09-29-2009, 08:54 AM
Despite my constant exhortations for everyone to get involved in Neighborhood Watch, I do not think that crime is completely out of control in HPP. I don't stay up nights worrying about it. I channel my frustration into doing things instead. Burglaries in HPP are not a daily occurrence by any reasonable statistical measure, but there has been a significant increase in recent months. Within the week, we will debut our new HPP Watch website which will have crime statistics and maps. We will start with four months and eventually maintain six months worth of stats on line at any given time. I have seen the beta version of the site, and it is simple, but effective. We also got it done for free, thanks to Bear.
PaulW's suggestions are excellent, and I would only add joining Neighborhood Watch to his list. Making Neighborhood Watch activity visible in your area is also important. We have magnetic signs for cars and t-shirts for people to wear, but we have a need for signage in areas with functioning Block Watches. Our next iniative will be to raise funds for placing highly visible road signs at each end of stretches of road with our working Watches. We also have plans to help with signage for individual homeowners and "problem locations."
We still need more local Watches and more people helping. Stop lamenting and start doing something. You'll feel better, I promise.
Cheers,
Jerry
PaulW's suggestions are excellent, and I would only add joining Neighborhood Watch to his list. Making Neighborhood Watch activity visible in your area is also important. We have magnetic signs for cars and t-shirts for people to wear, but we have a need for signage in areas with functioning Block Watches. Our next iniative will be to raise funds for placing highly visible road signs at each end of stretches of road with our working Watches. We also have plans to help with signage for individual homeowners and "problem locations."
We still need more local Watches and more people helping. Stop lamenting and start doing something. You'll feel better, I promise.
Cheers,
Jerry