People Steal Bikes!

Borrowed from 4D:
Summer is here and your bikes and outdoor property may be vulnerable.  Please consider these tips to protect your property:

When you are at home, please keep your bike secure and locked at all times. 

When you are out, always lock your bike, even if you are only leaving it for a few minutes.

Avoid parking your bike in isolated or dimly-lit places.  Always park your bike in a well light well populated area when possible.  Thieves are less likely to commit a theft where they can be easily seen.

Get a good bike lock. The hardened steel D shaped locks are recommended as the minimum standard.

The theft of garden ornaments, furniture, yard tools, and planters is another Spring/Summer trend.    Consider the security of your yard and remember that valuable planters and ornaments are safer in the back garden where passersby are less likely to see them. Secure garden furniture by using an anchoring device and other devices to make it harder to move.

Use brackets to protect your hanging baskets and plants. 

Consider marking and photographing your valuables. If they are difficult to mark, take a photograph anyway to help with identification if the worst happens and they are stolen.

The tools and equipment in sheds and garages are more attractive to thieves who find them easier to sell as the weather improves. Please NEVER leave your sheds or garages unlocked.

Mark your property with your post-code and house number.

Visible markings where possible, fit strong padlocks to doors.

Consider getting a shed alarm – they are fairly inexpensive and easy to install.

I hope you find these tips helpful this summer.

 

Mr. Derek Staten

Fourth District Community Outreach Coordinator

Beat the Streets

Please join us for the great community event.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Patrol Services and School Security Bureau, in conjunction with the

seven patrol districts, is hosting “Beat the Streets” events throughout the city. The event will include local

stage bands and high school bands.  Youth members of the bands are encouraged to invite their peers to watch them perform in a community. 

In addition to bringing youth together, the event aims to address the social challenges of the entire community.

Date:          Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Time:          4:00pm-7:00pm

Location:    1200 I Street SE (Potomac Gardens)

Uniting the Community, One Neighborhood at a Time

If additional information is needed, please contact Carolyn L. Smith at (202) 299-3374.

Hope to see you there!

PSA 102 Welcomes Daniel P. Hickson As New Commander

Chief Cathy Lanier has appointed  Daniel P. Hickson to serve as Commander of the First District. He will take over Command of the First District on Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Prior to taking this position, he served as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, where he had the privilege of commanding a group of outstanding detectives and managers who are known nationwide for their excellence and innovative investigative techniques. This new assignment will give him an opportunity to go full circle and return to the First District, which was his original assignment as an officer 36 years ago.

WAVE I OF SMOOTH OPERATOR RUNS THROUGH JUNE 11

WAVE I OF SMOOTH OPERATOR RUNS THROUGH JUNE 11
“Aggressive driving” is described as a combination of unsafe and unlawful actions
that demonstrate a conscious and willful disregard for safety. The following offenses are
included: running red lights and stop signs; following too closely, or tailgating; changing
lanes unsafely; failing to yield the right of way; improper passing; and speeding. Dozens
of law enforcement agencies from the District, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania
are cooperating in intensive aggressive driving enforcement “waves” - one each month
from June through September. The current enforcement wave, which runs through June
11, 2011, is in addition to their everyday traffic safety efforts of these law enforcement
agencies. Running red lights and stop signs, unsafe lane changes, and tailgating will get
you pulled over—resulting in big penalties and points. Law enforcement in DC, Maryland
and Virginia are getting tough on aggressive drivers, to make our roads safer. So lighten
up at the wheel. Because if you’re driving in a hurry, angry, and act like you own the road,
you’re going to get caught. To help you keep your cool, the MPD provides a list of 10 Basic
Rules of Courtesy and Safety. Drivers are less likely to become aggressive, if they allow extra
travel time and don’t feel rushed. Drivers are also less likely to instigate aggressive driving
in others if they maintain an adequate distance from other vehicles, signal intentions to
other drivers when turning and changing lanes, and refrain from inappropriate behavior
such as making faces or rude or obscene gestures.

Graffiti Arrest in PSA 501

Good day,

The officers assigned to the Summer Increased Community Enforcement (ICE) Initiative made a graffiti arrest last night!  The officers were able to successfully apprehend the suspect with his backpack full of supplies. We now know the identity of a person responsible for the recent out-break in graffiti in PSA 501 and will continue our efforts. 

 

ARREST

Arrest # 051123178                  Charge: Defacing / Possession Marijuana          Time: 2255

Def: Thomas, Peter Jackson      DOB: 9/25/75                             

LOC: 1545 NJ Ave N.W.              A/O: Ofc. Paige                             Unit: ICE 21

 

Chief Cathy L. Lanier and NHTSA

June 8, 2011

MPD Police Chief Recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(Washington, DC)-The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently recognized the Metropolitan Police Department for leading the nation in the largest decrease of traffic fatality rates.

Through the enforcement policies and procedures, MPD was able to decrease the traffic fatality rate 31.7 percent and the rate of 21-24 year old traffic fatalities by almost 50 percent in Washington, DC.  These two statistics are the largest decline in traffic fatalities in the nation.  MPD was also credited with the second largest decrease in impaired driving fatalities with a decrease of almost 40 percent, and a decrease in motorcycle fatality rates by nearly 44 percent.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier the Public Service Award for her accomplishments.

“I accept this award on behalf of all the hard working men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department” said Chief of Police, Cathy L. Lanier.  “Their hard work and dedication to keep the motorists and pedestrians safe in Washington, DC is reflected in these statistics.  We will continue to strive to keep the roads safe.”

Chief Lanier Announces Planned 1st District Realignment

1st District CAC hosts Police Boundary Realignment Meeting

MPD Meetings on Police Boundary Realignment Set to Begin June 7

The MPD will discuss plans to improve the delivery of police services in the District of Columbia beginning on June 7, 2011 at the First District. Each police district will host a community meeting to discuss new Police Service Area boundaries in that district. Community members are invited to attend these meetings to get more information and have their questions answered.

http://mpdc.dc.gov/districts (The website will be updated if there are any emergency cancellations.)

Meeting dates and times are scheduled as follows: for the Community Room of Each Police Station.
 

Police District	Address	Date and Time
First District	101 M Street, SW	June 7, 2011 // 7 pm
Second District	3320 Idaho Avenue, NW	June 22, 2011 // 7 pm
Third District	1620 V Street, NW	June 9, 2011 // 7 pm
Fourth District	6001 Georgia Avenue, NW	June 16, 2011 // 7 pm
Fifth District	1805 Bladensburg Road, NE	June 23, 2011 // 7 pm
Sixth District	100 42nd Street, NE	June 13, 2011 // 7 pm
Seventh District	2455 Alabama Avenue, SE	June 15, 2011 // 7 pm

Commanders of Each District

First District:              Alisa.Petty@dc.gov  (Inspector)

Second District:        Michael.Reese@dc.gov

Third District              Jacob.Kishter@dc.gov

Fourth District            Kimberly.Missouri@dc.gov

Fifth District               Andrew.Solberg@dc.gov

Sixth District              Robert.Contee@dc.gov

Seventh District         Joel.Maupin@dc.gov