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The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jim Cardenas Community Services 408-808-4570. Presented by. Introductions. Beat Deputy Block Coordinator(s) Host(s) Make sure you sign the roster!. Agenda. History of Neighborhood Watch Security and safety topics

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  1. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jim Cardenas Community Services 408-808-4570 Presented by

  2. Introductions • Beat Deputy • Block Coordinator(s) • Host(s) • Make sure you sign the roster!

  3. Agenda • History of Neighborhood Watch • Security and safety topics • Neighborhood involvement • Neighborhood Specific Issues; Q & A’s

  4. Neighborhood Watch History • Started in Los Angeles in 1970’s • Citizens realized that the police can’t be everywhere • They became the extra eyes and ears for the beat officers • Started locally in early 1980’s • Saratoga beat deputies conduct presentations

  5. What Is Neighborhood Watch? • A community working together & looking out for each other • A supplement to police presence • A community that is aware, observes and reports suspicious activity • It requires no physical involvement by you. • You observe and report only.

  6. Neighborhood Watch Goals • Reduce the likelihood of property crimes • Bring citizens & law enforcement into a cooperative partnership • Promote a spirit of community within a neighborhood

  7. What should you look for? • Suspicious vehicles or persons, not known to the neighborhood • Don’t Assume they belong, call us and call your neighbors. • Undocumented door to door solicitors • Profit organizations require a city permit • Non-Profit organizations do not • Unknown persons entering backyards or side gates

  8. What should you look for? • Front doors, side gates, garage doors , car doors or trunks standing open. • Anything else that makes you feel uneasy or unsure. Call us & call your neighbors.

  9. Who Should You Call? • Call the police and call your neighbors • 9-1-1 • If in doubt, always call 911. The dispatcher can identify location of call. • Cellular phones • 911 goes to CHP in Vallejo, you can expect a transfer delay. To avoid this, pre-program (408) 299-2311 into your cell phones for Santa Clara County Communications.

  10. Residential Burglaries • There are over 6 million homes burglarized every year. That’s one every ten seconds! • Nearly half of these occurred in homes with unlocked doors or windows! • Lock all doors and windows when going out, even if it’s for “just a minute.” • Never leave a door key under the mat, in flower pot, on a ledge, etc...

  11. Home Security • Doors • Do not leave them open for pets or family members. • Doors should have a solid core • Doors should have at least a 1 inch metal dead bolt • Peepholes should have a 190 degree view and be installed at the proper height

  12. Home Security • Windows. • Ventilation locks as well as auxiliary locks to bolster security. • Close and lock windows while sleeping. The burglary rate rises in the summer time for this reason alone. • Close bathroom windows after showering. Burglars love this window because they’re always open!

  13. Home Security • Garage • Keep closed unless actually in it • Keep tools out of view from the street • Keep side doors locked and cover windows • Keep pet doors secure when not in use

  14. Home Security • Yard / Driveway • Keep all gates locked • Keep plants well trimmed • Install motion sensitive lighting up high

  15. Home Security • Lighting • Use automatic timers for indoor lighting • Use motion sensor lighting outside

  16. Home Security • Going on Vacation? • Stop your mail and newspaper service, or have a neighbor or relative pick it up daily. • Contact Sheriff’s Operations and ask for a vacation patrol check. (408) 686-3650

  17. Alarms • Can be an effective deterrent • Different types • Silent • Audible • Motion Detector • Entry

  18. Property Identification • Engraving (Operation Identification) • Allows for identification of found/recovered property • Use State abbreviation & drivers license number • Do not use social security number • Photographing or videotaping • Provides accurate description of property for police and insurance companies.

  19. Vehicle Security • ALWAYS Lock Your Car! • Leave your windows rolled up • Don’t leave anything inside your car that is visible from the outside • Take your cell phone, charging cord, removable stereo and lap top with you when leave the car or lock them in the trunk.

  20. Vehicle Security • A thief will break your window on the chance that something of value is in that “unknown” bag, box, package or jacket pockets. • Park in the well lighted areas of the parking lots • Do not attach a tag with your address to your ring of keys. If you do, use a PO Box number only

  21. Gun Security • Lock them up! • Trigger locks • Locking cabinets • Keep away from children • Your own and their friends • Kids are curious by nature • Alternative • Pepper spray (oleoresin capsicum) • Effective, but not lethal

  22. Neighborhood Involvement • Be an aware neighbor • An aware neighbor knows what goes on in the neighborhood • Communicate with your neighbors, if not in person, then by phone, email or fax • Get to know your child’s friends. Know names addresses & phone numbers • Call 9-1-1 • Better to be safe than sorry

  23. Street Specific Issues; Q&A’S

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