Crime and Safety Committee

Chairperson - Phoebe Crais
e-mail:
craisp@comcast.net

              Crime Map from Sheriff's
Department

The Sacramento Sheriff's Department has a
web-crime map that allows you to look at
crimes by type of crime and specific areas.
View the Crime Map here.

This committee is currently working on, or monitoring:

   Lincoln Village crime stats.

   Drug, gang and other unlawful activities.

  Helping to start Neighborhood Watch Programs for various
     
   
blocks in Lincoln Village and Countryside.

Does your street have an active Neighborhood Watch
Program
?

Want to help get one started on your block?

LVNA is working with the RCPD to support a
Neighborhood
Watch Program
for every block in Lincoln Village.

For more information about your block or this program
contact
Crime Prevention Specialist S. Ludington.

Down load a Police Department "Contact
Form"

Planning a vacation, or long trip out of town?

Call 875-9600 and ask about having your
property
frequently checked by a police volunteer.

For details go to the Police web site:
www.ranchocordovapd.com

                  Don't Invite Burglars In
             By Jake Stewart, State Farm Agent

Imagine coming home to find that someone has broken into
your home and stolen valuable item and ransacked your
personal possessions.

The feeling of devastation can be overwhelming for victims of
burglary.

It's a crime we are all vulnerable to, whether we live in a city or
rural area, have a high or low income, live in a house or in an
apartment or condominium.

According to the FBI, a burglary happens every 15 seconds in
the United States.  It’s a serious crime.  A few simple steps can
make your home a harder target for burglars.
-        Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave or
go to bed.
-        Leave a few lights on when you are not home.
-        Keep all garage doors closed and locked.
-        Don’t allow daily deliveries, like newspapers and mail, to
pile up when you’re out of town.  Ask a friend or neighbor
to pick them up for you or arrange to have deliveries
stopped until you return.

Other things to consider:
-        Contact a locksmith for advice on pick-resistant locks for
your doors, sliding glass doors and windows.
-        Don’t leave keys under flower pots, doormats, or other
“secret” hiding places – burglars know them all.

Be a good neighbor.  If you notice anything suspicious in your
neighborhood, contact the police immediately.