30 October, 2010

PREVENTING TERRORISM IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS

Recently, media outlets have raised the public’s attention to an increasing, although
undefined, terrorist threat. International terrorist organizations have continued to demonstrate
their interest in conducting attacks in the U.S. Of concern for law enforcement is the possibility
that a lone individual who associates with or is inspired by extremist groups might try to stage an
attack. The threat picture we’re seeing shows an adversary that is evolving and adapting quickly,
and determined to strike us at home. We constantly remain on the alert and strive to keep the
public informed.

Fortunately, we are empowered to protect ourselves. First, as members of the community, we
are able to see things that are out of line from the norm, and then say something about it by calling
911 to report these suspicious actions and events. In many instances, it is very subtle observations
that can make the difference between interceding and stopping a dangerous act, or not.

Here are some unusual behaviors that could be indicators of terrorist planning.
 
• Surveillance. Are you aware of anyone recording or monitoring activities, taking notes,
using cameras, maps, binoculars, etc., in your neighborhood?

• Stockpiling Materials. Have you observed abandoned vehicles, stockpiling of
suspicious materials or trash, or persons loitering in your neighborhood?

• Suspicious Persons/Questioning. Are you aware of anyone who does not appear to
belong in your neighborhood or business?

Has anyone attempted to gain unusual information in person, by phone, mail, or email regarding your business or a facility nearby?

• Acquiring Supplies. Are you aware of anyone trying to improperly acquire explosives, weapons, ammunition, or other dangerous materials that could be used in a terrorist act?

To that end, as you go about your daily routine, the Metropolitan Police Department asks that
you remain ever vigilant in your awareness of the following: (1) others who are behaving in an
unusual way; (2) strange smells that seem out of sorts [particularly chemical odors]; (3) the delivery
of odd looking packages, machines, and devices to you or others around your home or business; and
(4) other out-of-the-ordinary actions you happen to see.

How to Describe or Report Suspicious Behavior

Person


• Sex

• Race

• Height

• Weight

• Build (medium, heavy)

• Hair (color, length, include facial hair)

• Complexion (light, dark, olive)

• Peculiarities (scars, tattoos, missing

limbs)

• Clothing (from head to toe, style, etc.)

• Weapons (if any)

• Method of transportation (direction,

vehicle, etc.)

Vehicle

• License plate and state

• Year, make, model and color

• Body type (2-door, 4-door, van, SUV)

• Number of passengers

• Damage or anything unusual (logos,

etc.)

OPERATION ID

USE OPERATION ID TO HELP POLICE RECOVER YOUR PROPERTY IF IT’S EVER STOLEN

Operation ID is a proven way to help deter property theft and recover valuable items
taken during a burglary. By marking what’s yours with an invisible ink, you’ll make it easier
for police to return your property should you become the victim of burglary, street robbery,
or snatching. Nationally, since 1963, the program has been proven successful in deterring
would-be burglars from targeting homes that display the Operation ID decal. It’s also helped
police agencies across the country in returning stolen goods to their rightful owners, rather
than helping line the pockets of criminals.

Using a free ultraviolet marking pen provided by the Metropolitan Police Department,
homeowners mark their possessions with their last name and driver’s license number* so
that the property is identified without being visible to thieves. Because marked property is
difficult to dispose of, marking it can discourage burglars and thieves from trying to pawn
it or sell it to others.

In addition to marking your items, it’s a good idea to create an inventory of your
valuables, including the make, model, color, serial number, and location where you’ve
marked the item for your major electronics, equipment, and other valuables. Be sure to
keep the list in a safe place.

After you’ve marked your items and made a list of your property, display the Operation
ID placard on doors and windows that could be used for entry. By advertising your
participation in Operation ID, you are announcing that your valuable property has been
marked and will be difficult for a burglar to sell. The placard is available for download here.

