Block Captains Needed!

• Posted by Watcher in News & Updates on May 5th, 2017

The key person in any Neighborhood Watch group is the Block Captain. This person is an integral component to keeping the block actively involved in crime prevention efforts as well as the important process of information exchange between neighbors.

We are looking for additional “block captains” to improve communications among SCR residents and help maximize the results of our programs and community events. The Block Captain duties are still being developed with input from the actual volunteers who agree to serve. Generally, the following duties exist:

1. Develop a neighborhood communication system to distribute vital information to neighbors pertaining to criminal activity and other concerns that develop in the area. This can be a periodic newsletter, telephone tree, and/or a one-page notice that can be quickly distributed.
2. You are encouraged to arrange for your group to meet socially at least twice per year to exchange information and renew relationships as well as to get acquainted with new neighbors. People who communicate regularly will care more about each other and be more willing to keep an eye out for suspicious behavior. The annual National Night Out (NNO) celebration is one example that will bring your neighbors together.
3. Encourage neighbors to advise you concerning criminal activity. It is the victim’s responsibility to contact the police. However, you can keep a record of break-ins, vandalism, graffiti, and/or any activity that becomes a concern for you and your neighbors. Provide this type of information to neighbors at your next block meeting.

Your position as a Block Captain does not give you any law enforcement authority. You are simply the person who facilitates the unity of the group, distributes information, and coordinates activities. The job you are doing is important and appreciated by law enforcement, but it carries no authority.

The following neighborhoods are still in need of one or more block captains:

Block Captains still needed!

• Posted by Watcher in News & Updates on March 31st, 2017

The key person in any Neighborhood Watch group is the Block Captain. This person is an integral component to keeping the block actively involved in crime prevention efforts as well as the important process of information exchange between neighbors.

We are looking for additional “block captains” to improve communications among SCR residents and help maximize the results of our programs and community events. The Block Captain duties are still being developed with input from the actual volunteers who agree to serve. Generally, the following duties exist:

1. Develop a neighborhood communication system to distribute vital information to neighbors pertaining to criminal activity and other concerns that develop in the area. This can be a periodic newsletter, telephone tree, and/or a one-page notice that can be quickly distributed.
2. You are encouraged to arrange for your group to meet socially at least twice per year to exchange information and renew relationships as well as to get acquainted with new neighbors. People who communicate regularly will care more about each other and be more willing to keep an eye out for suspicious behavior. The annual National Night Out (NNO) celebration is one example that will bring your neighbors together.
3. Encourage neighbors to advise you concerning criminal activity. It is the victim’s responsibility to contact the police. However, you can keep a record of break-ins, vandalism, graffiti, and/or any activity that becomes a concern for you and your neighbors. Provide this type of information to neighbors at your next block meeting.

Your position as a Block Captain does not give you any law enforcement authority. You are simply the person who facilitates the unity of the group, distributes information, and coordinates activities. The job you are doing is important and appreciated by law enforcement, but it carries no authority.

The following neighborhoods are still in need of one or more block captains:

If you’d like to volunteer as Block Captain for one of the above sections, please contact us using the information here:  http://www.scrwatch.org/contact-us/

SCR Town Hall 1/26/17

• Posted by Watcher in News & Updates on January 27th, 2017

Pearland PD, in connection with First Service Residential and SCRMA, sponsored a Partnership in Crime Prevention Town Hall Meeting on January 26^th for Shadow Creek Ranch residents.

The meeting was well attended by SCR residents (estimates are over 300 attended).  The agenda is attached, and the meeting began with introductions of participants.

*NOTE: Due to equipment issues, there is no audio for the videos related to the first part of the meeting (the formal presentations).  We have thus omitted those videos (Parts 1 & 2) and apologize for the technical difficulties.  A brief overview of those presentations is below*

Officer Jeff Evans began the evening discussing the two most recent violent crimes, the homicide involving a homeowner and the shooting in the parking lot of the basketball courts.  Although no detailed information could be provided due to the ongoing investigations, Officer Evans and Pearland PD confirmed these were isolated, targeted incidents, and not random acts of violence.   Officer Evans then ran through the crime stats for the area as shown in the attached images.  In general, overall crime in the neighborhood has decreased year over year; however, violent crime has seen a sharp uptick, but is still relatively low for a community of our size.  The two major changes in violent crime were aggravated assault and robbery.   Questions were raised re: the calls to the basketball courts.  A discussion ensued that explained the confusion some residents had over the large number of “security checks” at the courts.  These are not reports by residents to the non-emergency line, but rather stops by PPD during ordinary patrols to further examine the area and assess whether anything illicit is occurring.  The actual number of reports by residents to PPD about the courts is small.  Another concern raised during this discussion pertained to the lack of reporting to AISD of the incident.  Lt. Lopez admitted that fell on PD’s shoulders, and that the department has since had discussions with AISD and will continue to develop a comprehensive list of public and private schools and daycares that should be notified when incidents occur nearby.  Officers Evans and Cohen, both SCR residents, concluded the Incident Discussion by stating they have no concerns about their families sleeping at night in Shadow Creek Ranch – the incidents were not random, and SCR is generally safe.  SCRMA President and Maria Shaw with FSR both attempted to answer specific questions regarding the courts; however, resident jeers and heckling prevented any useful discussion.  However, SCRMA President noted that no decision would be made until the SCRMA board meeting in February.  One option is to re-secure the courts and add signage stating Private Property – this gives PPD more power to check ID’s and take action against non-residents.

Pearland PD continued with a discussion of their policing methods.  Just a couple of weeks ago, the patrol districts were redrawn.  Section C now covers west of 288 to 521 and north to BW8.  The number of patrol officers has increased from 4 to 6 for our section.  They also discussed the use of DDACTS, which is their Data Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety.  Officer Wells gave a lengthy presentation on crime prevention as it pertains to your person and home.  We won’t go into detail on those here as most have already been covered in previous neighborhood watch meetings and presentations.  The information is either already posted on this site, or soon will be.

*VIDEO begins here – see links at end*

Michael McManus gave a brief overview of the Neighborhood Watch group and its activities.  Please consider volunteering for block captains, patrols or to serve as an officer.  The group is calling for assistance in stepping up patrols, encouraging block captains to organize block parties to get to know your neighbors and will continue to provide safety and security training to residents, such as through the SCR Self Defense classes and through firearm education and range outings.

Q&A session began.  Please view linked videos for the Q&A.

Arrests in Homeowner Murder

• Posted by Watcher in News & Updates on January 27th, 2017

Great Job Pearland PD!!!!

From the Pearland Police Department:

Police Make Arrests in Residential Shooting

Pearland, Texas – On January 22nd, 2017 at approximately 7:10 pm Pearland Police responded to calls of shots fired at a home located in the 2100 block of Windy Shores Drive in the Shadow Creek Subdivision. Upon arrival police found a deceased male inside.

Reporting Crime Online

• Posted by Watcher in News & Updates on January 24th, 2017

Did you know that you can report certain crimes online?  Using the Pearland Police Department’s P2C portal, you can report: (1) credit/debit card abuse, (2) theft, (3) criminal mischief/vandalism, and (4) lost property to the Pearland Police.  As our city grows and the department has an increasing workload, we as citizens should be considerate of our officers’ time.  Rather than calling the non-emergency number for an officer to report these types of incidents, click here to access the portal to report them yourselves:  https://p2c.pearlandpd.com/ReportIncident/IncidentEntry_Disclaimer.aspx