D.C. Speed Camera Update

New Automated Speed Enforcement Locations Deployed Citywide The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the deployment of new photo enforced locations beginning on November 21, 2011. The deployment locations for the PhotoEnforcement Units will continue to be at sites with the highest number ofcrashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume. MPD alsoconsidered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation,Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations. The thirty-day educational phase will commence on November 21, 2011, whereas violators will receive warning citations. On December 21, 2011, MPD will begin issuing live moving citations to violators. The new photo enforcement locations areas follows: 1. 1900 block of Foxhall Road NW, north and south bound directions, 25 mph 2. 2800 block of Calvert Street NW, east bound, 25 mph 3. 2300 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, south bound, 25 mph 4. 100 block of Florida Avenue NW, east and west bound, 25 mph 5. 4200 block of South Capitol SW, south bound, 25 mph 6. 2300 block of Porter Street NW, east and west bound, 30 mph 7. Canal Road NW .3 miles south of Arizona Avenue NW, north and south bound directions, 35mph 8. DC295 NE at Benning Road overpass, north bound, 45 mph 9. DC295 SW .7 miles south of Exit 1, north and south bound, 50 mph For more information about automated speed enforcement in the District of Columbia,log onto http://mpdc.dc.gov/automated enforcement .

Gunshots in PSA 103

On 11-27-11 at approximately 12 am 1D units received a call for sounds of gunshots at 18th and Gales Streets NE. The preliminary investigation revealed that three individuals were walking southbound on 18th streetfrom Benning Rd when they were approached by an unknown suspect who fired multiple shots at them. Fortunately, no one was injured during the offense. Anyonewith 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 DCCRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE bytext 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. Captain LaMar F. West First District Sub Station 500 E Street SE, D.C.

FBI OFFERS ONLINE HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS

In advance of the holiday season, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reminds shoppers to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims including fraudulent auction sales, reshipping merchandise purchased with a stolen credit card, sale of fraudulent or stolen gift cards through auction sites at discounted prices, and phishing e-mails advertising brand name merchandise for bargain prices or e-mails promoting the sale of merchandise that ends up being a counterfeit product. Here are some tips you can use to avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud: • Do not respond to unsolicited (spam) e-mail. • Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited e-mail. • Be cautious of e-mail claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders. Always run a virus scan on attachment before opening. • Avoid filling out forms contained in e-mail messages that ask for personal information. • Always compare the link in the e-mail to the web address link you are directed to and determine if they match. • Log on directly to the official Web site for the business identified in the e-mail, instead of “linking” to it from an unsolicited e-mail. If the e-mail appears to be from your bank, credit card issuer, or other company you deal with frequently, your statements or official correspondence from the business will provide the proper contact information. • Contact the actual business that supposedly sent the e-mail to verify that the e-mail is genuine. • If you are requested to act quickly or there is an emergency, it may be a scam. Fraudsters create a sense of urgency to get you to act impulsively.

DC DMV TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM ENDS JANUARY 2012

DC DMV TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM ENDS JANUARY 2012 For the past five months, the District of Columbia has been conducting temporary ticket amnesty program that allows customers to pay older outstanding tickets without having to pay the penalty that would otherwise have been assessed on the ticket. But time is running out. The amnesty program ends on January 27, 2012. All open parking tickets, citations for moving violations and photo-enforcement tickets issued before January 1, 2010, qualify under the amnesty program. “This program is an incentive for customers to pay off their old tickets,” said Mayor Gray. “In the current economic environment, we expect that many customers will take advantage of this opportunity to clear their debts to DMV at a lower cost – producing revenue results for the District.” Under the program: • Hearings cannot be requested on amnesty tickets. • Amnesty tickets are eligible for a ticket-payment plan. • Payments on tickets made prior to August 1, 2011 are not eligible for a refund. • No points will be assessed on moving-violation tickets paid.

SPEED CAMERA UPDATE

NINE NEW AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT LOCATIONS DEPLOYED CITYWIDE On November 21, 2011, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced several new automated speed enforcement locations. The deployment locations for the Photo Enforcement Units will continue to be at sites with the highest number of crashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume. MPD also considered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations. The 30-day educational phase began on November 21, 2011. During the educational phase, violators will receive warning citations. On December 21, 2011, MPD will begin issuing live moving citations to violators. The new photo enforcement locations are as follows: • 1900 block of Foxhall Road NW, north and south bound directions, 25 mph • 2800 block of Calvert Street NW, east bound, 25 mph • 2300 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, south bound, 25 mph • 100 block of Florida Avenue NW, east and west bound, 25 mph • 4200 block of South Capitol SW, south bound, 25 mph • 2300 block of Porter Street NW, east and west bound, 30 mph • Canal Road NW .3 miles south of Arizona Avenue NW, north and south bound directions, 35 mph • DC295 NE at Benning Road overpass, north bound, 45 mph • DC295 SW .7 miles south of Exit 1, north and south bound, 50 mph

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

DRIVERS AND WALKERS SHOULD REMEMBER PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AS DAYLIGHT HOURS GROW SHORTER As winter approaches and the daylight hours grow shorter, many of us are now commuting home from work in the darkness. 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. 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 watching 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! Dawn and dusk offer convenient shadows for muggers and other crooks. Officers will continue to enforce traffic safety laws and assist motorists and pedestrians in need. Your participation in ensuring traffic and public safety is critical, and we greatly appreciate your attention to this important matter.

PSA 102 November Meeting

first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The national test will occur on Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT and will last 30 seconds. For more information about the nationwide Emergency Alert System test, please visit FEMA and the FCC . On November 9 at 2 p.m. eastern, please remember: Don’t stress; it’s only a test.

MPD Announces OPEN HOUSE EVENTS THROUGHOUT FALL

SPECIAL LIAISON DIVISION ANNOUNCES
OPEN HOUSE EVENTS THROUGHOUT FALL
One of the primary goals of the Special Liaison Division — which includes the Gay and
Lesbian Liaison Unit, the Asian Liaison Unit, the Latino Liaison Unit and the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Unit — is to focus on supporting the agency’s overall mission, goals and objectives
while ensuring the safety of all of our customers. The Division can effectively work towards
meeting the needs of the community by achieving its goals through the promotion of active
communication, safety practices, self reporting and basic awareness. These strategies are
specifically reflected through the accomplishment of activities, incorporation of existing
programs, development and dissemination of information, and facilitating increased
participation in crime prevention practices. The Division focuses its efforts on programs and
activities that directly impact community stakeholders and the agency. The key to the Division’s
success is its ability to meet or exceed the needs of those it serves. Therefore, it is imperative
that the Division maintain a customer focus as it carries out its mission. The Division strives
to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction among its external stakeholders.
Below is the open house schedule throughout the District in the months of November
and December.
»» Wednesday, November 16 at 6 pm
Special Liaison Division, 801 Shepherd Street, NW
»» Wednesday, November 23, at 6 pm
First District, 101 M Street, SW
»» Wednesday, November 30, at 6 pm
Second District, 3320 Idaho Avenue, NW
»» Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 6 pm
Third District, 1620 V Street, NW
»» Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 6 pm
Fourth District, 6001 Georgia Avenue, NW
»» Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6 pm
Fifth District, 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE
»» Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 6 pm
Where: Sixth District, 100 42nd Street, NE
»» Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 6 pm
Seventh District, 2455 Alabama Avenue, SE

Public Invitation to Reception with USADC