The meeting's highlight was a presentation by Sgt. Rouse with the Precinct 4 Constable's office. Sgt. Rouse and two other constables patrol our neighborhood, in addition to the 12 other neighborhoods in MUD District 5. This service is paid for by the MUD, and it goes above and beyond the service provided by the county. Information in Sgt Rouse's report included:
- In the last year, individuals in our neighborhood have only reported 3 suspicious vehicles and 4 suspicious persons. Reporting suspicious behavior is key to preventing crime in the neighborhood, as the individuals responsible for breaking into multiple vehicles last week most likely cased the neighborhood beforehand.
- Car burglary is uncommon in our neighborhood. Until last week, there were only 3 reported burglaries in the last two years.
- It is important to keep a record of serial numbers of everything in your home and car. This will assist the police in their investigation if your house or car is ever burglarized.
- Compared to other neighborhoods, our neighborhood is very quiet, with a crime rate comparable to Rock Creek and other neighborhoods in our immediate vicinity.
- It is important to report crimes, suspicious activity, and unusual noise - such as gunfire or loud music - to the constable.
In addition to the constable's report, Jim Burke from the MUD District answered questions about the neighborhood. We received a report from the officers about current projects, including repairs to the irrigation system, improvements to the Reserve area, and other issues that have been addressed. Representatives from our management group, ACMI, reported on our budget, and explained the proposed resolutions.
Keep your eyes on your mailbox for information about our next meeting! We will not be able to act on our current resolutions without participation from our homeowners!
