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DON’T FORGET THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH 2021 * Know your Block Captain and support them. They will pass valuable
SPRING MEETING information to you.
Guest Speaker: Police Chief Troy Bergstrom * Know that the Director of Neighborhood Watch for our community
Time: Apr 28, 2021 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Pacific Time will periodically send information out.
Time: Quick Zoom Tips session: 15 minutes 6:30 to 6:45 (Jim Lindauer) * Be aware of your surroundings.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99712431063? * Let your neighbor know if you are getting a special “porch delivery”
pwd=UkdubFFIUWpYYVpFelVNQkhOeDNFUT09 and to keep it for you until you get home.
Meeting ID: 997 1243 1063 * Make our streets and our homes uninviting to potential bad guys. Use
Passcode: 420847 your outdoor garage and porch lights at night.
or phone: +1-669 900 6833 * The police support locking your gate and your utility box.
* If you have to leave your car outside, make sure it is locked and no
Below is an article submitted to me from a block captain who wants valuables left inside. Do not leave your remote.
to remain anonymous. I’d like to share it with you. * Do not hesitate to call 911 if you believe a crime is being committed or
suspicious activity is taking place.
A Sense of Community
By Anonymous Block Captain Neighborhood Watch does not supply security patrols or go after the bad
guys. We try to provide a sense of community and give you helpful
Based on some recent discussions, I get a feeling that this crazy
pandemic and its associated requirements, has created a sense of apathy advice on keeping yourself and your neighbors safe.

regarding Neighborhood Watch. So, as we venture out, fully vaccinated If you think our community is immune from bad things happening, you
with best practices in tow, let’s get a sense of community back. would be mistaken. However, the low incidences of crimes are a result
Basically, that is what Neighborhood Watch is all about. of the success of Neighborhood Watch program and community
participation. “If you see something, say something.”
We establish a structure that supports and encourages best practices for
our community with neighborhood participation. What does this entail? Mia Winter, Team Director
Nwcoordinator2156@gmail.com
Neighborhood Watch is not sanctioned, endorsed, sponsored by, partnered with, nor considered a Shared Interest Group or committee of The Club at Westpark Community Association.
Neighborhood Watch is an independent organization and is solely responsible for the content of this communication. The Association has not verified whether information in this communication is accurate. Views and
opinions expressed in this communication do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Association, its staff, management, volunteers, or Board of Directors.

Contact

Duane Smith

1+(916) 871-5587

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