Howard Center – Help is Here. RICHMOND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Business Safety & Security Guide
www.howardcenter.org
WHEN TO CALL COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
•Someone is inside or outside of my business making me or others feel uncomfortable.
•I’m concerned about the mental health or well-being of someone in or around my business.
•Someone appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis but does not appear to pose a risk to themselves or others.
•I want information on how to offer support to someone who is homeless or vulnerable.
FOR NON-EMERGENCY, CALL:
Community Outreach: 802-488-7778 Ext. 7
TEAM MEMBERS:
Rachel Castillo, Libby Connors,Jeffrey Cook
If a Community Outreach Team member does not pick up, leave a message. If urgent, call 9-1-1 or your local police department, 802-434-2153.
FOR AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1
Reason To Call:
Fire • Medical Emergency • Robbery/Burglary • Violence • Imminent Threat To Life
The Richmond Police Department: 802-434-2153
HOW TO CALL RICHMOND POLICE:
1.Call 802-434-2153.
2.Give your name, address, and phone number.
3.Describe why you are calling and who or what you are calling about.
4.Pay attention to clothing, height, and other physical details of the person you are calling about.
WHEN TO CALL RICHMOND POLICE:
• I see illegal behavior in or around my business.
• I feel unsafe for myself or others because someone is being aggressive or engaging in threatening behavior.
• A shoplifter is still in my store or has left the store with merchandise.
• Individuals are fighting in or around my business.
• My business has prepared a trespass notice for an individual who has shoplifted or been disruptive in my business. I need assistance for PD to deliver my trespass notice.
• Someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol or appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis, and I am concerned for their safety or the safety of others. ... See more
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