Najib El Monthly Newsletter, Safety Tips

October 2018 Newsletter

October 2018 Newsletter

General Update:   There were a total of 7 HPD Reported crimes for the month of September. Click on the map for more detailed information.

Theft from Vehicle – 4
Theft of Vehicle – 1
Theft – 1
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 1

Constable Activity Report – September:
Below is a run down of last month’s Activity Report from the Constable Patrol. Each time the deputy on patrol is called out or observes some activity of interest, he/she documents the call and the report is compiled at the end of the month.  It’s a nice way to see what our deputies are up to!
Accident – 0
Alarm Local – 3
Abandoned Vehicle – 1
Aggressive Animal – 1
Burglary/Motor Vehicle – 1
Business Check – 2
Contract Check – 130
Criminal Mischief – 0
Crime Alerts – 0
Discharge of Firearm –  0
Dist/Juvenile – 1
Dist/Loud Noise – 3
Dist/Other – 2
Information Call – 1
Meet the Citizen – 250
Meet the Officer – 0
Neighborhood Check – 0
Open Door/Window – 2
Park Check – 18
Parking Lot Check – 106
Property Found/Lost – 1
School Check – 9
Solicitors – 0
Special Assign – 0
Suspicious Person – 11
Suspicious Vehicle – 2
Theft – 0
Traffic Hazard – 17
Traffic Initiative – 0
Traffic Stop – 7
Vacation Watch – 30
Writ – 7
Najib El Monthly Newsletter, Safety Tips

September 2018 Newsletter

Important Things to Know About Home Burglary

When do most home break-ins occur?

  • Summer months (mainly July & August) between 10 a.m and 3 p.m weekdays.

Who’s most vulnerable?

  • Busy families
  • Homes near busy streets or on the edge of a neighborhood
  • Homes near construction sites
  • Homes that look unoccupied
  • Previously burglarized homes
  • Homes without alarm or surveillance systems

Is a Security Systems worth it? 

  • Yes!
  • Homes without a Security System are 2-3 times more likely to be hit.

How do they enter? 

  • 34% Front door
  • 30% Unlocked window or door
  • 23% First floor window
  • 22% Back door
  • Through the garage or second floor

Where do they search?

  • First – Master Bedroom & Study
  • Second – Bedrooms
  • Finally – Bathrooms (for prescription drugs) & Garages for tools

Who are they?

  • Typically male, between 18- 25 years old, and probably with a partner
  • Lives a few miles away
  • Spends 8-12 minutes in an unmonitored house
  • Steals cash, guns, jewelry, small electronics, prescription drugs, and information for identity theft

Burglary Statistics

  • A home invasion occurs every 18 seconds
  • Only 13 % are ever solved
  • Average Property loss – $2250
  • In 3 out of 10 burglaries, someone is home

 

HPD Reported Crimes – August:  Click on the map for more detailed information.

Theft from Vehicle – 16
Theft – 1
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 2

Constable Activity Report – August:  *Harris County switched to a new computer system as of August 21.  As with any change over, the entire County is experiencing computer issues. Consequently, we have no Constable Activity Report for the month of August.

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August 2018 Newsletter

A message & video from the Constable’s Office: It really is easy NOT to be a victim of a car burglary. Car burglaries are crimes of opportunity and usually not well thought out.  All they are looking for is an open door.  This guy came up short because the car was locked and went on down the road.  He was flipping car handles to see what opened and this one didn’t.  He probably found at least one open car door as he was walking that wasn’t locked, but he didn’t get this one!

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Safety Tips for Back to School Season:  You’ve probably already noticed an increase in activity at Lanier Middle School, as teachers and students are getting ready for the upcoming year -first day, August 27.  As summer programs began to wrap-up and the school year inches closer, here are a few tips from HPD:
1. No texting and driving! Not only is it unsafe but it could lead to a fine of up to $200.
2. Parents, please follow the designated drop-off or pick-up locations. I observed a citizen nearly have an accident twice by trying to avoid a drop-off point. We cannot be willing to sacrifice our children’s safety, for the sake of convenience.
3. Some of our youth aren’t paying attention when they are crossing the road or while walking to school.  Cellphones, headphones, group conversations, etc.
4. Be on the lookout for school zone signals and obey the posted speed limits. Fines start off at approximately $200.00
5. Expect increased traffic. For many of you, your patience is amazing! To report reckless or speeding drivers, please dial 713-884-3131.To report issues within or around school drop-off points, please contact the school’s administration, 713-942-1900. If there is an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

 General Update – July:   There were a total of 19 HPD reported crimes. Click on the map for more detailed information.

Theft from Vehicle – 15
Theft of Vehicle – 1
Theft – 1
Breaking & Entering – 1
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 1

Constable Activity Report – July:
Below is a run down of last month’s Activity Report from the Constable Patrol. Each time the deputy on patrol is called out or observes some activity of interest, he/she documents the call and the report is compiled at the end of the month.  It’s a nice way to see what our deputies are up to!
Accident – 0
Alarm Local – 6
Abandoned Vehicle – 0
Aggressive Animal – 0
Burglary/Habitation – 1
Burglary/Motor Vehicle – 0
Check Business – 2
Contract Check – 26
Check School – 2
Criminal Mischief – 0
Crime Alerts – 0
Discharge of Firearm –  0
Dist/Loud Noise – 5
Information Call – 1
Meet the Citizen – 137
Neighborhood Check – 2
Park Check – 12
Parking Lot Check – 1
Property Found/Lost – 0
Solicitors – 1
Special Assign – 2
Subject Stop – 1
Suspicious Person – 12
Suspicious Vehicle – 0
Theft – 0
Traffic Hazard – 4
Traffic Initiative – 4
Traffic Stop – 10
Vacation Watch – 138
Vehicle Abandoned – 3
Vehicle Stickered – 1
Vehicle Suspicious – 2