Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch

According to Barrington Police Office Robert McNamee, Barrington is one the safest places to live in the Northwest Suburbs.
Barrington is so safe, that among law enforcement officials the town is nicknamed "Boreington" because of the very low crime rate
and the benign nature of crimes that are committed. You can learn more at the Barrington Police web site by clicking here.

family or live out one's golden years. Even in a community as safe and secure as Tall Trees, however, it is always a good idea to
related crimes are extremely rare in Barrington, you can never be too careful especially in this post 9/11 era. It turns out that
fastest growing crime in the area is identity theft.

The Home Owners Association is taking a proactive stance in improving neighborhood safety and establishing a neighborhood
watch committee. If you would like to participate in the neighborhood watch, please contact Mike Fitzgerald by e-mail and let him
know you would like to help out. This page will provide some details on things you can do to improve your household security and
protect against identity theft. At the bottom of the page are links to other sites where you can get more information.

Tall Trees Neighborhood Watch

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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America and the because of the wealth and prosperity of the Barrington area,
Barrington residents are finding themselves as targets. The three elements to safeguard yourself against identity theft are to
"deter, detect and defend". For more information on how protect your identity from theft please click here to visit the FTC web
site.

home. If you witness suspicious activity call 911 immediately and report it to the Barrington Police. They will welcome the call and
respond quickly. If your home has been vandalized in the past consider putting in motion sensor lighting on your driveway and on
the sides and rear of your home. To learn more about preventing vandalism click here .