Visibility - The Police Services Department has a number of prevention programs which include signage and other materials designed to raise visibility and awareness. The VIPER program will include enhancements to the patrol vehicle design and a consistent theme in all materials related to the community policing programs.

Intelligence - Nearly 70 percent of the people arrested in Boca Raton do not live in the city, making crime prevention and the gathering of intelligence a major challenge. In addition to computerized programs, cameras and related software now allow police departments to achieve real-time crime analysis in an effort to develop more effective responses to threats to the citizens. The city plans to establish a network of cameras serving as a deterrent to crime, a source for immediate event information, and a resource for investigations. This network would expand to include participants in the residential and commercial/office sector, bringing a massive amount of information into a data fusion center.

Partnerships - The VIPER program is intended to help individuals and groups (public and private) identify how they can connect with Boca Raton to accomplish their mission. The partners include schools, homeowners associations, businesses, non-profit organizations, residents, and other law enforcement agencies.

Education - The growth of technology (cellular phones, GPS receivers, laptops, I-Pods, etc) has opened a huge market for criminals. Close to 94 percent of Boca Raton crime is property related and most of the offenses can be averted through simple prevention measures and awareness. The police department will conduct more aggressive crime prevention and education campaigns, using traditional methods and advanced Internet based communication tools.

Resources - Although the department is asking their residents to take a more active role in community safety, adequate police resources and programs are necessary to preserve the quality of life. The VIPER strategy includes improvements to facilities, training and aggressive operational tactics to make this department more efficient and effective.