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Crime Prevention Unit
Plano Police Department
7501-A Independence Parkway
Plano, TX 75025
Main Station
909 14th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Updated Aug 1 2025Plano Crime Watch Bulletin
Topic: High-End Residential Burglaries
Issued by: Plano Police Department – Crime Prevention Unit
Dear Crime Watch Area Coordinators,
We want to make you aware of a recent occurrence of high-end residential burglaries in Plano.
These incidents serve as an important reminder for all neighbors to stay vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their communities.
Please be on the lookout for any suspicious persons, vehicles, or unusual circumstances in your neighborhoods. If you see something that doesn’t feel right—report it immediately by calling our non-emergency number at 972-424-5678, or 9-1-1 for emergencies.
As always, we encourage the continued practice of Neighborhood Watch principles:
Know Your Neighbors – Strong community connections are key to crime prevention.
Report Suspicious Activity – No detail is too small when it comes to protecting your neighborhood.
For valuable crime prevention tips, we invite you to view our Plano Police Safety Minute video series. Access the full YouTube playlist by following this link:
🔗 Plano Police Safety Minute Playlist
Additionally, residents are encouraged to schedule a FREE Home Security Assessment for their Plano residence. Our trained officers can identify vulnerabilities and provide practical recommendations.
📞 To schedule, contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 972-941-2431.
📣 We kindly ask that you share this information with all members of your Crime Watch area.
Your efforts to keep your community informed and engaged are essential to the continued safety and well-being of our neighborhoods.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in keeping Plano safe.
Stay alert, stay connected, and stay safe.
Plano Police Department
Crime Prevention Unit
Crime Prevention Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Officer Chris Bianez' full-time assignment is safety education, helping organizations protect their people and property. He provides content-rich, research-based programs on the following safety topics:
* Workplace Safety / Civilian Response to Active Shooter Incidents
* Personal Safety
* Property Safety
* Identity Theft, Frauds, & Scams
* Protecting Children
Good afternoon,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out and inform you that Officer Chris Bianez is now the officer from the Crime Prevention Unit assigned to your Crime Watch area.
Officer Bianez is a highly experienced officer with over 27 years of experience and specializes in safety education and has an extensive background in helping communities protect their people and property.
You can reach Officer Bianez at: christopherb@plano.gov or 972-941-2437.
Attached are no-fee programs that are provided by the Crime Prevention Unit.
The Plano Police Department Crime Prevention Unit offers numerous community services and programs. We invite you to click the following links to learn more about these essential services.
Citizens Assisting Plano Police
Commercial Security Assessment
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Training
Law Enforcement Explorers Post
For more information about these programs and services, contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 972-941-2431.
Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Updated Jan 28, 2025
Rape, Aggression, and Defense Class
Registration is currently open for the Rape, Aggression, and Defense Class. This very popular event is only offered 3-4 times a year.
You must be committed to attending the 12 hours of training and all four sessions.
This is a FREE class available to residents and individuals who work in the city of Plano.
This course teaches basic self-defense, strategies, self-awareness, risk reduction, and avoidance techniques.
Registration link: https://Augustclassplanopd.eventbrite.com Updated Jul 14 2024
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