[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Well, I was picking up the mail at the Hemingway pool and my battery died in the car (only vehicle here). I could have asked a neighbor, but I thought, hey.. Community Watch can help, I bet.

I call 'em up. Guy says he's not sure if they have cables, let him check.
He talks to some other guy there, sure they've got cables and they'll be right out, I think "hey that's great, thanks". 20 minutes later, guy shows up from CW and says his boss sent him out, and asks what the problem is, I say "dead battery". He says, "well, if you have AAA, I can phone them for you". I replied, I thought you were bringing cables out here, he says
"no, we don't have any battery cables and I can't give you a jump".

So, 30 minutes after I call, I'm sitting there, going to plan B which should have been Plan-A, my neighbor helps me out.

Does Community Watch actually do anything constructive?
If so, I'd feel a lot better about my mini-rant.

It's not CW's responsibility to give your car a boost should the battery die. That is your responsibility and all you have to do is join AAA.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by westcoastsunshine

Oh my goodness people! Perhaps CW needs to be less humble
Because they do many things for this community that go
Unnoticed.
Let me ask all of you....should a burglary be in process, is it
Better for CW to proceed to the home or help someone
Jump start their car? Did you know that the burglars that
Were in the process of robbing were caught because of
An initial call to CW who jumped on it and got everyone
Involved to catch those thieves?
How about the alligators who accidentally end up in our
Pools? Who do you think makes sure this is handled for
All our safety?
Who do you think handles the call from an adult living
Alone who has fallen in their home?
Who do you think is usually first on the scene for golf cart
And car accidents making sure the right EMS people show up?
Did you know all personnel must have updated first aid training?

Would it make you feel better if someone died or was seriously
Hurt because a driver could not respond to an emergency call
Due to the fact he/she was helping change a tire?

It is very sad that our beautiful, caring community has become
So self centered.

The only improvement CW needs is a good publicity campaign.
Shame on those who wish to monopolize their time for their
Selfish requests and no I do not work for Community Watch.

Community Watch is an important institution in producing the quality of life that we enjoy in TV. From reading the posts , I wonder what utopia most of these people have lived in for the first 55+/- years of their lives

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

I have to agree with you the Community Watch is a waste

I don't think Community Watch is a waste at all.
The CW trucks are a visible presence in the community.
It gives security to residents to know that CW is watching out for their best interests.

I don't think they should be criticized for things like not being available to jump a battery.
However in Redwitch's situation, they definitely should have called the Sheriff.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by TexaninVA

It's not CW's responsibility to give your car a boost should the battery die. That is your responsibility and all you have to do is join AAA.

I have been a member of AAA for years and I cannot get them to watch my house when I am away. Seriously though, OP's rant has merit. The dispatcher did tell them that someone would come jump them off.

[westcoastsunshine]

Originally Posted by Challenger

Community Watch is an important institution in producing the quality of life that we enjoy in TV. From reading the posts , I wonder what utopia most of these people have lived in for the first 55+/- years of their lives

Originally Posted by westcoastsunshine

Oh my goodness people! Perhaps CW needs to be less humble
Because they do many things for this community that go
Unnoticed.
Let me ask all of you....should a burglary be in progress, is it
Better for CW to proceed to the home or help someone
Jump start their car? Did you know that the burglars that
Were in the process of robbing were caught because of
An initial call to CW who jumped on it and got everyone
Involved to catch those thieves?
How about the alligators who accidentally end up in our
Pools? Who do you think makes sure this is handled for
All our safety?
Who do you think handles the call from an adult living
Alone who has fallen in their home?
Who do you think is usually first on the scene for golf cart
And car accidents making sure the right EMS people show up?
Did you know all personnel must have updated first aid training?

Would it make you feel better if someone died or was seriously
Hurt because a driver could not respond to an emergency call
Due to the fact he/she was helping change a tire?

It is very sad that our beautiful, caring community has become
So self centered.

The only improvement CW needs is a good publicity campaign.
Shame on those who wish to monopolize the time for their own
Selfish requests and no I do not work for Community Watch.

