Crime Watch Committee Chairperson is Amy Platt
This committee reports any instances where you or your property are the victim of any crime.
- Below are the county officials that cover our area.
Sgt. Dianne Paavel of the Crime Watch Division of Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Officer Billy Womble is the Sheriff for our neighborhood.
Please be vigilant for you and your neighbors!. Immediately report anything that you feel needs to be investigated. Please read the vehicle safety tips below.
Vehicle Safety
Provided by The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department
Auto break-ins are a common problem in the Midlands. Here are some things you can do to help reduce your chances of be victimized!
Auto Break-Ins
- Don’t leave valuables in the car. Remove all valuables from the vehicle and keep the vehicles locked.
- Take all valuables such as radar detectors, cell phones, compact disc, MP3 players, computers, purses etc. inside your home or lock in your trunk. If you lock them in your trunk make sure you can lock the device inside your vehicle from releasing the trunk.
- If you do leave them in the car, keep them out of sight.
- If you have an garage, put your vehicle inside if at all possible, and keep the garage door closed and locked
- Install motion detectors on the front of your home, especially where the garage is located. If awakened during the night, look out the window and check on the neighborhood and any other suspicious activities, especially around the vehicles.
- Investigate the neighbors barking dog, it might be more than just the neighborhood cat.
General Safety Tips
♦Beware of your surroundings take time to look around the area you plan to enter (parking lot)
♦Appear confident and assertive.
♦Walk with someone to your car to your work place (friend, co-workers…)
♦Park in a well-lit area.
♦Keep a free hand when approaching or leaving your car.
♦Have your car keys ready.
- Separate your car keys from the other keys in case you need to go back to a place of safety.
♦If a carjacker wants your car, give him the key! Different story if he wants you!
♦If at all possible, never go with the suspect(s)
♦Plan your route---Don’t drive in unfamiliar areas, avoid trouble spots
♦Keep your doors locked and windows up
♦Look in the rear view mirror often
♦Keep packages, purse, etc. on the vehicle floor rather than on the seat where they are easier to see.
♦Keep your vehicle in good working order and with plenty of gas. Good rule of thumb is at a ½ a tank of gas, get gas when and where you feel safe.
This committee needs "CRIME DOGS"! If you would like to help or make a report use link below or call the Sheriff's Dept.