Copper Eagle Patrol & Security publishes a newsletter full of informative facts about  the Santa Clarita Valley, crime reports, and safety tips. Here you will find the electronic version of these  news letters, including any additional information such as late breaking news that affect our community.

WHAT DOES A PATROL OFFICER DO?

 Upon arrival at your facility, the patrol officer first checks the surrounding area and exterior of all buildings. Particular attention is paid to any unusual vehicles or persons in the area. License numbers and descriptions are recorded and observations reported.
 Lights are reported if not switched on, are burnt out or otherwise not functioning properly. You should be given constant reminders to keep your security lighting above par.
 Parking lots and employee vehicles are checked. The patrol officer is looking for signs of damage to vehicles or unauthorized persons or employees in this area. Company vehicles and equipment are inspected for any irregularities.
 Perimeter doors and windows are checked and reported if found open, ajar, or unlocked. Particular attention is paid to access doors from garage to office areas. If the patrol officer comes across an unsecured window or door, he will secure the premise and report it on his nightly report.
  Shift activity is monitored to ensure employees are safe and on the job. The visible presence of a security officer has deterrent effect on employees thinking of engaging in activity contrary to company policy. The patrol officer has open eyes, ears and nose. Any unusual activity or odor is reported.
  Office, plant and garage areas are inspected with attention paid to alarms, doors, windows, temperature, leaking pipes, equipment or machinery left running. Tool crib areas are inspected to ensure they are secured. Lunch room areas inspected and numbers in attendance may be noted. Unusual placement of tools or inventory may also be noted.

 Home Crime Prevention tips:
 - Trim bushes and other landscaping around your home to reduce potential hiding places and shadows where intruders can hide.
 - Prowlers may be drawn to a dark and quiet home. Interior lighting, as well as other appliances set on a timer, can discourage
criminals from breaking into your home.
 - Encourage your neighbors to install security lighting around their homes. This will help keep prowlers away from the entire
neighborhood.
 - While you are away on vacation or gone for the weekend, ask a trusted neighbor or friend to watch your home. Copper Eagle  Patrol & Security provides this service in our residential patrol services.
 - If you're away for an extended time period, stop your mail and newspaper delivery. Put indoor and outdoor lighting, as well as a
television or radio, on a timer- don't let burglars know you're gone.
 - Join your neighborhood community watch program. If there isn't one, consider taking the initiative to form one.
 - The use of a home security system further enhances the safety of your family and home. Some neighborhood security patrol
companies provide signs that can be posted in the front yard, as an additional deterrent to would-be burglars.