WCS

There will always be isolated incidents but how do you know
An emergency call was not received from the dispatcher which
Would require immediate action. Certainly, I would think
This case would take precedence over other matters.
Don't you agree?

WCS

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by westcoastsunshine

there will always be isolated incidents but how do you know
an emergency call was not received from the dispatcher which
would require immediate action. Certainly, i would think
this case would take precedence over other matters.
Don't you agree?

Wcs

neighborhood watch is not an emergency organization.

[westcoastsunshine]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

neighborhood watch is not an emergency organization.

You are correct...."neighbourhood" watch is not an emergency service.
COMMUNITY WATCH on the other hand is there to support emergency
Services wherever they can. In fact, I am willing to bet CW gets
Called first because they are there for us 24/7 including Christmas and
Other major holidays.

WCS

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

This has nothing to do with the OP but many have commented that Community Watch drives around looking for violations. I don't think that is correct. All violation letters are complaint driven and not due to community watch employees.

You are right..........nothing to do with the OP in 2010.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Buffalo Jim, I respect what you are saying However, such a study has two point entry cost vis a vis benefits.
Benefits would be difficult to quantify. What is it worth to a resident to have eyes on their street? What is the value of assisting in enforcement of Deed Compliance, especially since Deed compliance has such an affection the look and future look of The villages. I for one as an example deplore plastic pink flamingo's because I believe they diminish the look of TV and hence its value

What part does CW have in deed compliance?

[redwitch]

I'm trying to figure out why anyone would call CW rather than 911 in an emergency. First I've ever heard to CW being the one folks call when they see someone breaking into a home or other types of emergencies. (Suspicious folks walking around the neighborhood [not solicitors or garbage pickers] -- yup, have heard of that and have heard that CW tells these callers to call 911, not them.)

[westcoastsunshine]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I'm trying to figure out why anyone would call CW rather than 911 in an emergency. First I've ever heard to CW being the one folks call when they see someone breaking into a home or other types of emergencies. (Suspicious folks walking around the neighborhood [not solicitors or garbage pickers] -- yup, have heard of that and have heard that CW tells these callers to call 911, not them.)

You are entitled to your opinion, of course, but I believe you would be
Quite surprised at the number of times CW is called first. They will
Be directed to 911 but I do believe, depending on the situation CW
Will also send their own drivers.
We are a growing community and you can't expect the sheriff to be
Everywhere. Be happy we have CW.
I really don't understand how you can be so opinionated when clearly
You do not understand how this wonderful service with its team of
Dedicated men and women contribute to the safety and quality of
Our community.

WCS

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by bogie shooter

what part does cw have in deed compliance?

none

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by Challenger

Community Watch is an important institution in producing the quality of life that we enjoy in TV. From reading the posts , I wonder what utopia most of these people have lived in for the first 55+/- years of their lives

I hear ya loud and clear, Chal.

I have friends who work for CW and they have stories to tell that are unreal. They have been verbally abused and even bullied. I have mentioned they work for minimum wage with no medical benefits. It certainly is not a glamorous job but the people working CW are our friends and neighbors who WANT to protect us. (I bet they'd make more $$$ at McDonald's and wouldn't have the crazy hours).

We are fortunate to have Community Watch in TV!

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

I hear ya loud and clear, Chal.

I have friends who work for CW and they have stories to tell that are unreal. They have been verbally abused and even bullied. I have mentioned they work for minimum wage with no medical benefits. It certainly is not a glamorous job but the people working CW are our friends and neighbors who WANT to protect us. (I bet they'd make more $$$ at McDonald's and wouldn't have the crazy hours).

We are fortunate to have Community Watch in TV!

I agree that we are fortunate to have Community Watch. They are a dedicated group of people. I think most probably do it more for a sense of community service rather than the money.

Keep up the good work, Community Watch.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I agree that we are fortunate to have Community Watch. They are a dedicated group of people. I think most probably do it more for a sense of community service rather than the money.

Keep up the good work, Community Watch.

You are absolutely positively 100% correct, Bug! They are a great group of people!