Security – A Shared Responsibility!

Security – A Shared Responsibility!

With almost 2,400 homes and an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 residents, our Association is about the size of an average American small town.

While Geist Patrol Officers are armed and have full police powers, they do not have the ability to act in certain situations unless they receive a call asking for assistance.  A resident must call 911 or Geist Patrol and request an Officer be dispatched to investigate.

Here are some steps we can all take to keep GHPOA safe:

• Immediately call Geist Patrol at 317-842-8082 to report any suspicious activity, vehicle or person. The Geist Patrol phone is answered 24/7/365.
• Vacant homes are easy targets for burglars or trespassing. Please call Geist Patrol and notify the Officers if there is a vacant home in your neighborhood. Geist Patrol can schedule extra patrols.
• Take advantage of Geist Patrol’s daily vacation check when you are going out of town. If you have not already done so, visit GeistPatrol.com and register. Once registered you can visit the homeowner portal and complete the form for daily vacation checks, receive security updates and more.
• Regularly utilize exterior lights, motion detectors, security alarms and video cameras if these are available.
• Consider putting timers on interior lights.
• Lock vehicles parked in your driveway and remove all valuables. 
• Lock the door from your garage to your home.
• Program a unique garage pad code. Don’t leave it on the factory set numbers.
• Stop mail and newspaper deliveries if you are going out of town.
• Arrange for a friend or neighbor to check for packages.

While the homes in our Association continue to be among the safest in Indianapolis, looking out for each other and immediately contacting Geist Patrol are steps we can all take to minimize crime in our 12 neighborhoods.