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Community Watch

DECEMBER INCIDENT REPORT

STAYING SAFE • Stay vigilant and communicate with neighbors to foster a
watchful community.
AND INFORMED INCIDENT 4: CONTRACTOR TRAFFIC AND ISSUES

Details: Over the past two months, there has been an increase
s we continue to work together to maintain a secure and in incidents involving contractors blocking traffic, causing
welcoming neighborhood, it's essential to highlight the damage to property, and preventing sanitation trucks from
Aincidents that tested our community this December and completing their routes due to blocked access.
the steps we've taken to address them. Here's a detailed report to Solution:
keep everyone informed and proactive.
• For Residents Building: Inform your general contractor that
INCIDENT 1: GARAGE DOORS LEFT OPEN this behavior is unacceptable.
• For Affected Residents: Call the guardhouse to file an
Details: During December, there were three separate instances incident report. With a trend of reports, appropriate action
where guards encountered garage doors left open after hours. can be taken.
In each case, the guards attempted to contact the residents,
but the contact information on file was outdated, preventing FINAL REMINDER
immediate notification. As a result, the Fort Lauderdale Police Your cooperation and vigilance are essential to maintaining
Department (FLPD) was called to secure the doors. the safety and security of our community. Together, we can
Solution: ensure a safe environment for everyone. If you witness an
• Update Contact Information: Please ensure your contact issue that seems suspicious or out of place, report it with the
details are current so security can notify you promptly in location, date, and time. This also applies to any concerns
case of an issue. with security forces or contractors causing disruptions in the
• Safety Tip: Always double-check that your garage doors are neighborhood. Thank you for your continued support. HB
closed and secured before leaving or retiring for the night.

INCIDENT 2: NEIGHBORHOOD BREAK-INS
Details: Over a three-day period, a group of individuals
entered the neighborhood repeatedly, targeting multiple cars
and open garages. Thanks to prompt reports and surveillance
footage, HBI and Fort Lauderdale PD were able to identify and
apprehend the individuals within two days.
Preventative Measures:
• Lock your car doors and keep garages securely closed.
• Report any suspicious activity immediately to security for
heightened vigilance.
INCIDENT 3: INCREASED BOAT MOORING ON THE LAKE

Details: There has been a noticeable increase in non-residents
attempting to use construction sites and bridges as access
points from the water.
Solution:
• Construction sites are private property. If you observe
individuals coming from the lake and making unauthorized
access, report it to the guards for logging and appropriate
follow-up.

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