Residents of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495, including King Crossing, will see a visible change in neighborhood safety starting Feb. 7, 2026: police patrol services have been assigned to the Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 5. The new patrol coverage is intended to improve response coordination and provide residents with a single, consistent law enforcement contact for non-emergencies.

The District’s notice says the Constable dispatch operates 24/7 and that residents should continue to call 911 only for true emergencies. For non-emergency matters and general assistance, the Constable’s Office, Precinct 5, can be reached at 281-463-6666. The notice was distributed by Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495 to ensure homeowners know how to reach the correct agency and receive prompt service .

Why This Matters To Homeowners

Consistent patrol coverage affects more than perception: coordinated law enforcement presence can shorten response times for reports, simplify alarm dispatch procedures, and offer clearer communication between residents and officers. That can translate to greater reassurance for families, stronger documentation of neighborhood incidents for insurance or legal purposes, and a positive signal to prospective buyers about community safety.

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What Residents Need To Do Now

The District’s notice includes one immediate, essential step for households that use monitored alarm systems: contact your alarm company and request that the primary law enforcement contact be updated to the Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 5, with the non-emergency number 281-463-6666. Making this change ensures alarm activations are routed to the correct agency and reduces the chance of delayed response or misrouted calls.

Residents with monitored alarm systems should also be aware that Harris County requires all active alarm systems—both residential and business—to be registered with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Alarm Detail and to have a valid alarm permit on file. The permit program is designed to reduce the number of false alarm dispatches, which officials say make up the vast majority of alarm calls nationwide.

Residential alarm permits cost $40, while seniors age 65 and older may register their system at no cost, though registration is still required. Homes without a valid permit may face fines if an alarm activation occurs. More information and registration details are available at hcsoalarmpermit.com.

What To Expect Next

Residents can expect to see patrol vehicles and officers assigned to the District area. If you have questions about patrol hours, neighborhood checks, or to report non-urgent concerns, use the Constable’s non-emergency line. For emergencies, continue to call 911. The District advises residents to complete the alarm-contact update promptly to avoid misdirected alarm dispatches.

Practical Takeaways

• Update your alarm company’s primary law enforcement contact to: Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 5 — 281-463-6666.
• Save the Constable’s non-emergency number (281-463-6666) in your phone for non-urgent neighborhood concerns.
• Only call 911 for true emergencies.

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495 says the change is part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security in the community; residents with questions are encouraged to call the Constable’s non-emergency dispatch at 281-463-6666 for assistance.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.