Crime Watch Program
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Woodland Springs is a very safe neighborhood in which to live and play, largely in part to our awesome Crime Watch Program. Please browse this page for information regarding the program as well as some helpful tips from our Chairperson and the Carmel Police Department.
Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert
The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause.
Therefore, before making a donation of any kind, consumers should adhere to certain guidelines, to include the following:
- Do not respond to any unsolicited (spam) incoming e-mails, including clicking links contained within those messages.
- Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as surviving victims or officials asking for donations via e-mail or social networking sites.
- Verify the legitimacy of nonprofit organizations by utilizing various Internet-based resources that may assist in confirming the group’s existence and its nonprofit status rather than following a purported link to the site.
- Be cautious of e-mails that claim to show pictures of the disaster areas in attached files because the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders.
- Make contributions directly to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf to ensure contributions are received and used for intended purposes.
- Do not give your personal or financial information to anyone who solicits contributions: Providing such information may compromise your identity and make you vulnerable to identity theft.
Anyone who has received an e-mail referencing the above information or anyone who may have been a victim of this or a similar incident should notify the IC3 via www.ic3.gov
Crime Watch Coordinators and Block Captains:
Please remind your neighbors to secure their home while on vacation. Call the Communications Center at 571-2580 and leave your name and address and our patrol officers will pay extra attention to your residence while you are away. If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time, it is advisable to have your cars out in the driveway.
Vacation Checklist
- Have someone pick up your mail and newspapers
- Ensure all points of entry are secured, especially windows
- Use light timers that will give your home the appearance of occupancy.
- Tell trusted neighbors how long you will be gone and who might be visiting you home in your absence
- Leave a phone number with a relative or neighbor in case of an emergency
- Have someone mow your lawn
- See Tips for the Holidays
The Carmel Observer
The Carmel Observer is a publication from the City of Carmel's Crimewatch Program. The publication is sent out electronically to residents of Woodland Springs who have requested to be on the neighborhood email list (follow Quick Link at right to be added). Below are past editions of the Carmel Observer.
| December 2009 | June 2009 |
| November 2009 | May 2009 |
| October 2009 | April 2009 |
| September 2009 | March 2009 |
| August 2009 | February 2009 |
| July 2009 | January 2009 |
Indiana Sheriff's Sex and Violent Offender Registry
The State of Indiana maintains a database of people who have been convicted of a crime that is sexual or violent in nature. The sheriff's site provides a map of where these offender live and/or work. In addition, you can request to have an email sent to you whenever an offender moves within a certain distance of your house. Learn more by going to the site.
Motorized Bikes and their use in Woodland Springs
State Law with regards to Motorized Bikes can be found in the following sections of the Indiana Code:
IC 9-13-2-109
Motorized bicycles defined
IC 9-21-11-12 Motorized bicycles; prohibitions on operation; conditions