Learn about our Programs

Child Safety Information
Offering parents resources for their child's safety. And how to assist law enforcement for certain emergency situations.
Child Passenger Safety
Assistance with child safety seat questions and installation.
Vacation House Check
The South Portland Police Department offers a periodic check of your home when you go away on vacation.
SoPo Unite
SoPo Unite is part of the federally funded Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. The Coalition works to create and sustain a safe, just, and healthy community to prevent youth substance use.
Coffee with a Cop
Engaging our community in public safety efforts is a top priority of the South Portland Police Department.
Yellow Dot Program
A program for operators of motor vehicles to keep emergency contact information and medical history in the glove compartment of their motor vehicle. This will assist emergency responders at the scene of a motor vehicle crash or a medical emergency in a motor vehicle.
Impaired Memory/Communication/Wanderer Registration Program
A program assisting with reuniting memory/communication impaired individuals that become separated from their families and/or caregivers.
Graffiti
Prevention Assistance with graffiti issues, definitions, and removal.
Prescription Drug Drop Off Program
This program allows citizens of South Portland to discard unused and expired medications during certain times of the year.
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
This is a volunteer program for citizens who want to perform a public service to their community.
Home Alone Program
A public service for parents of underage children. Register your home and help prevent underage drinking and parties while you're away.
Bicycle Registrations
Bicycle information is entered into a national data base. Recovered lost and stolen bicycles can returned to the owners.
CodeRED®
This program notifies the residents of South Portland of any emergencies, major delays, major detours, etc.