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Q&A: Trevor Roe

Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association crime-watch chairman

Crime watch coordinator Trevor Roe of the Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association shares about his group and crime in the area.

Have there been any major crime incidents in the area recently?

In fact, my own neighborhood [Woodbridge] experienced an unprecedented series of break-ins and attempted breakins in late May 2014. In just a few days, a small group of individuals committed more of these crimes than we had seen in the last three years. Naturally, this had all of us feeling very uneasy. The good news is that we have a very active volunteer patrol (VIP) program that is managed with assistance from Dallas Police Department. Our resident patrollers immediately stepped up and added additional patrols throughout the day. Word apparently got out we were serious about stopping them because the problem disappeared as quickly as it came. It is a good example of how a few motivated residents were able to quickly drive out the criminals and bring a sense of calm and security back to the neighborhood. Any particular concerns over recent weeks?

Nothing beyond the usual increases in police activity we see in the summer months. It is typical to see more criminal activity when it is hot outside — this is a trend that holds true across the nation. What’s your advice regarding neighborhood crime?

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Crime is a serious concern for all of us, but do not live in fear. Instead, channel that energy into action both in your personal security and the security of your neighborhood. Install an alarm system in your home and be aware of your surroundings. Contact the Dallas Police Department about creating an anti-crime program. They are eager to answer questions and help you get started. Above all, remember that residents who are united against crime and take action will drive the bad guys somewhere else.

Why is a neighborhood watch so important?

An active neighborhood watch or volunteer patrol program builds awareness across the entire neighborhood. Engaged residents who think in terms of preventing crime create an unfriendly environment for criminals. The bad guys will go where the job is easy and the risk is low. Make their job hard.

How can residents get involved?

Small hinges swing big doors. It only takes two or three residents to start a very effective anti-crime program. Contact the DPD and ask. They have several crime prevention programs they oversee from basic neighborhood watch to patrol programs like VIP where residents patrol their neighborhoods in marked vehicles. Above all, don’t assume that it has to take up a lot of your time. In fact, the DPD has recently condensed the VIP training to one day. Most of our volunteers commit about two hours a month at the date and time of their choosing. It’s that easy.

Anything else to add?

The quickest and most cost-effective way to boost your personal security is by adding an alarm system to your home. It never gets tired, never sleeps, it’s always watching over you and your loved ones. They are not as expensive to install as many people would assume (less than $200 for a basic system), and monitoring can be had for less than $20 per month. If your home does not have an alarm, consider one. It’s the fastest, easiest, cheapest way to make yourself a difficult target.