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This process increases security and reduces vulnerability for burglaries and may also result in cost savings via a discount in homeowner’s
insurance premiums.

Bicycle Registration

All Benbrook residents may register their bicycles with the Benbrook Police Department. Registrants receive a registration sticker and have
their Texas driver’s license number engraved on their bicycles. Registration helps deter theft and aids in the recovery of stolen bicycles.

Child Gun Locks

The Benbrook Crime Prevention Officer provides Benbrook residents with free gun safety locks; there is a three-lock limit per residence.

Project L.E.A.P.

Project L.E.A.P. is a program designed to provide Benbrook’s elderly and disabled citizens additional options in emergency situations. The
program entails distributing donated cell phones to these individuals to provide immediate 9-1-1 access to police, EMS, and fire personnel
and services. Cell phones are donated to the Benbrook Police Department by citizens and businesses for use in the program.

The Way Home Program

The Way Home Program was created to help identify and assist lost or confused citizens that have wandered away from home. Residents
who suffer from Alzheimer’s, autism, or any condition that may cause difficulty communicating vital information if they become lost are excellent
candidates for this program. The Benbrook Police Department maintains a database for these residents; family members and/or caretakers
are responsible for contacting the Police Department and registering their loved ones. Information is strictly confidential and is used exclusively
for identification of the lost victim and notification of family members.

CrimeReports.com

CrimeReports.com works with over seven hundred agencies across North America to provide the largest on-line resource for accurate, up-to-
date crime information. The CrimeReports network offers a variety of affordable, easy-to-use software tools for law enforcement agencies
to understand crime trends and to share current neighborhood crime data with the public. Benbrook residents can access the integrated crime
map and receive email alerts for free at www.CrimeReports.com, empowering them to make informed decisions to assist in improving the
safety of Benbrook neighborhoods and the community.

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