Report for October 2017 - Virginia-Highland Security Patrol

FBAC Security Patrol

September 26 through October 22 2017

                              The Activity Report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol Officers do on their shifts

Directed Patrols  18	Drop ins/Park and Walks:  20	Suspicious person:  8
Alarm Response:  2	Suspicious Vehicle:  0	Parking Complaints:  0
Noise Complaints:  0	Out of town Checks:  9	Abandoned Auto:  0
FBAC member Contact:  3	Lost Person:  0	Street Obstruction:  0
Wanted Persons:  0	Intoxicated Persons:  0	Found Property:  0
Criminal Trespass:  0	Info for Officers:  2	Shots Fired:  0
Calls for service (cell Phone):  3

News and Notes

NO SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS THIS REPORTING PERIOD THRU 10/22/17

ON THE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL:

• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
• Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.
• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.
• Because pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind Trick-or-Treaters:
• Stay in a group and communicate where they will be going.
• Remember reflective tape for costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
• Carry a cellphone for quick communication.
• Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.
• If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.
• Never cut across yards or use alleys.
• Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks (as recognized by local custom). Never cross between parked cars or out driveways.
• Don't assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn't mean others will!
• Law enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.

Reminder:  All members call 911 first if you see a crime in progress or a suspicious person or activity, and then call the FBAC Phone.  The phone number is available to members and included with your monthly e-mail.