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 July 4, 2021
Assisted Covington patrol on two Timberlane DV calls.
Assisted Covington patrol on Felony arrest.
Assisted Covington patrol on vehicle that fled from deputies and dumped near its owners home in T/L
Contacted occupied vehicle at JC park entrance and moved along.
Walked clubhouse property, greenbelt East of JC Elementary, JC park, and CVE
Assisted Covington patrol looking in upper Timberlane for reported fireworks.  Not found.
Heard and followed loud fireworks near clubhouse, but could not locate.
Assisted Covington patrol with suspicious vehicle in Timberlane
Speeding checks along Timberlane Blvd.
 
Week of June 13, 2021
Moved along two groups after hours at playground and basketball court.
Flagged down about yelling coming from JCE greenbelt, but no one was found.
Area checks of CVE School grounds, woods and trails north of TL Blvd/198 Pl SE.
Traffic patrol at clubhouse intersection to reduce stop sign violators and speeding.
Visited with two residents out for a night walk.
 
Week of June 6, 2021
Issued DWLS/DUI for suspended driver driving along an ambulance.
Patrolled area
Issued two warnings for speeding and stop sign violations
Issued warning for fire lane violation at basketball court.  Teen moved his car.
Checked on occupied van at JC Park entrance.  Moved them along.
Checked area clubhouse trails and greenbelt east of JCE and upper JC Park trails
Traffic patrol at School Zone during CVE dismissal at 4 way stops.
 
Week of May 30, 2021
Foot patrol of area and check on two known problem areas.
Patrolled school zone
 
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 . . . 
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  • 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.