SAFETY and SECURITY
WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP SONOMA RANCH SAFE
SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE UPDATE:
The next meeting is this Wednesday, January 13th at 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse.  The meeting is open to committee members and non-members.   The President of the Security Camera Company will be joining us at this meeting to finalize plans on the surveillance cameras to be installed at the gates.
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SPEEDING

This is perhaps the most reported offense that has been increasingly problematic. The speed limit for ALL areas of SONONA RANCH is 25 MPH.

Because we have repeat violators, this has warranted the implementation of Speed Bumps.

We are all part of this neighborhood. Please talk to your neighbor about speeding.

This speed limit monitor will be placed at problem areas around the neighborhoods. Please observe the speed limit!

CRIME

The best way to avoid crime is deterrence. One way that you can help is decreasing opportunities for crime by keeping valuables out of sight; don’t leave laptops or pocketbooks in your car where you create opportunity. Keep garage doors closed, when you are not outside. If a crime should occur, please contact the SAPD or the Bexar County Sheriff’s office depending on where you live. Also, please send a message to our onsite manager so that we may post limited details on our website so that others may be aware –keep lights on—be on the lookout. That will force would be criminals to move to another area.

REPORTING:

If an EMERGENCY:
CALL 911 (If you are not sure, you should still call 911. All incoming calls are triaged. The police dispatcher determines what IS an emergency or not and will make the decision on Prioritization, so you need not be concerned that something does not warrant a 911 call or not.)
Certain crimes may be reported ONLINE:

The San Antonio Police Department has recently begun taking certain reports ONLINE via its website:

www.sanantonio.gov/sapd

This service allows crime victims to file a police report from the convenience of work or home, while simultaneously reducing calls for service on field units. A reduction in call volume means patrol officers can spend more time deterring crime, rather than responding to crime that may have already occurred.

At the present time, crimes reported online must meet the following criteria:
  • The suspect(s) are unknown
  • Theft under $500 (no firearms)
  • Burglary of vehicle
  • Criminal Mischief (vandalism) under $500
  • Graffiti under $500.00
  • Theft of Service under $500.00
  • Lost Property
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WILD ANIMAL SIGHTINGS:

A coyote was spotted on December 1 in the Summit/Reserve area. It does not seem to be afraid of humans, and it has been seen roaming the streets during the day.

Please be very careful with these animals. They are very unpredictable. If you see a coyote in your neighborhood, you should immediately contact the local police (i.e. SAPD or Bexar County Sheriff) or even the Game Warden at 1-800-792-GAME.
These will be posted with date of report and area for reference.