20 November, 2009

Fannie Mae Help The Homeless Walkathon

Fannie Mae Help The Homeless Walkathon
Annual Event is Saturday, November 21

(Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has provided the following information about road closures on Saturday, November 21, 2009, for the 22nd Annual Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon.
To facilitate this event, streets along the route of the walkathon will begin closing at 7:30 am. The walkathon is scheduled to begin at 9 am and end at approximately 11:30 am.

Walkathon Route: Participants will gather on the National Mall and proceed eastbound to 7th Street, NW, then southbound on 7th Street, NW, to Independence Avenue, SW, westbound on Independence Avenue to Raoul Wallenberg Drive, SW, southbound on Raoul Wallenberg Drive, SW, to Ohio Drive, SW, around the Tidal Basin back to Independence Avenue, SW, eastbound on Independence Avenue, SW, across 14th Street and end at the intersection of 14th Street and Madison Drive, NW.

Motorists in the area of this event may experience delays and should consider alternate routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation also wish to remind motorists to be cautious of possible increased pedestrian activity with respect to this event.

Please note: the route and times are subject to change based upon prevailing and unexpected conditions.

19 November, 2009

RESIDENTS URGED TO GUARD AGAINST THEFT FROM AUTO

RESIDENTS URGED TO GUARD AGAINST THEFT FROM AUTO
One of the most common types of theft is theft of valuables from your automobile.
Theft from auto is strictly a crime of opportunity that can be prevented if you take away
the opportunity. Thieves generally won’t waste their time breaking into autos that don’t
have valuables in plain sight.
Recently, the Metropolitan Police Department has recorded an increase in thefts
from autos, particularly in areas across DC known for their fashionable stores, popular
restaurants and trendy bars. Cars parked near sporting venues when games or concerts
are scheduled may also be targeted. If you plan on parking your car in a neighborhood
that is known for its numerous visitors, remember thieves know these areas are popular,
too. Be sure to either take valuable property with you or secure it properly. Please
take the precautions listed below to help ensure your auto is not targeted by thieves:
• Keep Your Valuables Out of Sight
The best way to prevent theft from your auto is to always keep valuables out of
sight. Never leave cell phones, briefcases, suitcases, or electronic devices (cell
phones, iPods, laptop computers, etc.) in your car in plain view. Take these items
with you, or secure them—all the time, every time.
• Secure Your GPS Device
While many GPS devices are mounted in the dashboard of the vehicle, the MPDencourages anyone who uses a portable GPS device to take it with you, along
with any other items of value, when you park the car.
• Use Your Trunk
If your car has a trunk, use it. Put valuables in there or in a locked glove
compartment. Hiding items under seats is better than leaving them in plain
view, but securing them inside the glove compartment or trunk is a far better
deterrent.
• Don’t Tempt Thieves with New Purchases
During the holiday season especially, or any time you’re shopping, place packages
in the trunk, not on the passenger seats or floors.
• Remove Your Radio Faceplate
If you can unfasten your sound system and take it with you, or lock it in your
trunk, do so. And don’t forget to do the same with your CDs and tapes.
• Lock It Up
Also, keep your car doors and windows locked—all the time!

DON’T BE A VICTIM

DON’T BE A VICTIM: CON ARTISTS CONTINUE TO USE
LOTTERY SCAM AS PLOY TO STEAL MONEY
Most of us think we would be the last people in the world to be tricked into handing over
our hard-earned money for deals that, in retrospect, are obviously phony. But con artists are
experts in human psychology and behavior. They know how to win over your confidence with
their smooth talk and self-assured manner. Unless you are careful, you may find yourself turning
over cash or buying worthless merchandise. You won’t be able to recognize a con artist by the
way he or she looks, but you can be on the lookout for some of their “pitches.”
Members of the Financial Crimes and Fraud Unit have noted an increase in the number
of reports of the con artists swindling peoples’ money through the “Lottery Scam,” one of the
most common scams throughout the US. The scam approach is made via email, telephone,
fax or letter. The suspect will tell you that you just won the lottery. All you need to collect the
winnings is to wire them the money for taxes and any international conversion fees. The suspect
will request that money be wired to a Western Union or MoneyGram location based out of the
country, usually Canada, the United Kingdom or Nigeria. The victim never sees any winnings.
A good rule of thumb in these situations is to remember that if it sounds too good to be
true, it probably is! Don’t let your excitement get the best of you. If you are approached by
someone (in person, on the phone, or by email) DO NOT send money. If you ever really do
win the lottery, the lottery association will arrange to take a portion of the winnings to pay
taxes directly out of your winnings.

MPD on PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

DRIVERS AND WALKERS REMINDED TO CONSIDER PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
AS DAYLIGHT HOURS GROW SHORTER
As the season changes and we lose an hour of daylight, the Metropolitan Police Department
would like to remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings to ensure the safe travels of
other drivers and pedestrians on our city streets. Many of us are now commuting home from
work in the darkness. We all need to exercise extra caution and take responsibility for our
personal safety and the safety of those around us.
Drivers are reminded to turn on vehicle headlights and be vigilant in looking out for
pedestrians. As the weather gets colder, watch the road, as wet or icy spots are considerably
harder to see in the dark.
When walking or exercising in the dusk or dark, keep the following tips in mind:
• Stay on the sidewalk, not in the street; only cross the street in crosswalks with traffic
control devices.
• Look both ways before crossing the street
• Never run between cars into the street.
• Wear clothing that allows drivers and people to see you. That means no dark clothes
after dark or early in the morning.
• Exercising outdoors at dusk or at night can be dangerous without some type of reflective
device on your clothing. Many athletic shoes have reflective qualities built in, but also
consider a vest complete with reflective tape.
• Keep alert for your personal safety! Dawn and dusk offer convenient shadows for muggers
and other crooks.

