Recap of Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Captain M. Talton, Harris County Sheriff, Precinct III presented the following statistics:
· The largest three areas of Precinct III are Channelview, Baytown, and South Houston ( 288/Beltway) .
· During 2008, Precinct III received 133,156 Priority Calls for service.
· Arrests: 1,027 Felony Related, 2,168 Misdemeanor Related, 15,027 Traffic Related, and issued 210,000 traffic citations.
· Brunswick Meadows resides in MUD Distrust 89.

There are 3-contract deputies patrolling on three different shifts. Deputy Barriere (Day), Deputy Lozano (Afternoon), and Deputy Crosby (Night). There are also two other deputies in the area. In addition, Deputy Billingsly represents the Burglary Apprehension Response Squad, known as the BARS unit.

Brunswick Meadows Statistics:

• Average response time in our area is 12 minutes
• Between October 2008 and March 2009, there have been 21 arrests, and 162 reports.
  Residential Burglaries
  September 2007
  12
  October 2007
  8
  November-December 2007
  0
  January 2008
  3
  February 2008
  3
  March 2008
  3
  April 2008
  1
  May 2008
  1
  June 2008
  1
  July 2008 –October 2008
  0
  November 2008
  10
  December 2008
  14
  January 2009
  3
  February 2009
  1
  March 2009
  1
  
  If you see an unrecognizable vehicle, call 713-221-6000 and report it.
  Tell the dispatch any description that you have of the vehicle (color, make, model, license plate number)
  Tell the dispatch the description of any the occupants of the vehicle.
  

If you arrive home and find your home burglarized:

1. GET OUT, and call the Sheriff’s Office
   
2. Don’t touch anything, until the Deputy’s have been able to obtain possible fingerprints.
   
3. If you find something after the Sheriffs have taken the report, please call back, and let them know what you have found.
   

Homes that have been burglarized:
o Peak times: 7am – 12 noon
o Some residents were home at the time.
o Some residents had alarms.
· Call 713-625-9911 to check on who responds to our 911 calls.

Safeguarding your home includes the following precautions:

• Install 2 ½ - 3 inch long screws that secure the strike plate to the wall framing, not just to the doorframe jamb
• Double key dead bolt lock on all entry doors.
• Install secondary locks on all windows.
• Install Automatic Garage Door device, or place a lock on garage.
• Don’t open the door to strangers.
• To obtain a 5-10% off discount on your Homeowners Insurance call 713-759-9454.
• Look at your home like a robber:
  o Is your homes address visible day and night?
  o Is your landscape and shrubbery trimmed to prevent a possible hiding spot?
  o Is there adequate lighting at all points of entry?
  o Are your motion lights installed at a good height, and covered?