Crime Prevention
Ann Arbor council votes to remove neighborhood crime watch signs
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The Ann Arbor City Council in Michigan has unanimously voted to remove more than 600 neighborhood crime watch signs by July 15, citing concerns in its resolution that the program promotes “race-based hyper-vigilance and suspicion,” particularly toward Black, Brown, and other marginalized residents and visitors. City officials say the watch program is already defunct and that taking down the signs is intended to support a more welcoming and inclusive environment amid mixed crime trends in Ann Arbor.
Police in Dalarna and Maskinentreprenörerna have launched a collaboration called Varningdirekt to reduce thefts and crimes against construction companies.
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Uppsala municipality has expanded the areas where municipal security guards can operate. The decision follows a 2024 evaluation that showed positive effects on safety. New legislation enabled approval from the police.