Timberlane Neighborhood Block Watch

The Block Watch initiative is a neighborhood based crime prevention program. Neighborhood Block Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer.  
 
For more information on this program go to Neighborhood Watch — National Crime Prevention Council.
Things you can do to get started in your home:

1. Know Your Neighbor.
Know the people and vehicles that belong on your street, and pay attention to anything out-of-the-ordinary. 

2. Make Your Property Secure.
Do your best to ensure that your own home, vehicle, and property are not an easy target for vandals and 
burglars. Add locks, lights, fences, security systems, etc. Do what you can to protect your own home.

3. Identify and Report Activities.
Make the call to police if you see any suspicious activity on your street, and ALWAYS report crimes that have occurred to you or your property. The neighborhood watch will work more effectively with police support, and higher police support and visibility is attained through more calls.

4. Operation ID.
Mark at least three items in your home with your driver's license number. Mark items which are
likely to be stolen, such as stereos, computers, televisions, or microwaves. The marking should be permanent and include the indication of "WA" for Washington, and "DL" for driver's license, e.g. WA/SMITHJP544LN/DL.

7 Home Safety Tips You May Have Overlooked: https://www.safety.com/7-home-safety-tips/

Keep Your Home Safe While You're Away
https://www.safety.com/keep-your-home-safe-while-youre-away/

Activity from contracted Police Patrol

Week of August 6, 2017
Issued one traffic warning
Issued one parking violation
Responded to report of suspicious circumstances
 
Week of July 30, 2017
Area patrol/house checks.
Patrol for prowler due to disturbance report

Week of July 23, 2017
Issued traffic warnings and parking infractions
Talked to citizen regarding dog bite
Talked to citizen regarding stolen bicycles.
Area patrol/house checks.
Issued one traffic warning
Issued one parking warning
Assist Covington Patrol

Week of July 16, 2017
Two assists to Covington Patrol
Responded to vandalism report of rock thrown through vehicle window.
Picked up bike found near SE 262nd and 199th
Area patrol/house checks

Week of July 9, 2017
Issued one parking warning
Patrol through community
 
Week of July 2, 2017
Issued traffic infractions
Made one warrant arrest
Responded to abandoned vehicle
Issued bike helmets to kids
Patrol through community looking for illegal fireworks
 
Historic Reported Activities
Neighborhood Safety Tips For Parents 

Unfortunately no neighborhood is completely immune to crime. However, there are steps you can take to help keep your children safer . . . 
     
  • Know where your children are. Have your children tell you or ask permission before leaving the house and give them a time to check in or be home. When possible, have them leave a phone number of where they will be.
  • Help children learn important phone numbers. Have your children practice reciting their home phone number and address, and your work and cell phone numbers. If they have trouble memorizing these, write them down on a card and have them carry it at all times. Tell your children where you will be and the best way to reach you.
  • Set limits on where your children can go in your neighborhood. Do you want them crossing busy roads? Playing in alleys or abandoned buildings? Are there certain homes in your neighborhood that you don't want your children to go to?
  • Get to know your children's friends. Meet their parents before letting your children to go to their home and keep a list of their phone numbers. If you can't meet their parents, call and talk to them. Ask what your children might do at their house and if they will be supervised.
  • Choose a safe house in your neighborhood. Pick a neighbor's house where your children can go if they need help. Point out other places they can go for help,like stores, libraries, and police stations.
  • Teach children to settle arguments with words, not fists. Role-play talking out problems, walking away from fist fights, and what to do when confronted with bullies. Remind them that taunting and teasing can hurt friends and make enemies.
  • Work together with your neighbors. Watch out for suspicious and unusual behavior in your neighborhood. Get to know your neighbors and their children so you can look out for one another.


"Neighborhood Safety Tips For Parents — National Crime Prevention Council." Home — National Crime Prevention Council. Web. 31 Aug.2011. http://www.ncpc.org/topics/home-and-neighborhood-safety/neighborhood-safety.