SECURE YOUR BICYCLE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THEFT

Bicycling is a great form of exercise and it helps reduce pollution. It’s fun for both
adults and children. Weather you use a bicycle to get to and from school, for your daily
work commute, or for exercise, it is important that you always secure it when it’s not
being used. In an effort to prevent thefts and to aid in the recovery of stolen bicycles, the
MPD offers the following simple suggestions.
• Invest in a quality lock and use it whenever you are not riding the bicycle.
• Lock your bicycle in an area that is well-lit.
• If you are not going to use your bicycle for a significant period of time, locate a
place (preferably inside) where you can safely secure it.
• Document the following information about your bicycle: make, size and serial
number. Store this information in a safe place. The serial number is found
underneath the bicycle between the crank arms and the bottom bracket. Keep all
receipts for your bicycle, including the purchase receipt and repair receipts; these
will help provide proof of ownership if your bicycle is stolen.
• Register your bicycle with the National Bike Registry.

While bicycle registration is no longer required in the District of Columbia, the
District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the MPD strongly encourage
residents to register their bicycles with the National Bicycle Registry (NBR). NBR is a
service that allows you to register your bicycle by serial number in a national database. If
your bike is ever stolen, it can be identified and you can prove ownership. Law enforcement
anywhere can access this database. NBR also guarantees your registration. If your bike
is stolen and not recovered by police within six months, NBR will register your next
bike for free and the stolen bike information will remain in the database until the bike is
recovered no matter how long it takes.

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK TO BRING THOUSANDS TO DC
TO HONOR OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace
Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as “National Police Week.” Every
year since, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on
DC each May to participate in a variety of events to honor those who have made the ultimate
sacrifice and were killed in the line of duty. The 23rd Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at
the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on Friday, May 13, 2011. Sponsored by the
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), at the Memorial grounds,
located at Judiciary Square, on the 400 block of E Street, NW, Washington, DC. Other Police
Week events include bicycle and motorcycle rides, wreath-laying ceremonies, the 14th annual
Blue Mass (May 3 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 10th and G Streets, NW), seminars by
Concerns of Police Survivors, a Pipeband March and Service, and the Police Unit Bicycle Tour.
Locally, the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary sponsors the 32nd Annual Memorial Service
for law enforcement officers from the region killed in the line of duty. The ceremony will take
place at 11 am on Monday, May 9, 2011, at the memorial fountain outside MPD Headquarters
at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW. This year, the service will honor six members of the community
who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2010.

Mayor Gray Announces Kickoff of the Metropolitan Police Littering Enforcement Pilot Program

Mayor Gray Announces Kickoff of the Metropolitan Police Littering Enforcement Pilot Program
RELEASE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSROOM FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Media Contacts

• Linda Wharton-Boyd, (202) 727-5011
• Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 727-9346

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced that the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would begin a pilot project May 1 to enforce laws against littering by writing tickets and imposing penalties on pedestrians as well as motorists who litter.
“Clean cities are livable cities,” Mayor Gray said. “But the Department of Public Works can’t be expected to clean up after all of our residents. Sometimes we have to bring the force of law to bear to make sure our residents and visitors treat our city as they would their own homes. This program helps us do that.”
Throughout May, MPD will issue warnings to violators as they work with community partners to educate the public about littering enforcement. Beginning June 1, 2011, anyone violating the city’s littering law in the MPD’s Fourth District (which covers much of Ward 4 and part of Ward 5) may be issued an actual ticket or be subject to arrest.
If an officer sees an individual intentionally or carelessly dropping waste material of any source on public space, in waterways, or on private property not controlled by the individual, he or she may receive a $75 ticket for littering. Failure to properly respond by following the instructions on the back of the ticket will result in additional penalties.
Those cited are required to provide an accurate name and address to the issuing officer. Those who refuse or fail to provide an accurate name and address can be arrested. Upon conviction, non-cooperative litterers will be fined an additional $100 to $250 by the D.C. Superior Court.
While the pilot is in effect, MPD will continue citywide enforcement of the prohibition against disposing, causing, or allowing the disposal of litter from a vehicle on any public or private property, subject to a $100 traffic ticket.

