Lake Forest Estates Improvement Association, Inc.

Law enforcement officers can't be everywhere at once, but you and your neighbors can blanket your neighborhood. You're the ones who really know what's going on in your neighborhood.

Put that neighborhood know-how to work. It's simple: just use your eyes and ears - - then your telephone. If you spot something suspicious, call the police immediately.

 
Don't try to stop a criminal yourself - - it can be dangerous.

 
REMEMBER: Neighbors working together in cooperation with law enforcement make one of the best crime fighting teams around. 

Read letter from Chief Bratton.

Check out crime in your area:

LAKE FOREST ESTATES CRIME PREVENTION TIPS!

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RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Be aware that suspects often target victims for follow-home robberies who are wearing expnesive rings and watches in public.

If a stranger appears at your door, never indicate that you are home alone and never open the door to a stranger until you have verified their identity.

When returning home, always check your garage and surrounding area before getting out of your car.

Never get out of your car if something seems unusual.

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RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT ALTHOUGH WE RESIDE IN ONE OF THE SAFEST COMMUNITIES IN NEW ORLEANS,

We should revisit our home security.

Lock our doors and windows

Activate our alarm systems

Maintain a good relationship with our neighbors.

FURTHERMORE,

Residents should place a padlock on any side yard or backyard access gates.

Residents should strongly consider placing expensive or rarely usedd jewelry in areas other that the master bedroom and master bathroom.

WHILE AWAY FOR THE WEEKEND OR VACATION:

Notify your alarm company and request extra patrol.

Ask a friend or neighbor to check your residence.

Have your mail and newspaper deliveries suspended or picked up by a neighbor or friend.

Utilize light timers and consider leaving a car parked in the driveway.