Security Updates

Dear Residents,

Your security and well-being remain our utmost priority, and as part of our ongoing efforts to keep you informed and help you stay safe, we bring you the latest updates on security measures, tips, and reminders.

As we approach the summer months many of you will be departing the community and enjoying wonderful vacations. Schools across Florida have closed for the summer, and historically this is the time most residential burglaries will take place. The security team can conduct exterior house checks in your absence on all registered homes and will alert you if we see anything wrong. You can enable house checks via the ABDI app or through Gateaccess.net.

Maintaining a safe community is a collective effort and your active participation plays a crucial role in ensuring security for all of Isleworth residents. “If you see something, say something” may sound old, but it is still a valuable tool that helps your neighbors and our team be even more effective.

SECURITY TIPS:

• To maintain a controlled environment, it is crucial that you register your guest via the approved methods/Gateaccess app, website, or voicemail system.

• Be vigilant in reporting suspicious activity. Your observations and reporting help keep this community safe.

• Keep your doors and windows secure (that includes your vehicles and the garage).

• Ensure your home alarm system is operational and active when you are not home.

• Ensure your home has functional cameras that alert you to motion on your property.

• Proper outdoor lighting plays a significant role in deterring criminal activity. Ensure that your outdoor lights are functional and maintained. Consider installing motion sensor lighting.

• Don’t overshare your travel plans on social media.

• When you are traveling make it appear as if your home is occupied with timed lighting.

• Ensure you place your valuables in a locked immovable safe and the contents are inventoried.

• Cybersecurity: Do not click on links that are not familiar to you.

Area Crime Statistics

From 1/1/2023 to 5/1/2023 Orange County Sheriff’s Office (within 2miles radius of Isleworth) has received three reports of residential burglaries and thirteen reports of vehicle burglaries and thefts. Isleworth in that same time period has received no reports of either.

Please keep in mind that gated communities are not immune to crime and Isleworth is no exception. *Historically these numbers rise during the summer months and we cant stress enough that our homeowners must be proactive in the protection of their homes.

Traffic Safety

From 1/1/2023 to 5/1/2023 the Isleworth Security team initiated 263 traffic stops and issued 73 community citations. The speed radar poles located throughout Isleworth show that the average travel speed in the community is between 21-25 MPH with 94.7% of drivers traveling below 30mph.

Isleworth Security has always remains focused on roadway safety enforcement. What has stood out to our patrol officers is that far too many drivers are looking down at their phones while driving in the community. For everyone’s safety, we request that you please use your hands-free devices to eliminate this unsafe practice.

Stay safe and best regards,

Maurice Martin Security Manager, Isleworth Community Association