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By being members of a community, we all have a responsibility to work together and provide a safe and inviting place to live. Taking an active role to minimize potential risks is a proactive measure all community members can take. Help protect your community, by reporting suspicious activity before it becomes a crime.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Invite Problems.<\/h2>\n
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Responsibilities Outside Your Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Do<\/th>\nDon’t<\/th>\nWhy?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Keep your lawn clear of debris<\/p>\n

Use proper trash receptacles<\/p>\n

Contact the city to report City Code violations<\/p>\n

Make sure outdoor lighting is functioning properly<\/td>\n

Gather a collection of cans or jars on your lawns<\/p>\n

Ignore street or house lights that are burnt out<\/p>\n

Prop open doors or windows<\/td>\n

If it looks as if you don’t care, why should anyone else?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Panhandlers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Do<\/th>\nDon’t<\/th>\nWhy?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Report aggressive behavior<\/p>\n

Avoid confrontation<\/p>\n

If you feel uncomfortable, tell them to leave you alone<\/p>\n

Be wary of giving money or food to the homeless<\/td>\n

Allow garbage or recycling to be picked through<\/p>\n

Initiate aggression<\/p>\n

Let your guard down<\/p>\n

Keep furniture, such as couches outside<\/td>\n

Allowing these things to go on, over a period of time, can lead to potential problems in your neighborhood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Alcohol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Do<\/th>\nDon’t<\/th>\nWhy?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
If over 21 years of age, drink in moderation<\/p>\n

Enjoy social settings<\/p>\n

Look out for your friends<\/p>\n

If hosting a party check ID\u2019s<\/td>\n

Serve alcohol to minors<\/p>\n

Open your residence to strangers<\/p>\n

Leave friends unattended<\/p>\n

Do anything you wouldn’t normally do sober<\/p>\n

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Aside from the negative social concerns of opening your home to strangers and leaving friends unattended, hosting large parties could lead to you and your guests facing criminal charges.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Noise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Do<\/th>\nDon’t<\/th>\nWhy?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Have fun with your friends, listen to music<\/td>\nAllow your music or party to get out of control and be heard two blocks away at midnight<\/td>\nViolating the Knoxville City noise ordinance could cost you a hefty fine, and no one wants to live next to \u201cthat\u201d house and could lead to problems with your neighbors and the rest of the neighborhood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n

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