Complete the form below and fax it directly to the Precinct office at the number indicated on the form.  Forms should not be sent to MCIA office.

Vacation Watch Form

If you have an alarm, there are some things that you need to be aware of to get the most benefit from having one. 

1. In the event of an alarm incident, Precinct 5 Constables should be the first call made from your alarm company.  Constables are in the area and can respond quickly to a call, possibly apprehending the suspects if they are still on the property.  Precious minutes are lost if your alarm company calls you first and then the Constables.  The Constable phone number is 281-463-6666.
2. Purchase a City of Houston Alarm permit.  If the Houston Police Department is listed as a responder with your alarm company, it is REQUIRED that you have an approved alarm permit with the City.  Permit applications may be made online and more information is available at www.houstonburglaralarmpermits.org.  There is a nominal fee for the application, permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.  
3. And finally, set your alarm!  To protect yourself as well as your property, set your alarm when you are home.  Set your alarm even if you are leaving briefly to take the kids to school or walk the dog.  Criminals may be aware of patterns and know when your home will be vacant.  Crimes occur quickly.  It only takes minutes for a criminal to break into a home, take valuables and get out.  An activated alarm can be a strong deterrant.  

Meyerland is seeking volunteers to launch a Citizen Patrol program. This HPD program is a means for citizens to organize as groups and patrol the neighborhood. They act as another set of eyes and ears for law enforcement officers. The Citizens on Patrol program provide an effective method of discouraging neighborhood crime, promte a friendly and safter neighborhood environment, and improve communication among neighbors.

The time commitment for being a volunteer is a few hours per month. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, have a Texas driver's license, pass a background check, and go through training with the Houston Police department.

If you are interested, please contact Meyerland residents Jerry Goldman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Larry Rose at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Read more about the Citizen Patrol program on the City of Houston's web site at http://www.houstontx.gov/police/vip/vip_citzpatrol.htm.

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MCIA may choose to send security email alerts for incidents that fit these criteria:

1. Is it about a home burglary?
2. Is the incident timely enough to be relevant to residents?
3. Is the incident corroborated by official reports?
4. Is the sending of the email message authorized by the MCIA Office?

MCIA does not report 100% of crimes in the neighborhood through the email system. We gather information from the Houston Police Department and Precinct 5 Constables. MCIA reserves the sole discretion of sending emails regarding crimes in the neighborhood.

MCIA is not a law enforcement agency. Residents, do not report crimes to MCIA! Call the Constables, (281) 463-6666.