Category: Crime

Hello and Happy New Year!!!
Woodland Hills Neighborhood Association is currently seeking residents to strengthen our Neighborhood Watch by volunteering to be a Block Captain.

• Block Captains are integral to our neighborhood safety and grass root effort to get more participation from our residents. The purpose of the Block Captain position is to get to know your neighbors and help develop a sense of community and safety within your area.
• Each block consists of 8-10 homes and the Block Captain would be the primary contact for these homes.
• The Block Captain would provide an essential point of contact between the area and the WHNA Board by providing the Neighborhood Watch Coordinators with your area's Crime Alerts, Out of Town Contact Information, and New Neighbor Alerts.

Nearly every street in Woodland Hills is under represented. If you would like to change this and help increase safety in our neighborhood please email Kate Martin at secretary@woodlandhillsatlanta.org.

To see a diagram depicting the blocks within Woodland Hills, click on the Crime Watch page, or click HERE.

• Block Captains are integral to our neighborhood safety and grass root effort to get more participation from our residents.  The purpose of the Block Captain position is to get to know your neighbors and help develop a sense of community and safety within your area.

• Each block consists of 8-10 homes and the Block Captain would be the primary contact for these homes.
• The Block Captain would provide an essential point of contact between the area and the WHNA Board by providing the Neighborhood Watch Coordinators with your area's Crime Alerts, Out of Town Contact Information, and New Neighbor Alerts.

From J.A. Hightower:

Public Education Specialist
DeKalb Police - Center Precinct
1960 W. Exchange Place, Tucker, Ga. 30084
770-724-7616 ofc – 770-724-7605 fax
jahighto@co.dekalb.ga.us

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Provided by Crime Awareness Unit of the DeKalb Police Department
25 September 2009

“Burglaries”

There have been an increase in the number of Burglary incidents reported. A
number of these incidents were storage sheds or utility rooms/closets as the
target. The Detectives are diligently working on each incident reported and
would like to suggest the following:
1) Verify that the locking mechanism used on the storage shed or utility room is in good working condition and the doors with “play” or are loose when locks are engaged should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible
2) Advise trusted neighbors of your work schedule, so when a vehicle and/or persons are seen at your home when you are away, they will call 911 to report it
3) Ensure that window & door frames are sturdy; check for dry rot on older doors and windows
4) Do not make it obvious that no one is inside the residence; use timers on lights and televisions
5) If a Suspicious Person or Vehicle is seen, dial 911 immediately for an officer to respond
6) Evaluate the security measures installed in your individual home for effective performance (alarm systems, locks, window security, etc.)

Ways to possibly avoid becoming a victim:
• Secure your home to the best of your ability; do not leave doors or windows open or unlocked when not at the residence
• Lock your vehicle parked in your driveway or under carport at all times
• Use outside lighting to increase the visibility around your home by installing outdoor lighting, such as motion sensor lights
• Call 911 for any suspicious persons or vehicles in your community
• Communicate with your neighbors on any suspicious activity seen

*** Remember if you don’t inform the Police,
the Police don’t know what’s happening in your neighborhood. ***