April 2011 Safety Committee Report

Speed Bumps Debated
Some members of FSR's neighborhood Facebook group debated the installation of speed bumps to counter speed and stop sign violations, mostly along Finesilver Dr.  At the heart of the debate is child safety, especially with the Spring pool opening and Summer approaching.

Properly installed speed bumps will indeed slow most traffic at the point of the "bump."  Less certain is whether speeders will slow once that particular bump is passed.  Opponents worry the "sleeping policemen" will damage vehicle suspensions, offenders and non-offenders alike.

The board is aware of the conversation on Facebook and will consider the ideas, among them:

• Install bumps at stop signs only
• Step-up speed enforcement
• Emphasize limits using radar speed display signs

Share your ideas on the Finesilver Ranch Facebook Group. To join, click "Ask to Join Group" at the upper right side of the group's page.

Shots Fired
A separate Facebook thread describes gunshots heard in the neighborhood, Friday, 8 April at about 9:30 pm.  According to the post, police were called to investigate four shots heard throughout the neighborhood.  There were at least three residents who heard the shots.  No damage or injuries were reported.

Cellular on Patrol
Volunteers conducted two patrols during April.  Homeowners were advised of open garage doors, and during Spring Break weekend, a COP team observed after hours park visitors and a suspicious person at the entrance.  A Blue Armor officer was already in the neighborhood and cleared the area.

Blue Armor Patrol Summary
In addition to the park trespassers, officers wrote several parking citations.  Infractions included a motorcycle parked on a sidewalk and autos parked "nose-to-curb." 

SAPD Responses
The city's Police Calls by Neighborhood website has not been updated this year "due to the installation of new computer programs." The department intends to bring the service back but offers no timeline.

Sex Offender Watch
As of this post, there are no registered sex offenders residing in FSR.

SAFD Responses
San Antonio Fire/EMS responded to three medical calls to FSR during March.

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Questions or concerns? Post a comment on the Blog, email FSRsafety@yahoogroups.com, or call Association Management Services (829-7202).

Join the conversation on the Finesilver Ranch Facebook Group.  Once logged into Facebook, search for Finesilver Ranch and click "Ask to Join Group" at the upper right side of the page.

March 2011 Safety Committee Report

Vandals Have Their Way
An FSR HOA Board member observed several youths vandalizing the area around the pool and yards nearby at about 12:30 Sunday morning, 13 March. Street signs were taken, some dumped in the pool, and other mayhem perpetrated.  The youths dispersed before SAPD made the scene.  They were last observed heading toward Twin Post and possibly Birchbrook.  If you have any info, please call AMS, 829-7202.

Cellular on Patrol
Volunteers conducted one patrol during March.  There was nothing significant to report.

Blue Armor Patrol Summary
Officers wrote two citations for speeding, and in one of these cases, added infractions for a stop sign violation and reckless driving.

On 6 March, a security officer escorted solicitors off FSR property.

SAPD Responses
The city's Police Calls by Neighborhood website has not been updated this year "due to the installation of new computer programs."  The department intends to bring the service back but offers no timeline.

Sex Offender Watch
As of this post, there are no registered sex offenders residing in FSR.

SAFD Responses
There were no Fire/EMS calls to FSR during March.

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Join the conversation with your neighbors on the Finesilver Ranch Facebook Group.

February 2011 Safety Committee Report

USAF Crosswalk Safety Message

• Auto vs. pedestrian survivability at 25 MPH or less:  89%
• Auto vs. pedestrian suvivability at speeds greater than 25 MPH:  11%
• Pedistrians:  Be aware of your surroundings; don't assume drivers see you
• Drivers:  Yield to pedestrians and don't driver faster than 25 MPH on FSR streets

The FSR HOA Board is considering adding crosswalk stripes at key intersections along Finesilver Dr.  Let's emphasize pedestrian safety now that walking and jogging weather is here.

Cellular on Patrol
Neighborhood volunteers conducted three scheduled patrols during February. One team noticed an open garage door late at night but was unable to alert the occupants of their vulnerability.

The COP would like your help. Report suspicious activity to SAPD.

Interested in joining COP? Call AMS (829-7202) or email FSRsafety@yahoogroups.com for more information.

Blue Armor Patrol Summary
On Thursday, 24 February at about 6:30 pm a resident approached a Blue Armor patrol officer to report a suspicious man with a knife at the playscape.  On questioning the "young adult," the officer learned the man was merely tending to his cigar with his knife.  The man agreed to be more discrete, especially in the presence of children.

Security officers attempted to slow FSR speeds by making their presence known on Finesilver Dr.  On Saturday, 12 February an officer observed five speeding violations and was able to stop three offenders.  The remaining two continued off the property.  One of the drivers cited was delivering pizzas.

Again, on Sunday, 13 February at about 6:45 pm a Blue Armor patrol observed a vehicle speeding and running stop signs on Finesilver Dr.  The driver did not stop but the license plate was recorded and a letter sent to the registered owner at an out of town address.

Finally, at about 1:00 am, Wednesday, 9 February a speeding driver eluded a security officer on FSR streets.  Rather than engage in pursuit, the officer posted at the gate to await the driver's departure.  As the speeder was forced to stop for the gate, the officer recorded the license plate.  Unfortunately, the plate did not return a current registration. 

SAPD Responses
The city Police Calls by Neighborhood website has not been updated this year.

Sex Offender Watch
As of this post, there are no registered sex offenders residing in FSR.

SAFD Responses
There were no Fire/EMS calls to FSR during February.

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Questions or concerns? Post a comment on the Blog, email FSRsafety@yahoogroups.com, or call Association Management Services (829-7202).

Join the conversation with your neighbors on the Finesilver Ranch Facebook Group.