WELCOME TO CAP ON CRIME
The Southern Zone, Costa Rica
The mission of CAP is to assist in assuring the safety and security of every law abiding citizen, resident and visitor in Costa Rica through unifying and building communities, promoting crime awareness and prevention, thus becoming recognized and valued as a unified influential voice on a national level.
CAP is a group of concerned and determined citizens, residents, non-residents, frequent visitors, and business owners who want to ensure our area stays safe and beautiful for all and to prevent crime from detracting how special this area is.
We originally formed Seguridad Vigilencia del Sur S.A. in 2001 in response to an increase of crime. Based on community involvement, we were able to fund additional police and security needs for the area. This effort directly resulted in a major reduction of crime.
As a result we have enjoyed a beautiful and peaceful area for many years.
It’s 2012 and there is concern again about the potential increase in crime. We have several contributing factors we are now facing: a challenging world economy and the new coastal highway.
Our local police need additional funding, and equipment. Costa Rica is addressing the problem of crime, but to ensure our current standard of life is maintained, our efforts are also needed. We must put a ‘CAP’ on crime.
Our goals are:
- Send a message to the criminals “CRIME WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
- Get the word out: The Southern Zone is organized and equipped in our efforts to fight crime!
- Support local police by helping to equip, assist, and improve existing locations
- Provide funds for police vehicles, motorcycles, equipment, surveillance and communication equipment
- Improve existing stations and check points
- Encourage community watch programs and phone trees
- Increase area communication between police and each other
- Community involvement for fundraising and projects
- Provide websites to find and share useful information
- Encourage a 'No Serve' policy for local business owners refusing service to 'known' criminals
- Place warning signs at local 'hot' spots for visitors
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