Brenton Hills HOA

Brenton Hills Neighborhood Watch

The Neighborhood Watch Looks For These Items

1. Any slow moving vehicle (including motorcycle or bicycle), circling a block or driving aimlessly through the neighborhood - especially without headlights.
2. Parked and occupied vehicle containing one or more persons especially at Twilight hour
3. Vehicles being loaded with valuables or numerous items
4. Vehicle parked in the same spot at the curb for many days - could be
stolen or abandoned
5. Vehicle from which objects are being thrown.
6. Any person being forced into a vehicle - especially females or juveniles
7. Any person(s) loitering near a vehicle may be trying to break into vehicle or detach parts of vehicle
8. Any vehicle seen returning to same area repeatedly and conducting
business from that same vehicle
9. Any parked vehicle with numerous items inside - especially TV's, VCR's
Stereos, Weapons
10. Any person on foot (or bicycle) carrying items, usually unwrapped
11. Any person going door to door without anything in their hands to sell or solicit. Remember: All solicitors must have a permit and a photo ID.
12. Any person loitering in front of a house or up and down a street for any
length of time.
13. Any person selling property for a very low price - property may be stolen
14. Any property being loaded or unloaded into a vehicle or home at an
unusual hour.

Good Neighborhood Do's and Don't's

THE DON'TS
1. No firearms or other weapons will be carried on the neighborhood patrol. We are not police or vigilantes. Our function is to observe and report
only.
2. Never challenge anyone by demanding information or by pulling your
vehicle into a position which blocks their path of travel - DO NOT DO
ROAD BLOCKS
3. Never get involved in any chases, either in or out of your vehicle.
4. Never follow any car too closely, or use a spotlight on any occupied
vehicle moving or not moving.
5. Never drive through the neighborhood without your headlights on. If you should observe any suspicious activity, you may pull to the curb, and turn off your lights, You are subject to all traffic laws and shall not violate any traffic laws.
6. Never leave your vehicle to investigate any suspicious persons. Observe any suspicious activity from a safe distance, and call the police to
investigate if needed.
7. Never interfere with the police while they are doing their job. Be available to answer any questions but never become directly involved in any
incident.
8. Never bring children in the car.

THE DOS
1. You must attend a training session to become familiar with the method of
operation.
2. Learn how to operate all equipment prior to being involved in any
neighborhood patrol.
3. Have at least two persons per vehicle when conducting any neighborhood patrol.
4. Make your patrol at the time you have agreed to. If you cannot make your patrol due to illness or death in the family, arrange for a replacement. If unsuccessful, contact a member of the patrol board ASAP.
5. Record your name, the date, the time of your shift, etc. on the log sheet.
6. Make careful observations of any suspicious vehicles, persons or
activities and record pertinent information on the log sheet.
7. Return ALL neighborhood patrol equipment at the end of your shift.
8. Check with other patrol members who are also out to ascertain their
welfare at the beginning, during and at the end of the shift.
9. We prefer a minimum of three hours per month to remain as an active
member of the neighborhood patrol. Any extenuating circumstances will be considered.
10. All complaints concerning the patrol will be reviewed by the board.
Members can be terminated by the board if warranted.

When And How To Contact The Police

1. When in doubt as to whether or not suspicious activities warrant police
attention, call the police.
2. Do not abuse contact of the police for non-emergency calls.
* It is very important to maintain a good relationship with the district
officers so they know when you call, they are needed. In other words "don't Cry Wolf"
3. When talking to the police dispatcher identify:
- yourself
- your neighborhood patrol
- your location
- description of YOUR vehicle
In a clear and calm manner relate your information to the dispatcher. DO
NOT HANG UP until the dispatcher instructs you to do so.
4. If safety concerns require you to relocate, call the dispatcher back and
advise them of your new location.
5. Remember 911 calls are FREE - Do not be concerned with the length of
the call.