Kayenta Community Safety Meeting

September 9, 2024

Introductions

Sergeant Nick Hallman

Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety

Debi & Dan Clarkson

Kayenta residents - Shonto Point

Laura & Aaron Martin

Kayenta residents - Taviawk

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Background for Today’s Discussion

• Various neighbors have reported suspicious activity or actual crimes committed�
• Increasing traffic and construction in the community and surrounding areas�
• Large portion of part-time residents, i.e. empty homes

Today’s Agenda

• Current state of public safety in Kayenta
• Police data
• Community survey results�
• Becoming a safer community�
• Next steps

Current State of Public Safety in Kayenta

Current State with Sgt. Hallman

Kayenta represents a very small percentage of total Santa Clara/Ivins Police responses (67 out of 3,315 in past six months)

Current State with Sgt. Hallman

* 13 were repeat alarms at the same six residences

Safety Survey Responses

We received 30 total responses, common themes include:

• 85+% of residents rate feeling safe or very safe in Kayenta
• Primary concern is overwhelming tied to the potential for burglary or theft
• Solicitation was mentioned several times - fear they act as potential “scouts”
• Fire and road safety (speeding, bikers/walkers) also mentioned
• Strong, positive response to including their information for inclusion in a directory (22 respondents)

Becoming a Safer Community

How to Enhance Safety - Detect & Report

When in doubt, call the police!

Detect

• Always keep your eyes open
• Observing and taking note of normal activity around you helps to identify abnormal activity
• Activity out of the ordinary could be an indication of criminal or unsafe activity

Report

Two ways to contact Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety

1. Emergency dial 911�
2. Non-emergency dispatch 435-634-5730

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Incident Reporting Checklist

If you see something, then say something

• What type of incident is it? Why is it unusual or otherwise suspicious?
• Is the crime/activity still in progress?
• Where is the activity located?
• How many suspects are there? Are they armed?
• What did you see?
• Can you describe the suspect’s age, sex, height, weight, hair, eye color, clothing, voice, race and unusual marks/attributes?
• Can you describe the vehicle’s make, year, model, body style, license number, and other identifying features (e.g. dents or bumper stickers)

Next Steps

Possible Actions

Light Touch/Quick wins

Medium Touch

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• Consider video cameras / security systems at private residences

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• Semi-annual safety write-ups in Kayenta, including refreshed police data
• Community meetings with speakers on safety topics

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• Meet your neighbors - for safety and fire evacuation/emergency communication purposes
• Call Santa Clara-Ivins police with concerns
• Cyclists, walkers and drivers - follow rules of the road and be mindful (e.g. use bike paths where available and ride single-file when on roadways)

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• Establish/update directories within HOAs
• HOAs discuss allowable “No Solicitation” signage (AMartin sent note to Taviawk HOA and cc:’ed Shonto HOA)
• Assess current state regarding fire safety for community

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Homeowner

Group

BOLD denotes actions to pursue, as per Sept 9 mtg

Next Steps from Sept 9 Mtg (p.1)

• Individuals shall consider/implement light touch/quick wins and medium touch solutions, as desired
• Meet your neighbors/exchange contact info/observe your area’s normal state
• If you see something, say something - report concerns to Ivins/Santa Clara Police
• Consider installation of “No Solicitation” Signs (subject to HOA guidelines - request sent to Taviawk and Shonto HOAs to discuss/review)
• Cyclists, walkers and drivers be courteous and follow rules of the road - for example cyclists should ride single file on the side of the street, use bike paths where available
• Consider installation of home security or cameras (even simple video doorbells)
• Sign up for local Emergency Updates to stay up to date
• Get educated on fire risk and assess your home
• Ensure your flat roof is cleared of debris on a regular basis to reduce fire risk
• An attendee indicated perhaps an American Red Cross assessment could be requested of your home - we were only able to locate a link for help with smoke detectors and education on in-home fire safety. If you have a specific link, then please contact us.

Next Steps from Sept 9 Mtg (p.2)

• Update your contact information with the City of Ivins here
• Consider organizing “State of Kayenta” fire safety discussion with the Fire Chief/Fire Department, similar to this Public Safety session
• Laura and Aaron Martin are willing to work with an interested resident(s) to help organize
• Please contact at lamartin72@gmail.com to discuss next steps
• Taviawk and Shonto HOAs to discuss resurrecting and refreshing directory for those willing to supply their information - To Clarify: The intent of this directory is for use within Kayenta with residents, not to be disseminated outside of Kayenta

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Appendix

Raw Kayenta Data, past 6 months from Sgt Hallman

Ivins City Solicitation Permit; Rules & Instructions

Ivins Solicitation Permit link