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Function
CWT functions on a
non-standard, non-published scheduled, reporting its
activity directly to the CWT supervisors and General
Manager. CWT also performs their duties during holidays and
weekends.
 Personnel
a. Director - Oversees
the general direction and effectiveness of the CWT program,
as well as directing activities through the operation
supervisor. Writes bi-monthly column for the
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Dennis
Ling is CWT Director
Dennis reviews the content from our security
cameras.
b. Operations
Supervisor - Handles daily weekday functions and oversees those of the
night watch personnel. Responsible for all reports and their accuracy,
works with team members to improve their watch and reporting skills.
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c. Team Members -
Responsible for maintaining high standards during their
watches, investigates and records all suspicious activities,
assisting community functions and being available for
appropriate calls.
Benefits
of Having CWT versus Special Duty Police Officer Patrols:
1.
The EbGCA has direct control over the staffing of the CWT, thereby assuring
that our team members are focused on the interests of the Ewa by Gentry
community.
Having a Special Duty Honolulu Police Officer on patrol in
our community may be reassuring, but the Honolulu Police Department cannot
guarantee that the position will be filled on every scheduled shift nor
can they guarantee that the same officer or an officer from a preferred
list would fill the position.
CWT Supervisor -
Wilfred Chuck processing a
call from a homeowner
Special Duty Honolulu Police Officers
are working the Special Duty IN ADDITION to their regular Honolulu Police
Department shift. Manpower availability is subject to change and
cancellation without notice.
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2. In-house monitoring and managing of the CWT allows for better prioritizing
and focus on changing problems and conditions within our Community.
3. Because the team members are in house employees, they are afforded
the opportunity through hard work and dedication to improve their position.
This opportunity motivates the team and has inspired outstanding performance
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4.
Your CWT is comprised of recently retired veteran law enforcement officers.
We represent nearly 100 years of Honolulu Police Experience and while
we are retired, we still maintain a great working relationship with active
duty police personnel both in our area and in the Honolulu Police Department
as a whole. Their experience in the Honolulu Police Department make
them an asset to our community. They are credible and reliable witnesses
and can be depended upon to provide a complete and accurate report of
any given situation that may occur.
What
CWT Does
The
CWT provides a workable platform at the community level for co-ordination
and liaison of the Neighborhood Security Watch programs. NSW is a vital
program for the welfare of our Community, engaging the assistance of homeowners
and residents to work together to "take back" their community whenever
person or property crimes, graffiti, or evidence of narcotics activities
prevail. Homeowner and resident involvement is a crucial component of
the "eyes and ears" aspect of the CWT's mission. With crime on the increase,
homeowner and resident involvement contributes to maximum prevention,
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 CWT
works with the City & County Parks Department and opens and closes
GEIGER PARK at the appointed times.
The
CWT conducts around the clock patrols of the Ewa by Gentry Community and
reports suspicious behavior and other related matters to the appropriate
authorities as needed.
CWT member Steve Tanioka on Patrol
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The
CWT works with the Ewa by Gentry Community Association personnel to ensure
that the Ewa by Gentry community is the best possible place to live and
raise our families. We make constant audits of the infrastructure
and schedule repairs where required.
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The
CWT will conduct "RESIDENCE CHECKS" at the
request of the homeowner when the residence is vacant for more than four
consecutive days. A home owner need simply contact the Ewa by Gentry
Community Association office or
email
us and request a RESIDENCE CHECK.
The CWT will conduct an exterior inspection of the premises to assure
that it is secure. In the event of a mishap of any nature, we will
contact the appropriate authorities and prepare reports as required.
The
CWT also maintains an updated list of abandoned vehicles in our community
and works with the proper authorities to have these eyesores removed as
soon as possible.
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What CWT Does Not Do
CWT
is not a "security" service. They do not make arrests, they do not confront
persons disturbing the peace, and they do not intercede in domestic disputes.
They do not pick up or otherwise dispose of stray animals.
THEY DO NOT CALL THE POLICE FOR YOU.
They DO watch for situations
requiring police assistance and whenever possible furnish information that
may be helpful to the investigation. One of the primary functions of the
CWT is to establish and maintain positive relations within the community.
The CWT has YOUR interests at heart. They are the EYES & EARS of
YOUR COMMUNITY.
If
you have any questions or tips for our Community Watch Team, please email
them at cwt1@ebgca.net. Only
serious inquiries will be pursued.
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