SECURITY PATROL

Residents of Olde Point patrol the community to keep it safe for all who live here. More volunteers are needed, however. It takes just a bit more than an hour to drive through every street in Olde Point and most volunteers agree to patrol twice a year. Please indicate your interest in joining this group (or adding another day or two) by contacting us. Send your name, address, phone number and preferred patrol dates to the link below. Thanks!

In the event a patrol member cannot meet his/her assignment, they have the responsibility to find a substitute. Please report any change before the fact; preceeding patrol must be advised so that flashing lights, etc. can be turned over without confusion. Send changes or corrections HERE so that they can be incorporated into the list on a timely basis.

Failure to show up is not only an inconvenience. The last patrol must deliver the light, door panels, and log book to the next patrol person.

OLDE POINT PATROL PROCEDURES

1. The purpose of community patrol is to observe and report. Patrol members shall not become involved with a suspect.

2. Patrol members do not possess police powers.

3. Patrol members shall not challenge anyone. The patrols visible presence should be a deterrent to most criminal activity. If a suspicious situation is found, the patrol should call the police.

4. Patrol members shall not pursue vehicles or suspects nor attempt to enforce traffic laws.

5. Patrol members should attempt to patrol in a random fashion rather than in an observable pattern. The patrol should include two loops through Olde Point, either one continuous loop or with a break.

6. Patrol members are prohibited from carrying firearms, nightsticks, mace or any type of weapon.

7. Patrol members should take notes on suspicious situations. A call and copy should be given to the Watch Coordinator. (Cathy Cooper 270-9492)

CALLING THE POLICE

** Call 911 for crimes actually in progress and events which are life-threatening or immediate damaging to property.

** Call (910) 259-1212 (non-emergency) Pender County Sheriff's office to report crimes which have already occurred and when the perpetrator is no longer in the area or to advise police of suspicious activity.

The most important information needed by the police is:

What happened
When
Where
Was anyone hurt
License numbers and vehicle descriptions
Direction of Travel
Was anyone hurt
License numbers and vehicle descriptions
Description(s) of suspect(s)
Were Weapons Involved

By acting quickly and calmly, your request for police service could foil a crime.