PSA102 Neighborhood Public Safety Meetings

Citizen Moderators, PSA Lieutenant, Patrol Officers, Sergeants, US Attorney and DC Attorney General Offices, Community Outreach Specialists, Crime Statisticians, CSOSA, Meeting Recorder, and our fellow neighbors and business members. We tackle crime head on listening to what's important to you by formulating strategic responses with police and government interventions, enforcements, planning and policy considerations designed to eradicate nuisance, public safety and security concerns.

07 July, 2008

PSA 102 Public Safety Meeting April 2008

PSA 102 Meeting
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
7:00pm-8:30 p.m.
Sherwood Recreation Center

640 Tenth Street, N.E.

April PSA 102 Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Published Thursday, May 22, 2008 by Pittman PSA102

PSA 102 Public Safety Meeting

Sherwood Recreation Center

Tuesday 8 April 2008

7:00pm

Presiding: PSA102 Commander Lieutenant Barbara Hawkins

Citizen Co-Coordinators:

Brandon Bies

Bobby Pittman

Agenda

I. Problem Solving Session 6:30pm

II. Introductions 7:00pm

Review of March Minutes

Crime Report/Statistics-Roger Mattoli

Police Report

III. Special Guest:

· US Capitol Police 7:30pm

· Unified Communications Office 7:50pm

· 1^st District MPD Coordinator 8:10pm

IV. New Business 8:20pm

V. Questions 8:25pm

Adjournment 8:30pm

PSA 102 Meeting Minutes

WELCOME –PSA 102 citizen co-coordinator Brandon Bies brought the meeting to order at 7:06pm.

Guest

Deputy Chief Tom Reynolds and Sergeant Kim Schneider of the United States Capitol Police (USCP)

Deputy Chief Reynolds began by defining the area of patrol for USCP which comes as far north at H Street and east to 7^th Street, N.E. Deputy Chief Reynolds is the commander of the Uniform Services Bureau. Chief Reynolds indicated that the USCP is responsible for the protection of the U.S. Capitol, 535 members of congress, congressional staff, protesters and demonstrators.

Buses are stopped by USCP and directed to the west side of the U.S. Capitol. USCP is working on a plan with DDOT to create a bus transportation plan where tour buses would drop tourist at designated sites and from there they would be shuttled via a “Circulator” type system to the U.S. Capitol or other locations. Sometime in November of 2008, the Capitol Visitor’s Center will open which will help alleviate the bus traffic issue. The Officers posted at the four corners of the Capitol are truck interdiction forces.

Commissioner Velesco asked how the USCP coordinate with ANC Commissioners and other lead neighborhood leaders to address traffic closures on East Capitol Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, ect. The Deputy Chief indicated that USCP is willing to take a look at how to better coordinate with the community. Want to ask U.S. Capitol Police a question, email to: askuscp@cap-police.senate.gov .

Crime Report

1100 block of H Street reported theft from auto. There has been a 67% increase in stolen auto, but overall crime is down is PSA 102. Burglaries are down 13%. Robberies are up and are centered on 10^th and G Streets, N.E. There will be a new Full Stride Beat in the 900 Blocks of 4^th, 5^th, 6^th and 7^th Streets, N.E. including the 1100 block of Abbey Place, N.E and the 600 Block of Orleans Place, N.E.

An Officer will be assigned to Sherwood Recreation Center, possibly Officer Winfield.

911/311 Operators

The Vice-President of the 911/311 Call Center came to explain how the system operates and what consumers should know when calling 911/311. She stated that there is a transition period right now with 911/311. All calls, complaints and everything else now come into 911. They have split days off and training is not complete including non-emergency line training. We addressed the issue of 311/911 calls. If someone dials 311 and it’s an emergency response needed from police/EMS or Fire, the call will be transferred to 911. Caller ID information will no longer show that the call came from a private phone, but from the 311 call center. This is an issue that needs to be resolved immediately. Cell phone triangulation is still not operating to the level it should.

Dispatchers request that consumers answer the questions that Dispatchers give to them, no matter how stupid the question may sound. Many of the questions are required and are a part of protocol. Dispatchers work 10 hour shifts with 1and 15 minute breaks. The communications workers are no longer have accreditation. All Call Centers have been combined with no formal training.

Residents are concerned that when they call 911 or 311 that the calls are responded to in a reasonable and professional manner. Regardless to how many calls are in the system there has to be a way to address the calls of the individuals on the line.

Take note – Robbery is increasing on H Street

NEW TIPS TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Gun Tip Line: 1-800-486-8477 (GUNTIPS)
Crime Solvers: 1-800-673-2777 (DC-MD-VA)
Tourist Line: 1-877-968-9282
In process of getting gang tip line.

BREAK OUT SESSION – residents meet with MPD officers

Next meeting is Tuesday 13 May 2008.