HALLOWEEN MPD STYLE

MPD STRESSES SAFETY, OFFERS ACTIVITIES AT DISTRICT STATIONS THIS HALLOWEEN
To help ensure that youngsters across DC have a safe and fun place to celebrate Halloween,
many of the MPD police districts are holding special Halloween events over the Halloween
weekend. Festivities include parties, haunted houses and Halloween celebrations at many of
the seven police stations. All of the events are free and designed to provide an opportunity
for Halloween fun for young people and parents who might want an alternative to trick-ortreating
in the community.

For those who will be out and about on Halloween, the MPD offers a number of commonsense
safety tips to help keep young ghosts and goblins safe. For example, in selecting costumes,
bright, reflective and flame-retardant materials are a must, as are comfortable, well fitting
shoes. Instead of masks, which can restrict vision, youngsters are encouraged to get creative
with face paints. To promote their safety while walking, trick-or-treaters are reminded to stay on the sidewalk and to cross only at the corner (never between cars). Motorists need to slow
down and be on the lookout for children. Homeowners are encouraged to turn on exterior
lights and clean up any debris near their property that children could trip on. And, of course,
youngsters should never go into peoples’ homes, talk to or accept rides from strangers, or eat
any goodies before adults have a chance to inspect them.

15 October, 2010

New Red Light Camera Locations in D.C.

MPD Announces New Red Light Camera Locations


The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced today the deployment of three new photo enforced Red Light Cameras locations beginning Monday, October 11, 2010.

Red Light cameras deployed throughout the city act as a force multiplier to allow MPD to monitor and enforce traffic safety compliance.

In selecting locations for the Red Light Cameras, MPD considers calls for police service, crash data, speed feasibility studies, as well as recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations.

The thirty day educational phase will commence on October 11, 2010 where as violators will receive warning citations. On November 12, 2010, MPD will begin issuing live citations to violating motorists.



The new red light camera locations are as follows:

1. Connecticut Avenue southbound at Porter Street NW

2. 14th Street northbound at K Street NW

3. 3rd Street southbound at New York Ave NW

14 October, 2010

CVS Pharmacy Violated the Law

OCT 14 - ( LOS ANGELES) - In an agreement finalized late yesterday, CVS Pharmacy, Inc., the biggest operator of retail pharmacies in the United States, has admitted that it unlawfully sold pseudoephedrine to criminals who made methamphetamine. As part of the agreement with federal prosecutors, CVS has agreed to pay $75 million in civil penalties and to forfeit the $2.6 million in profits the company earned as a result of the illegal conduct.


October 14, 2010

Public Affairs

Number: 213-621-6827



CVS to Pay Largest Ever Civil Penalty Under

Controlled Substances Act

$77.6 million to be paid after retail pharmacy admits to unlawfully selling pseudoephedrine to criminals

OCT 14 - ( LOS ANGELES) - In an agreement finalized late yesterday, CVS Pharmacy, Inc., the biggest operator of retail pharmacies in the United States, has admitted that it unlawfully sold pseudoephedrine to criminals who made methamphetamine. As part of the agreement with federal prosecutors, CVS has agreed to pay $75 million in civil penalties and to forfeit the $2.6 million in profits the company earned as a result of the illegal conduct.

CVS Pharmacy, a subsidiary of CVS Caremark Corporation, failed to ensure compliance with laws limiting sales of pseudoephedrine, which allowed criminals to obtain a key ingredient used in the manufacture of methamphetamine from CVS stores located primarily in Los Angeles County; Orange County, California; and Clark County, Nevada. Between September 2007 and November 2008, CVS supplied large amounts of pseudoephedrine to methamphetamine traffickers in Southern California, and the company’s illegal sales led directly to an increase in methamphetamine production in California. CVS eventually changed its sales practices to prevent these illegal sales, but it did so only after it became aware of the government’s investigation.

The $75 million portion of the settlement represents the largest civil penalty ever paid under the Controlled Substances Act.

“This historic settlement underscores DEA’s commitment to protect the public’s health and safety against the scourge of methamphetamine,” said Michele M. Leonhart, the Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. “CVS’s flagrant violation of the law resulted in the company becoming a direct link in the methamphetamine supply chain. DEA will continue to work with its state and local counterparts to disrupt the supply of methamphetamine, including inhibiting access to chemicals, such as pseudoephedrine, used to produce methamphetamine.”

