Security

Citizens on Patrol Hours Logged

• October 2011 – 43.5
• November 2011 – 78
• December 2011 – 60

  Total for 2011 – 734 hours

I appreciate the continued support of our patrollers.We are looking for more volunteers to join our Citizens on Patrol program to help do our part to protect ourselves and our neighbors. If you are interested please send an email to security@lazybrook.org to learn more.

Crime in the Neighborhood

11/3- Burglary, 2100 Widdicomb, 11AM, broke in back doors, alarm went off
12/1- Theft, 1700 Willowby, catalytic converter stolen from vehicle in driveway
12/7- Burglary, 2400 Brooktree, 8AM, shattered back door, alarm went off
12/7- Theft, 2400 Brookmere, Christmas decorations stolen
12/13- Theft, 2300 Lazybrook, 4PM
12/16- Burglary, 1800 Seamist, mid-day, kicked in front door
12/19- Burglary, 1800 Millwood, 11AM kick in front door, alarm went off
12/29- Theft, 2500 T.C.  Jester, Christmas decorations stolen

We have seen an increase in home burglaries, typically occurring during the middle of the day with the criminals typically gaining entry by kicking in the side door or back door to the house and stealing electronics and other small valuables. I encourage everyone to report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to HPD at 713-844-3131 or 911 for cases of emergency.Please call HPD to report all crimes and get a case number, this is how we are assigned manpower from HPD. HPD Dispatch 713-884-3131.

Crime Statistics
The latest crime statistics are posted on the web at: http://mycity.houstontx.gov/crime/ or spotcrime.com.

Citizens on Patrol
Just a few minutes a week can really make a big difference in keeping Lazybrook safe.  Patrolling is as easy as driving a car or riding a bike through the neighborhood with a cell phone and calling in any suspicious persons or activities.  We will train you, the hours are flexible to fit any schedule, and you are reimbursed for the cost of gas.  Please email security@lazybrook.org to let me know if you are interested.

Lazybrook Email Network
We have over 400 neighbors signed up to receive email updates. If you are not currently receiving the email you can join by emailing: security@lazybrook.org
If you change your email address please drop me a line so I can make the change and keep the list current.

Citizens on Patrol Hours Logged

• June 2011 – 49.5
• July 2011 – 68.5

I appreciate the continued support of our patrollers.We are looking for more volunteers to join our Citizens on Patrol program to help do our part to protect ourselves and our neighbors. If you are interested please send an email to security@lazybrook.org to learn more.

Crime in the Neighborhood

7/18 – Theft, 2200 Lazybrook, 5pm
8/2 – Vandalism, 2200 Lazybrook late pm, broken window, bottle thrown through glass
8/24 – Suspicious vehicle noted in driveway 2400 Brooktree, vehicle plates were reported to HPD, truck was stolen from another location and later recovered.
8/25 – Theft from Vehicle, 2600 TC Jester, over night, GPS, glasses stolen
8/31 – Theft, 1800 Haverhill, wheels stolen from vehicle

Please call HPD to report all crimes and get a case number, this is how we are assigned manpower from HPD. HPD Dispatch 713-884-3131.

Crime Statistics
The latest crime statistics are posted on the web at: http://mycity.houstontx.gov/crime/ or spotcrime.com.

Citizens on Patrol
Just a few minutes a week can really make a big difference in keeping Lazybrook safe.  Patrolling is as easy as driving a car or riding a bike through the neighborhood with a cell phone and calling in any suspicious persons or activities.  We will train you, the hours are flexible to fit any schedule, and you are reimbursed for the cost of gas.  Please email security@lazybrook.org to let me know if you are interested.

August PIP Meeting
The August PIP meeting was held on August 24 and we were fortunate to have a guest speaker from Crime Stoppers.  Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that gives cash rewards for tips that lead to the capture of criminals, aiding police officers in arrest and conviction of offenders.

They offer these crime prevention tips:

• Lock all doors and windows, including upstairs windows
• If you are just moving in, you should change your locks
• Ask for identification from delivery and service providers
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Get to know your neighbors
• Store valuable property in a safe or safety deposit box
• Report suspicious people and write down license plate numbers
• Stay alert when entering your home
• Report bad lighting or overgrown shrubbery to the city (311)
• Use initials on mailboxes or doorbells to avoid being an easy target

Since 1981 Crime Stoppers has been involved in the arrest of over 22,000 suspects with over $9 Million in cash rewards given out.  To report a tip to Crime Stoppers, call 713-222-TIPS or visit their website at www.crime-stoppers.org.

Lazybrook Email Network
We have over 370 neighbors signed up to receive email updates. If you are not currently receiving the email you can join by emailing: security@lazybrook.org
If you change your email address please drop me a line so I can make the change and keep the list current.

Citizens on Patrol Hours Logged

• April 2011 – 72.25
• May 2011 – 62.25

I appreciate the continued support of our patrollers.We are looking for more volunteers to join our Citizens on Patrol program to help do our part to protect ourselves and our neighbors. If you are interested please send an email to security@lazybrook.org to learn more.

