Neighbor Notes
The August Homeowners’ Association meeting spurred some interest among members about the Volunteers in Patrol program, a Dallas Police-sponsored citizen watch and patrol group. Interested members receive training from the police department and then agree to patrol our neighborhood in their cars, with a partner, about one night a month. These volunteers look for suspicious activity and call the police. The marked cars help send a message to criminals that we are serious about fighting crime and that there are neighbors on the lookout for crime. Consistent VIP patrols have been proven to reduce crime in neighborhoods around the nation. Peak’s Addition has several trained volunteers already and simply needs more to get the program jumpstarted again. The Dallas Police Department offers flexibility with the training and the patrolling schedule can also be fitted to meet individual needs. In addition to monthly patrols, volunteers meet once or twice a year. The more volunteers we have, the more frequently we can patrol our neighborhood. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, email postmaster@peaksaddition.org or speak to any board member.