Gate Camera Upgrade Nets Hit & Run DriverThe improved gate cameras resulted in identifying the driver responsible for
crashing the entry gate, Sunday, March 8. The driver's insurance covered the cost of repairs, just under $4200. Further upgrades are in progress and, so far, are within the $3900 budgeted. This single incident already justifies the HOA's investment.
Spring Break Brings MischiefOvernight, Friday, 6 March the lifeguard stand was thrown into the pool and the Plexiglas counter top was smashed. Also, a resident on Brentcove reported his vehicle was egged during the same weekend. Blue Armor emphasized park patrols during the break; no other incidents were reported.
Cellular on PatrolCOP volunteers averaged two patrols a week this month. There was nothing significant to report. Two members also removed graffiti from the fence over the drainage culvert near Ferris Creek and Branwood. The graffiti was discovered previously by a third COP member.
Blue Armor Patrol SummarySecurity officers performed follow-up investigations on traffic complaints resulting in letters to violators and the assessment of fines when necessary, in accordance with HOA covenants. They also conducted speed enforcement by radar on three occasions, though no violations were observed.
Officers also notified two homeowners of garage doors left open unintentionally. Several other garage doors were found open throughout the month, but officers were unable to make contact with residents.
SAPD ResponsesPolice responded to eight calls for service to FSR during March compared to 18 calls during March last year. The monthly average for 2008 was 14 responses.
The March 2009 dispatch log recorded an assault, two disturbances, and two unspecified miscellaneous calls. Also, a suspicious person was reported near Braun and Finesilver at about 1:00 pm, Monday, 9 March. And a burglary was reported on Bakerswood, 22 March, though no details are available. The hit and run at the gate, 8 March, was logged as criminal mischief.
There were no responses to the Greenbriar neighborhood near Nichols ES.
Greenbriar, with about 1/4 the number of homes of Finesilver Ranch is the closest gated community and, presumably, has similar demographics for crime reporting comparison purposes.Sex Offender WatchAs of this post, no registered sex offenders live in Finesilver Ranch.
SAFD ResponsesThere were no SAFD responses to FSR during March.
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Monday's inclement weather triggered an alert from the San Antonio Notification System. Launched last month in conjunction with the San Antonio Flood Emergency (SAFE) System, the notifications "augment existing public warning systems by allowing City officials to notify citizens via a variety of devices, i.e. home phone, cell phone, email, fax, and text messages."
According to the Notification System sign-up page, "citizens can register by telephone or internet and can select which types of notifications they would like to receive." Bio-hazard alerts are also included.
