It pains me to inform our residents of a break-in that occurred at approximately 2pm on Monday December 6th, 2010. While we’re fortunate that no one was harmed physically, the monetary loss and one’s privacy being invaded is devastating.
This crime highlights to us that as a community, we can never be too vigilant. As we have previously stated, we need to implement our three prong approach whole heartedly. When we speak of residents participation, we are not referring to purely the financial contribution. We must be good neighbours and be pro-active in securing our neighbourhood. Report all suspicious activity to the guards or police immediately. We must also take the most basic steps in fortifying our own homes. Installation of an alarm system and reinforcing our front doors with better locking mechanisms are two of the most basic steps that each resident must undertake. Homes without alarm systems and basic developer provided doors are easy targets. We must help ourselves before we ask for the help of others.
SUAC is working very hard to implement our ideas on securing our taman. These ideas / plans are a result of consultation with the police and security experts. For SUAC to be successful, we need each and every resident to be a part of the solution. Your monetary contribution is only part of your community responsibility. Seri Utama is a target of sophisticated syndicates. The police have been instrumental in assisting in devising security measures. The police have clearly stated they can assist provided the residents are willing to be a part of the process. With only 50% of our residents participating in our scheme, I can only assume that the other half lack the community spirit and could care less of our taman. SUAC will not rest till Seri Utama is as safe as can be. In order for us to implement our security measures, we require funding. We are in a severe deficit position. As hard as we work, as much as we try, it is you the residents that needs to want security. SUAC is not working for itself; we are working for the safety and security of all residents. At the current participation rate, SUAC may need to cease operations and will be unable to fund its operations and plans. I dread the day when Seri Utama turns into some parts of BU where they’ve had instances of 3 rapes in a day. I hope that each and every one of our residents will consider the true realities of today’s world and choose to be a part of the solution.
Hello,
ReplyDeletei truely agree with SUAC's initiative to curb the rising crime rate in our Seri Utama Community but however is it enough to secure our Community??? As a resident, i have notice that the guard posts is empty and noone to monitor the in and of traffic flow to the housing area, this might be a factor for frequent break ins etc as cars can be in and out anytime, anywhere without being checked. Eventhough the security guards are on patrol daily in different shifts, how efficient are they is another questions?
We can take an initiative to secure our homes but sometimes securing our homes alone is not enough, most of the time during the day most community are out for work that the roads are quite deserted.... these days robbers have sophisicated equipement to even disable the alarm systems if they want to break in. As such,as a resident, i will hope that SUAC will increase the guard patrol as well as resinstate the guard posts with electronic systems ( if applicable), this will help reduce the crime rate with constant monitoring of in and out flow of traffic.
Thank you
Resident
I agree with Anonymous that maybe posting sentry is also needed.
ReplyDeleteAnother idea - Would the installation of "barrier" at the gate post and using electronic security card (meant to be scanned by residents before allowed entry) help?
Let me address your concerns point by point:
ReplyDelete1) No guards at the entry post - Well, SUAC would love to have guards manning our entrances / exits. This is a issue of funding. Once we are able to get more residents to participate in our scheme, we will have guards at those points. However, on Nov 10th, when we had guards manning the check points, we had 5 break-ins in a single day. It is a combiation that we need.
2) Guards at check points can only effectively monitor the cars if each and every car has a identiiable sticker. We will however, be implementing the sticker system shortly so that any car within our area that does not have a sticker will be questioned by our guards.
3) Effectiveness of patrolling - today, there was an attempted break-in at 5/7. The alarm triggered and our guards responded and the burglar fled. Our guards gave chase but the license plate had been removed. This is a success story which people don't hear about.
4) We also have some plans which we will implement to curb crime when our residents are at work. Come to our 'meet the residents' event on December 19th at 5pm to learn more about our initiatives.
5) We will be moving to a 7 guard system. 3 guards a shift with one guard to sub in for days off. We are currently working on a mathematical approach to ensure that each house is passed by our guards every 13-15 minutes.
6) Electronic gates - a very costly initiative but we're definitely for it. This initiative will require 80% approval from our residents. This is in keeping with MBPJ guidelines. If we can only persuade 53% to pay RM40 per month, I have my doubts that we can ever be in a financial position to do something of this nature. SUAC, is however, determined to try.
Finally, I would like to invite you to our next committee meeting on Dec 12th 5pm at 37 JSP 5/12. I'm sure the committee would love to hear from you. It will also be a great way for you to understand the complexities involved in implementing our plans. We would appreciate your direct involvment in making Seri Utama a safe paradise that you and I envision.