Traffic Advisory: Weekend Events and Street Closures

April 29, 2011

Traffic Advisory: Weekend Events and Street Closures

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has provided the following information about events scheduled in the District of Columbia this weekend.

Avon Walk for Breast CancerThe Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.  The walk will form on the National Monument Grounds and will proceed over the following route:

• West on the gravel walkway along Constitution Avenue to Washington Memorial Driveway, continues around Washington Memorial Driveway to Jefferson Drive, SW
• Southeast on Jefferson Drive to 14th Street, NW
• North on 14th Street to Constitution Ave NW
• The walk will disband on the grounds of the monument.

The participants of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer will be using the sidewalk as their path of travel.
However, motorists could still encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes.
Race for Hope 5KThe Race for Hope 5K walk/run is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 1. In order to facilitate this event there will be no vehicular traffic allowed along the route of the race. The race will begin at 9:00 am and end at approximately 11:00 am.  The related street closures will begin at 5:00 am. All streets affected by this event are expected to be reopened at approximately 11 am, depending on prevailing conditions. Motorists should expect delays during the race.
Street Closings:

• 13th Street between E Street & Pennsylvania Ave., NW
• Pennsylvania Ave. between 14th & 3rd Streets, NW
• 3rd Street from Pennsylvania Ave., NW to E Street, SW
• E Street, SW from 4th to 3rd Streets
• 4th Street from E Street to Independence Ave., SW
• Independence Ave. from 4th to 3rd Streets, SW
• Maryland Ave. from 3rd Street, SW to 1st Street, NW
• 1st Street to Constitution Ave., NW
• Constitution Ave., from 1st Street to Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Route

• Starting at 12th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW heading east on Pennsylvania Ave
• South on 3rd Street NW
• West on Independence Ave., SW
• South on 4th Street, SW
• East on E Street, SW
• North on 3rd Street, SW
• East on Maryland Ave., SW
• North on 1st Street, NW
• West on Constitution Ave., NW continuing onto Pennsylvania Ave., NW
• Finishing at 12th Street & Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Note: The surrounding areas and streets leading to this event may also be closed or affected starting at 5:00 am thru 11:00 am.
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.  Motorists could encounter delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Farewell from Commander Kamperin

Dear Community Members:

After 32 years in law enforcement (nearly 26 with MPD) I’ve decided to retire and pursue a career and other interests within the private sector and to spend more time with my family. This was not an easy decision to leave a career and agency that I love so much and am so proud to have been a part of. There is not much more in life that is more rewarding then being able to do what you love and are passionate about. During these past 26 years with MPD I have been blessed with many diverse professional opportunities and career advancements. I have enjoyed my opportunities to meet and work with great people; not only within MPD but also throughout the communities I have served. The 1D Community is in good hands with its dedicated public servants. Also, MPD is fortunate to have the talent level it does so that the transition of new leadership at 1D will be seamless. Rest assured I will work with my replacement and the Chief of Police to ensure this is accomplished.

Over the past nearly four years we have accomplished many things within the First District: increased foot patrols throughout the community, decreased response time for calls for service, improved customer service, enhanced Community Policing within the Patrol Service Areas and annual crime reductions. In 2010, through the dedication and efforts of the men and women of the First District, working closely with the community, 1D received the Department’s Crime Reduction Award.

I want to thank each of you who have assisted me and 1D in our successes- it’s impossible to reach these achievements without the strong support of neighbors and businesses that take the time and get involved with their local police. I also want to acknowledge our outstanding officials here at 1D who have worked diligently on strategic plans to enhance public safety and excelled in leading their teams to that end.

Finally, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge Chief Cathy Lanier and Assistant Chief Diane Groomes for trusting in me and my abilities to lead the First District; their guidance and counsel; providing resources to accomplish our goals and for being available anytime to assist me. It is often that these qualities are not seen on the “front lines” as great leaders often remain in the shadows allowing their people to shine.

