About Us

     The Bloomington Crime Prevention Association (BCPA) is a 501(c) 3  nonprofit organization that has been serving the Bloomington community since 1981.  The purpose of BCPA is to provide financial assistance to Bloomington community members who are engaged in crime prevention activities.
     A volunteer Board of Directors of 6 to 20 individuals is elected to serve two year terms.  Officers elected annually include a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Past President.  Board meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month.  For more information please see 
By-Laws.
Our fund raising programs include the annual Book'Em Used Book Sale, Residential Memberships, Corporate Memberships/Sponsorships, Wills & Bequests and Grants.  If you are not currently a member, please go to the 
Membership page and sign up.  Your support will be greatly appreciated by the Bloomington community.
     We support many Bloomington community based crime prevention programs and events.  Support is provided through grants, donations and scholarships.  Major funding is provided to National Night Out, Neighborhood Block Captain's Workshops,  Bloomington Police Department, numerous Bloomington School District violence/crime prevention and safety education programs, Bloomington Community Education safety programs for "high risk" populations and many other crime prevention initiatives.


Board of Directors

Mike Hartley, President

David Fritzlar, Vice President
Emily Herman, Treasurer

Chris Guarnera, Secretary

Jeff Giles, Director

​​Larry Klement, Director





Bloomington Crime Prevention Association

Sponsors of  Book'em Used Book Sale