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.
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 March 8, 2020
Issued two warnings of vehicles to move.
Visited with several residents
Checked former homeless camp and patrolled Jenkins Creek Park and Clubhouse Grounds.
 
Week of March 1, 2020
Patrolled neighborhoods, no activities to report
 
Week of February 23, 2020
Arrested subject for drugs who is a known problem in Timberlane neighborhood
Issued a trespass warning at Cedar Valley Elementary
Patrolled clubhouse grounds and both NE loops and lower west side of the community.
Contacted two separate groups of apparent transients wandering the neighborhood and watched them both leave
 
Week of February 16, 2020
Patrolled residence with known felony warrant subject.   Unsuccessful in finding subject.
 
Week of February 9, 2020
Warned teens on the basketball court after hours.
Issued two stop sign violations.
Patrolled the clubhouse and school on foot at night.

Week of February 2, 2020
Issued a traffic warning for no headlights
Conducted foot patrols near clubhouse, surrounding woods, and Cedar Valley Elementary
Staked out several specific neighborhoods for prowlers due to recent spike in mail thefts
Contacted two males riding bikes and going over fences and followed them out of Timberlane when they acknowledged they had no reason for being there
 
Week of January 26, 2020
Issued trespass warning for smoking behind clubhouse after dark
Issued two traffic warnings to 4-way stop violators
Conducted foot patrols near clubhouse and surrounding woods including large greenbelt North of SE Timberlane BLVD/198 PL SE
Contacted known transient looking for shelter from the rain
 
Week of January 19, 2020
Responded to disturbance of couple arguing
Issued two traffic warnings
Foot patrol of greenbelt near JC Elementary and former homeless encampment near SE Timberlane Blvd and 198th Pl SE
Drove neighborhoods and noted nothing suspicious
 
Week of January 12, 2020
Patrolled neighborhood and noted nothing suspicious

Week of January 5, 2020
Verbal warning to trespassers near Jenkins Creek park.
Patrolled clubhouse area, Jenkins Creek Park, and greenbelt trails for suspicious activities.
Interacted with suspicious person at Cedar Valley Elementary and 2 in greenbelts.  Moved them along.
Issued one traffic warning.
Responded to domestic violence report with suspect fleeing.
 


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.