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THERE IS NO FREE MONEY!
Chief Randall
Wallace, Leon Valley Police Department has reported that a Leon Valley
resident has informed the City that he
was recently targeted in a scam.
The information at the link below, from
the National Consumers League’s National Fraud Information Center,
is a reminder that if a deal sounds too
good to be true, it probably is a scam.
Please
click here to read full article
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 CALLING VOLUNTEERS TO BE BLOCK CAPTAINS!
The Leon Valley
Police Department is looking for volunteer Block Captains in your
neighborhood! Block Captains act as liaisons between the neighborhood
and the Police Department. Block Captains report any suspicious activity
or criminal activity that they receive from their neighbors to the
Police Department. These extra eyes and ears in your neighborhood help
your Police Department apprehend criminals and prevent crimes. Call now
at 684-3215 to find out further information from Lt. Victor Reyes.
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 USE OUR ENGRAVER - FREE
There’s not many things
in life that are free, but this one really is! Your Leon Valley Police
Department offers the use of an engraver so that you can properly mark
your property. Engraving your valuables can help law enforcement
identify your property should it become lost or stolen. Engravers are
available for use by Leon Valley residents from the Leon Valley Library
and from the Leon Valley Police Department.
Call our Community
Resource Officer, Lt. Victor Reyes at (210) 684-3215 for further
information!
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Home Security &
Surveys
Home security presentation describes ‘target
hardening’ techniques most effective in deterring home burglary.
Perimeter, exterior and interior
barriers to burglary are discussed, including alarm systems and
auxiliary locking devices for both doors and windows.The City of Leon Valley
offers free home safety surveys to all residents. You may save up to 15%
on your homeowner’s insurance as a result of your actions to make your
home safer and from information you learn in the survey. There is no
cost or obligation
Call Lt. Victor Reyes
at (210) 684-3215 for an appointment. This survey takes approximately 30
minutes.
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Bicycle
Laws & Safety:
Bicycle safety
programs include:
Education of school age children regarding the laws applicable in the
State of Texas .
Demonstrations and simple steps on how to maintain and care for the
bicycle.
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Stranger Danger
Children are taught what
to do when approached by strangers.
Rules on what to do are discussed and " what if " situations are presented
to ensure the children understand how they can be tricked by strangers.
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Neighborhood
Watch Program
 Neighborhood watch is
neighbor helping neighbor to reduce crime and increase citizen awareness
through education and participation. |
Crimes
Against the Elderly
 Programs include:
Home Security,
Personal Safety, Theft and Fraud Prevention presentations have been
developed to address the unique needs of the older citizens in the Leon
Valley community.
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Traffic
Safety & Awareness
 Presentations available to teenage and
adult groups include:
Discussion of local and statewide
statistics
Explanations of the present laws concerning Driving While Intoxicated
(DWI) and Involuntary Manslaughter . |
Traffic
Safety & Awareness
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Personal
Safety Information
Our presentations are specifically
designed to increase citizen-awareness to the possibility of becoming a
victim of rape or personal assault. These may include lectures, related
films and a group discussion. Circumstances that increase the
possibility of being attacked are outlined and the proper preventative
measures to be taken while at home or away. |
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