COP: Citizens On Patrol

last update July 5, 2008

Contact CandleRidge COP (Citizens On Patrol) Coordinators Winston and Dixie Seamon if you're interested in this great opportunity!

You can also Click Here to download an Application for the training session (pdf format)

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Door-To-Door "Burglar Alarm" Scam

Hello Everyone,

Our NPO (Neighborhood Patrol Officer) reports that there is a scam going on in regard to home alarms. Basically, a door-to-door sales person will visit you and ask about your alarm system saying that his company is willing to upgrade your system. They really are interested in knowing that you do not have a system or, if you do have one, the type. Either way, the information can be used to break in to your home.

It is recommended that you do not give these people any information. However, if you are really interested, be sure to ask for their identification and their license to operate door-to-door. Chances are you will receive neither.

Best choice is just to call 911 and report the person.

As an aside, if you do talk to any door-to-door persons, you should not let them see the inside of your home. Talk outside. However, if alone, keep your door locked and just tell them that you are not interested.

Winston & Dixie Seaman
CandleRidge Citizens on Patrol Coordinators

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FYI: A New Service Offered by the City of Fort Worth Police Department:

ONLINE REPORTING OPTION FOR CITIZENS

Citizens can now file certain crime reports online through the website of the Fort Worth Police Department. Reports can be made online for ONLY the following offenses:

Harassing Phone Calls

Theft

Identity theft

Vandalism

Lost property

Just Click Here to use this online reporting service

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Click Here to email the CandleRidge COP Coordinators, Winston and Dixie Seaman