MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – In the wake of numerous reports by south county residents of thefts on properties in the Valley fire area, a meeting in March will discuss setting up a network of new Neighborhood Watch groups.
The meeting will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center, 15500 Central Park Road, Middletown.
The new Neighborhood Watch groups are proposed to be formed in the areas of Anderson Springs, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, Jerusalem Valley, Loch Lomond, Middletown and Spruce Grove Road.
At the Middletown Area Town Hall meeting earlier this month south county residents discussed the issues of thefts, burglaries, vandalism and trespassing on their properties.
Sheriff Brian Martin at that time reported that his staffing levels are down significantly, and as he works to address that he urged community members to pursue a Neighborhood Watch group. He said such groups have been particularly effective on the Northshore.
Representatives of the sheriff's office and the California Highway Patrol are scheduled to be at the March 8 meeting to discuss the do’s and don’ts of patrolling.
Other topics for the March 8 meeting will include how to organize a Neighborhood Watch, setting up patrols in certain areas, effective sign placement and simple things you can do on your property to discourage theft.
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March 8 meeting to discuss setting up south county Neighborhood Watch groups
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