River Oaks
Patrol Alarm Receiver
River Oaks Patrol
has Osborne-Hoffman 2000 alarm
receivers that are considered the finest in alarm monitoring equipment.
These receivers enable us to receive
any type of alarm system installed in River Oaks. There is no additional
charge for connecting to this service
and once connected your alarm comes directly to our
dispatcher. This eliminates a third party and reduces the response time.
If your alarm company is unsure about connecting or communicating with
our system please have them contact us. Our receiver is capable of
receiving all known alarm codes including contact ID. Occasionally we
have found that a property owner assumes they are directly connected to
our alarm system because River Oaks Patrol responded to their alarm.
However, the property owner subsequently discovers that their alarm
system is not connected to the River Oaks receiver. If you are not
convinced you are directly connected call the River Oaks dispatcher at
713-622-0001 and test your system.
In an effort to improve our services we
have installed a call logging system. This system will record all
incoming and outgoing telephone conversations as well as all radio
communications. This high quality system will provide us with additional
quality assurance.
Captain
W C White
All residents should check and ensure that they have a clear and
easy to locate
house number. This will help River Oaks Patrol and emergency vehicles
find your home much faster.
Tips For
Reducing Your Homeowners Insurance
In accordance with the Texas Insurance Code, Chapter 5, amended article 5.33A, section
6(a), homeowners are eligible for a 5%, 15% or 20% reduction in their homeowners insurance
premiums if they comply with the standards. A 5% reduction is available for homeowners who
comply with the security hardware provisions and a 15% is offered for those who comply
with the alarm requirements. A total reduction of 20% is available for homeowners who
comply with both the security hardware and the alarm provisions of the code.
The only persons who may perform these inspections are law enforcement officers who have
been certified as inspectors by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and
Education. When you feel you have complied with the requirements, please call the Houston
Police Community Services Office at 281-584-4957 to arrange for an officer to inspect you
home FREE of charge. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. If you have
any questions about this service please call.
Security Tips from the
River Oaks Patrol
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Bicycles... everyone is reminded to secure their bikes.
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Be aware ... Stay alert to help prevent robberies and assaults.
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Keep ... all doors and windows locked.
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Do not open the door to someone you don't know; call the River Oaks
Patrol who will dispatch a patrolman to determine the stranger's identity.
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Do not hide keys outside - the burglars know where to look.
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Do not put personal identification on keys, and be able to separate the
car keys when you valet park.
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Do not give out personal information to unknown telephone callers.
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Do not wear valuable jewelry while shopping, park in well lighted
areas, lock car doors and be alert for suspicious persons.
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Immediately report any suspicious vehicles or persons.
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Immediately report any acts of vandalism.
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Inform River Oaks Patrol and your next-door neighbors when you leave
town.., but don't discuss travel plans where strangers may overhear.
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If you are away overnight, leave one or more light timers in operation
and a radio (not a TV) turned on.
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Use an office address, not a home address, on luggage tags.
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Use solid wood doors core or metal doors and keep them locked at all
times.
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Use a peep hole in all entrance doors.
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Install dead-bolt locks, smoke alarms.
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Consider a burglar alarm. Some insurance companies give a discount if
you install one.
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Trim shrubbery that hides windows and door.
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Use special security for sliding glass windows or doors.
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Stay alert when walking or jogging - walk facing traffic, choose well
lighted streets. Let someone know how long you will be gone.
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Have your house keys ready when you arrive home. Check the garage or
parking area before exiting the car.
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When returning to the car, have your keys ready and lock the doors as
soon as you are in.
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Be alert to any car following you. If you suspect you are being
followed, drive to a gas station, fire station or other busy area.
If your car is bumped or blocked, blow your horn
continuously.
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