Neighborhood Watch
The purpose of Neighborhood Watch is to promote neighborhood safety and security. The Police Department depends on citizens to help by reporting suspicious activities and crimes. Neighborhood Watch works by developing a strong sense of community, where neighbors know enough about one another to know when they need help. As a participant, you are eligible to receive a free home security analysis by a specially trained officer. If you are interested call 713.662.5869. We will provide you with the information for the block captain on your street. If your street does not have a block captain, perhaps you would be interested in working with the police department in starting a program on your street.
West U Neighborhood Watch
Neighbors helping neighbors......................
Personal Safety Tips:
Spring has officially begun and many of us will start taking a late evening walk or jog after dinner. Once again to serve as a reminder, here are a few personal tips for you and your family.
Jogging/ walking safety tips:
- Never walk / jog alone. Remember there is strength in numbers
- Use areas that are well traveled and well lit at night. Use reflective equipment or carry a flashlight
- Avoid short cuts and secluded areas.
- Avoid walking / jogging near overgrown bushes/ landscape that can provide concealment.
- If followed, go to the nearest public place or residence or group of people. Call the police immediately!!
If being followed while in your automobile:
- Execute several right turns to verify, but don't get yourself boxed in an area you don't know.
- Stay on heavily traveled streets.
- Do not drive home. Instead drive to a public place such as a business or police / fire station.
- Call the police immediately, provide the best vehicle description possible, and last known direction of travel.
Do not hesitate to contact your local police department immediately.
Be Safe. Be Alert.
VACATION HOUSE WATCH
The Police Department will place your house on a special watch for a maximum of 30 days while you are away. The house must be unoccupied while you are gone. If you are gone for more than 30 days, you must call in and renew the watch. To place your house on watch you can:
1. Call the house watch line at 713.662.5317 and follow the instruction
2. Come by the police station and fill out a house watch card.
3. It’s simple and best of all it’s free. (West U residents only)
** House watch card is now available on line. Log on to the city web site (www.westu.org) Click on police department for further information.
Officer Alan Gomez
Crime Prevention Officer
West University Place Police Department
3814 University Blvd.
West University Place, Texas 77005
(713) 668-0330 ext# 5869
agomez@westu.org
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