I live in a good neigbhorhood except for...

[tmleadr03]

Yes they will come talk to you in front of them.

Wouldn't be something I am interested in having happen.

[Ronin13]

Yes they will come talk to you in front of them.

I would be one to think Cops are a little smarter. I've called in REDDI reports before and left my name and number, and never gotten contacted by the PD. One would hope that they wouldn't give you a visit when the thugs can clearly see. Now if they went to like 4 other houses in the neighborhood to get statements or complaints from others, then it would be tough for the thugs to figure out who called 5-0. I like to think cops wouldn't come to you while the thugs are watching, that would just further exacerbate the situation and cause you to become a victim.

[airborneranger]

I would be one to think Cops are a little smarter. I've called in REDDI reports before and left my name and number, and never gotten contacted by the PD. One would hope that they wouldn't give you a visit when the thugs can clearly see. Now if they went to like 4 other houses in the neighborhood to get statements or complaints from others, then it would be tough for the thugs to figure out who called 5-0. I like to think cops wouldn't come to you while the thugs are watching, that would just further exacerbate the situation and cause you to become a victim.

I would think that as well but it is certainly a concern.

I think I may need to go get some more sandbags

[Zundfolge]

Set up a camera and film neighborhood watch stye. This may also cover you ass if something does go wrong.

I'm thinking this would be a good idea.

Shoot lots of photos of the goings on across the street (maybe you'll catch something the police will care about).

I'd also consider setting up some well hidden "Game Cameras" to document any nocturnal encroachments on your territory.


Believe me, even if the cops just decided to crack down on these guys all on their own, they're going to think their neighbors snitched on them so I'd keep my eyes open.

[airborneranger]

I'm thinking this would be a good idea.

Shoot lots of photos of the goings on across the street (maybe you'll catch something the police will care about).

I'd also consider setting up some well hidden "Game Cameras" to document any nocturnal encroachments on your territory.


Believe me, even if the cops just decided to crack down on these guys all on their own, they're going to think their neighbors snitched on them so I'd keep my eyes open.

This is what got my old boss in trouble. They used the video to put some guys behind bars and their buds decided to do some driveby's on the house. Like I said, it ended poorly when the rest of the platoon showed up with their weapons and dealt the bangers a beating

[tmleadr03]

This is what got my old boss in trouble. They used the video to put some guys behind bars and their buds decided to do some driveby's on the house. Like I said, it ended poorly when the rest of the platoon showed up with their weapons and dealt the bangers a beating

I love stories with happy endings.

[OneGuy67]

In situations like this, the officer will usually finish the call with asking the dispatcher if the 'RP' (Reporting Party) wants contact and if the answer is no, then that's it. If the 'RP' wants contact, then the officer will either stop by or call them, depending upon what the 'RP' told the dispatcher.

Airborne, you can get ahold of your county assessor's office (usually online) and do a property search to find the actual owner of the residence. If the address listed is not the actual address of the property, it is an indication of a rental and you have the owner's information. Contact them and tell them what is going on with their property. They may be concerned enough to evict the tenets of a violation of their lease, if there are issues.

[rondog]

Too bad you can't call in a lightning strike. A nice gas leak would be nice too.

[Ronin13]

Too bad you can't call in a lightning strike. A nice gas leak would be nice too.

I can think of several ways- technically legal- to rid yourself of bad neighbors (one involves a lot of fish in very hard to spot and hard to reach places like the roof or into the chimney (hope they have a plug)). But I will refrain from giving out any real ideas for fear I could be prosecuted if these ideas actually are used and I would be liable... but on the other hand, how liable is google if you search for "How to get rid of bad neighbors"...

[SideShow Bob]

Does Ikea sell sandbags?

No, but Contractor Supply does, and Pioneer sand & Gravel has the sand in bulk to fill them.