For full story please visit us at www.DEA.gov

Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act

the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act

DEA Statement Regarding President Obama’s Signing

of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act

By signing the "Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act" into law today, the President has taken an important step in addressing the alarming rise in prescription drug abuse. This bill will help reduce the diversion of prescription drugs that often sit in our own medicine cabinets far too long. In fact, on September 25, the Drug Enforcement Administration, working with our state and local law enforcement partners, urged the public to turn in their unused, unwanted, or expired medications. On just that one day alone, people from communities all across the nation removed more than 121 tons of pills from their family medicine cabinets. The DEA will now work diligently to develop regulations that will allow people to dispose of their prescription medications in a responsible and safe manner, not just on one day, but every day.

Michele M. Leonhart
Acting Administrator

Homicide in the 1200 block of W Street, NE

News Release


For Immediate Release

Contact: Gwendolyn Crump (202) 727-4383

October 13, 2010
Homicide in the 1200 block of W Street, NE

( Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a double shooting that resulted in a fatality.

On Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at approximately 6:25 am, units from the Fifth District responded to the Department of Public Works at 1241 W St., NE, to investigate the report of a shooting at that location. Upon their arrival, they discovered two gunshot victims. Both victims are DPW employees.

Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported both victims to an area hospital. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent’s remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner pending an autopsy. The decedent has been identified as 51-year-old Larry Hutchins of the 3400 block of Pearl Drive in Suitland, Maryland.

The second victim, whose identity is being withheld, was admitted with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).

Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to D.C. CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be
eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

12 October, 2010

Parking Restrictions for Motion Picture Production to Resume

Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for Motion Picture Production to Resume



The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development (MPTD) announced that following a review of safety procedures, the filming of Transformers 3 will resume this evening with enhanced public safety measures. The street closures and parking restrictions remain as previously announced and are listed below.

Street Closures

3rd Street between Constitution Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW

Start 6:30pm Tuesday, October 12

End 6:30am Wednesday, October 13

4th Street between Pennsylvania Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW

Start 6:30pm Tuesday, October 12

End 6:30am Wednesday, October 13

Pennsylvania Ave, NW between 3rd Street and Constitution Ave, NW

Start 6:30pm Tuesday, October 12

End 6:30am Wednesday, October 13

Maryland Ave, SW between 3rd Street and 6th Street SW

Start 6:30pm Tuesday, October 12

End 4:00pm Thursday, October 14

3rd Street between Constitution Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW

Start 6:30pm Wednesday, October 13

End 6:30am Thursday, October 14

4th Street between Constitution Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW

Start 6:30pm Wednesday, October 13

End 6:30am Thursday, October 14

Beginning on Tuesday, October 12, 2010:

7th Street between Constitution Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW

Start 6:30pm Tuesday, October 12

End 6:30am Wednesday, October 13



6th Street, NW between Pennsylvania Ave and Indiana Ave

Start 6:30pm Tuesday, October 12

End 6:30am Wednesday, October 13

Independence Ave, SW between Washington Ave and 3rd Street

Start 6:30pm Tuesday, October 12

End 6:30am Wednesday, October 13

Beginning on Wednesday, October 13, 2010:

7th Street between Constitution Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW

Start 6:30pm Wednesday, October 13

End 6:30am Thursday, October 14

6th Street, NW between Pennsylvania Ave and Indiana Ave

Start 6:30pm Wednesday, October 13

End 6:30am Thursday, October 14



20th Street, NW between C Street and Constitution Ave

Start 12am Wednesday, October 13

End 12pm Friday, October 15

21st Street, NW between C Street and Constitution Ave

Start 12am Wednesday, October 13

End 12pm Friday, October 15

Independence Ave, SW between Washington Ave and 3rd Street

Start 6:30pm Wednesday, October 13

End 6:30am Thursday, October 14

Any questions about the production should be directed to the District Office of Motion Picture and Television Development (MPTD) at (202)727-6608. Or you can call the information hotline for updated information at (202) 540-8039.