No comments:

Police Ride-Along Program

Police Ride-Along Program
The Police Ride-Along program allows residents to accompany officers during their tour of duty in a police vehicle. This public education program gives residents a better understanding of police operations.
If you are interested in a ride-along, use the application below. You must also complete either an adult or juvenile release form.
Please print and complete the application and one of the releases below: Ride Along Application* Adult Release* Juvenile Release* (under 18 years of age)
Fax the application and release to the Patrol Services Bureau at (202) 576-8078 or send by mail to the address below. If the application is faxed, please call the Patrol Services Bureau the following day to ensure the paperwork was received. If the application was mailed, please call the Patrol Services Bureau in seven business days.
Completing this form does not guarantee that your ride-along request will be approved. It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm receipt of the application.
For more information, contact:
Lieutenant Allan ThomasPatrol Services BureauMetropolitan Police Department 801 Shepherd St NWWashington, DC 20011202 576-6600 office202-576-8078 fax
or email: allan.thomas@dc.govor contact your 1st District Police

MPD’S ANONYMOUS CRIME TIP LINES

CALL OR TEXT THE MPD’S ANONYMOUS CRIME TIP LINES
District residents will soon notice a new advertising campaign to promote the MPD’s toll free tip lines. Watch for the ads on Metrorail and Metrobus lines throughout the city’s neighborhoods to appear this week. The crime tip line — 1-888-919-CRIME – is staffed by detectives 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone who has information
concerning a homicide, gangs, guns, drugs, or other offenses can call the anonymous tip line, and a detective will report all information.

Additionally, community members can use their cell phones to
anonymously text tips to the Metropolitan Police Department. Give 5-0 the 4-1-1 with the new Text Tip Line: 50411. Text messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tips are then analyzed and passed on to the appropriate unit or division for follow up. Because the tip line is anonymous, the sender will not receive
a response to the original message.

BE Aware

USE COMMON SENSE

Report all crimes and any suspicious
activity or person immediately to the
MPD by dialing 911.
• Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk
in groups when you can.
• Always be aware of your surroundings,wherever you are. If you are wearing
headphones, do not turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear outside noises.
• Stay in well-lit or heavily traveled areas.
Avoid alleys, vacant lots, wooded areas, and other short-cuts or secluded areas.
• If someone attempts to rob you, do not resist. It is better to give up your property than to risk injury.

This is the 1st Police District

Also known as 1D. There is a sub-station call 1D1.

First District Community

Located in the lower central portion of the District of Columbia, the First District is home to the city's business and political center. It includes some of our nation's most recognized and cherished landmarks, as well as some of the city's most interesting and diverse neighborhoods.

Because it has both a district station and a substation, the First District is divided operationally into two areas: west and east. The western part of the district includes the US Capitol (House, Senate), the White House, Federal Triangle, the downtown business district (including the Convention Center and the Verizon Center), Chinatown, H Street, Florida Avenue to the south, Benning Road to the south and the waterfront. Most residences in this area are in the Southwest quadrant near the waterfront, although there is a growing resident population in such "downtown" communities as Penn Quarter.

The eastern part of the district, which is served by the 1D-1 Substation, includes the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood and the Washington Navy Yard. Capitol Hill is one of the oldest sections of the city, with many historic homes and buildings, including the US Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Eastern Market and Union Station.

With the PSA restructuring that took effect in May 2004, the First District now has seven Police Service Areas (or PSAs).

Crime Prevention Starts with Cleaning Up in Front and Behind Your House

SOLID WASTE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Keeping DC clean is a team effort - involving city government, residents and businesses - and DPW provides the tools for everyone to get on board. The Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program (SWEEP) is responsible for sanitation education and enforcement, and provides a variety of services to District residents to combat illegal dumping, clean up vacant lots, and support neighborhood clean-ups. When education does not result in following proper sanitation practices, SWEEP inspectors will enforce the sanitation regulations.

Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention

Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program

The Facts
Fires and burns are the leading causes of injury and death to children.
Children are twice as likely to die in fire than adults.
Even toddlers can start a fire with a match or a lighter.
Nationally, of every 100 people who die in child-set fires, 85 are children.

The Program
The Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program is a short-term counseling/education intervention program designed to enlighten parents and children about fire safety and the consequences of fire. Our service identifies at-risk juveniles ranging in ages from 2 to 17. It is also designed to assess the juvenile's need for short-term counseling or outside long-term counseling services.

Referrals
Primarily, referrals are made by members of the fire department and the juvenile court who come in contact with juveniles who are involved in fire incidents; however, anyone who cares about the safety of our children (parents, family, friends, neighbors, or others) can call for help.

For further information contact: The Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program(202) 727-1614

Text Telephone Numbers for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Text Telephone Numbers for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

To accomodate the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing residents of DC, TTY machines are available at all of the district stations as well as some specialized units.
If you need to contact the police, fire department, or EMS for response to an emergency situation, please call 911 immediately. The emergency number, 911, is TTY compatible and operators will be available to assist you 24 hours a day.
If you have a non-emergency need that is not specific to one of the districts or specialized units listed below, please call 311, DC's non-emergency number. Like the emergency number, 311 is TTY compliant and operators will be able to provide you with the proper assistance.
The numbers listed below have been activated to give the deaf and hard-of-hearing residents in DC an easy way to contact their PSA team members and get involved in community policing in their neighborhood.

District Address TTY Number
First District 415 4th St, SW 202.863.4032
1D Substation 500 E St, SE 202.543.2352
Fifth District 1805 Bladensburg Rd, NE 202.727.5437
Sixth District 100 42nd St, SE 202.398.5397