Although my last day is May 21st, the Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) for 1D is planning a public event at our next scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm here at 1D in our community room (additional information will be put out by them on this listserv). In addition I will be taking this opportunity to acknowledge some members for their efforts during 2010. I hope you can join us.

Again thank you for your involvement, support and encouragement over the past several years. I wish each of you prosperity, health, happiness and of course safety-stay involved YOU do make the difference.

David Kamperin

MPD POLICE RESERVE CORPS SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

MPD POLICE RESERVE CORPS SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

The Metropolitan Police Reserve Corps is a volunteer program that offers qualified

civic minded individuals the opportunity to assist the Metropolitan Police

Department (MPD) in carrying out its policing responsibilities.

Members of the Metropolitan Police Reserve Corps can make a volunteer public safety

contribution to their community in many ways.  Reserve Officer assignments are varied

 and range from administrative support to the broad duties of career police officers.

Reserve Officers are expected to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per month, or 192

hours per year. Last year alone, Reserve Officers provided over 17,500 hours of

supplemental services to the department.

The application deadline for the next Metropolitan Police Reserve Corps class is May 16, 2011.

Citywide Information for DC Residents:

Citywide Information for DC Residents:

1) U.S. Atty's Office Court Reports: http://www.justice.gov/usao/dc/programs/cp/Court_Reports/court_reports.html

2) MPD & Neighborhood Watch Training: http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/NeighborhoodWatch

3) DEA's National Takeback Day (Safe Disposal of Old & Expired Prescription Drugs): http://www.nationaltakebackday.com/

4) DC Gov't - Make a Request for City Services: http://311.dc.gov/

5) Summer Jobs for Teens: Jr. Police Academy: http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/JPA

6) Summer Jobs for Teens: DC Department of Parks and Recreation: http://dpr.dc.gov/DC/DPR/About+DPR/Employment/DPR+Summer+Employment

Man Gets 33-Month Prison Term For Series of Vehicle Break-ins

Man Gets 33-Month Prison Term For Series of Vehicle Break-ins
- Broke Into One Vehicle While Police Were Staking Out the Area -
             WASHINGTON - Anthony David Wiley, 53, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to a 33-month prison term for breaking into vehicles, including one crime that took place near a police surveillance team, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. announced.
              Wiley pled guilty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle and second degree theft. He was sentenced on April 19, 2011 by the Honorable Judge Florence Pan, who noted the effect of such crimes on the quality of life.
             As part of his plea agreement, Wiley admitted that, on October 12, 2009, near the 1300 block of New York Avenue NW, he punched the door locks of a Ford Econoline Van and attempted to steal tools from inside. At the time of this offense, Wiley was driving a Ford Ranger truck that had been stolen only days earlier. The passenger door lock on the Ranger truck also had been punched. Inside that truck was an IBM Think Pad that had been stolen from another vehicle, blocks away, less than an hour before Wiley broke into the van.
          Wiley also admitted that, on September 8, 2010, in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue  NW, he attempted to break into another van. Due to many reports relating to thefts from autos, U.S. Capitol Police were conducting surveillance in the area at the time. Officers stopped Wiley before he entered the vehicle. He told the police at the time that he was using a screwdriver to break into the vehicle and that he intended to steal items from inside the van.
           Wiley additionally admitted that, on January 23, 2011, in the area of D Street and Indiana Avenue NW, he popped the locks of another Econoline van and stole a GPS system and cash. 

            In announcing the sentence,  U.S. Attorney Machen commended those who worked on the case from the Metropolitan Police Department, including Officer Terrence Welsh, of the First District, Crime Analyst Kelly Branthover, and Detective Chanel Howard. He also praised Special Agents Sean Camp, Dennis Holland, Jack Gibson, Lawrence Anyaso and Randall Hayden, and Crime Analyst Jerry Bell, all of the Capitol Police, and U.S. Park Police Investigators R. M. Abt and Monique Pettett. Finally, he recognized the work of Mark Crawford, formerly of the Capitol Police, who is now an investigator with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Worm, who investigated and prosecuted the case.

