SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH By Fay Wood, NW Chief Protect Your Vehicle - Or Risk Theft! Lock It Up Always: An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves that they just can’t resist. Whether parked at a mall or in a parking lot, thieves will go by vehicles “flipping” handles checking to see if any are unlocked. When they find one they will grab anything they can get their hands on. Clean It Up: Keeping items in plain view inside your vehicle is another invitation to thieves. Purses, computers, GPS units, phones, backpacks, even loose change is a temptation. If you must have items in your car, lock them inside your trunk. The best way to protect your property is to take it with you or leave it at home. Park in safe areas: Thieves don’t like to be seen committing crimes. Highly visible and well-illuminated areas can help deter thieves. But don’t think this is the time to let your guard down. Keeping your vehicle clear of items and locked will be the best prevention. CITIZENS ASSISTED PATROL (CAP) By Mike Weissberg Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP) is always looking for more volunteers to patrol the streets. Come help be the eyes, ears, and presence for the Sheriff’s department. Patrols are once a week for two hours. Applications are available in the Clubhouse and HFC. For more information contact Mike Weissberg at 863-324-3541 (please leave a message). DRIVER SAFETY REMINDERS Polk County Schools start back August 10. Please use caution when traveling CR 653 during school opening and closing times. All vehicles, including golf carts, must obey all stop signs and the 20 mph speed limit throughout Lake Ashton. Drivers, please keep an eye out for pedestrians at all times. Obeying posted speed limit and traffic signs can help avert a potential tragedy. Adults should not place young children on their laps between them and the steering wheel as this creates a hazardous condition for the children in the case of a panic stop or accidents.
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