Crime Prevention

Stone Brook HOA Crime Prevention Tips

· Lock your vehicle. A large percentage of automobile break-ins involve unsecured vehicles.

· Never leave valuables inside of the vehicle, where they can be seen in plain view.

· Trim back any shrubbery that hides the doors or windows of your house.

· Illuminate your yards and entrance ways. Consider using motion-detection lighting.

· Never open your door to anyone that you do not know.

· Keep your doors locked whether you are at home or away.

· Keep your garage door closed and locked, even when at home or in the backyard.

· Half of all home burglaries occur during the day. Be alert to any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area. If anything seems out of place, notify the police to check it out.

· Be observant of repair/construction workers, or service workers, who might be thieves. If their behavior or location seems out of the ordinary, notify the police.

· Consider investing in an alarm system. 

Put away machinery, ladders, and tools. Don't leave them where they could be stolen or used to gain entry into your home.

· Get to know your immediate neighbors. Be familiar with what type of vehicles they drive, whether they have out of town guests, or if they will be having hired services performed at their homes. This can be one of the best ways to deter crime.

• Take extra precautions when you're on      vacation. Inform a trusted neighbor that you will be away for a few days if there’s a  vacation coming. 
• Make your home look lived in. Put interior lights on timers.

Federal Way Police Department Website Resources

FWPD 24-Hour Non-Emergency 253-835-2121

When to call 911 Vs 253-835-2121

Reporting Emergencies & Less Critical Situations

If there is an Immediate, Life-Threatening Emergency, DIAL 911

· Medical emergencies

· Any type of fire

· A crime in-progress

· Any suspicious activity

· Any dangerous or life threatening emergency

· Any time a person fears for their safety or the safety of others

It can be frightening to call 911 for emergency help, but it is important for responders to have the necessary information to provide assistance to those in need. It is also important for you to stay as calm as possible to assist the 911 dispatcher. Be prepared to provide the address you are at and/or answer all questions to help the dispatcher find your location.

To Report Non-Emergencies, Call 253-835-2121

For situations where police or the fire department is needed but there is NOT an emergency

· Situations where emergency services are needed but there is no danger nor life-threatening circumstance occurring at the time

· The return of a runaway child

· A hit and run traffic collision when you are no longer at the scene of the collision

· Lost property

· Additional information after an initial report has been made

If you are unsure if your situation is an emergency, DIAL 911