Time To Subscribe To The Laurelhurst Security Patrol

The Laurelhurst Community Club (LCC), recently sent out a letter to all neighbors regarding  subscription to the Private Security Patrol, which covers the entire neighborhood area south of Sand Point Way from Mary Gates Way to NE 55th Street for $200 per year.

LCC told the Laurelhurst Blog Staff that the success of the patrol, now in its ninth year,  "depends on neighbor participation - the more families that subscribe, the more coverage the patrol can offer."

A uniformed, off-duty Seattle Police officers patrol the neighborhood approximately six nights/days a week for five hours each shift.  Nights and hours will vary depending on funding received. The officer carries a police radio and police firearms and drives an unmarked personal vehicle. The officer monitors incoming 911 calls and responds to neighborhood calls, vacation checks, while on patrol as well as working with the official response from the on-duty police officers.

To participate, neighbors can use LCC’s secure on-line payment option (preferred) at www.laurel­hurstcc.com, or send a $200 check payable to LCC Laurelhurst Community Club, PMB #373, 4616 25th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105.  When paying by check, include your name, address, email, and emergency contact information.   

The Stranger posted a recent article about neighborhood private security patrols.

In 2015, KIRO TV published a report on the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Security Patrol (below) and the Security Patrol was also mentioned in an article in the Seattle Times in November.


Here is the letter (in part) LCC recently sent out to neighbors:

We are renewing the Security Patrol for 2018! We have had very positive response to the program over the last nine years. LCC continues to do everything we can to deter burglaries, car prowls, auto thefts, and vandalism in Laurelhurst, which is why we are asking for your participation. 

Neighbors can join at any time during the year,  Coverage begins as soon as we can process your subscription. Neighborhood institutions such as schools, churches, etc. are encouraged to participate as well.   

The patrol has responded to several incidents over the years and have helped reduced parties in the park that can lead to vandalism in the neighborhood, stopped suspicious persons, and have provided tips at Block Watch meetings on how to better secure your home.  

The Security Patrol provides vacation checks when notified.  Officers will do a walk around of your premises during each shift and secure any open doors, exposed packages, or remove door tags. They call your emergency contact number with any concerns or leave an incident card for minor issues, for example, if they close your garage door.  Any neighbor concerns are relayed to officers before each shift.

For more information or for questions email crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com.