Vinings Village Security Patrol

VVHA has sponsored the Vinings Security Patrol Program since 2013!

Help us, help you protect Vinings Village neighborhood security.

Funded by the VVHA “Security Patrol Membership Fee”

Police Patrol – Established in 2013

Cobb Police Officers patrol additional weekday/evening hours in marked Cobb County Police vehicles throughout Vinings
Minimum of 20 hours per week
Officers maintain a log of the streets included on their route each day
Logs are emailed monthly to VVHA Security Patrol Members
Increased Cobb Police visibility deters crime

Security Cameras – Established in 2020

Flock Safety License Plate Reading (LPR) Cameras capture License Plate numbers of ALL vehicles entering and leaving Vinings
Cobb Police receive real-time alerts & data from the cameras - for their use only
License Plate Numbers are the #1 piece of evidence police request in criminal activity such as home invasion or car break-ins

VVHA Security Membership

Security Patrol Membership Fee remains unchanged at $250 + $40 basic Membership Fee
Membership fee supports both the Cobb County Police Patrol & the Flock Safety LPR system
The number of patrol hours is determined by the level of support
A VVHA Security Patrol Membership form is included

Thank you to all members who support the VVHA Security Patrol program! We hope you consider security membership.

Cliff Meinhardt

Chairman, VVHA Security Patrol Program

Doors and Entry Areas:

Are your doors of solid core construction?
Do entry doors have a wide-angle viewer?
Are the door locks secure if a burglar breaks out the glass or a panel of the door?
Do exterior doors have cylinder-type deadbolt locks with at least a one-inch throw and a beveled cylinder guard?
Do the doors without cylinder locks have a heavy bolt or some similar secure device that can be operated only from the inside?
Can all of your doors (basement, porch, french, balcony) be securely locked?
Do your basement doors have locks that allow you to isolate that part of the house?
Are all your locks in good repair?
Are the door strike plates installed with at least three-inch wood screws?
Do you know everyone who has a key to your house?
Do all out swinging doors have the hinges pinned or have non-removable pins?
Are entry areas unobstructed by shrubbery and other decor to permit maximum visibility?
Does the porch light have a minimum 60-watt bulb?
Do sliding doors have auxiliary locks, that secure both the door panels together?
Do sliding glass doors lift out of the track?
Is the garage door secured with a padlock, hasp, or other auxiliary lock?
Do you lock your garage door at night?
Do you lock your garage door when you are away from home?
Do you lock your car and take the keys even when it is parked in your garage?

Windows:

Safe Practice:

Are your alarm systems activated with audible alarm when you leave?
Are your alarm system signs displayed where potential thieves will see them?
Do you notify your neighbors when out of town?
Do you stop newspaper deliveries when away?
Are lights installed around the perimeter of your home?
Do you keep excess cash and other valuables in a bank?
Do you "hide" a key under the door mat?
Are your trees and shrubs trimmed to eliminate hiding places?
Have you made it more difficult for the burglar to gain access to a second floor or roof?
Have you told your family what to do if they discover a burglar breaking in or already in the house?
Do you have emergency telephone numbers listed by your phone?
Do you keep a list of the serial numbers for your cameras, TV's, computers and other devices?
Do you have a description of other valuable property that does not have an assigned number?

If going out of town for an extended time, consider calling Cobb County Police to request a daily security check while you are away.

(770) 499-4183.

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