10500 Hammerly, Houston, Texas 77043
		Handbook Home Page Security 9.1    Courtesy Patrol 9.2    Recommended Practices 9.3    Enjoyment of Property 9.1   Courtesy Patrol The association operates a randomly intermittent courtesy patrol, night and day, 7 days a week. Phone number for the courtesy patrol is 713-932-8894 One of the patrol officers, Larry Fletcher, is experienced as a Harris County deputy sheriff. His wife, Connie Fletcher, is a fully commissioned private security officer. When patrolling at night, the officers often drive with their lights off and frequently use a spotlight. They may be accompanied by a German Shepherd dog. 9.2   Recommended Practices Call the Patrol immediately upon recognizing a situation or disturbance that requires law enforcement personnel. If you phone both the Patrol and 911, inform each that you are calling the other. Always be on the alert; do not hesitate to call the patrol when you notice anything suspicious. This is particularly important during the daytime house when residents are at work and during the midnight to 5:00 a.m. period. Inform the patrol and your neighbor when you will be out of town. Become acquainted with your neighbors. Watch out for each other. Give them your office number or vacation number to contact in emergencies. Secure their trash bin; take in their newspapers. Turn on outside lights at night so that your carport is illuminated. Use security devices in vehicles; many insurance companies offer discounts if these are used. If a strange vehicle or person is near your carport, call the patrol. Do not confront strangers. Join "Help End Auto Theft" (HEAT). A windshield decal alerts police to check ownership if the vehicle is on the streets between 1 and 5 a.m. Officials check ownership of these vehicles at the border. The decal can be obtained at the NW Police Station at 6000 Teague almost 24 hours a day. Call (713) 462-6600. Or check the 1331 Gessner HPD Storefront (713) 722-7691 during business hours. 9.2   Recommended Practices  (continued) Engrave your driver's license number on items for easy identification and retrieval, if stolen. Contact the Houston Police Department for an engraver. Keep a list with serial numbers of items. Install double-key deadbolt locks. Owners are required by law to provide such locks for tenants. Remove or hide the inside key. Do not hide keys outside. Use stop-screw devices to stop windows from being opened over a minimal amount. Use secondary locks on sliding patio doors. Such doors are often the point of entry for burglars. 9.3   Enjoyment of Property Residents are encouraged to assist each other in the mutual enjoyment of our townhomes and common property. Among the advantages of townhome living are a few "responsibilities," as having to practice exceptional consideration for our neighbors. Observing courtesies (as well as laws) regarding not disturbing neighbors has led to a quiet residential, family atmosphere in the Village. Quiet early mornings and no late night noises are required for townhome living where many residents have different working hours. Late night parties and patio parties should be very quiet. Garage sales may be held by owners or residents no more than twice per calendar year and cannot exceed a three-day period for each sale. No merchandise may be brought on property for sale or resale. A certificate must be obtained from the SVV office before a sale may be held and must be posted during the sale. In accordance with our Declarations, no businesses may be operated on our premises. Residents are responsible and legally liable for their children and quests. Assist both in their adherence to the Village rules in this Handbook. It is embarrassing to have to summon the patrol or police when incidents occur that could have been avoided by following the Village rules and common courtesies. Become a good neighbor! Report any unusual incident or incursions to the Courtesy Patrol.
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