Community Resource Program
The Community Resource Program connects the Buena Vista community with proactive safety education, crime prevention initiatives, and collaborative partnerships that promote an informed, engaged, and protected city.
Our Mission
The Buena Vista Police Department’s Community Resource Program strengthens relationships between law enforcement and the community through education, outreach, and prevention-based initiatives. By partnering with residents, businesses, schools, and civic organizations, the program promotes shared responsibility and proactive public safety engagement.
What we Do
Crime Prevention & Education
Provides safety presentations and prevention-based education addressing scams, fraud trends, digital safety, situational awareness, and personal security.
Community Partnerships
Facilitates collaboration through initiatives such as the Community Safety Council, TRIAD/SALT, Business Watch, and Neighborhood Watch programs.
Youth & School Engagement
Supports schools and youth programs through safety education, outreach initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and structured community events.
Programs & Initiatives
The Community Resource Program oversees several initiatives designed to strengthen safety, awareness, and collaboration throughout Buena Vista.
Community Safety Council
A collaborative group that brings together community members, stakeholders, and public safety partners to identify concerns, promote solutions, and strengthen communication between residents and law enforcement.
TRIAD
A partnership between law enforcement, senior citizens, and community organizations focused on reducing crime targeting older adults and improving quality of life through education and engagement initiatives.
Business Watch Program
A cooperative partnership between the police department and local businesses focused on crime prevention, information sharing, fraud awareness, and coordinated safety strategies.
Presentations & Training Programs
The Community Resource Officer offers educational presentations and safety trainings for businesses, civic groups, schools, and organizations. Topics include scam and fraud awareness, situational awareness, personal safety, digital safety, and specialized programs such as ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Threat (CRASE) and other law enforcement safety trainings.
CPTED Security Site Assessments
Provides site assessments based on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to help businesses and residents improve physical security, enhance visibility, and reduce vulnerability.
SafeWatch
A voluntary program that allows residents and businesses to register privately owned security cameras. Registration helps investigators identify potential video evidence more quickly while respecting privacy and ownership of footage.
Corporal Josh Guttmann
Community Resource Officer, Certified Crime Prevention Specialist
Corporal Guttmann serves as the Community Resource Officer for the Buena Vista Police Department, leading crime prevention initiatives, safety councils, and community outreach programs. His work focuses on proactive engagement, strengthening partnerships, and equipping residents, businesses, and organizations with practical tools to enhance safety and prevent crime.
Have a question or want to contact the Community Resource Officer? Send an email to communityresource@bvcity.org