Update: Crime Watch Meeting: 2/12/2014

We would like to thank everyone that attended the Crime Watch meeting today.  Attendance was higher than expected and is appreciated.  The attending Officer went over the crime statistics for our community and compared to last Octobers statistics, there has been a dramatic decrease in crime with only one reported incident on SW 111th Lane.  There has also been an increase in calls to Police to report suspicious activity which is exactly what Crime Watch is all about.  Remember to call the non-emergency number at 305-4-POLICE (305-476-5423) to report any suspicious activity, however if you observe a crime in progress please dial 911.  After reporting the incident, please let us know as well so we can alert everyone else of the incident.  It is also important to note that you should report all crimes, big or small, to Police that have affected you or your property including acts of vandalism.  We have heard from a few residents that in the past they neglected to contact Police because they thought the incident was too minor.

The attending Officer had a couple of notes of interest regarding crime trends this quarter. If you haven't filed your taxes, the sooner you file the better.  This is to avoid tax identity theft which is on the rise.  Also, from our recent CAC meeting at the Kendall Police station and also repeated by the attending Officer, there has been an increase in Tire & Rim thefts in Dade County.  I personally saw a car left on 4 cinder blocks not to far from here on 122nd Ave and 96th St a couple of days ago.

The Metro Dade County Mobile Crime Prevention unit was also on property during this meeting and many of you took the opportunity to check it out.  We would like to thank Sergeant Bermudez for arranging the visit.

There have been updates to the Crime Watch participant list.  If you would like an updated copy, please send me an email and I will get that information to you.  To those of you who attended the meeting and have signed up to receive these notices, thanks for coming and joining the group.  The more eyes we have on the community the safer we all will be.

The next Crime Watch meeting will likely be scheduled for sometime in May and will be held on the East side entrance parking lot.   We will send out notices once we have finalized the exact day.