Jan Park Watch Information from Carmichael Park District

Jan Park Watch Information

Your Safety is the Priority!

Never put yourself or others at risk—Do not intercede!
Park Watch only asks people to be alert, observant and caring. Contact the appropriate agency so action may be taken by the authorities to address the problem. The park closes at
 dusk.

How Do I Report What I See?

Please report activities as follows:

• To report a fire, medical emergency, or a crime in progress, call 911
• To report a suspicious person, vehicle or activity that concerns you, or to report a crime that has already been committed, call the Sacramento County Sheriff's non-emergency number at (916) 874-5115.
• To report maintenance emergencies that require immediate attention (water leaks, broken windows, broken or unsafe equipment), call the Carmichael Recreation and Park District Maintenance Division at (916) 481-0603 or (916) 487-6234 (Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm and leave message). The After-Hours Emergency number at (916) 875-5000.
• For all other concerns, call the Carmichael Recreation and Park District Office at (916) 485-5322. (Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm)

Suspicious activities to watch for and report to the Sheriff's Department

Types of activities to watch for and report could include:

• Fighting or harassment
• Alcohol or illegal drug use
• Camping or park use after closing
• Motorized vehicles on park grounds
• Individuals vandalizing or defacing facilities or equipment
• Destruction of natural resources
• Selling, peddling or soliciting – prohibited, except during approved special events
• Amplified sound or loud music – except during approved special events
• Suspicious activity such as people peering in car windows, trying door handles, sitting in cars talking to passing children, or business transactions being conducted from a vehicle
• Any type of crime in progress or a crime that has already been committed, such as vehicle or building break-in

Activities to watch for and report to Maintenance Division

If immediate attention is necessary to address a maintenance issue, (water leaks, broken windows, broken or unsafe equipment), call the Carmichael Recreation and Park District Maintenance Division at (916) 481-0603 or (916) 487-6234 (Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm and leave message). The After-Hours Emergency number at (916) 875-5000.

• Water leaks or running water - in public restrooms, fountains or broken sprinklers
• Broken or unsafe equipment
• Exterior lights not working
• Vandalism, such as graffiti (already occurred, please note location)
• If you see something that doesn't seem right, but it's not at the level you would contact the Sheriff's Department for, please call and leave a message at the district office (916) 485-5322. If necessary, staff will direct resources to address the issue or concern.

When You Call

A few things to keep in mind when you report information to the Sheriff's Department:

• Stay on the line and answer any questions from the 911 dispatcher
• Provide as much detail about the activity, individuals or vehicles (persons description, license plate numbers) involved if they can be safely determined
• Provide the name and address of the park you are calling from. Provide a detailed description of where the problem is located within the park using landmarks such as "near the playground" or "on Jan Drive"

Please Remember

All calls to the Sheriff's are prioritized. Priority is determined by the Sheriff's Department based on the availability of officers in proximity to the location and the number of other emergent calls received. Please do not expect an immediate response for non-emergency calls. All calls to the maintenance will be reviewed and addressed by staff during normal business hours, Mon. –  Friday.

Division Managers

Keith Maddison, Maintenance Services Manager - (916) 485-5322 x30

Tracy Kerth, Recreation Services Manager - (916) 485-5322 x23