Watch in a Box

Yes! We Teach Watch - contact us: claspatx@gmail.com

ALERT – I know who my neighbors and who their kids are. I know what cars belong on my street.
LIGHTS – My house is well lit at night. I have installed motion detectors or dusk to dawn lights in areas where people may walk.
EMERGENCY – I am ready for a crisis and keep neighbors phone numbers handy, just in case. I know neighbors’ kids would come to my house for help. I could tell the firefighters how many pets and kids to save if there was a fire on my street.
RESPONSIBLE – I call 311 and 911 when I see a potential issue. I ask for an incident number and report it to the Watch so it can be recorded. I bring bigger issues to my Neighborhood Association so the community is aware of what is happening.
TIDY – I keep my street and my home neat. I trim my bushes and trees so windows and doors can be seen. I keep my drive and porch free of clutter. I pick up trash on my street, handle graffiti, and pitch in to help other neighbors who need a hand. I want criminals to see that my street is loved and their activities will not be tolerated!

I do the ‘Five’ – I keep an eye out for my neighbors on either side of me and on the three across the street.

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Got unanswered questions? Check: APD FAQ page

Crime Stats: krimelabb & Spotcrime & Raid & Trulia
& Crime Viewer
Sign up for Citizen Observer: Citizen Observer

Wondering If It warrants a call to Code? Code FAQ

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Questions on Dangerous Dogs: Dangerous Dogs

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Questions on abandoned vehicles?
Definition of Abandoned Vehicle or download PDF here

Contact Vehicle Abatement: Vehicle Abatement City of Austin
Questions on speeding/through traffic (LATM)?
Requests for LATM

Guidelines - LATM: Guidelines for LATM Application
Application - LATM: Application for LATM
Email - LATM: transportation@austintexas.gov

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Narcotics/Gang hotline: 512-974-8609

Questions on helping residents/renters stay in your neighborhood and programs to help: NHCD booklet

Info on upgrading locks and doors: Reinforce Doors
Info on securing garage doors: KEYE-Garage Doors

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Questions on Fire Safety? NWACA Safety Page
& Reduce Your Wildfire Risk PDF
Wildfire threat info: Texas Wildfire Risk & Code for America
City of Austin's Wildfire Risk and Reduction book

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You can also check APD's Facebook and Twitter, for info
like road closures and why the chopper was up:
Facebook.com/AustinPolice
Twitter.com/austin_police

Alternative number for City of Austin's 311: 974-2000

Other Watch Pages:

Anderson Mills Watch Page

NWACA's Watch Page

Windsor Hills Watch Page