This is essentially the same program as our Neighborhood Watch Program, except that it is directed to businesses. Businesses look out for each other and report any suspicious activity. Should you wish to set up the initial appointment for a Business Watch meeting, contact the Madera Police Department at pdinfo@madera.gov.

In 2013, The Madera Police Department was awarded an $88,000 Cal Grip grant to target students most likely to join gangs. The money is distributed through the California Emergency Management Agency and it provides funds to California Cities for the implementation of proven and promising prevention, intervention and suppression strategies.  Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) is an evidence-based and effective gang and violence prevention program built around school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curricula. The Program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership for children in the years immediately before the prime ages for introduction into gangs and delinquent behavior.  The GREAT training is currently provided to Fourth Grade students throughout MUSD schools by Officers Cameron Dias and Jose Hernandez.

Visit GREAT for more information.

An officer will walk through your home or business and make suggestions on how to better secure your home or business.  For business inspections, please contact Officer Wayson Juarez at (559) 675-4291.

Each week our officers read to local elementary school children.  We want to encourage kids to read and give them an opportunity to interact with officers in a positive environment.  We also take the opportunity to give safety tips and answer questions from the children. Any schools interested in joining the program are encouraged to call 675-4205.

Madera’s Crime prevention attends many activities throughout Madera. To list a few, Crime Prevention attends job fairs that are held by our local schools. We assist in the local Farmers market. Walk safe programs put on at Martin Luther King middle school.  Many of the ribbon cuttings of new businesses opening in Madera.  Annual events such as the parades, Jesse Owens Games, Fourth of July events, K-9 demonstrations (these are very popular with our elementary schools), in addition to many more.  If you have an event that you would like us to attend, contact the Madera Police Department at pdinfo@madera.gov.

Aside from our Crime Prevention Programs we also encourage the citizens of Madera to take a tour of our facility, go on a ride-along with one of our outstanding officers, or volunteer at the police station.

If you come by the station, we have plenty of free information for you.  Our lobby has a pamphlet display with many areas of interest to help you prevent crime.  This information can be found inside Madera Police Department’s lobby or viewed online by clicking Residential Crime Prevention Tips. If you find yourself at Madera Police Department, we urge you to pick up literature on just about any crime prevention topic that you are looking for, including:

• Personal Safety
• Identity Theft
• Citizen Comment Forms
• Home Security
• Drug/Alcohol Abuse
• And many more

The lead agency for this program is the Madera County Tobacco Control Program. Its goal is to improve the health of all Maderans through education on the dangers of Tobacco use.  Through education and programs, it’s the intent of this program to get you help to fight against the addictions of Tobacco.  If you are interested in this program you can visit:

Learn more about the Tobacco Control & Education Program 

One of the most powerful and successful tools we have. This is a program where neighbors look out for each other and report any suspicious activity. It is a program designed to create awareness in your neighborhood and it enables the police and community to work together to fight crime. Neighborhood Watch Meeting topics can be on anything, from earthquake preparedness to child safety. Remember YOU are the eyes and ears of the police department! Should you wish to set up the initial appointment for a Neighborhood Watch meeting, contact Christina Herrera at 661-2853.

It's simple, it's free, and it's effortless!

• Step 1 -  Call the Community Outreach team at (559) 661-2853.

• Step 2 - A meeting will be set up with you either in their office or in your preferred location.

• Step 3 - The outreach team will invite your district Council member, law enforcement, and city department heads to talk about your neighborhood problems and how to address them.

• Step 4- Complete three of your own Neighborhood Watch meetings and become a "Certified Neighborhood Watch" with the Madera Police Department.

For more information and to view District Groups, visit our Neighborhood Watch page.

The Madera Police Department offers a Citizens' Academy to those that reside or work in the City of Madera. For more information about the program, or to apply online, please view our Madera Police Citizens' Academy page.

Designed for the business community, this program teaches the preventative methods and tips on what to do and what not to do during a robbery. For free brochures related to crime prevention on a variety of topics, please visit the National Crime Prevention Council.