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.

11 October, 2011

From MPD Office of Community Outreach

Please take a look at the October Calendar, which includes upcoming events, related to National Crime Prevention Month. In addition, you will begin seeing safety information in the morning Crime Reports, consistent with recently-reported crimes from around the city to help you avoid being the victim to similar crimes. As always, thank you for being the extra eyes and ears in our community. We appreciate your membership and ask that you share this information with others.
Office of Community Outreach
Metropolitan Police Department
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/CommunityOutreach
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/YahooGroups
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/NeighborhoodWatch
October 2011
October 1st- National Crime Prevention Council Unveiled the New Look of McGruff the Crime Dog© to Law Enforcement Agencies Around the Country.
October 3rd- Mayor/Police Chief Welcome 35 New Police Recruits. Metropolitan Police Academy, Washington, DC.
See "Employment Opportunities" at http://www.mpdc.dc.gov (Applications are being accepted for 265 more officers. Website to be updated asap)
October 4th- Sr. Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Mtg Re: Volunteer Recruitment, 9am, DC Office on Aging, 441 4th St, NW.
October 4th- Start of the MPD Reserve Corps (Fall Class). To join or to learn more about MPD's Volunteer Programs, download the brochure by visiting: http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/lib/mpdc/pdf/mpd_vol_programs.pdf
or contact Marvin.Haiman@dc.gov
October 4th thru 28th- Citywide School Presentations with McGruff the Crime Dog© Re: Halloween Safety.
October 5th- Safety information to the DC Office on Aging to distribute safety information to DC's Senior Population.
October 11th- Citywide Neighborhood Watch Training, http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/NeighborhoodWatch Second Police District, 3320 Idaho Ave, NW, Nolantutor@yahoo.com or http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/NeighborhoodWatch (Note: This training is ongoing and will take place around the city in the coming months.)
October 11th- Safety Seminar for Howard University Students, Marco.Santiago@dc.gov (3D)
October 15th- PSA 504, 10am, Understanding Crime Reporting, Fayette.Vaughn-Lee@dc.gov (5D)
October 18th- Domestic Violence Presentation by the US Atty's Office- 5101 16th St, NW (4D)
October 19th- PSA 501, 7pm, Understanding Crime Reporting, Fayette.Vaughn-Lee@dc.gov, (5D)
October 19th- Court Watch Meeting: Learn how cases are processed through the courts and how community impact statements can help address the judge overseeing the case of a violent offender. 6:30pm, Fifth District Station, 1805 Bladensburg, Rd, NE (open to all), khenderson029@aol.com
October 20th- Fourth District Citizen Advisory Council Mtg, US Atty's Office, Domestic Violence Presentation, 4D Station, Derek.Staten@dc.gov
October 21st - 23rd- All Hands on Deck, Metropolitan Police Department, Gwendolyn.Crump@dc.gov http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/AHOD
October 22nd- Citywide Domestic Violence Awareness Summit, 9am, Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 M. L. King Jr, Ave, SE (Breakfast & Lunch Served), Childcare also provided., 9am, Lendia.Johnson@dc.gov

October 24th- 7pm, Community Discussion with Neighborhood Leaders, Community College of DC, MPD & DOES- National Crime Prevention Month Discussion on Suggested Courses and Locations around the city for the Community College of DC, Location: Department of Employment Services Bldg, 4058 Minnesota Ave, NE (Next to Minnesota Ave Metro Station) (Metro Multi-level Parking Garage directly behind bldg), Neighborhood Watch Manuals & Other Giveaways Provided. Don't miss this chance to talk to members of the University of the District of Columbia on the educational needs in your community. (Refreshments Served.) More information: Yvonne.Smith@dc.gov

Week of October 24th- Community Safety Bike Ride on Met Branch Trail with MPD's Mountain Bike Officers. More information to come to Met Branch Trail and 5D YahooGroups sites or see Fayette.Vaughn-Lee@dc.gov, 202-698-0188
October 27th- Fifth District Citizen Advisory Council Annual Public Safety Awards Gala to Honor Officers, Community Leaders and Recognition of Recent Loss of Officer Jelani Prather, 6:30pm, Washington Navy Yard. JamoJam@msn.com Mr. James Berry (5D)
October 26th- Second District Station, Idaho Avenue, Burglary Prevention Presentation, 7pm, Rhonda.Hardy@dc.gov (2D)
October 28th- US Atty's Office Halloween Safe Haven, CarolynL.smith@dc.gov (1D)
October 29th- Friday (6-9pm) Halloween Party for Children (12 & under), Second District Station, Idaho Avenue, Rhonda.Hardy@dc.gov (2D)
October 29th - 31st- Fifth District Annual Halloween Safe Haven Event, Arboretum Recreation Center, 6-8:30pm,
Fayette.Vaughn-Lee@dc.gov (5D)
October 29th- Sixth District Halloween Kiddie Cabaret, 1pm, Boys & Girls Club (Next to Sixth District Main Station) 4103 Benning Road, NE 202-698-1315, Officer Larry Martin (Larry.Martin@dc.gov) (6D)
October 30th - 31st- First District's Halloween Safe Haven Events & Renown Haunted House. 5-8pm, 101 M. St, SW, CarolynL.smith@dc.gov (1D)
October 31st- Fourth District Station's Halloween Safe Haven Party and Dance Presentation by Culture Shock. 6-9pm, Location: TBA, Derek.Staten@dc.gov (4D)
October 31st- Third District Station (1620 V Street, NW) & Park View Rec Center Halloween Safe Haven Events. Marco.Santiago@dc.gov, 6-8pm, (3D)
October 31st- Sixth District Annual Halloween Celebration for Children (ages 5 - 12) Costume Parade and Candy Party. Boys & Girls Club (Next to Sixth District Main Station) 4103 Benning Road, NE, 5pm, 202-698-1315, Officer Larry Martin (Larry.Martin@dc.gov) (6D)
October 31st- Seventh District's Haunted House and Halloween Safe Haven Block Party for Families. Lendia.Johnson@dc.gov, (7D)
Open House- Special Liaison Division- the Special Liaison Division is a compilation of specialized units with special-trained officers, prepared to assist the following populations with public safety matters: Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Latino, Asian, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender. Date, Time and Location of Open House to be Announced. For more information, contact Edward.Delgado@dc.gov
This calendar will be updated daily and reminders will be sent out.

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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