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Garage Door Security video

The following are videos on how to break into a garage and how to deter thieves that may try it.  Watch both videos.

Breaking into a garage in 6 seconds

The 6 second break-in that you can prevent

Never thought about this.....but my garage doors will be "fixed" today????

DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION

ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME PREVENTION UNIT

DOOR–TO–DOOR SOLICITATION

Illegal or unauthorized door-to-door solicitation presents a possible unsafe situation in the residential setting. Individuals who represent themselves as a legitimate business are often times conducting fraudulent or potentially criminal activity. This type of enterprise is less prevalent today so individual citizens should consider any unexpected knock at the door to be potentially suspicious. The following are suggestions about how to create and maintain a safe and secure residential environment and how to handle the unwanted or unauthorized solicitor.

· The average citizen can define and describe normal behavior and activity in their immediate area or block. Citizens should apply this knowledge to persons walking the neighborhood. Strangers or those people that do not belong should be noticed and observed for suspicious activity. If a person’s behavior is deemed to be abnormal or suspicious, the citizen should call the non-emergency number 242-COPS. If someone witnesses a crime in progress, dial 911.
· If the resident receives any knock at the door, they should ALWAYS observe the area through a window or eye-viewer prior to opening the door – even if they are expecting a visitor. If an unfamiliar person is observed outside the residence, the occupant should be very cautious about opening the door. If there is a security screen door with a deadbolt lock in place and the citizen feels comfortable with opening the door, they should not engage the individual; rather politely ask them to leave. In the absence of a security screen door, they should notify the visitor they are unwelcome and ask them to leave the premises via the locked door and should never allow entry for any reason. Once the person is asked to leave, the resident should observe them leaving and be prepared to report suspicious activity to the police.
· It is important to note that a knock at the door should not go unanswered in some manner – whether through the security screen door or the main door. Criminals posing as a legitimate solicitor are looking for an empty house to eventually commit residential burglary. If the criminal breaks into an expected empty residence and finds an occupant, the probability of a violent encounter is high.
· Home Invasions can be the result of a door-to-door solicitor. The criminal knocks on the door and through a variety of techniques, persuades the resident to open the door. Once the door is open other individuals appear from obscured locations and force their way into the residence. If someone is at the door claiming to require assistance or some type of help, especially late at night, NEVER OPEN THE DOOR – call 911.
· Citizens who have experienced an illegal solicitor or suspicious person should alert other neighbors in the immediate area.
· It is recommended that no one engage or enter into a discussion about the purchase of items or services from any one who initiate contact with them. If items or services are needed, citizens should pursue the purchase through established businesses. All frauds and scams originate from contact initiated by someone else.
· How to verify a solicitor’s legitimacy – All legitimate businesses in the City of Albuquerque must have a permit to operate, this includes the door-to-door solicitor per City Ordinance 13-3-1-1. The Ordinance requires the individual to have on their person a permit that can be produced on request, which includes photo identification. Any solicitor that claims not to have one or has left it in another location should be considered illegitimate. If you desire the right of privacy, posting a No Trespassing or No Soliciting sign on your premises must be observed by the solicitor. Solicitation is permitted only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset.

242-COPS

Due to the recent robberies; please have your neighbors call in any suspicious vehicles, persons, and situations. Try to get good, details descriptions. We want to catch burglars more than issue speeding tickets, so any help with suspects will assist!

Thanks and Stay Safe!

Cliff Saylor Commander

Albuquerque Police Department

Foothills Area Command

12800 Lomas Bd. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

(505) 332-5240

Pet Ordinances

City ordinance re pets can be found @ http://www.cabq/pets. The following is information from that site: STRAY. Any Animal that is At Large.

Animals At Large. No Person shall cause or allow any Animal, other than Wild Animals not owned by any human, to be At Large whether or not it is accompanied by its Owner.

An At Large Animal shall be Seized and Impounded if the Owner is not available or if the Owner continues to intentionally or negligently allow his or her Animal to be At Large.

Leash Law. All Animals, other than wild Animals not owned by any human, must be restricted at all times by either a Secure Fence, a Secure Facility, a Secure Enclosure, secured in the back of a pickup truck, inside a vehicle with proper ventilation, or be on a leash no longer than 8 feet long accompanied by a person able to control the Animal.

Defecation. No Person shall allow an Animal to defecate upon public property or upon any private property other than the property of the Animal's Owner without thoroughly removing and disposing of the feces.

HOW TO PAY EHNA DUES

In person at the next meeting on October 29th OR by mail:
Eldorado Heights Neighborhood AssociationP.O.Box 16551 Albuquerque, NM 87191-6551
Name(s}__________________________________________
Address_____________________________________
Phones________
e-mail_________________________________
Type of Membership-Household(own or rent) $10 ____ Business $15 ____
I can help with:_______________________________
Please make checks to "Eldorado Heights Neighborhood Assoc".
THANK YOU FOR JOINING YOUR EHNA

KEEP YOUR CAR KEYS BEDSIDE

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this:It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chai n. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar rapist won't stick around... After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that.. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there ..... This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.P.S. Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem.
Submitted by EHNA member THANKS ROLLIE!