Burien residents and businesses interested in helping reduce the number of burglaries and other types of criminal activities in the community are invited to attend a free program, Burglaries & You, presented by the Burien Police Department.
Police department officials will provide updates and insight into recent burglary trends and crime prevention information. Participants will learn measures they can take to stop or reduce burglaries and prevent becoming a victim of other crimes:

Burglaries & You
April 12, 7-9 p.m.
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (Main Auditorium)
19010 1st Ave. S.
Topics will include:
* Burglary Trends in the Burien Area
* Crime Prevention Tips to Protect Residents
* What and When to Call Police
* Crime Maps Offered by City of Burien
* Cop Logic - Online Self-Reporting Tools
* Block & Business Watches
* Burien Alert Emergency Notification System
* Informational Material to Take Home
The program is open to anyone in the Burien, SeaTac and White Center communities.
FREE refreshments.