Friday, February 1, 2013

Treasure Island Guard House and Security Gates?


Treasure Island Guard House and Security Gates?

The resurging discussion regarding the implementation of a security guard house and security gates for entering Treasure Island has its benefit.  I myself oppose such idea.  It would seclude the single family houses from the rest of the community.  It would add a minimum of about $ 1500.00 per year per single family home.  Its feasibility is questionable as well as its results in reducing crime in North Bay Village. However, any discussion to reduce crime in North Bay Village is a good one because discussion brings awareness and new ideas. Hopefully these discussions will spark interest in the community thus increasing volunteerism.

One of the ideas that have been discussed   is surveillance cameras strategically placed in the entry points of Treasure Island and Harbor Island; enabling our North Bay Village Police Department to monitor activity in our streets. These cameras have the technological capability for the plate reader program when it becomes available. Chief Robert Daniel supports this program and frankly so do I. This is a security enhancement that would benefit the whole community.

Another good idea stemming from these discussions is the Neighborhood Crime Watch Program. However for this idea to be successful it will require the participation of many of our residents. This program has proved successful in other neighborhoods across the country. I am urging our friends and neighbors to step forward and volunteer. Chief Robert Daniels supports this idea and because I have seen the power of community I support it as well. Step forward!!!

 

What is your idea to make our community safer?

 

PUTTING NORTH BAY VILLAGE FIRST

 

Mario Garcia

February 1, 2013

 

 

1 comment:

  1. I really agree with what you say about the neighborhood crime watch. Everyone seems to have security gates vancouver where I am but at the same time I think that when the community can work together the results are better.

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