Sheriff David A. Weaver Appointed Sheriff September 2005 Appointed Undersheriff in 2003 Started his career in 1981 Over 24 years of Law Enforcement dedication to the citizens of Douglas County President/ Vice President for the Highlands Ranch Training Foundation Graduate of the FBI Academy with honors

Neighborhood Watch Deputy Ron Hanavan Deputy Cocha Heyden

Handouts: Folder with phone numbers Meeting outline What is suspicious Activity Neighborhood Watch manual Preventing Burglaries Home security Inspection Checklist Maintaining your Neighborhood watch program Personal property record When you are away from home

What is Crime Prevention?

Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch: is the leading Program offered by the Sheriff’s Office!

Since 9/11 Since 9/11: The Sheriff’s Office has increased the Neighborhood watch program by 50%. Approximately 1 a week. 0ver 325 active Neighborhood watches throughout the county

Douglas County Growth Douglas County Growth: Douglas County has been in the top 10 fastest growing counties in the United States for the past 15 years! st Increase of 191%

STATISTICS AreaEst. Pop 2004Est. Pop 2005 Castle Rock35,10038,868 Larkspur256 Littleton46 Lone Tree8,3169,531 Parker38,57541,022 Total Unincorporated168,999176,296 Total Douglas County 251,292266,019 Highlands Ranch (part of unincorporated area) 83,32283,322 ( 2004 stats)

Douglas County has four Law Enforcement agencies: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Parker Police Department Castle Rock Police Department Lone Tree Police Department

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for: Law Enforcement in the un- incorporated areas of Douglas County. Civil Papers Evictions Writs Detentions Fire Marshall Hazmat

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Boundaries are Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Boundaries are: To the West:Pike National Forest, the Platte River. (Jefferson County) To the East: Delbert Road (Elbert County) To the North: County Line Road. (Arapahoe County) To the South: Palmer Divide (El-Paso County)

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Districts: The County is broken up into 10 districts. 1 officer assigned to each district. Three shifts a day

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Douglas County: Is 844 square miles (540,000 acres) Population just under 265,000 73% live in unincorporated Douglas Highlands Ranch has 13% of the land mass but accounts for 36% of the population.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: Employs Approximately commissioned officers

What is Neighborhood Watch? It is a program involving the joint efforts of the Sheriff’s Office and the community It’s designed to enhance neighborhood security, through observation and encourage assistance among neighbors To watch out for each other It was developed by the National Sheriff’s Association

The main objective is: To reduce the incidence of crime!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a lot of involvement? NO The Neighborhood Watch is required to have two meetings per year (this is one of them) The second meeting could be a block party or meeting that targets some of the specific issues in your neighborhood

Sex Offender list: This is updated anytime a change occurs ( no town or cities are on our list ) What types of charges The offender must register within 5 days How to get a list Online list- only certain criteria DCSHERIFF.net Knowing who these individuals are is important CAUTION CAUTION: Please be aware, but don’t harass!

Why are we here? Less crime committed when we work together To make it more difficult for individuals to victimize you and your neighbors The number one crime is property crime (other than driving crimes) Criminals look for high dollar homes

What types of crimes are in your neighborhood?

2005 Top Five Crimes ( Jan- June ) Total Theft 1187 Criminal Mischief559 Fraud 435 DUI 388 Trespass 376

Vehicle Trespasses 993 in in in 2003

2004 VEHICLE TRESPASSES REVIEW 50% of the trespasses occurred in residential neighborhoods. 32% had their vehicle windows broken. 25% of the owners admitted to having their doors unlocked. 15% of the owners admitted leaving garage doors open. Many reported they were unsure if car was locked or garage door closed!

CALLS FOR SERVICE 2004 calls for service 104,039. 7% increase over calls for service 83,360 (Jan to Sept)

What types of crimes are in your neighborhood? More “suspicious” activity then anything Calls for Service 60% of all burglaries happen during the day The burglar is in your house and out within 2 minutes If you can deter them by 4 minutes, they will move to the next victim instead

What is suspicious activity? You are more familiar with the block and your neighbors then the police are. Anything that seems out of the ordinary Let your “GUT FEELING” be your guide Citizens report 99% of all crime! Look at handout

Why don’t people call? Not sure if it really seems suspicious Hesitate because they don’t want to appear “NOSY.” Afraid the situation may turn out to be nothing Take for granted someone else called

Continued: Worried about “bothering” the police Embarrassed to call

Information to give the Police: What happened When did it happen Where did it happen Anyone hurt Description of the person (look for out of the ordinary things) Description of the vehicle,color License plate Direction of Travel Stay on the phone! DON’T PUT YOURSELF IN DANGERDON’T PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER

What phone number should you call? Emergency 911 All others (303) Traffic Hotline (303)

What does 911 do for you? Home phone vs. Cellular

If someone breaks into your house while you are in the house: Hide Call 911 Stay on the phone Don’tDon’t confront the person

Home Security: Outside Landscaping Trees Rocks Lighting Locked fences HOUSE NUMBERS Don’t give assistance to entering your house

Home Security: Inside 1.Windows (grates) 2.Doors(solid core 1¾ thick) 3.Track doors 4.Garage Doors 5.Locks (dead bolt should be 1 ¼ inches beyond the striker plate)

Home Security: When your away 1.Tell Neighbors 2.Rotate Lights 3.Sign up for house Watch 4.Don’t 4.Don’t stop mail or papers (have neighbors pick up) 5.Park Car in Driveway 6.Don’t hide keys outside

Home Security: Alarms Do your homework Get estimates and find a reputable company POLICY of the Sheriff’s Office 3 false alarms 6 false alarms False Alarms

ALARMS 2004 Residential Alarms Residential Alarms 1724 (Jan to July) 2004 Non-Residential Alarms Non-Residential Alarms 1100 (Jan to July) Historically Residential Alarms have been 99% to 100% False Alarms.

Where we go from here: We will communicate through your designated block captain Please go through them for any questions We would prefer to communicate through with the block captain, as it is more efficient and less time consuming then mailings

Neighborhood Watch Signs: Ordering Cost Placement

2005 SEMI-ANNUAL STATISTICS In May of 2004, the American City Business Journal released a report that compared 3,141 counties and cities across the United States. Based upon quality of life, Douglas County Ranked fourth in the nation. In 2004 Colorado College examined 280 counties and other communities in eight states of the Rocky Mountain West. Douglas Scored A+ in the metropolitan division.

Neighborhood Watch Program Questions?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! Remember: A community where residents are willing to look out for one another’s interest, is a community where crimes are least likely to occur!

How to contact us: Community Relations unit 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Co (303)