PACE Support Services : Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Services

PACE Support Services

Originally, PACE (Police Assisted Community Enforcement) was conceived as a community policing initiative by City Council in 1990 through the Norfolk Police Department. This program was expanded to include all City departments in an effort to enhance their ability to work together to resolve community problems through partnerships.

The Division of Neighborhood Services’ PACE Support Services program is utilized in promoting interagency communication to maintain and improve the quality of life in Norfolk neighborhoods. This goal is accomplished through several programs and services, continuous communication with residents and community stakeholders, and educational programs and training.

Programs & Services

The PACE Support Services Calendar is published monthly. It details PACE Sector Team meetings, Division of Neighborhood Services activities and programs, committee meeting schedules, and volunteer opportunities.

The Crime Prevention Awards Dinner PDF File is held each March in recognition of the annual National Crime Prevention Month. The awards ceremony is in honor of the extraordinary people who are "PACE Setters" in combating crime and the causes of crime in Norfolk, especially those "unsung heroes" who do so much and are often not recognized. Award Recipients PDF File are selected from categories such as volunteerism, law enforcement, and youth.

The Red Ribbon Campaign is celebrated annually in October. It began as a memorial to slain Drug Enforcement Agent, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. It encourages citizens to wear a small red ribbon as a symbol of America’s intolerance of drugs.

National Night Out is a annual crime prevention event whose goal is to heighten crime prevention awareness by generating support for anti-crime programs and strengthening neighborhood spirit and police partnerships. Norfolk residents are a key component to promoting and maintaining safe neighborhoods within the City. Supporting NNO activities sends a clear message to criminals that residents are committed to preserving their neighborhoods. We invite all neighborhood associations, residents and the business community to participate in this annual event or to join the committee. Together we can “take back the night.”