces Squadron anonymously. Anonymous crime reports can include school crimes, such as persistent bullying, domestic violence, suspicious activity, threatening acts or behavior, possession of weapons as well as the use or sale of illegal drugs.

According to the 66 SFS, there have been 19 crimes against persons. These crimes include assault, domestic disturbance, suicide attempts or gestures. There were 49 crimes against property, with damage to property and larceny being the trend.

Historically, Hanscom has enjoyed a low crime rate average which is due to constant vigilance and support from the entire community.

To anonymously report a crime through Operation Crime Stop, call 781-225-6920.

The following tips are provided to help protect community members and their property from becoming the victim of a crime:

- Secure all doors and windows when leaving the home or dormitory room, to include basements and garages, even if only going away for a moment. Unlocked doors and windows leave households susceptible to theft.
- Lock doors at night to protect from robberies and sexual assault.
- Don't hide spare keys in obvious places like under door mats.
- Don't leave valuables, such as bicycles, outside unattended.
- Put away high theft items, like wallets, purses or mp3 players when leaving a work area.
- Get to know neighbors and inform them when going away for an extended period of time, so they can keep watch over the house.
- Challenge any unknown people at work or around the neighborhood. A criminal's main concern is to go unrecognized, but challenging someone may thwart the threat.
- Always secure lockers at the gym.

For more information on Operation Crime Stop, contact Tech. Sgt. Don San Juan, NCO in charge of Police Services, by email at Hanscom.Police.Services@hanscom.af.mil or at 781-225-5613.