Neighborhood Watch
| This section of the site will contain links to important Oakland County Sheriff’s Office forms, periodic safety information updates, featured safety training courses, and emergency information. Suspicious Activity If you notice any suspicious activity near your residence, please call the sheriff’s office or 911 to report an emergency. Neighborhood Watch Signs Signs will be attached to the speed limit signs at each entrance identifying Tanglewood as a Neighborhood Watch Community. We ask residents to continue to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity within the community by calling 911 with as much detailed information about the observance as possible. Note specifics and make a quick written record for reporting, if possible. Tips for Crime Prevention  Dealing with SolicitorsCLICK HERE for suggestions from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office on how to deal with solicitors in Lyon Township. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Telephone Solicitation Warning The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is a professional police organization that properly equips its deputies using funds from the County budget. The Sheriff’s Office does not do any telephone soliciting of any kind, nor do we endorse the fundraising efforts of any organization claiming to be affiliated with the Sheriff’s Office.If you receive a call from somebody claiming to represent the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in a fundraising effort, please make a note of any information that could be helpful in identifying them. This includes: -Any Caller ID information -The date and time of the call -What name(s) they use to identify themselves -Any indication of their location -Any claims they make about representing police agencies -Please feel free to notify us if you are contacted by a solicitor who claims to represent the Sheriff’s Office. Coyote Sightings & Recommended Precautions Michigan History Coyotes are found throughout Michigan and have dispersed into southern Michigan without assistance from the DNR. Coyotes are found in rural to urban areas and are quite common but extremely good at remaining unnoticed by humans, even while living in close proximity. Their presence in subdivisions and urban or suburban areas, while surprising to many folks, is a result of increasing populations (both coyote and human) and encroachment of human environments into their natural habitat (from development of rural areas). This member of the dog family is extremely adaptable and survives in virtually all habitat types common in Michigan. They are most abundant in areas where adequate food, cover, and water are available. The size of a coyote’s home range depends on the food and cover resources available and on the number of other coyotes in an area, but it generally averages between 8 and 12 square miles. Mated pairs and 4 to 7 pups occupy the home range during the spring and summer seasons in Michigan. Coyote-Human Interactions: Coyotes rarely attack humans. Bites from snakes, rodents, and domestic dogs are a far greater possibility than coyote bites, according to public health authorities. However, coyotes that are fed become accustomed to people and present a human safety risk. People should never intentionally feed or attempt to tame coyotes. It is in the best interest of both coyotes and humans if coyotes retain their instinctive fear of people. The following important points can help minimize potential conflicts with coyotes: -Never approach or touch a coyote -Never intentionally feed a coyote -Eliminate all outside food sources, especially pet foods -Put garbage out the morning of pickup day -Clear out wood and brush piles; they are good habitat for rats and mice and may attract coyotes -Good husbandry practices, guard animals, and coyote control measures can help to protect livestock -Do not allow pets to roam free when coyotes are present – consider keeping pets indoors or accompany them outside, especially at night |