Please refer to the Home Page for the most recent Neighborhood Watch Alerts and news.

If your request is a police emergency, please call 911 immediately.

Select this link to go to the National Sherrif's Association's Neighborhood Watch webpage at USAonwatch.org

Select this link to go to the Chesterfield Police Department website

Select this link to submit a crime tip to the Chesterfield Police Deparment

What is Neighborhood Watch?
Simply put, it is neighbors watching out for each other in order to prevent crime in their community. It is also the name of a nationally recognized crime prevention program.

How is Neighborhood Watch Organized? We have a network of block captains led by a Neighborhood Watch chairperson for the entire subdivision. When warranted, information provided by the police of reported criminal activity is disseminated via flyers to each household. However, in most cases, we are using this website to bring you updates. A notice will be posted on our entrance signs to remind you look for the most recent news on the Home page.

Why are we doing Neighborhood Watch?
Though our subdivision has had relatively little criminal activity over its twenty-six year history, we believe that we could be doing more to help prevent it. The increased exposure of our subdivision coupled with the commercial development going on in the valley, puts us at a much greater risk for crime.

What is my involvement?
Involvement is strictly voluntary. On the lowest level, you should get to know your neighbors and keep an eye on their property, especially when they are out of town. Call 911 to report anything suspicious to the police (for non-emergencies call 636-537-3000 or select this link to submit a crime tip to the Chesterfield Police Deparment.

What is the Curfew Ordinance?  For any minor under the age of 17, the curfew is:

Sunday thru Thursday between the hours of 11pm and 6am
Friday and Saturday between 12am and 6am.

Police Department 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO 63017-0670 Phone: (636) 537-3000, Fax: (636) 537-6798, Chesterfield Police Dept E-mail

-Warren Lantz
-Baxter Lakes Neighborhood Watch Chairman

-Paul Koenig
-Baxter Lakes Neighborhood Watch committee member

TARGET HARDENING 

DOORS 

·        Install good quality deadbolt locks on exterior doors AND doors from attached garages.

·        Exterior doors should be metal or solid wood, they should have strong hinges on the inside of the door with hidden or non-removable pins.

·        Door areas should be well lighted and have wide-angle viewers so you can see who is outside without opening the door.

·        Install security –type door strikes on all exterior doors. 

LOCKS

 ·        Install strong deadbolt locks that extend at least one inch when in the locked position.

·        Consider double cylinder deadbolts or deadbolts with reinforced strike plates and extra long mounting screws to anchor the lock.

 WINDOWS

 ·        Windows that are accessible from the ground should have window locks or bars.

·        Use window coverings to decrease visibility into your home. 

LIGHTING

 ·        Install lights around doors, porches, windows, garage and all points of entry.

·        Consider motion detectors.

·        Increase visibility and eliminate hiding places

·        Use automatic timers all of the time, not just when you are away.  

APPEARANCE

 ·        Plant thorny bushes around windows to make illegal entry more difficult.

·        Trim shrubs and trees that could conceal criminals.

·        Cut back tree limbs that might allow thieves to climb into windows.

·        Use landscaping to provide maximum visibility to and from the house. 

GARAGES 

·        Always lock the house door from an attached garage.

·        When at home, always park your cars in the garage with the garage door shut and vehicles locked. 

AWAY FROM HOME 

·        Leave a radio on

·        Close curtains or blinds, leave a light on

·        If your on vacation have someone pick up the mail and newspapers

·        Don’t let strangers know you are going out of town

·        Don’t let kids post vacation plans on My Space or Facebook  

GENERAL 

·        Make a list of your property

·        Take photos of expensive items, such as jewelry

·        Lock up tool sheds

·        Consider an alarm system

·        Consider a dog

·        Do not carry a name and address tag on your keys