Northwest Commander Forum
Austin Police Department
The Northwest Commanders Forum scheduled for February 17th has been postponed due to the reorganization within the Department. We felt we would be better prepared to discuss your issues and concerns in a few weeks. The new date will be Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm at the Spicewood Springs Library located at 8637 Spicewood Springs Road.
If you have questions or concerns that need to be addressed prior to the Forum, you may contact the Northwest District Representative’s at 974-5743.
Mail Theft
There have been recent reports of stolen mail from neighbors in the NASWC Community. Postal employees are aware of the issue and have alerted neighbors when they have found the flag on the mailbox up and no mail in the box. As mail theft is not only inconvenient, but a Federal crime, the Sheriff's office has been notified.
The detective assigned to the case is waiting for the investigation to show something or for additional crimes to occur, such as having a credit card or banking account information being used illegally.
The Sheriff's Office has advised that neighbors not leave any mail unattended in the mailbox. Instead, drop mail off in an approved postal service box.
Neighbor to Neighbor
Check out the new Neighbor to Neighbor section of our site. You will find Mikael Behrens Birding on Broadmeade, Texans for Prosperity, Cancer Awareness, and lots more!
Amber Alert
The AMBER Plan was created in 1996 as a powerful legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, a bright little girl who was kidnapped and brutally murdered while riding her bicycle in Arlington, Texas. The tragedy shocked and outraged the entire community. Residents contacted radio stations in the Dallas area and suggested they broadcast special "alerts" over the airwaves so that they could help prevent such incidents in the future. Click here for more information on www.codeamber.org.
Stay Updated - Sex Offender Lists Online
NASWC has links to Family Watch Dog and The Texas Department of Public Safety at our Family Information page. You will find these links under the category titled Information on that page.
Both Family Watchdog and The Texas DPS allow you to view a sex offenders’ photos, addresses, and criminal conviction information. An easy-to-follow map with clickable address locations is provided at Family Watchdog. This organization will also send you an email alert if an offender is moving into your area. Go here to sign up.
Family Watchdog offers additional information in videos and downloadable study guides which your family may find instructive. You can find two of them here.
