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.
Join the community managed private Timberlane Block Watch Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/381472398934510/
For more information on this program go to Neighborhood Watch — National Crime Prevention Council.
Join the community managed private Timberlane Block Watch Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/381472398934510/
For more information on this program go to Neighborhood Watch — National Crime Prevention Council.
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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/ |
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Activity from contracted Police Patrol
Week of December 5, 2021
Patrolled neighborhood for issues. Responded to two calls. Week of November 28, 2021 Issued 2 stop sign and 1 speeding violations. Made contact with individual riding back around neighborhood and screaming. Responded to report of male throwing items into the road. Monitored recess at Jenkins Creek Elementary and walked clubhouse grounds Spoke to resident concerned about recent graffiti. CPD is aware of the problem and is conducting extra patrols as able. Conducted area checks of problem houses, school and trails. Week of November 14, 2021 Issued warning for stop sign violation. Issued warning for blocking a private driveway. Responded to non-injury blocking vehicle accident. Monitored construction zone at Timberlane Way SE Responded to possible mail theft. Walked trails near Timberlane Clubhouse. Visited with several residents. Assisted CPD with trespasses at nearby storage unit. Responded to DV 911 call at clubhouse. Checked area and found no problems. Responded to 911 immediate hang-up where Toddler dialed by mistake. Week of November 7, 2021 Issued two stop sign violations. Intervened in heated argument with a couple at a bus stop. Issued warning for completely blocking mailboxes. Visited with several residents during walk around the clubhouse grounds and upper Jenkins Creek Park. Week of October 31, 2021 Assisted with interviewing suspect in vehicle theft case. Week of October 17, 2021 Issued warning for stop sign and cell phone use violation. Located a DV Warrant subject who fled when he saw the officer. Patrolled greenbelt east of Jenkins Creek Elementary School and Clubhouse grounds. Visited with several residents throughout Timberlane. Talked to residents about mail theft. Week of October 10, 2021 Issued verbal warning for car blocking a fire hydrant. Vehicle moved. Assisted Covington PD with abandoned vehicle. Visited with several residents throughout the neighborhood. Patrolled clubhouse grounds and trails and greenbelt next to Jenkins Creek Elementary. Issued warning for vehicle parked in school zone in front of Cedar Valey for 30 minutes. Issued warning for unsafe U-turn Responded to request for CPD Assistance, but not needed. Visited with several dog walkers and residents. Walked the trails near the construction pit and clubhouse property. Issued two stop sign violations. Assisted CPD at accident scene. Assisted disabled motorist on TL Drive. 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 . . .
"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.
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.
