East Aldine residents met last Thursday night, to hear several law enforcement officers bring them up to date on crime fighting in the community.
“March on Crime” was the title of the meeting, with emphasis on crime prevention, nuisance abatement, and community resources.
Present at the meeting were about 75 people, including the sheriff, deputies, county officials, and many residents of the area.
Sheriff Garcia explained his new program to hire 100 new personnel, and release about 60 deputies for active patrol.
He also emphasized a catchy phrase, “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” as a simple but effective way to help the Sheriff’s office fight crime as it is being committed.
Another tool is the HCSO website, www.iwatchharris county.com, where tips about crimes can be reported anonymously. Two other suggestions Garcia made were to support the East Aldine District, and use their resources, which he praised, and also to have the youth in the community join the Sheriff’s Explorer’s program, where they can learn about crime-fighting and perhaps join the department after they are adults.
Deputy Brown gave a number of tips on how to avoid being the victim of a crime, and urged citizens to report crime or suspicious activities. “We need more input from you people.”
Brown said that to achieve the goal of less crime, residents need 1-more involvement, 2-more knowledge. He said listen to your kids, your neighbors, your leaders, and the deputies.
Also presenting were Deputy Ortega and Health Department’s James Norred, on the procedures for abating nuisances. Deputy Adams spoke on Neighborhood Crime Watch, and Deputy Luna pointed out that a Citizen’s Police Academy class (CPA) is starting soon. Contact the storefront if you are interested at 281-449-6600.