Building Partnerships to Prevent The Next Crime
601 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28208-2940
January 30, 2012
Westover Division Burglary Unit
Subject: Burglary Prevention
Dear Madison Park and Montclaire Community Members,
As you all may have heard there have been two breaking and enterings during the past few weeks.
In both cases there have been very little property loss and pocket change seems to be the targeted
item. As the investigating officer for both of those cases I would like to enlist your help in a
preemptive strike to thwart future occurances. Below I have listed a few things that you can do both
as homeowners/renters and community members.
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Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked.
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Ensure that all garages and outbuildings are also secure.
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Document brand names, model types, serial numbers, and photographs (if possible) to all electronics
and other valuable property. (Keep in a secure location)
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Activate alarm systems if they are present in the home.
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Ensure that alarms are registered with the City of Charlotte so that officers can be dispatched
promptly.
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Utilize blinds and curtains to conceal your valuables inside your home. (Don’t advertise what you
have inside your home to passersby)
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Be aware of who belongs in your neighborhoods. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you feel that someone
is acting suspicious.
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Meet your neighbors and entrust one another in watching over each other’s properties.
Please help us in preventing future breaking and entering and take a few moments to “check” your
home.
Here is a link to the CMPD Home Safety Information page. This page provides addition information
in regards to your actions if you home is victimized and also a template to document your personal
property.
(http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/CMPD/safety/SafetyPrevention/Pages/Home%20Safety%20Information.aspx)
Regards
Officer M Kiefer
Westover Division Burglary
mkiefer@cmpd.org
704-432-2449
