PROTECTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Houses displaying For Sale or For Lease signs are obviously trying to reach as many interested prospects as possible. These
signs not only extend a welcome mat to potential buyers or renters but also to some of those who have other ideas.
Owners of vacant houses are encouraged to submit a Security Watch request to the Sheriff’s Cypresswood Substation. The
Vacation/Security Watch form can be found in the Huntwick Herald, or you can download it below. The Huntwick Contract Deputy
will receive a copy of the form and will place the address on his daily watch schedule. Additionally, neighbors should be kept
informed when the house will be unoccupied and asked to call (713) 221-6000 to report any unusual or suspicious occurrences.
When the residence is occupied, the homeowner should find an unpredictable place to hide valuable items. A safe-deposit box is a
good idea for small items.
Today’s lifestyles sometimes makes it difficult to be as neighborly as we would like to be, but being a good neighbor is one of the
best ways to prevent crime.
Kenneth A. Smith
Security Coordinator
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