CC Exhibit 04-21-15 Item No 1 Cupertino Neighbordood Watch public Safety Programs NEIGH60RHOOD
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Agenda
-4D History of Neighborhood Watch
.o:>, Security and safety topics
-4:)►Neighborhood involvement
.O►Neighborhood Specific Issues; Q & A's
Neighborhood Watch History
-OD Started in Los Angeles in 1970's
Citizens realized that the police can't be
everywhere
They became the extra eyes and ears for the
beat officers
. Started locally in early 1980's
Cupertino beat deputies conduct presentations
What Is Neighborhood Watch?
-o:>A community working together & looking
out for each other
-4D.A supplement to police presence
-o:�A community that is aware, observes and
reports suspicious activity
It requires no physical involvement by you.
You observe and report only.
Neighborhood Watch Goals
-oD,Reduce the likelihood of property crimes
�Bring citizens & law enforcement into a
cooperative partnership
-4>Promote a spirit of community within a
neighborhood
What should you look for?
-OD Suspicious vehicles or persons, not known
to the neighborhood
Don't Assume they belong, call us and call your
neighbors.
Undocumented door to door solicitors
Profit organizations require a city permit
Non-Profit organizations do not
.4v Unknown persons entering backyards or
side gates
What should you look for?
-4D Front doors, side gates, garage doors , car
doors or trunks standing open.
-OD Anything else that makes you feel uneasy
or unsure. Call us & call your neighbors.
Who Should You Call?
-OD.Call the police and call your neighbors
-4:>9-1-1
If in doubt, always call 911. The dispatcher
can identify location of call.
-oD-Cellular phones
911 goes to CHP in Vallejo, you can expect a
transfer delay. To avoid this, pre-program
(408) 299-2311 into your cell phones for Santa
Clara County Communications.
Residential Burglaries
-4D There are over 6 million homes burglarized
every year. That's one every ten seconds!
-OD,Nearly half of these occurred in homes with
unlocked doors or windows!
-a Lock all doors and windows when going
out, even if it's for "just a minute."
Never leave a door key under the mat, in
flower pot, on a ledge, etc...
Home Security
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Do not leave them
open for pets or family . �.
members.
Doors should have a
solid core
Doors should have at
least a 1 inch metal
dead bolt
Peepholes should have
a 180 degree view and
be installed at the
proper height
Home Security
-4D Windows
Auxiliary locks to bolster
security.
Close and lock windows while
sleeping. The burglary rate
rises in the summer time for this
reason alone.
Close bathroom windows after
showering. Burglars love this
window because they're always
open!
Home Security
.c) Garage
Keep closed unless o
actually in it
Keep tools out of view
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Keep side doors locked
and cover windows
Keep pet doors secure
when not in use
Home Security
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Keep all gates locked I
Keep plants well
trimmed ° r
Install motion sensitive -
lighting up high
Home Security
Lighting
Use automatic timers for indoor lighting
Use motion sensor lighting outside
Horne Security
-OD Going on Vacation?
Stop your mail and newspaper service, or have a
neighbor or relative pick it up daily.
Contact Sheriffs Operations at(408) 868-6600 and ask
for a vacation patrol check.
You may also e-mail me at
(Neighborhoodwatch@Cupertino.org) and I will Email
you the form to fill out.
The vacation patrol check form is also available online
in the a-CAP files section
Alarms
-4D Can be an effective deterrent
-41�Different types
Silent
Audible
Motion Detector
Entry
Property Identification
-4>Engraving (Operation Identification)
Allows for identification of found/recovered
property
Use State abbreviation & drivers license number
Do not use social security number
Engraving tool available for check out /777-3177
-4>Photographing or videotaping
Provides accurate description of property for
police and insurance companies.
Vehicle Security
♦ALWAYS Lock Your Car!
♦Leave your windows rolled up
♦Don't leave anything inside your car that is
visible from the outside
♦Take your cell phone, charging cord,
removable stereo and lap top with you
when leave the car or lock them in the
trunk.
Vehicle Security
♦A thief will break your window on the
chance that something of value is in that
"unknown" bag, box, package or jacket
pockets.
♦Park in the well lighted areas of the parking
lots
♦Do not attach a tag with your address to
your ring of keys. If you do, use a PO Box
number only
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Email Community Crime Alert
Program (ECAP)
♦ Neighborhood Watch members submit email
addresses to the Sheriff's Office and receive crime
alerts for their specific beat area.
♦ As crime patterns or series are recognized,
emailed crime alerts are sent out.
♦ Will not be used for political or advertising
purposes.
♦ (Cupertino Only at this time)
♦ For more information Contact Steffanie Turini at
(408) 777-3177 / steffaniet@cupertino.org.
Street Specific Issues; Q&A'S