2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

2B Promote public health in public and community spaces » » Adopt smoke-free policies for city buildings and parks » » Support goals and strategies set forth in the Parks, Trails and Open Space and Transportation sections Maintain a high quality of life through regular, fair and consistent code enforcement » » Allocate the resources necessary to maintain code enforcement and compliance » » Address issues proactively by regularly educating the community of code enforcement issues » » Proactively check for property maintenance issues and concerns 2D Improve public safety » » Regularly review and address right-sizing of Public and Fire departments to address and accommodate population and job growth » » Neighborhood groups are provided improved training, networking and organizational opportunities » » Continued participation in events to build relationships between public safety and the community, especially youth, people of color, and low-income » » Use Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies to improve public safety and security » » Work to address potential gaps between the perception and reality of crime » » Address safety concerns in Downtown and along the river 2C

PRIORITIZE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 2

Partner with other city departments, government agencies and community groups to proactively address crime through innovative measures » » Discuss public safety and crime prevention in meetings and collaborate across city departments and with the community » » Explore best practices for Community Crime Prevention such as those described by the National Institution of Justice on CrimeSolutions.gov

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