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About Neighborhood Watch
The Neighborhood Watch Committee (NWC) is responsible for working with local law enforcement and residents of the community to develop and maintain a program of activities that have the ultimate goal of increasing the safety and comfort of all residents while minimizing unsafe activities in the community. This committee meets monthly.
Safety Tips
In light of the recent break-ins in Ashbrook, here are some safety tips to keep your family safe.
1. Keep all doors and windows locked.
2. Invest/Install in motion sensor lights around the entire house.
3. If you have an alarm system, remember to activate it.
4. Do not leave recently purchased items wrappings/boxes/etc. out in the open on trash day. Collapse them down, put in a trash bag, and then put the bag in the trash can.
5. Alert a neighbor when you will be out of town so they may monitor your home.
6. Do not leave newspapers, mail, etc. out on the driveway, stuck in the front door, or in the mail box.
7. Change which light you leave on at night and/or leave your front and back door lights on (especially on darker roads).
8. NEVER get involved in something suspicious, always call the Sheriff's Department at 703.777.1021 .
9. Don't Be Afraid to call the Sheriff's office at 703-777-1021 (non-emergency number).
10. Always be careful and mindful of your surroundings.
Be sure to visit the Yahoo! User Group and recieve important NW emails and announcements.
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Neighborhood Watch Newsletter
- June 2010 (PDF, 592 KB)
- March 2010 (PDF, 519 KB)
- February 2010 (PDF, 391 KB)
- January 2010 (PDF, 591 KB)
- December 2009 (PDF, 773 KB)
- November 2009 (PDF, 412 KB)
- October 2009 (PDF, 522 KB)
- July/August 2009 (PDF, 392 KB)
Free Home Security Checks
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) Crime Prevention Unit is offering free Home Security Checks to all homeowners. This service allows you to learn first hand from the experts what you can do to better secure your home and property from vandalism and crime. To arrange for your home security check you can call - Master Deputy Terry Davis 703-771-5749 or Deputy Specialist Jason Leydig 703-771-5747 of the LCSO Crime Prevention Unit to request one.
Other Important Info
Sheriff's Non-Emergency Number: 703-777-1021
If you think you have been the victim of a scam, or are dealing with a scammer presently, call the Consumer Protection Hotline of the attorney general's office at 1-800-451-1525 or send an email to consumer@oag.state.va.us .
Links
- Loudoun County's Gang Response Intervention Team (GRIT)
- Loudoun County Sheriff's Office - Traffic Complaint Form
- Attorney General's Consumer Alert of the Month
- Burglary Prevention (Ashburn Farm site)
- Email alerts (Ashburn Farm site)
- Volunteer for Committee (Ashburn Farm site)
Questions? Suggestions?
If you have questions about this committee or wish to volunteer, please email nw@ashbrookcommunity.com .
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