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Coral Gables Police Department Joins ‘Neighbors’ by Ring to Provide Users with Real-Time, Local Crime and Safety Information
Neighbors aims to reduce crime in neighborhoods by connecting people, security cameras and law enforcement.
Coral Gables, Florida – April 12, 2019 – The Coral Gables Police Department today announced that it is joining the Neighbors app by Ring (available via iOS/Android here: download.ring.com/coralgables to provide the Coral Gables/Miami-Dade community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries, and keeping neighborhoods safe.
Residents can download the free Neighbors app, join their neighborhood, and use the app to: monitor neighborhood activity; share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from their neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team.
“The Coral Gables Police Department welcome’s our new partners in fighting crime in our City, “Ring,” said Chief of Police Edward J. Hudak Jr. “As of March 22, 2019, we have teamed up with this great technology that our citizens can share reports of crime in their area. The CGPD partnership with Ring allows Coral Gables residents to share their videos with the free Neighbors app as well as provide them with real-time safety information.”
Jamie Siminoff, Chief Inventor and Founder of Ring, said: “We’re excited to have the Coral Gables Police Department join “Neighbors” to keep their community up-to-date on local crime and safety information. Over the past few years we have learned that, when neighbors, the Ring team and law enforcement all work together, we can create safer communities. Neighbors is meant to facilitate real-time communication between these groups, while maintaining neighbor privacy first and foremost. By bringing security to every neighbor with the free Neighbors app, the Coral Gables/ Miami-Dade community can stay on top of crime and safety alerts as they happen.”
How It Works
Download the Neighbors app on iOS and Android here: download.ring.com/coralgables
●Or by texting ‘cgpd’ to 555888 from your smartphone
●Opt-in to join your neighborhood
●Customize the geographic area you want to receive notifications for (users must verify where they are located and cannot participate in other neighborhoods)
●Receive real-time alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team that inform of crime and safety alerts as they happen
●View local crime and safety posts via a live feed or interactive map
●Share text updates, photos and videos taken on any device, including Ring’s home security devices
●Work with your community to make neighborhoods safer
About Coral Gables Police Department
The Coral Gables Police Department is a CALEA accredited agency with the mission of providing police services with a pledge of honor and excellence and in partnership with the people we serve. Our Police Department has been recognized as a model of excellence in the delivery of local law enforcement services.
The Coral Gables Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property, providing a comprehensive range of law enforcement services and crime prevention programs. The Police Department is composed of the Office of the Chief of Police, three operational divisions and two support services divisions. Our force is comprised of 191 sworn police officers.
About Neighbors
Neighbors is a neighborhood watch app that provides real-time, local crime and safety information. Download the free Neighbors app (iOS/Android), join your neighborhood, and use the app to: monitor neighborhood activity; share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team. Download Neighbors (iOS/Android) today to join your digital neighborhood watch. For more information visit www.ring.com/neighbors.
About Ring
Ring's mission is to reduce crime in neighborhoods by creating a Ring of Security around homes and communities. Ring is an Amazon company. The Ring product line, along with Neighbors by Ring, enable Ring to offer affordable, whole-home and neighborhood security devices and services. In fact, one Los Angeles neighborhood saw a 55 percent decrease in home break-ins after Ring Doorbells were installed on just ten percent of homes. For more information, visit www.ring.com. With Ring, you’re always home.
Coral Gables Police Department Joins ‘Neighbors’ by Ring to Provide Users with Real-Time, Local Crime and Safety Information
Neighbors aims to reduce crime in neighborhoods by connecting people, security cameras and law enforcement.
Coral Gables, Florida – April 12, 2019 – The Coral Gables Police Department today announced that it is joining the Neighbors app by Ring (available via iOS/Android here: download.ring.com/coralgables to provide the Coral Gables/Miami-Dade community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries, and keeping neighborhoods safe.
Residents can download the free Neighbors app, join their neighborhood, and use the app to: monitor neighborhood activity; share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from their neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team.
“The Coral Gables Police Department welcome’s our new partners in fighting crime in our City, “Ring,” said Chief of Police Edward J. Hudak Jr. “As of March 22, 2019, we have teamed up with this great technology that our citizens can share reports of crime in their area. The CGPD partnership with Ring allows Coral Gables residents to share their videos with the free Neighbors app as well as provide them with real-time safety information.”
