Det_Higley said...
The summer time months, when it is warm is the time for thefts and burglaries to really get going. I get requests every year around Christmas to warn people of the dangers of thefts and burglaries, but there are actually less during that time of year than the summer time. At Christmas time, everything is new, everything has a special purpose, and it is more emotional when it is taken. This time of year most things are used, might not be noticed right away, and there is usually less emotion attached to the items. What makes this time of year some much more active for thefts and burglaries is that it is warm. Bad guys are lazy and don’t like the cold. More people are out doing stuff, more stuff is being taken outside, and there are more people out at night. We get busy doing yard work, working on and washing our cars, and fixing things. You go in to rest for a minute or get started on something else and forget to close the garage door, put the tools and toys away, forget to lock the car. Next thing you know it’s gone.

*Things to remember to prevent thefts /burglaries:- Lock It or Lose It - Lock your doors: house, garage, cars, RV/campers, and bicycles. Double check yourselves to make sure everything is locked.;- Leave a porch light on (the new low energy lights can be left on all night with more light and less energy)Light deep shadow areas;- Don’t leave anything in your car in view (glass does not stop rock keys);- Help your neighbors watch their property;- Trim tree branches up to 6’, and bushes down below 18” so that passing officers/neighbors can see your house.-Trim bushes away from windows and door.
*What you can do to help recover something you’ve lost:- Photograph your jewelry or any valuable item that does not have a serial number, and write a good description, and any appraisal info;- Mark your property or valuables with an identifying mark, preferably your driver's license with state abbreviation followed by number: eg: CA-B1234567 Any officer can run this anywhere in any state, or even around the world, and get your name.-Inventory your marked property on a form with descriptions including brand, model number, and serial number. Keep it in a safe place.

Police departments get hundreds of bicycles every year they cannot match to cases and return because the serial number was not recorded. They end up being given to charity. Utah also has a pawn shop database that requires all pawn shops to report everything they get. Last summer I was able to quickly return only 2 items to owners because they had their serial numbers and I located the items on the pawn database. If an item is reported stolen, but no serial numbers are given, the case is given two weeks then put into the active/closed file because no serial numbers or other information was given for the police to go off of.

Have your VISA/MasterCard, or other credit card numbers, coded and placed in a safe place, so if they are stolen, YOU can access the number. Some people store this information on their computers so they can access it anywhere in the world. This works as long as you have it coded so that you are the only one who can access this information.
Thanks to those who are leaving their lights on at night.

Good advice from Detective Higley!!! Please take this information and USE IT! Pass it on to your neighbors!! This blog is NOT just for me, Randy and Det. Higley. It is for everyone in our neighborhood!! Let's beef up the security here and make our area safer!

Another break in!

Another person has had their SUV broken into! The person's wallet and other items were stolen. They had forgotten to lock their doors. Apparently that is what these particular thieves are looking for! So please, please, remember to keep your doors locked at night!!! And keep an eye and an ear out for suspicious events!

Neighborhood Theft Alert!!!!!

There has been a theft in our neighborhood either last night or early this morning! A neighbor left his truck doors unlocked and someone opened the door and took the tools that were in there, approximately $500.00 worth. If anyone happened to notice anything, please contact Clearfield Police Department.
This is a reminder to make sure your car doors and houses are locked at night and be sure your garage doors are down! This will help prevent break-ins and help keep our neighborhood safe from this type of theft. Let your neighbors know if their garage doors are open! Watch for unusual events taking place in your neighbors yard/house.
We need to be vigilant in watching and listening to what is going on in our neighborhoods so we can possibly prevent these types of things from happening. When one person is affected, the whole neighborhood is affected. Let's keep our neighborhood safe!!

Earthquake Preparedness

Information from Detective Higley, Clearfield Police Department.

Here is some info for your NW group.
Earthquake Preparedness
Governor Herbert Declares April 4 - 10 Earthquake Preparedness Week
Why is earthquake preparedness important in Utah?
Utah has experienced damaging earthquakes in the past and geologic evidence indicates that earthquakes larger than any experienced locally in historical time are likely in the future.
We must prepare for earthquakes because:* Utah is a seismically active region* A majority of Utah's population is concentrated in the areas of greatest hazard* Many of Utah's older buildings and lifelines have low earthquake resistance
Utah's Earthquake Preparedness Guide
This guide explains what to do before, during and after and earthquake with all the latest information about Utah's earthquake threat.
Bob Carey from the Division of Homeland Security will be speaking with KSL Radio's Doug Wright this Thursday afternoon in a taped interview about earthquake preparedness. This segment (approximately 45 minutes) will air this weekend between sessions of the LDS Church General Conference on KSL Radio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM. As soon as we have a time, we will let you know so you can listen in. We will also send you a link to the segment once it becomes available online after it airs this weekend.
Earthquake Preparedness for more information http://bereadyutah.gov/EarthquakePreparedness.html

Remember, we do live on a faultline here along the Wasatch Front. So being prepared is a smart thing to do!

Watch For This Car!

At a soccer game this morning (Saturday, March 27th), an aware parent noticed a white Lincoln Continental driving slowly around, checking out the people and the neighborhood. He approached the car to ask if they needed help or what they were looking for. He also started taking down their license plate number. The two White males and one Hispanic male then got defensive asking why he was taking down the license number. He told them he was taking it down to turn it in. The questionable Lincoln then left the scene.

Please be aware of this particular vehicle and if seen, notify authorities!! The phone number for dispatch is in red at the left of the screen. Thank you to this unknown parent for being so aware of his surroundings and taking the initiative to get the license number!!

Let's keep our neighborhood safe!

Welcome 2010! Stats for Dec 2009 and Jan 2010

Here are the statistics for our area during the months of December 2009 to January 2010.

CRIMINAL CALLS:
Criminal Mischief - 1 call

Fraud - 1 call
Noise Complaint/Barking Dog - 1 call

OTHER CALLS:
Alarm/Residence - 2 calls

Civil Standby/Citizen Assist - 2 calls
Suspicious - 1 call

Reminder: The winter parking ordinance continues through, and includes the last day of, February 2010.

Let's continue to keep our neighborhood safe! Thank you too all for your efforts! Keep up the great work!

HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES!

I looked online for the different holidays that are celebrated during December, and there are quite a few! So no matter what holiday you celebrate this month, enjoy that time with family and friends and stay safe! Have a Happy New Year too!