In response to AnakKuching's comments at 5:08pm..SUAC would love to have manned entrances / exits. Our current funding doesn't allow for such. We are hoping to enlist more residents into our scheme which will then allow us to implement our plans. Our plans are even more comprehansive than just having guards at the posts. Our street reps are trying very hard to convince our residents on the benefits of having a comprehensive security system. The concept of electronic gates is definitely a great idea. This will require 80% of our residents agreeing to such plan and also be ready to fund such costs which is approximately RM30,000. If you feel that you have the power to convince our residents, SUAC will truly welcome your direct participation in assisting us to make Seri Utama a crime free zone. Please do attend our meet the police evening to learn more about our comprehensive security plan. Regards
ReplyDeleteDear SUAC,
ReplyDeleteI would like to suggest that you reveal the street number where burglary or attempted burglary has happened (e.g. as on Mon, 6 Dec), just as you did yesterday (JSP 5/7). This will make us more vigilant and always in the look out for ours and neighbours' home.
Is there any particular trend, along these streets, to determine why it/they become favourite target? Is there any signs of e.g. one house has many cars or similiar to indicate the house owner's financial standing? etc...
DEAR SUAC,
ReplyDeleteYes i agree with anak kuching's comments on the trends of the break ins etc.
As for NEAL's comments on my earlier comments (annoymous) on the below, this is my comments in respond in RED. Not to argue or create a fight but to share my thoughts.
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Let me address your concerns point by point:
1) No guards at the entry post - Well, SUAC would love to have guards manning our entrances / exits. This is a issue of funding. Once we are able to get more residents to participate in our scheme, we will have guards at those points. However, on Nov 10th, when we had guards manning the check points, we had 5 break-ins in a single day. It is a combiation that we need.
>> Can you advise why other neighbourhood like in BU / Tropicana has got electonic sentry guard systems??? i have a friend who lives in Tropicana area and when i get to his home to pick him up for dinner, at the guard posts, the security guard did ask me alot of question and even write down my license and ic number... this might sound annoying but this is good in the sense of security reasons. After that they will call my friend's home and ask him if i am the person coming to see him. Once authorise then only he will release me... the best part is, when i was released and driving towards my friend's home, there is a security guard on the motorbike following me all the way to my friends home and make sure that my friend come out to acknowledge that i am the right person... i think this is good for security sake and his neighbourhood is quite secure and safe... I know funding is required to implement this kind of security but howcome the neighbourhood of tropicana housing area is able to implement this kind of security and not our neighbourhood? As far as i can notice, the previous guards at entry point does not do anything but just "salute" us... this type of guards are not effective... my friend's neighbourhood in tropicana guards do not "salute" anyone and they are very strick in checking every cars moving in and out regardless you like it or not....
3) Effectiveness of patrolling - today, there was an attempted break-in at 5/7. The alarm triggered and our guards responded and the burglar fled. Our guards gave chase but the license plate had been removed. This is a success story which people don't hear about.
>>Giving a chase is a quick respond but is that quick enough? These days robbers are quick as they are experience robbers We hope the guards could identify the robbers etc if possible and report it to the police and let the police do a constant patrolling into our neighbourhood.
4) We also have some plans which we will implement to curb crime when our residents are at work. Come to our 'meet the residents' event on December 19th at 5pm to learn more about our initiatives.
I will definetly attend the resident's meeting to hear more of the initiatives....
5) We will be moving to a 7 guard system. 3 guards a shift with one guard to sub in for days off. We are currently working on a mathematical approach to ensure that each house is passed by our guards every 13-15 minutes.
>>Hope this initiative will be effective and reduce the crime rate.
6) Electronic gates - a very costly initiative but we're definitely for it. This initiative will require 80% approval from our residents. This is in keeping with MBPJ guidelines. If we can only persuade 53% to pay RM40 per month, I have my doubts that we can ever be in a financial position to do something of this nature. SUAC, is however, determined to try.
>>This is what i meant in my earlier reply to point 1... i can see my friend's home in tropicana is properly secured and he feel safe living in that neighbourhood....If his neighbourhood can do that, why can't ours?? what is the difference?? We are all human Funding?? Cooporation from residents???
SUAC cannot publish the owners name or house number of the home that was broken into without prior permission. We need to respect the privacy of our residents. Once permission is obtained, the details will be posted.
ReplyDeleteWith regards to Tropicana and communities such as them, these are developer created gated communities. People who buy into such communities are aware of their monthly obligations for security. Residents of Seri Utama are not obligated to pay and hence choose not to. We can convert to such a system. It will require 80% approval from our residents and a great deal of funding. SUAC is currently operating on a deficit. Some members have paid for the initial start up costs and are unable to recoup their funds. SUAC has hopes, plans and dreams for Seri Utama. Our only limitation is funding. Currently, we have many streets which have extremely low participation rates. Unfortunately, almost half of our residents feel its okay to live off the charity of their neighbours when it comes to their security. I hope you understand that the committee is trying very hard. We are even contemplating the idea of financing our future plans. I admire your passion. If you truly would like to see Seri Utama a safe and peaceful place, join us. You can make a difference!
You guys are awesome. I intend to fully support SUAC. For once, I feel we have a committee with brains and guts. Thank you SUAC...
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support. The committees of the past did do their best for the community. We should thank them for their efforts.
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