Jamie Siminoff, Chief Inventor and Founder of Ring, said: “We’re excited to have the Coral Gables Police Department join “Neighbors” to keep their community up-to-date on local crime and safety information. Over the past few years we have learned that, when neighbors, the Ring team and law enforcement all work together, we can create safer communities. Neighbors is meant to facilitate real-time communication between these groups, while maintaining neighbor privacy first and foremost. By bringing security to every neighbor with the free Neighbors app, the Coral Gables/ Miami-Dade community can stay on top of crime and safety alerts as they happen.”
How It Works
Download the Neighbors app on iOS and Android here: download.ring.com/coralgables
●Or by texting ‘cgpd’ to 555888 from your smartphone
●Opt-in to join your neighborhood
●Customize the geographic area you want to receive notifications for (users must verify where they are located and cannot participate in other neighborhoods)
●Receive real-time alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team that inform of crime and safety alerts as they happen
●View local crime and safety posts via a live feed or interactive map
●Share text updates, photos and videos taken on any device, including Ring’s home security devices
●Work with your community to make neighborhoods safer
About Coral Gables Police Department
The Coral Gables Police Department is a CALEA accredited agency with the mission of providing police services with a pledge of honor and excellence and in partnership with the people we serve. Our Police Department has been recognized as a model of excellence in the delivery of local law enforcement services.
The Coral Gables Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property, providing a comprehensive range of law enforcement services and crime prevention programs. The Police Department is composed of the Office of the Chief of Police, three operational divisions and two support services divisions. Our force is comprised of 191 sworn police officers.
About Neighbors
Neighbors is a neighborhood watch app that provides real-time, local crime and safety information. Download the free Neighbors app (iOS/Android), join your neighborhood, and use the app to: monitor neighborhood activity; share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team. Download Neighbors (iOS/Android) today to join your digital neighborhood watch. For more information visit www.ring.com/neighbors.
About Ring
Ring's mission is to reduce crime in neighborhoods by creating a Ring of Security around homes and communities. Ring is an Amazon company. The Ring product line, along with Neighbors by Ring, enable Ring to offer affordable, whole-home and neighborhood security devices and services. In fact, one Los Angeles neighborhood saw a 55 percent decrease in home break-ins after Ring Doorbells were installed on just ten percent of homes. For more information, visit www.ring.com. With Ring, you’re always home.
Crime Prevention
Distraction Burglaries: The Coral Gables Police Department would like the public to be on the lookout for individuals who are impersonating exterminators, landscapers, utility workers, handymen and even contractors. These impostors are targeting the elderly community and committing robberies. Residents have been coerced out of their homes or distracted while the impostors steal their cash, jewelry or other valuables. In a recent case, the individual approached the victim and offered to help unload groceries as an opportunity to enter the victim’s home. They may also try to distract victims by asking to use their phone, asking for a glass of water, or looking for a lost pet. The burglaries usually occur rapidly without the homeowner’s knowledge.
Crime Prevention Tips : To avoid being a victim of distraction burglaries, please remember to keep all doors securely locked at all times, even when you are inside your home. Carry a cordless or cellular phone with you (even outside) to call the police. Store the 305-442-1600 non-emergency number to the Coral Gables Police Department in your phone. If someone comes to your residence or approaches you for help, do not let them inside: Tell them you will call the police for them – if someone really needs help they will appreciate the call to the police. Do not let anyone inside your house “who offers to do work on/around your house” that you have not called for.
Crime Prevention Tips : The Coral Gables Police Department would like to remind the public to be vigilant this Holiday Season and remove any key fobs or valet keys from their vehicles. Also when valeting your vehicle, remove items from the center console and glove compartment that identify your address (i.e. mail, vehicle insurance statements, vehicle registration, etc.). Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or contact the Coral Gables Police Department at 305-442-1600.
