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Home My WebLink AboutE-Communicator-City Publications-2/20/2013CRIME DROPS TO 21—YEAR LOW :�-- �� .— �- � ��.: �' - � �� - � ��c �. � � �� z� _ -- .� In the citizen survey conducted last year, 100% of the respondents noted that having a safe community was important to their quality of life. Good utilization of police resources, coupled with a vigilant resident population, citizen volunteers such as the Citizens on Patrol, and the Citizen Police Academy alumni, as well as cutting edge technology-has helped that happen. The crime rate in Colleyville has now dropped to a 21-year low. According to the latest Uniform Crime Report (UCR), overall crime fell by another 8% from 2011. Burglaries fell by 24%; thefts by 8%; violent crimes, including robbery and aggravated assault, by 44%; and, property crime decreased by 6%. In fact, the city's three-year crime trend analysis shows a 39% drop in Part I offenses since 2010. Part I crime reporting is used for crime analysis both locally and statewide through the UCR, which reports the eight Part 1 offenses, including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, auto theft, and arson. Community policing, which was instituted by the Colleyville Police Department several years ago, played a significant role in crime reduction. It continues today with a strategic switch to geographic patrol areas, allowing officers to better know the neighborhoods and businesses they serve, View a com In ete listing of city events and activities here and resulting in a proactive rather than reactive approach to crime. In addition, the department now uses mapping software to provide a visual assessment of any trending trouble spots. This proactive analysis is another tool contributing to the downward trend in crime. Officials attribute much of the credit to a vigilant public, active neighborhood crime watch groups, and citizens taking greater care to lock cars, close garage doors, and keep valuables out of sight. The city continues to make the CrimeReports program, an online map showing reported crimes, available to the public. View it online at Colleyville.com--on the front page below the calendear and on the nolice webpage. Access the CrimeReports man. TRWD STAGE 1 UPDATE In December, ongoing drought conditions had the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) poised to invoke mandatory Stage 1 twice-per-week restrictions on outdoor watering as early as January. Late December and January rains gave North Texas some respite from the drought, but in all likelihood Tarrant County will hit the Stage 1 trigger at some point this year. According to TRWD's January report, capacity in its water supply reservoirs has risen to 81%-the trigger for Stage 1 restrictions is 75%. TRWD reservoirs supply water to about 98% of Tarrant County. That's more than 1.8 million people in all. As additional information is available, the city will provide regular updates in this newsletter, on Colleyville.com and the city's Facebook page, and through City E-News. SPRING BREAK CAMPS The Parks and Recreation Department, is offering a variety of classes during Spring Break, March 11-15. Activities range from art class to sports, including basketball and soccer. Five camps are available this year: Basketball Camp Mon. -Thurs., March 11-14 8: 00 a, m. -Noon Dodgeball Camp Mon. -Thurs., March 11-14 Noon-4:00 p.m. Mini Kicker Camp Mon. -Fri., March I 1-15 Call for times British Soccer Camp Mon. -Fri., March 11-15 Full- or half-day camp available Cal/ for times Art Rocks! By Abrakadoodle Mon. -Fri., March I 1-15 9: 00 a, m. -Noon Camps are designed as an affordable way for kids to explore an undiscovered talent, learn something new, and make the most of the school break. For more information, please call 817.503.1180. For a complete line-up of recreational classes, view the online brochure. The Colleyville Public Library will offer a special spring break movie on Thursday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. The movie and popcorn are free. For details, call the library at 817.503.1150. RECYCLING ELECTRONICS „ ,, � �: �� ,� � .� �` �, � ,� . � � According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 200 million pieces of computer-related e-waste are generated annually but only 18 percent of it is recycled. State law now requires television and computer equipment manufacturers to offer opportunities for consumer to recycle these electronics. Texas has two programs requiring manufacturers to recycle computers and televisions through free shipping or drop-off programs. For information, visit TexasRecyclesTVs.ora or TexasRecyclesComputers.org. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality also offers a toll-free helpline for questions about electronic recycling-855.887.3292. Questions can also be emailed to recycleCa�tceq.texas.gov. CALENDAR NOTES Hoppin' Good Egg Hunt The 7th Annual Candy-Free, Hoppin' Good Egg Hunt is scheduled Saturday, March 23, at the Village at Colleyville. Hours are 10 a.m. until noon. The free event is geared to children ages 12 and under. Hunts are divided by age groups. A certain bunny will be the guest of honor and activities are planned for the entire family. Bunny photos will be available for a small fee. For additional information, please call 817.503.1180. Spring Clean Sweep Dates The Spring Clean Sweep event is scheduled Saturday, April 20. Residents can take advantage of bulk trash drop-off collection, Crud Cruiser hazardous waste disposal, and other services. Clean Sweep also includes a document- shredding service. City staff and Keep Colleyville Beautiful are finalizing details, which will be published in the March newsletter. CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE ON GOOD FRIDAY City offices, including the public library and senior center, will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Police, fire, and emergency personnel will remain on duty. Trash and recycle collection will be conducted on the normal schedule and will not be affected by the holiday. GREAT TEXAS WARANT ROUND-UP Each year, law enforcement officers across Texas work in concert with each other to close the books on violators with outstanding warrants in an effort billed as the "Great Texas Warrant Round-Up." Once again, the Colleyville Police Department will participate in the event, which begins Saturday, March 2. For those with outstanding warrants who wish to avoid the round-up, fines may be paid in person at the Colleyville-Keller Municipal Court, located at 5201 Riverwalk Drive in Colleyville, or online at Colleyville.com. Payments for capias warrants can be paid with cash, check, money order or by credit card (MasterCard only). There is a 4% convenience fee charged for credit card payments paid in person or online. For more information, call the Warrant Division at 817.503.1315. REGIONAL ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICERS DEBUT NEW UNIFORMS �,� i, � c �. � �._ ' _ __ _ �._. '0.�« .� �: _ -� `_. � }` R r .i:�y;, � �. �,t �;� . ,�#� . l ' k}: oa ` ,ti � , - . :� � e, � _ C i � �,�' k � �� _ � �� , � 1 �� U , . 4,� � i� _ ' � � � � � ,� , �, t � �� • � ��-� � �` ��,� �r � � ". `�� , �'%-.,..--� � - .. i , �� r ��', �: '� ,. The Colleyville/Keller/Southlake Animal Services officers debuted distinctive new uniforms last week. Officers now sport khaki shirts and forest green pants inspired by the Texas Parks & Wildlife uniforms-making them easily distinguishable from police officers or firefighters. When the tri-city regional animal services partnership went into effect on Oct. 1, 2012, officers from Colleyville and Southlake began working out of the Regional Animal Services and Adoption Center at 330 Rufe Snow Drive in Keller. It is operated by the city of Keller. But until now, each of the officers handling animal control calls wore his or her old uniform. In addition to the new colors, the uniforms include Keller Police Department Animal Control badges on the chest and patches on the sleeves featuring a dog's head wreathed by "Colleyville * Keller * Southlake." For information about Animal Services, call 817.743.4516 or visit online.