14 November, 2009

Crime

Police Alert-Robbery Hold Up Gun

Robbery Hold Up Gun @ 1445 hours 3rd & Virginia Ave SE LOF 3 B/M’s, S1 is a B/M, wearing a blue jacket and black pants. S2 is a B/M, wearing a red jacket and blue jeans. L/S running down Virginia Ave. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090632056

Important Alert from DCRSAN

ROBBERY SNATCH @ 1346 @600 BLOCK OF MARYLAND AVE NE. LOF. B/M.. MEDIUM COMPLEXION.APPROXIM 20 YRS OLD.WEARING BLACK AND GRAY NORTHFACE JACKET WITH HOODIE.LONG DARK PANT..TATOES ON THE FACE.ON THE CORNER OF EACH OF HIS EYE.LAST KNOWN DIRECTION ON MD AVE , TOWARDS 7TH ST.TOWARDS 7 ELEVEN..SUBJ WAS MEDIUM BUILD.

Sent on: 11/14 14:13

Important Alert from DCRSAN

ROBBERY HOLDUP KNIFE @1342HRS @ 700 BLOCK OF E ST NE.LOF 2 B/M, S1 SHORT BLACK PARKA W/HAT, S2 WEARING GRAY COAT W/YELLOW HAT.BOTH SUBJS ARE TALL.DO NOT TAKE POLICE ACTION. CALL 911 WITH EVENT NUMBER 120090631954

Sent on: 11/14 14:08



Police Alert-ROBBERY FEAR

ROBBERY FEAR_0027 HOURS_800 G ST NE_LOF B/M, 20s, 6'0, 200LBS, WEARING BLUE JEANS WITH BLUE BOXERS COMING OUT OF HIS PANTS DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090630965

Police Alert-Robbery Hold Up Gun

Robbery Hold Up Gun: @1912 hours, 8th & H St., NE. LOF B/M, dark complexion,k wearing a black North Face and blue pants and armed with a handgun. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090628562

Police Alert-

Robbery (Gun)_0113 hours_600 block of F Street, NE_L/O for S-1 B/M black baseball cap S-2 B/M sweat jacket and blue jeans DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #627440

ROBBERY FORCE @ 400 BLOCK OF 11TH STREET NE @1540HRS.LOF B/M.S/1 JUV /DRK STOCKING CAP.DRK COAT.BLUE .BLK PANTS.HEAVY-5"10.DRK COMPLX.2 B/M..JUV-DRK CLOTHING.SUBJ ON FOOT TOWARDS UNION STATION SUBJ S ON E ST TOWARDS LEFT.2 B/M. SUBJ SLIM BUILD/PURSE DRK COLR.DO NOT TAKE ACTION.CALL 911 WITH EVENT NUMBER 120090626724

Sent on: 11/11 16:05

ROBBERY FEAR @400 BLOCK OF 13TH ST NE @ 1536HRS. THE NUMBER IS 589219094.ISSUED ON 8-29 AT 1000 B/O F ST . lOOKOUT FOR 2 BLACK MALES WEARING DARK CLOTHING AND A KNITTED HAT HEADING TOWARDS DUUNCAN STREET.DO NOT TAKE ACTION. CALL 911 WITH EVENT NUMBER 120090626720

Police Alert-

ROBBERY FEAR_1909 HOURS_1132 6TH ST NE_LOOKOUT FOR S B/M S-1 ZIP UP HOOD WITH MULTI COLOR PRINT S-2 B/M 5'9 BLK JKT BAGGY JEANS LAST SEEN TOWARDS FLORIDA AVENUE NE DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090625422

Sent on: 11/10 19:14

Police Alert-

ARMED CARJACKING_1600_1000 BLOCK OF F ST NE_LOKOUT FOR 4 B/M'S OCCUPYING A GREY HYUNDAI SONOTA BEARING DC TAG: CX0969 DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090625038

02 November, 2009

CAC Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the First District’s Citizens’ Advisory Council (CAC) will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the 1D Station -101 M Street SW (the former Bowen School).

Highlights of the November 3rd. agenda include:

1D’s Commander’s Report: Commander David Kamperin and 1D-1 Inspector Michael Reese

Monthly Crime Statistics
Cops Cop of the Month Awards: (Officer Charles Viggiani (9/09), Officer April Epps and MPO Leon Johnson (10/09)
Questions and Answers

7:15 – 7:45 Guest Speaker: Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Topic: Update on passage of Crime Bill
Questions and Answers

CAC Chair’s Report: Nancy Rosen

Summary of 1D Events:
1D Open House held on Tuesday, October 6th.
1D Halloween Activities
Children’s Holiday Party

Committee Reports:
Fundraising Report
Nominations for CAC Officers 2010


Please note that the regular monthly CAC meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the 1D Station – 101-M Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.

If you would like more information about the CAC, its monthly meetings or calendar of events, please feel free to contact me directly via E-mail at: NGRosen1DCAC@aol.com or leave a voice mail message at: 202-737-3412.