Crime Prevention Tips : Please help us protect you by following these crime-free holiday season safety tips: If you’re traveling during the holidays and plan to be away from home, have a trusted neighbor pick up your mail and newspaper and call our Police Department at 305-442-1600 to request a residential security check. This service is free of charge and helps us know when to patrol around your home to check for any suspicious activity. Indoor and outdoor lights at home should be on an automatic timer. When dashing out of your home for the holiday season, make sure your garage door is closed to prevent thefts at home. Also, check that all doors and windows are locked to prevent break-ins. When shopping after dark, remember to park in well-lit areas and shop with friends or relatives because there is safety in numbers. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Always lock all vehicle doors and never keep holiday packages and valuable items in plain view inside of your vehicle. When you go shopping, be extra careful if you carry a wallet or purse as they are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas. If you’re attending a holiday party, plan on having a designated driver. Don’t drink and drive and don’t text and drive for your safety and for those on the road.
Crime Prevention Tips : To avoid the theft of packages left at your doorsteps during this holiday season, the Coral Gables Police Department wants you to remember the following tips: Please request a signature with delivery confirmation when having packages sent to your home. Make sure you contact the shipping company and arrange for the delivery at a time when you will be home to receive it. Arrange for a neighbor or a friend to receive the package on your behalf if you’re not home. Talk to your neighbors when you are expecting a delivery. Keep an eye for strangers coming to your front door for no apparent reason, and be suspicious of anyone following delivery trucks. If you have an understanding boss, have your package delivered to you at work. You can also track your packages online to see exactly when they’ve been delivered to your home. Many companies offer a text notification to your cell phone when a package has been delivered. You can also have FedEx or UPS packages sent to a local distribution center nearby to be held for pick up. If your package contains an item worth a lot of money, it is best to insure all valuable items. For more information, contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.
Crime Prevention Tips : Lawn care maintenance companies doing business in Coral Gables can prevent crimes of opportunity by not leaving valuable equipment unsecured and unattended. To avoid becoming a victim, lock all equipment trailers and keep an itemized inventory of valuable equipment writing down make, model and serial numbers. Take photos or video of the interior and exterior of trailers and lawn equipment. Place an identifying mark on all equipment for proper identification. Be alert: most thefts occur when equipment trailers are left open and unlocked, and when workers are in the rear of residences and out of sight. If you witness any suspicious activities, don’t hesitate to call the Coral Gables Police Department at 305-442-1600.
Crime Prevention Tips : Remain alert at your place of business and watch for suspicious persons or vehicles, especially at opening and closing time. Always keep the inside of your business well lit, especially the entrances and exits. Lights must provide optimum visibility, both inside and out, with those outside having vandal-proof covers over the lights and power source. The cash register should be visible from outside of your business. Leave it open and empty after closing. Make bank deposits often and during business hours, and do not take the same route to the bank each time and do not go at the same time each day. All doors should be of solid construction, metal lined and secured with heavy metal crossbars. All exposed door hinges should be pinned to prevent removal. For more information on how to protect your business, contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.
Crime Prevention Tips : Always keep your doors locked even when you are home. If a stranger knocks on your door, do not open the door or let them into your home. Acknowledge them by speaking loudly and asking them what they want. If you feel they are suspicious immediately contact the Coral Gables Police at 305-442-1600. Double checks that your windows are locked after you’ve had maintenance or repairs done on your home. For more information contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.
Crime Prevention Tips : Always keep your doors locked to your vehicle, even when you are home. Remove all valuables from the interior of the vehicle. Conceal the garage door opener; if someone steals the garage door opener they have access into your home. Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle as your car doors will not lock. For more information contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.
Distraction Burglaries: The Coral Gables Police Department would like the public to be on the lookout for individuals who are impersonating exterminators, landscapers, utility workers, handymen and even contractors. These impostors are targeting the elderly community and committing robberies. Residents have been coerced out of their homes or distracted while the impostors steal their cash, jewelry or other valuables. In a recent case, the individual approached the victim and offered to help unload groceries as an opportunity to enter the victim’s home. They may also try to distract victims by asking to use their phone, asking for a glass of water, or looking for a lost pet. The burglaries usually occur rapidly without the homeowner’s knowledge.
Crime Prevention Tips : To avoid being a victim of distraction burglaries, please remember to keep all doors securely locked at all times, even when you are inside your home. Carry a cordless or cellular phone with you (even outside) to call the police. Store the 305-442-1600 non-emergency number to the Coral Gables Police Department in your phone. If someone comes to your residence or approaches you for help, do not let them inside: Tell them you will call the police for them – if someone really needs help they will appreciate the call to the police. Do not let anyone inside your house “who offers to do work on/around your house” that you have not called for.
