Public Safety / Crime

Law Enforcement and Public Safety

As an unincorporated entity, The Woodlands does not have a typical "public safety" organization. Instead public safety is address through contracts with different governmental law enforcement agencies and private security companies. The contract services are then combined with a slate of community programs offered by the Township. This section provides a summary and gateway for these programs. Click on the links for more information.

Safety Message - Please lock your vehicles

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office – District 6, Lt. David Dottei wanted everyone to be aware that over the last three months there has been a 65% increase in UNLOCKED vehicles (77%) vs. Forced Entry (23%) – Burglary of Motor Vehicle, in driveways and parking lots in The Woodlands.

Also, of note the Lieutenant has advised that out of these vehicles (that are burglarized) that 4 to 5 times a week guns are being taken from these vehicles. Please, if you have a gun DO NOT STORE IT IN YOUR VEHICLE. This is of great concern to our deputies and is a safety hazard.

In all cases, the burglar is seeing something they want out of a vehicle.

LOCK YOUR CAR – PUT IT IN YOUR GARAGE – TAKE ITEMS OUT OF YOUR CAR.

Please share this with your neighbors and Watch Members.

Montgomery County Crime Stoppers

Panther Creek Village Association has aligned with Montgomery County Crime Stoppers to further promote a safe and crime free community. Crime Stoppers is a local volunteer run 501 c(3) organization that pays cash for anonymous tips leading to arrest, and/or recovery of stolen property.

If you have any information regarding any of the featured felons listed here, http://montgomerycountycrimestoppers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/11172017.pdf please call 1-800-392-STOP and provide your information anonymously.

Vacation Watch

If you are travelling during the summer, remember the vacation watch service is available through the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office. The vacation watch program is free of charge and officers will check on the status of your home while you are away. The program is available for occupied homes which are not currently being marketed for rent or sale. The request must be for a minumum of 2 days to a maximum of 30 days. To request a vacation watch, complete the form found here.

Neighborhood Services

The Township Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) provides and manages a portfolio of ongoing community safety programs and events including:

Woodlands Watch - a community neighborhood watch program.

Watch Talks - a monthly presentation on a topic of community interest.

National Night Out - an annual community wide crime and drug prevention event.

DNS also maintains assigned program Liaisons for each village to help residents with neighborhood programs.

Law Enforcement

Montgomery Count Sherriff's Office (MCSO) and Harris County Constables (HCC) provide the primary law enforcement services in The Woodlands through expanded paid service contracts that provide for a higher level of patrol services than would be otherwise provided.

MCSO utilizes a community policing approach where deputies are assigned to specific zones or neighborhoods. Panther Creek is Zone 2. As part of this approach the sheriff maintains a liaison officer who is typically present at monthly village association meetings to discuss any community issues and concerns.

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) (State Troopers) – Due to the unincorporated nature of the Woodlands Community, vehicle accident investigations are conducted by the TxDPS.

DLE

Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) of The Woodlands Township focuses on coordinating activities and information flow between the various organizations involved in providing public safety services to local residents. This department compiles and issues the community report on crimes and related law enforcement activites by neighborhood.

Click to access Monthly Reports.