NSCNA Blog Archive

  • DPS Warning on Door-to-Door Alarm Sales

    Chip Rosenthal

    The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a warning about aggressive door-to-door alarm sales.

    The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texas residents to make sure that any alarm salesperson, company or alarm installer that they hire is licensed by the DPS Regulatory Services
    Division.

    Historically, some alarm salespersons have aggressively marketed their services to residents in municipalities—primarily going door to door in neighborhoods. DPS is working with the alarm industry trade associations to provide information to citizens regarding licensed companies and individuals.

    Do not let a stranger at your door know that you do not have an alarm.

    A legitimate alarm installer will be licensed by the DPS, and they should show you their official ID on request.

    “If someone offering alarm-related services shows up at your door unsolicited, ask them for their DPS Private Security pocket card, which will also have their picture,” said Assistant Director RenEarl Bowie of the DPS Regulatory Services Division. “Do not accept any other form of identification as proof you are dealing with a licensed salesperson or installer.”

    Alarm companies and installers must be licensed to operate legally in the state of Texas. The licensing process includes a criminal background check to help ensure the safety of the public.

    You can view the full DPS press release here: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/pr051111.pdf

  • Violet Crown Festival, May 7

    Administrator

    Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
    Time: 11 am to 6 pm
    Location: Burnet Road Market, 7611 Burnet Road

    The 2011 Violet Crown Festival moves to Burnet Road this year — you may know this location as the old Travis County Farmers Market site, by the Pour House Pub.

    From the festival website: The festival “will feature arts and crafts vendors, family fun, children’s activities, live music, refreshments, and a very special event — the grand opening of the new farmer’s market.” Other activities at the fest include a gardening demonstration and some art-car building.

    Admission is free for the festival, which is hosted by Violet Crown Community Works. Proceeds will benefit Urban Patchwork, a nonprofit CSA based in the Violet Crown area.

  • APD Neighborhood Watch “Train the Trainer”, May 10

    Chip Rosenthal

    Austin Police Department logoDate: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
    Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
    Location: Parmer Woods, 12429 Scofield Farms Drive (map)

    Attend the Austin Police Department Region 2 “Train the Trainer” series to learn more about setting up a local neighborhood watch program.

    The series consists of three monthly sessions, the second Tuesday of the month:

    • Tuesday, May 10 — Introduction to Neighborhood Watch
    • Tuesday, June 14 — Physical Security
    • Tuesday, July 12 — “James the Burglar” Video and Region 2 Commanders Forum

    For more information, see: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/police/downloads/region2_trainthetrainer_flyer2011.pdf

  • Neighborhood Meeting Signs Stolen

    Chip Rosenthal

    Sometime between Thu., April 28 6:30pm and Fri., Apr 29 6:30am, the NSCNA meeting signs that were posted around our neighborhood were stolen. This crime has been reported to APD.

    The primary suspect is a disgruntled neighbor. If you witnessed the crime or observed any suspicious behavior during that time, please notify president@nscna.org or APD.

  • NSCNA General Membership Meeting, May 3

    Chip Rosenthal

    Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
    Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
    Location: Pillow Elementary, 3025 Crosscreek Dr.

    Special Police Officer Billy Simoneaux, our new APD District Representative, is our invited speaker. SPO Simoneaux will update us on neighborhood safety issues, as well as answer member questions.