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Current Watch Team

Frank Chrzanowski - Coordinator

PROGRAM IN PROCESS OF BEING

RE-ESTABLISHED

WEBSITE UPDATE IN PROGRESS

what's new...

1-15-10 Large Turnout at HOA Security Meeting

Over 100 people turned out at the Pablo Bay special Security Meeting last night. A number of significant items were discussed and most importantly, we have a number of new volunteers for the Neighborhood Watch Program. The new leader of this program is Frank Chrzanowski.

Again a big "Thank You" to all the new volunteers.

1-1-10 Home Invasion Security Alert

At 6:30am on 12/31 a home in Pablo Bay was broken into by two African American males and one Caucasian male. The women resident was pistol whipped (sent to the hospital for stitches) while the thieves stole flat screen TVs off the walls. The thieves were later apprehended the same day.

Please be vigilant about keeping your garage door closed. (This was the mode of entry and what the thieves were looking for.)

The HOA board is in the process of upgrading our camera system to help enhance security within Pablo Bay.

It will be a team effort and we need you to be proactive in observation, locking your belongings, and reporting suspicious activity to the police.

To see the Channel 4 news video click here:

Home Invasion Video - News 4 Jax

Thank you,

Mark Toutain

Neighborhood Watch...

Pablo Bay's Neighborhood Watch Program #2006344 is about thwarting crime. We take the safety of our neighborhood seriously and are working with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) on an proactive basis.

JSO has committed to provide Pablo Bay with program resources including annual meetings, watch program signs, and access to community reports, but it is ultimately up to our Residents to make this program successful. As such, we have created a team of dedicated volunteers to help make our community safer.

In combination with our currently employed JSO Officers, our team consists of Coordinators and assistants, Block Captains and assistants and Patrol Officers.

Coordinator Responsibilities
-        Responsible for overall success of the Neighborhood Watch program
-        Oversees and assigns Block Captains
-        Assigns ID Cards and codes to resources
-        Understands how to operate Access Control and DVR System
-        Works with directly JSO Officers in Pablo Bay
-        Creates community wide patrol schedule
-        Monthly Report to HOA Board
-        Procures necessary equipment and submits for reimbursement
-        Coordinates Annual JSO Meeting
-        Attends monthly HOA meetings
-        Determines Neighborhood Watch Schedule
-        Creates Calling Post Groups and Distribution List
-        Willing to augment Patrols and other responsibilities

Block Captain Responsibilities
-        Responsible for their subdivision eMail and Phone contact list
-        Works with Coordinator for patrol schedule
-        Responsible for both security and traffic control within their subdivision
-        Monthly reports as applicable up to coordinator
-        Enlists support from other neighbors as Patrol Officers
-        Willing to meet neighbors and assist in communications
-        Makes recommendations for improvements to Coordinator
-        Introduced to JSO Officers working to Pablo Bay
-        Keep track of assigned equipment
-        Assigns Safe House within subdivision

Patrol Officers Responsibilities
-       Coordinate use of equipment within Block
-       Call 911 immediately if any criminal activity is observed

- Provide information to residents
- Log suspicious activity (ie. Write down plate info, etc…)

notification by email...

Anyone who would like notification of Neighborhood Watch events can sign up for this service from the bottom of the Home page.

fighting back...

Common sense:

Be alert of your surroundings. Know your neighbors.
Report all crime to JSO 630-0500 or 911 if currently happening. Even small crimes need to be assigned case ids.
Keep your garage door closed at all times.
Keep cars parked in the garage or at least in the driveway. Do not keep personal belongings in the car. This includes the garage door opener if you park outside.
Make sure you lock your doors and windows when leaving the house. If you have an alarm, use it.
eMail incidents to watchprogram@pablobay.com