Crime in the Neighborhood

5/10 – Burglary, 2000 Lazybrook, 10:45AM broke gate locks
5/17 – Scam reported, 2500 Lazybrook, three people with no identification were posing as power company tree trimmers and wanted the home owner to let them enter the back yard, they were denied entry and became more persistent even threatening fines if they could not enter the back yard, owner called cops and persons drove off
5/17 – Theft, 2000 Crystal, 11PM
5/19 – Burglary, 1800 Seamist, 2PM
5/25 – Burglary, 1800 Millcreek, 10AM
5/26 – Burglary, 1800 Tattenhall, 2PM
6/15 – Theft, 2400 Brookmere, 1AM
6/18 – Suspicious person in back yard, 2300 Brookmere 3:45AM

Please call HPD to report all crimes and get a case number, this is how we are assigned manpower from HPD. HPD Dispatch 713-884-3131.

Crime Statistics
The latest crime statistics are posted on the web at: http://mycity.houstontx.gov/crime/ or spotcrime.com.

Citizens on Patrol
A COP certification/re-certification class was held on June 16 at Lazybrook Baptist Church.  I am very happy to say that there were about 20 Lazybrook neighbors in attendance with familiar faces to re-certify and several new people that were attending for the first time.  Thank you for all of the neighbors that made the meeting, I look forward to working with all of ya’ll in the future.

Lazybrook Email Network
We have over 370 neighbors signed up to receive email updates. If you are not currently receiving the email you can join by emailing: security@lazybrook.org
If you change your email address please drop me a line so I can make the change and keep the list current.

Security Tip for Neighbors
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house,  just press the panic button for your car.  The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this:  It’s a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation.  Test it.  It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain.  It works if you park in your driveway or garage.

If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the criminals won’t stick around.  After a few seconds, all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won’t want that.  And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot.  The alarm can work the same way there.

Citizens on Patrol Hours Logged

• February 2011 – 48.75
• March 2011 – 56

I appreciate the continued support of our patrollers.We are looking for more volunteers to join our Citizens on Patrol program to help do our part to protect ourselves and our neighbors. If you are interested please send an email to security@lazybrook.org to learn more.

Crime in the Neighborhood

3/14 – Robbery, 1800 block of Willowmoss, mid morning
3/20 – Theft, 2400 block of Lazybrook, from driveway early morning
3/31 – Burglary, 1800 Tattenhall, home break-in mid afternoon
4/6 – Burglary, 1800 Seaspray, home break-in mid afternoon
4/18 – Burglary, 1800 Millcreek, home break-in mid afternoon
4/19 – Theft, 2100 Lazybrook, vehicle break-in overnight
4/19 – Theft, 1800 Nauts, vehicle break-in overnight
4/24 – Vandalism, 1800 Millwood, car window broken overnight

Lazybrook has had several home break-ins that are occurring during the middle of the day, HPD has been notified on all of these cases and reports have filed.  I have heard that an arrest has been made in relation to some of these cases but I know that HPD is still looking for more suspects in the other cases.  HPD is working to increase Officer presence and patrol in our area, but they are facing budget shortfalls, along with the rest of the government agencies.  I encourage all of our neighbors to join the Citizens of Patrol and help keep an eye out for each other.

Please call HPD to report all crimes and get a case number, this is how we are assigned manpower from HPD. HPD Dispatch 713-884-3131.

Crime Statistics
The latest crime statistics are posted on the web at: http://mycity.houstontx.gov/crime/ or spotcrime.com.

Citizens on Patrol
I am proud to announce that our neighborhood has a new Citizens on Patrol Coordinator, HPD Officer, Steve Duffy.  Officer Duffy has served for several years at the Heights Storefront and has been a great asset to our community.  He is reviewing the current Citizens on Patrol records and has plans to coordinate a new patroller training class as well as a recertification for current patrollers.  I will send an email to notify you of the training class once a time and date has been set.

The COP training class is normally about an hour-long class that covers the basic rules and safety regulations for Citizens on Patrol certification.  Since we are experiencing a rise in criminal activity, we are in need of more neighbors actively patrolling our streets to help curb this trend.  Just a few minutes a week can really make a big difference in keeping Lazybrook safe.

Patrolling is as easy as driving a car or riding a bike through the neighborhood with a cell phone and calling in any suspicious persons or activities.  We will train you, the hours are flexible to fit any schedule, and you are reimbursed for the cost of gas. Please email security@lazybrook.org to let me know if you are interested.

Lazybrook Email Network
We have over 370 neighbors signed up to receive email updates. If you are not currently receiving the email you can join by emailing: security@lazybrook.org
If you change your email address please drop me a line so I can make the change and keep the list current.

March PIP Meeting – Recap
Houston Police Department holds several meetings every year through their Positive Interaction Program.  The March meeting had guest speaker Marc Decatur, with Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, explain the history and basic duties of TACB.  He gave a speech that included interesting and humorous stories of prohibition era “speak speakeasies,” current enforcement, and future legislation that is currently up for legislative debate.  I encourage everyone to attend these meetings for a great chance to speak with HPD officers that work in our area and hear speakers from across the state.

Clean Up After Your Pets
I have received email over the past month with complaints that people are walking their dogs and either not picking up their poop or they are bagging it up and leaving it somebody else’s driveway.  Please be respectful of your neighbor’s property and kindly pick up after your pets and dispose of it properly.