Commander David K. Kamperin

First District

101 M St SW

Washington, DC 20024

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The following post appears courtesy of Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is being observed nationwide April 10-16, 2011. Every year during this week, cities, towns, organizations, and community members come together to honor crime victims and those who serve them. A local celebration with national support, NCVRW is firmly rooted in our nation’s communities. NCVRW is a time for every citizen to focus on raising awareness and promoting victims’ rights.

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead NCVRW efforts throughout the country and hosted prelude events in Washington, D.C., last week, including the Annual National Candlelight Observance and the Attorney General’s National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony. The events kicked off NCVRW and placed a national spotlight on what is ultimately a local observance.

To help communities plan and execute their own celebrations, OVC provides a variety of resource materials. The NCVRW Resource Guide features educational content, campaign materials, artwork, and a theme video. These tools make it easy for communities to plan local events and work with local media outlets to promote awareness. To provide national consistency, OVC selects a theme highlighting particular crime victims’ issues every year.

The NCVRW theme for 2011 – “Reshaping the Future, Honoring the Past” – acknowledges the contributions of victim service providers to meeting tomorrow’s public safety challenges and pays tribute to our nation’s crime victims. The theme also highlights the capacity of victim service providers to help mold the future of the crime victims’ services field. The amazing individuals who received awards during last week’s ceremony are just a few of the thousands of professionals throughout the country who are helping to make sure that victims are protected, acknowledged, and involved in every phase of the justice system – that justice for all always includes justice for victims.

As Attorney General Eric Holder said during the Candlelight Observance:

“As we join together to commemorate this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, it is clear that we are also bound by our common goals, by our shared concerns, and by our collective resolve to do more to protect those at risk and in need – and to support every person, every family, and every community now struggling to overcome the devastating effects of crime.”

During NCVRW and throughout the year, OVC acknowledges that our most vital partners are the providers in the field, the local policymakers who stand up for victims, the survivors who refuse to be silenced, and the victims whose memories will never fade.

For additional information about NCVRW, please visit http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw/index.html.

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DDOT Headquarters Moving to 55 M Street, SE

Friday, April 1, 2011

Media Contacts: John Lisle – 202-671-2004

DDOT Headquarters Moving to 55 M Street, SE 

(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be moving its headquarters to 55 M Street, SE over the next two months.  The new office building is LEED certified and will house DDOT’s administrative offices and approximately 450 staff members. 

“The move is one strategic example of what we are doing as an agency to decrease our ecological footprint,” said Director Bellamy, “it will also make us a more efficient agency and will benefit our customers, the residents of the District of Columbia, because for the first time since the department was created, most of our offices will be housed under one roof.”  

DDOT’s Infrastructure Project Management Administration is scheduled to move first on April 22.  The Office of the Director, Policy Planning and Sustainability Administration, Progressive Transportation Services Administration, Transportation Operations Administration and the Urban Forestry Administration will follow and be in the new facility by mid May. 

The DDOT offices for the School Transit Subsidiary Program and public space permits will remain at their current locations.  The School Transit Subsidy Program will remain in the Reeves Center at 2000 14^th Street, NW, and the Permitting Center will remain at 1100 4th Street, SW. 

Effective Monday, May 23, 2011 DDOT’s new mailing address will be 55 M Street, SE, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20003.  Office fax and telephone numbers will remain the same.   

Those visiting the new office will be required to sign-in at the main reception desk located on the 4^th Floor to gain access to DDOT offices.  The entrance to the onsite visitor parking garage is located on Cushing Place south of M Street. 

The new office is accessible via the Navy Yard Metro station on the Green Line, and is directly above the station entrance at M and Half Streets.

DDOT’s main administrative office is currently located at 2000 14^th Street, NW, 6^th Floor and may be reached at (202) 673-6813.  For more information about DDOT visit http://ddot.dc.gov.

Monica Hernandez, Communication Specialist, District Department of Transportation - Office of the Director, 2000 14th Street, NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC, 20009, Direct: 202-671-2261  Mobile: 202-359-6647 Office: 202-673-6813 Fax: 202-671-0650, E-mail monica.hernandez@dc.gov, www.ddot.dc.gov