Cellular on Patrol Re-instituted
This month Mike Snedeker kick started FSR's neighborhood watch program, Cellular on Patrol (COP). Sixty-three residents attended the 30 June information meeting, with 42 expressing interest in COP training and certification by SAPD. The Safety Committee will ensure the program is integrated with paid security services provided by Blue Armor and will apprise Mike and COP participants of problem areas for selective patrol as warranted.
Gates: Proceed with Care
The exit gate was repaired after a collision late May, only to be struck again on 7 June. Broken gates require on call repair services which are charged to association homeowners. Further, a broken gate, stuck open, invites trespassing and offers would be criminals a perception of increased vulnerability.
Drivers, please take care on approach and wait patiently as the gate clears the lane. If you strike the gate, or observe such an incident, please call Association Management Services (829-7202) to ensure appropriate billing and timely repair.
Blue Armor Patrol Summary
Patrols responded to at least three calls for service including FSR lifeguards' request to keep the peace due to unknown skateboarders' aggressive behaviour and separately, a report of a reckless driver. Blue Armor also provided coverage at the community center during a late night party.
In response to increased incidents occurring at the park during May, the board authorized a dedicated overnight foot patrol of the area including the pool and community center. This extra service will be evaluated after a 30-day trial. Since inception 22 June, there are no incidents to report.
The number of garage doors inadvertently left open dropped significantly the last two months and is likely attributed to Blue Armor's crime prevention emphasis targeting this vulnerability. Officers will continue attempts to notify residents when doors are open, especially after dark. This month, a Blue Armor officer also secured a resident's car door which was left open overnight.
Finally, officers continue to monitor traffic with radar at various times of day. Blue Armor is authorized to write citations on the board's behalf and will soon begin doing so.
Traffic Accidents Are Up
Though SAPD call volume is on track for an average year overall, traffic accidents in FSR are occurring at nearly twice the 2007 rate. Eight crashes are recorded so far this year, all non-injury collisions according to SAPD logs. During all of 2007 there were nine wrecks, one a possible injury accident on Braun and Finesilver last October. Indeed, three of this year's traffic accidents occurred at or near the Braun and Finesilver intersection.
Drive defensively always and pay particular attention when entering and exiting the neighborhood. Safety experts say most car accidents occur within a few miles of home.
SAPD Responses
SAPD officers responded to a total of 13 incidents, including two vehicle accidents, within FSR during June. This corresponds with call volume averages of about 15 responses per month during 2007, and is one call less than June 2007.
The two minor crashes occurred at the Braun and Finesilver intersection and on Edgecreek. Officers also responded to six burglar alarms (three at the same residence on consecutive days), a suspicious person on Sweetwood, a suspicious vehicle near the community center, and three "miscellaneous" calls.
Echoing the trend of increasing vehicle accidents, the Greenbriar neighborhood near Nichols ES recorded a minor wreck at Braun and Lockspring, the second crash reported in that neighborhood in as many months. Greenbriar, though much smaller than Finesilver Ranch (approximately 70 homes to FSR's 392 homes) is the closest gated community and, presumably, has similar demographics for crime reporting comparison purposes.
Sex Offender Watch. As of this post, no documented sexual predators reside in FSR.
SAFD Responses
On Friday, 6 June, at about 3:30 pm, firefighters responded to a brush fire inside the concrete storm drain skirting the east border of FSR, parallel to Twinpost. The fire was probably set by juveniles who frequent the area. A separate article detailing this incident will be published later.
SAFD also responded to two medical calls last month.
Return to the blog for updates throughout the month.
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