hboutlaw
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We live in Huntington Beach and are seeing a huge increase in burglaries in the area. I think the police said there have already been 25-30 this year. We've found out that there is a South American gang operating in many affluent neighborhoods. This is happening all over CA. These gangs bring members into the country for a week or two to do the robberies then they leave and are replaced with a new set.
They know when the residents leave and hit the house while they are away. Several times the homeowners return while they burglars are still in the house...that is what happened last night.
We recently had a police officer meet with homeowners to discuss the rise in crime in the area, what the gangs are stealing and how this can be prevented. They focus on getting guns, cash, jewelry and purses and then anything else they can grab. Some of the break ins occur using an extension ladder and going through an upper balcony. Most people put the security cameras on the lower levels so he criminals are avoiding detection.
Security cameras are good and we have a lot in the area but they do not prevent anything.
We do not have gates. The cops said other neighborhoods in the area with gates have seen only a handful of break-ins. Gate take a long time to add to an existing community.
We could hire patrol service but they would probably be the same caliber of security at the Hollywood Bowl where Dave Chappell was attached.
We have a dog...Blue Heeler and she is aggressive towards people coming on the property. Maybe I need a few more.
I'm posting this because I'm looking for ideas:
How others have been proactive on protecting their home especially when you're away from the house.
How do you protect your cash and valuables?
Where should we focus our efforts for the best results. You can't hide everything in safes.
I'm working with other neighbors and would like to develop a proactive plan for the home and within the community so the criminals realize targeting our area is high risk and low return. This plan is also to help tamp down the fear neighbors are starting to show which can create other problems like not being proactive or being engaged in the community. So I'm reaching out to you guys for ideas you've seen work...and what doesn't work.
I appreciate any feedback
They know when the residents leave and hit the house while they are away. Several times the homeowners return while they burglars are still in the house...that is what happened last night.
We recently had a police officer meet with homeowners to discuss the rise in crime in the area, what the gangs are stealing and how this can be prevented. They focus on getting guns, cash, jewelry and purses and then anything else they can grab. Some of the break ins occur using an extension ladder and going through an upper balcony. Most people put the security cameras on the lower levels so he criminals are avoiding detection.
Security cameras are good and we have a lot in the area but they do not prevent anything.
We do not have gates. The cops said other neighborhoods in the area with gates have seen only a handful of break-ins. Gate take a long time to add to an existing community.
We could hire patrol service but they would probably be the same caliber of security at the Hollywood Bowl where Dave Chappell was attached.
We have a dog...Blue Heeler and she is aggressive towards people coming on the property. Maybe I need a few more.
I'm posting this because I'm looking for ideas:
How others have been proactive on protecting their home especially when you're away from the house.
How do you protect your cash and valuables?
Where should we focus our efforts for the best results. You can't hide everything in safes.
I'm working with other neighbors and would like to develop a proactive plan for the home and within the community so the criminals realize targeting our area is high risk and low return. This plan is also to help tamp down the fear neighbors are starting to show which can create other problems like not being proactive or being engaged in the community. So I'm reaching out to you guys for ideas you've seen work...and what doesn't work.
I appreciate any feedback