Peoria Police Department
Neighborhood
Enhancement Action Team
Unit Organization
600 SW Adams Street
Peoria, Illinois 61602 Ph.: 309-673-4521
Fax:
309-494-8336
Established in the
early 1990’s as the Neighborhood Police Officer Unit
Originally staffed with just 2 NPO’s
Unit expanded to 10 NPO’s
Restructured again in 2002 downsizing to 4 officers, 1
Sergeant and 1 Lieutenant
Upon reorganization,
Unit is currently known as
the N.E.A.T. Team
(Neighborhood Enhancement Action Team)
N.E.A.T.'s Responsibility
To enhance the quality
of life in Peoria, Illinois neighborhoods
N.E.A.T.’s Methods of Enhancement
To work directly with the neighborhoods to identify problems
Joined forces with other city departments such as Planning and Growth
Department, Code Enforcement, Fire Department, Inspections
Established a record system to report unit’s activity
Identify strengths and weaknesses in city codes and suggest positive changes
To work closely with the Weed and Seed coordinator
What is Weed and Seed?
A federally funded program to assist in enhancing troubled neighborhoods
Monies granted only after approval of an extensive application process
Weeding is done by the N.E.A.T.
Team Seeding is done by many sources
Weeding a Neighborhood
Neighbors and officers identify the problems and it’s source
N.E.A.T. Team forms an action plan
(S - scan, A - analyze, R- respond, A- assess)
Implementation of action plan Inform the neighborhood
Target
Strategies
Removal of Abandoned Vehicle -
Reporting Criteria
Seeding a Neighborhood
Notify the proper department or agency
Inform the Weed and Seed coordinator of activity
Monitor the site for continued safe activity
Keep neighbors involved in the seeding process!
Weed and Seed Target Area
Crime Stats Weed and Seed
Area
Contacts
Telephone: 309-494-8221
E-Mail: peorianpo@ci.peoria.il.us
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