Emergencies, crime incidents (like burglaries), and other worrisome events don’t usually come with a lot of warning. That's why we encourage everyone to be proactive about safety and security—at home and in your community. To help you stay safe in North Dakota, we’ve put together this list of local and statewide resources to make sure you know where to turn before the unexpected happens.
North Dakota Home Security and Safety Resources
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Crime resources
Crime prevention
Cass County Sheriff’s Office: Crime Prevention
North Dakota Crime Lab
North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation
City crime prevention
Minot Police Department
West Fargo Police Department
Bismarck Police Department
Neighborhood watch
Fargo Police Department
Bismarck Police Department: Neighborhood Crime Watch
Disaster resources
Emergency preparedness
North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
Great Plains Food Bank
NDDES Homeland Security State Radio
North Dakota Emergency Management Association
Fire safety
North Dakota Attorney General
Fargo City Fire Safety Tips
Fargo Fire Department: Senior Citizen Fire Safety
Fargo Fire Fighters
Alarm associations
General safety resources
General safety
North Dakota Department of Health: Injury Prevention and Control
North Dakota Safety Council
North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance
North Dakota Passenger Safety
North Dakota Highway Safety
Child abuse prevention
Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota
Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Human Services: Child Protection Program
Domestic violence
North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services
North Dakota Victim Assistance Association
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead
Abused Adult Resource Center
Community Violence Intervention Center
Crime stats in North Dakota
See the Safest Cities in North Dakota report for more information on crime statistics across the state.
Top 5 burglary-prevention tips
1. Get a home security system
In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.
2. Keep tabs while you’re away
With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.
3. Make your home less appealing to thieves
Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.
4. Make friends with your neighbors
Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.
5. Prep your home before vacation
Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).