The crash involving a MPD vehicle and a vehicle involved in the film remains under active investigation.

11 October, 2010

PSA 102 Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 12 October 2010


7:00 PM

Sherwood Recreation Center


Agenda:

I. Introductions 7:05 PM

II. Roger’s Crime Report 7:05 PM

III. Police Report 7:10 PM

IV. Police Q&A 7:20 PM

V. Open Forum 7:30 PM

VI. Problem Solving Session (Break Outs) 7:45 PM

VII. Additional Comments 7:55 P

VIII. Adjournment 8:00 PM

10 October, 2010

Police Alert-Robbery (Knife)

Police Alert-Robbery (Knife)


Robbery (Knife) 0118 hours 500 b/o 13th Street NE LOF: B/M, 25 yoa, light complexion, short hair, medium build & height, khaki army pants, white tee-shirt L/S entering an unknown vehicle

04 October, 2010

CAC Monthly Meeting

To commemorate October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - The First District Citizens' Advisory Council will host a panel discussion regarding Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, and Human Trafficking at its regular monthly meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be help at the 1D Station located at 101 M Street SW.


Panelists will include:

Heather Powers - WEAVE - Sr. Staff Social Worker and Manager Teen DV Program

Indira Henard - DC Rape Crisis Center

US Attorney General - Domestic Violence Unit

Other CAC Business on the agenda:

Commander Kamperin's Report and Monthly Crime Stats

Nominations for 2011 Officers

Upcoming events: Halloween Haunted House (10/29-31) and Senior Citizen's Ball (11/12)

Hope you can join us tomorrow night.

Nancy Rosen, Chair MPD-1D-CAC

Be Careful and Use Common Sense

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 11:50 p.m. a Theft II offense occurred in the 3100 block of M St., N.W. (PSA 206) and was subsequently reported to the MPD.


The victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) stole her purse containing credit cards and other personal items while she was inside a restaurant. There is no lookout for this offense.

Safety Tip: Ladies/Gentlemen: Make a habit of securing your purses/bags while visiting restaurants. Never leave a bag hanging on the back of a chair. Many restaurants become very crowded, especially on the weekends. It only takes a second to become distracted, causing you to lose site and possession of a valuable. Please share these and other safety tips this month with friends, family and neighbors. Knowledge of crime trends can prevent future victimizations.

Office of Community Outreach

Metropolitan Police Department

Washington, DC

02 October, 2010

Street Closures for Weekend Events

Street Closures for Weekend Events

The Metroplitan Police Department and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) would like to advise residents and travelers that there are several special events scheduled for this weekend that could impact traffic in the District.

“One Nation Working Together” March and Rally

This event is scheduled from noon to 4 pm on Saturday October 2. The rally will take place at the Lincoln Memorial and numerous streets on and around the National Mall will be impacted between 6 am and 6 pm. Also, US Park Police report the Memorial Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 10 am until 6 pm.


For more information about the exact street closures and times please contact Park Police. For more information about the event, visit www.onenationworkingtogether.org

AIDS Walk Washington

This event is scheduled from 8:15 am to 11 am on Saturday, October 2. The walk will begin and end at Freedom Plaza and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 13th and 14th Streets will be closed from 3 am until approximately 2 pm. There will also be rolling closures along the route (see the map below). For more information visit the event website at http://www.aidswalkwashington.org/


National Memory Walk

This event is scheduled from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 2. As a result the following streets will be closed from 4 am until approximately 3 pm:

· Half Street, SE between M Street and N Street

· N Street, SE between South Capitol Street and 1st Street

For more information visit the official event website

Leonard “Bud” Doggett Dedication of Engine 16

This event is scheduled from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday October 2. As a result 13th Street, NW between K and L Streets will be closed from 6 am until 6pm Saturday.

Turkish Festival

This event is scheduled from 11 am until 7 pm on Sunday, October 3. Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 13th and 14th Streets, and 13th Street, NW between Pennsylvania Avenue and E Street will be closed from 4 am until 10 pm Sunday.