SECURITY PATROL
A leader is needed to organize the Olde Point residents who patrol the community to keep it safe for all who live here. Patrol volunteers are also needed. If you are able to fulfill either need, then please click HERE to email Terry, the President of OPPOA. Thanks!
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 copy of these notes should be given to the board via the links provided on the contact us page.
CALLING THE POLICE
** Call 911 for crimes that are actually in progress, events which are life-threatening and/or events that are currently resulting in property damage.
** 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
- Description(s) of suspect(s)
- Were Weapons Involved
By acting quickly and calmly, your request for police service could foil a crime.