Phone numbers to remember:

24 Hour Roaming Security Patrol:  661-255-7022

LA County Sheriff:  661-255-1121

California Highway Patrol: 661-294-5540

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Update from SCV Sheriff's office:

Please keep your garage door closed at all times when not in use.  Recently we have had an increased level of opportunity theft of garage items such as bikes and motorcycles which amounted to over $55,000 in losses to homeowners.

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There have been 2 recent incidents, one in Stevenson Ranch, where a man followed an older woman home after observing her withdraw money from an ATM.  He snatched her purse as she got out of her vehicle.  Being alert and aware should be top priority for everyone, especially older women.  Thanks.

-the Security Committee and Neighborhood Watch

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Neighborhood Watch Meeting update:

The Neighborhood Watch Committee met in January and was joined by a Sheriff's Sergeant, CHP Officer, Station 124 Fire Department Captain and two of his team members, Animal Control and a representative from our Security company.  We also had a nice turn out from our residents.  Topics discussed as followed:

Coyotes: Coyotes have attacked animals in backyards and get into open trash cans.  Do not leave pet food or water out, secure your trash bins, and keep small pets inside to prevent coyotes from entering your property.  If seen, loud whistles and spraying them with water hoses will sometimes make them leave.  They are used to humans.  If there is a problem with a coyote, please contact the Fish and Game department for assistance at (909) 484-0167.

Do not encourage solicitors by engaging in conversation with them.  Ask them to leave immediately.  If there are any issues with solicitors, please contact our 24-hour security patrol at 661-255-7022.  If someone knocks on the door and you do not know them, the Sheriff's department reminds you to call out 'I'm busy, go away", thereby informing the person that someone is home.  If there is no answer, the person may assume that nobody is home and may try to gain access.

CHP has indicated that there is a speeding problem in Stevenson Ranch and a lot of reckless driving.  There were 1500 citations issued last year in The Ranch.  Slow down and be mindful of children and neighbors.

Fire Department Captain reminded us to please call 911 if someone you know is having a heart attack, stroke or needs emergency assistance.  Do not attempt to transport the individual to a medical facility - let the professionals assist.

Be on the lookout for people who may follow FedEx, UPS or other delivery trucks around, as they could be picking up parcels left at front doors.

The best advice is to always look out for your neighbors and report anything suspicious immediately by contacting our 24-hour security patrol at 661-255-7022 or 911 for emergencies.  And as a reminder, please continue to close and lock garages and all doors and do not leave items visible in vehicles.

Thanks.

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Notes from the prior Neighborhood Watch meeting:

The Neighborhood Watch Committee met Tuesday, October 27 @ 7:00pm @ IHOP.  Betty Griffin, Chair, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone.

All of the residents who were in attendance were honored to have as guests and participants in a Q & A session the following:  Patty Prime, Property Manager, Euclid Management, Sgt Wallace and Sgt Olfert from the Sheriff's Dept, Officer Proper of the CHP, Capt Peterson and his Station 124 Crew and Sgt Ayad of the Security Company.

Many thanks to our Law Enforcement for their outstanding service to our community and participation in our community events.  They take time to attend our meetings and keep us informed.  We appreciate this close rapport and do not take it for granted.  Many questions were asked and answered about Stevenson Ranch, Sunset Point and surrounding neighborhoods.  An informal discussion clarified many issues and the residents took full advantage of having in their midst first hand opportunity to have "one on ones" with the Sheriff's Dept, CHP and the Fire Dept.  Our 24/7 security company gave insight into typical patrols.

Main points of advice from Sheriff's Sgts was to keep doors locked, garage doors closed, vehicles locked with no items visible inside vehicles and not to engage solicitors in conversation.  If in doubt about person/persons, call Law Enforcement.

CHP cautioned about speeding or reckless driving and do not drive under the influence of alcohol or other substances and, also, to slow and be cautious when there is a flashing light.  Fire Dept. said our community looked good and cautioned residents to be aware of need to clear brush or to call them and they would take care of it.

Security patrols, observes and reports all streets 24/7.  Call to ask for their response for loud noise, suspicious vehicles or persons and they will assist in advising the proper person to contact, if it is outside their scope of duties.

It was a good meeting and appreciation to all who attended.   We encourage all residents to attend the Neighborhood Watch Meetings.  This is our opportunity to communicate directly with the California Highway Patrol, LA County Sheriff's Department,  Los Angeles County Fire Department, our local security company to discuss community security and safety issues.

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Byron Wong, CHP

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As a reminder, Stevenson Ranch has a 24/7 private security company, which can be contacted at any time at 661-255-7022.

If you notice your children or others leaving the house with toilet tissue, tape (duct), laundry or dish soap, or eggs, please be vigilant and ask what they are going to do with these items as they currently are being used in nuisance instances or worse.

The Security Committee, with the backing of the HOA Board, works closely with Law Enforcement in our Community and would appreciate constructive feedback.

Also, please keep an eye out for your neighbors - do not allow newspapers to pile up, etc and report suspicious incidents to Law Enforcement and/or Security.

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Links:

LA County Sheriff's Department Neighborhood Watch

LA County Sheriff's Department Burglary and Theft Prevention

What to do in the event of an escape from Pitchess Detention Center

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By taking a few precautions, you can greatly reduce the risk to yourself, and also discourage those who are intent on committing crime.