November 2009 Safety Committee Report

Graffiti Removed

A Safety Committee member noticed a graffiti tag on the park basketball goal post.  The city provided a can of spray paint specifically for the job.  Thank you, Patty, for taking time to cover the marking.

Residents may dial 311 to report grafitti on city public property; call Association Management Services, 829-7202, to report tags on FSR common areas.  Deter future tagging and continue to keep the neighborhood free of this blight.

Braun Road Improvements
The intersection of Braun and Finesilver may prove a little safer since the city added a stop stripe at the Finesilver Ranch exit.  Braun Rd improvements also include fresh center striping and signs alerting drivers to the Finesilver Dr intersection.

Cellular on Patrol
San Antonio PD's next Cellular on Patrol training sessions are Thursdays, 7 and 14 January, 6:00 - 10:00 pm at the Prue Substation.  Attendance both nights is required for certification.  A refresher course is scheduled for one four hour session, 18 February. 

The FSR COP welcomes additional volunteers to maintain a strong neighborhood watch program.  Call Association Management Services, 829-7202, for more information on joining the team.

Blue Armor Patrol Summary
On Friday evening, 13 November, a security patrol responded to a resident's report of a suspicious vehicle at the gate.  The officer searched the neighborhood but was unable to locate the vehicle or suspicious activity.

The community center men's room was found unlocked on 30 November.  The officer determined there was no vandalism and secured the door.

SAPD Responses
Police responded to eight calls for service to Finesilver Ranch during November, compared to 12 calls during November last year.  The monthly average for 2008 was 14 calls.

A theft of Nintendo equipment valued at $340 was reported on Atwell Park, and lost property was reported on Edgecreek.  There was also a telephone harassment complaint and two miscellaneous reports. 

A minor accident report was taken on Sweetwood, but it is not known if this is the actual location of the incident.  Finally, police responded to two burglar alarms, believed to be false.

There were no November police responses to the Greenbriar neighborhood near Nichols ES.

Greenbriar, with about 1/4 the number of homes as Finesilver Ranch, is the closest gated community and presumably has similar demographics for crime reporting comparison.

Sex Offender Watch
No registered sex offenders reside in Finesilver Ranch as of this post.

SAFD Responses
There were no fire or EMS responses to FSR during November.

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