Unit Organization and History

• Established in the early 1990’s as the Neighborhood Police Officer Unit
• Originally staffed with just 2 NPO’s
• Unit expanded to 10 NPO’s
• Restructured again in 2002 downsizing to 4 officers, 1 Sergeant and 1 Lieutenant
• Upon reorganization, Unit was known as the N.E.A.T. Team
• (Neighborhood Enhancement Action Team)
• Over the years is disbursed and duties were assigned to others the Uniform Division-Patrol
• No Longer an individual unit as tasks have been divided all personnel

N.E.A.T.'s Responsibility

• To enhance the quality of life in Peoria, Illinois neighborhoods

N.E.A.T.’s Methods of Enhancement

• To work directly with the neighborhoods to identify problems
• Joined forces with other city departments such as Planning and Growth Department, Code Enforcement, Fire Department, Inspections
• Established a record system to report unit’s activity
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in city codes and suggest positive changes
• To work closely with the Weed and Seed coordinator

What is Weed and Seed?

A federally funded program to assist in enhancing troubled neighborhoods
Monies granted only after approval of an extensive application process
Weeding is done by the N.E.A.T.
Team Seeding is done by many sources

Weeding a Neighborhood

• Neighbors and officers identify the problems and it’s source
• N.E.A.T. Team forms an action plan
• (S - scan, A - analyze, R- respond, A- assess)
• Implementation of action plan Inform the neighborhood

Target Strategies

Removal of Abandoned Vehicle - Reporting Criteria

Seeding a Neighborhood

Notify the proper department or agency
Inform the Weed and Seed coordinator of activity
Monitor the site for continued safe activity
Keep neighbors involved in the seeding process!

Weed and Seed Target Area

Weed and Seed Area

For More Information:

Telephone: 309-494-8221
E-Mail: peorianpo@ci.peoria.il.us