Julie Smith
Julie Smith is Crime Prevention Specialist at the Naperville Police Department. Contact her at SmithJu@naperville.il.us or (630) 305-5450.
Focus on Safety – Protecting seniors
Naperville has a growing senior population, many of whom have lived in Naperville for most of their lives. Our seniors have been instrumental in...
Focus on Safety – Back-to-school safety
Students in Naperville and across the country are getting ready to go back to school, making this the perfect time to remind students, parents...
Focus on Safety – A Safer Naper starts with you
It’s often said that crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Ensuring a safe community requires a partnership between the police and the residents, businesses and...
Focus on Safety – Crimes of opportunity
Did you know that there are two types of criminals? Predatory criminals and criminals who are opportunists.
A predatory criminal targets a specific individual, seeking...
Focus on Safety – Summer driving hazards
Summer is on the horizon and that means many of us will be taking to the roadway for travel. Just as winter’s cold, snow...
Focus on Safety – Ending the cycle of abuse
Many people think that abuse will never happen to them or someone they care about. But the truth is that domestic violence can affect...
Focus on Safety – Home safety
A burglary is reported every 15 seconds in the United States. Here in Naperville, it is important to remember that while ours is a...
Focus on Safety – ‘Scam likely’
Unfortunately, scams are everywhere and part of our daily lives. They range from robo calls about expired vehicle warranties to someone pretending to be...
Focus on Safety – Child safety seats
The Naperville Police Department is committed to keeping our residents safe, and one of the ways we do that is by helping make sure...
Focus on Safety – 24 days of safety
Hard to believe it's December! This year in particular seemed to fly by. Maybe this comes with age, or perhaps we all felt a...
Focus on Safety – A Safer Naper: Social Services Partnerships
Throughout this year we have focused on the Naperville Police Departments partnerships within the community. Naperville Police Department’s Social Services Unit assists citizens in...
Focus on Safety – A Safer Naper: Crime Prevention Month
Fall is in the air with cooler nights and less humid days. It is hard to believe it is October already. While many of...
Focus on Safety – Partnering with Scouting Groups
The Naperville Police Department is proud to partner with local Scouting groups to engage area youth with hands-on learning and achievement through badge advancement...
Focus on Safety – Back-to-school safety
Students in Naperville and across the country are getting ready to go back to school, making this the perfect time to remind students, parents...
Focus on Safety – Partnerships for Safety
Ensuring the safety and well-being of all our residents is top priority. This month, as part of our Safer Naper campaign, we are highlighting...
Focus on Safety – Partnering with our business community
Throughout this year we’ve used our Safer Naper campaign to highlight our partnerships within the community. Those partners that help keep our crime rates...
Focus on Safety – Getting the message out
We live in a safe community, but we don’t live in a crime-free community. That’s why disseminating crime prevention techniques and strategies to individuals...
Focus on Safety – Partnering for traffic safety
Spring is finally upon us with summer on the horizon. This year especially, more and more cars will be hitting the roadways for some...
Focus on Safety – Social services for ‘A Safer Naper’
The Naperville Police Department understands that the well-being of our city depends on how safe we keep our community. This is precisely why NPD...
Focus on Safety – Partnering with Naperville Crime Stoppers for ‘A Safer Naper’
The Naperville Police Department understands that the well-being of our city depends on how safe we keep our community. This is why NPD partners...
