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In general, the most hard-hit areas for burglaries are near the shore with the Kaloli Point-Paradise Ala Kai area and the area PaulW described near Makuu and the water being frequent targets. We do, however, have incidents all over HPP, and one recent cluster of an actual burglary with nearby suspicious activities was around Makuu and 19-21st.
Neighborhood Watch can't stop all this, but it can make things better. Contact me through Punaweb or directly at HPPWatch@aol.com to find out more.
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Jerry, I think what you are doing for HPP is long needed and important. Best of luck to you! Isn't HPP the largest neighborhood population of anywhere on the big island? I thought that I read that somewhere.
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We were burgled again yesterday, in Nanawale - for the third time. My son filed a police report and the officer came right out, which is good, but my son said he seemed "bored" and was just going through the motions. Nothing was stolen, mainly because we've been forced to live with absolutely nothing of value. I've heard there's a CD you can play that has sounds of babies crying, radio/music blasting, dishes clanging, dogs barking. I like the idea. We do keep lights and the radio on when we're gone. But these meth addicts (I think that's who's breaking in) are fearless and quick. I hope they don't drive us out altogether. Clearly I'm discouraged.
Well, "The sun'll come out tomorrow..."
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An alarm system may be an option. I think my monitoring fees are 20 some dollars a month for the police response option. My system allows me the option of the alarm calling my cell or the police in case of a violation of the perimeter.
I really do believe the sign is enough to have the bad guys move on though
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How fast do the police respond to the alarm call?
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wouldnt know the local response time to be honest, dependent their workload / proximity I guess. The alarm company does have a direct line to dispatch though.
The sign out front is all one really needs for 90% of the amateurs will move on to the next place when encountering an alarmed property
btw - I opted for the wireless back up, cut my phone line, and the cell dialer calls the alarm co.... it gets even more complicated from there.
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Maud, it is a shame that you have been violated so many times. Hang in there.
I agree that an Alarm system is a good idea if you live in a high risk area. Our system cost about $1500 to install and $30 a month. If you get the cell dial out feature (in case power is cut to the system)of course you have to be in an area with good cell service. We even had our window screens wired so that we can leave windows open. They have to be specially made, so it takes a few weeks to get that done. You can get a big loud annoying alarm bell installed, that will also alert your neighbors. However, you will have to check with the PD as to what they estimate the respond time to be for your neighborhood. To be fair, Puna is very spread out and there are not many officers available. Most thieves know about how much time they would have, but I agree with Bullwinkle, if the creeps know you have an alarm, they will probably go somewhere else that doesn't.
Another benefit to an alarm system is that your smoke detectors can be wired directly to the FD and that means they will come as soon as the alarm goes off. This will lower your home owner's insurance too.
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Maud, I feel so bad for you. Your son was actually there when the house was being burglarized? Your comment to one of my of posts about finding your piece of paradise on Road A-holei made me smile. I know it may be simple for me to say being so far away, but don't let someone take your peace and dream away from you.
If we manage to get there and buy a piece of property I will help you. Texas style!
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If you love dogs maybe you could get a couple of good watch dogs to bark the robbers away? Also a loud alarm system seems good. What I do know is for the 22 years my family and I have lived here (HPP and Hawaiian Beaches) we've never been bothered by robbers or prowlers except for the couple of years we didn't have at least one dog. The only reason I didn't have a dog for two years is because I moved and didn't have a fenced yard for them so I left them with my ex who has a fenced acre because they're old and I love them too much to make them live here. They're only a few streets away. However, I ended up, much to my delight, adopting another large dog for my new property after my terrible experience with the ice addict. I've had no problems since but wish I could afford an alarm system too. Well that's my 2 cents - Aloha
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"We even had our window screens wired so that we can leave windows open"
I had an extra contact put in at the 6 inch open posistion... the window can be in the closed or set in the 6" open position to arm the alarm
When i travel all my windows being open for ventilation... the passive infrared and hard wired window "trips" as well as other sensors doing their job
Be aware when the screens get old a strand or two could break at the frame .... leading to false alarms or arming problems. I think every tenth strand or so is "hot" .... 20 lb trip pressure mats under the carpets, also very good options... the pros will send kids in, knowing most infrared sensors wont trip under 70 lbs of body mass
lots of options thats for sure