Crime Prevention Tips : The Coral Gables Police Department would like to remind the public to be vigilant this Holiday Season and remove any key fobs or valet keys from their vehicles. Also when valeting your vehicle, remove items from the center console and glove compartment that identify your address (i.e. mail, vehicle insurance statements, vehicle registration, etc.). Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or contact the Coral Gables Police Department at 305-442-1600.
Crime Prevention Tips : Please help us protect you by following these crime-free holiday season safety tips: If you’re traveling during the holidays and plan to be away from home, have a trusted neighbor pick up your mail and newspaper and call our Police Department at 305-442-1600 to request a residential security check. This service is free of charge and helps us know when to patrol around your home to check for any suspicious activity. Indoor and outdoor lights at home should be on an automatic timer. When dashing out of your home for the holiday season, make sure your garage door is closed to prevent thefts at home. Also, check that all doors and windows are locked to prevent break-ins. When shopping after dark, remember to park in well-lit areas and shop with friends or relatives because there is safety in numbers. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Always lock all vehicle doors and never keep holiday packages and valuable items in plain view inside of your vehicle. When you go shopping, be extra careful if you carry a wallet or purse as they are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas. If you’re attending a holiday party, plan on having a designated driver. Don’t drink and drive and don’t text and drive for your safety and for those on the road.
Crime Prevention Tips : To avoid the theft of packages left at your doorsteps during this holiday season, the Coral Gables Police Department wants you to remember the following tips: Please request a signature with delivery confirmation when having packages sent to your home. Make sure you contact the shipping company and arrange for the delivery at a time when you will be home to receive it. Arrange for a neighbor or a friend to receive the package on your behalf if you’re not home. Talk to your neighbors when you are expecting a delivery. Keep an eye for strangers coming to your front door for no apparent reason, and be suspicious of anyone following delivery trucks. If you have an understanding boss, have your package delivered to you at work. You can also track your packages online to see exactly when they’ve been delivered to your home. Many companies offer a text notification to your cell phone when a package has been delivered. You can also have FedEx or UPS packages sent to a local distribution center nearby to be held for pick up. If your package contains an item worth a lot of money, it is best to insure all valuable items. For more information, contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.
Crime Prevention Tips : Lawn care maintenance companies doing business in Coral Gables can prevent crimes of opportunity by not leaving valuable equipment unsecured and unattended. To avoid becoming a victim, lock all equipment trailers and keep an itemized inventory of valuable equipment writing down make, model and serial numbers. Take photos or video of the interior and exterior of trailers and lawn equipment. Place an identifying mark on all equipment for proper identification. Be alert: most thefts occur when equipment trailers are left open and unlocked, and when workers are in the rear of residences and out of sight. If you witness any suspicious activities, don’t hesitate to call the Coral Gables Police Department at 305-442-1600.
Crime Prevention Tips : Remain alert at your place of business and watch for suspicious persons or vehicles, especially at opening and closing time. Always keep the inside of your business well lit, especially the entrances and exits. Lights must provide optimum visibility, both inside and out, with those outside having vandal-proof covers over the lights and power source. The cash register should be visible from outside of your business. Leave it open and empty after closing. Make bank deposits often and during business hours, and do not take the same route to the bank each time and do not go at the same time each day. All doors should be of solid construction, metal lined and secured with heavy metal crossbars. All exposed door hinges should be pinned to prevent removal. For more information on how to protect your business, contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.
Crime Prevention Tips : Always keep your doors locked even when you are home. If a stranger knocks on your door, do not open the door or let them into your home. Acknowledge them by speaking loudly and asking them what they want. If you feel they are suspicious immediately contact the Coral Gables Police at 305-442-1600. Double checks that your windows are locked after you’ve had maintenance or repairs done on your home. For more information contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.
Crime Prevention Tips : Always keep your doors locked to your vehicle, even when you are home. Remove all valuables from the interior of the vehicle. Conceal the garage door opener; if someone steals the garage door opener they have access into your home. Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle as your car doors will not lock. For more information contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5403.