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VACANT HOME CHECK

Upon request the police department will give special attention to your home while you are on vacation. Simply contact the police department at the non-emergency number, (956) 233-4473 and be prepared to give the following information:

1.

 Your name, address and telephone number.

2.

 Dates of departure and return.

3.

 What lights will be left on.

4.

 The name, address and telephone number of anyone who has a key for your house or who will be checking on your residence.
 


 

OPERATION IDENTIFICATION

Operation Identification is a program to discourage theft and recover stolen property in your neighborhood. It calls for the voluntary joint participation by you and your police department in identifying, marking, and listing your valuable items of property. This effort acts as a direct deterrent to theft because stolen items bearing etched identification numbers are more difficult to sell, easily recoverable and can be linked with specific burglaries, making prosecution more likely.

Five Step Program:

1.

Obtain the engraving pen from the police department.

2.

Engrave your driver's license number followed by an abbreviation of Texas on all valuables. A driver's license number is best because police everywhere can use it to trace ownership almost instantly.
  Example: 12345678 TX (Remember to add abbreviation of the state) If you do not have a driver's license, use other numbers such as street address and zip code, auto license number, and telephone number.
  Example: DG 4009 IL, 312-234-2121, 123 Main Street, 60045

3.

Photograph your valuables that you choose not to engrave (heirlooms, antiques, coin collections).

4.

Compile an itemized list of all valuables (both photographed and marked). Keep this list and photographs in a secure place with other important papers. These will serve as vital reference sources in case of burglary.

5.

Place the window decal and car bumper sticker declaring you are a participant in Operation Identification in obvious visible locations.

Special Tips

1.

 Use only one number for the entire family.

2.

 Mark all removable parts of the item.

3.

 Make engraved figures large enough to be easily discernible without defacing them.

4.

 Mark number in an obvious place on each item.

Items to be Marked

All items of value should be marked, which include the following "choice" items for burglars:

  • fishing and golf equipment
  • televisions, tape players, stereos, radios, computers
  • cameras, typewriters, projectors
  • bicycles, guns, musical instruments
  • lawn mowers, snow blowers, expensive tools
  • jewelry, furs
  • (furs can be marked by using an indelible pen on the pelt beneath the lining).


BUSINESS AND HOME SECURITY SURVEYS

Business and home security surveys are available through the Los Fresnos Police Department. Any Los Fresnos resident or business owner can arrange to have a trained crime prevention officer come to their home or business and give security tips to improve security.

Crime prevention officers are also available to give talks on crime prevention topics to groups. If you are interested, please contact the Police Department.