 In times like these, keeping your neighborhood safe is more important than ever. When home foreclosures rise, so can crime. Uncut lawns and vacant driveways are open invitations for drug dealers, squatters and vandals. Combat these new threats. Urge your community association to work with police to patrol vacant homes. Report broken windows and educate your child that it's wrong to enter an empty building. To learn more about protecting your neighborhood, visit ncpc.org or contact your local law enforcement agency.