tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37969343851098095792024-03-05T00:12:30.645-05:00PSA102 Neighborhood Public Safety MeetingsCitizen 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.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.comBlogger505125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-69445461784288460352011-12-31T12:34:00.001-05:002011-12-31T12:34:12.434-05:00Goodbye to PSA 102!We are no longer PSA 102. We are migrating to www.psa104.blogspot.com<br />
There will be no more updates from the current blog. We are now a proud PSA 104 and will carry on the great traditions of PSA 104 residents as being active and concerned for the well-being of citizens, businesses and our police.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-75648596701812290212011-12-31T12:30:00.001-05:002011-12-31T12:30:54.448-05:00Happy New Year! Stay SafeDESIGNATE A DRIVER FOR YOUR NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION<br />
Metropolitan Police officers are out in force this holiday season, looking for impaired<br />
drivers, speeders and other aggressive or unsafe drivers. Several sobriety checkpoints<br />
will be conducted between now and New Year’s Day, as part of the MPD’s holiday traffic<br />
safety detail. The MPD is also throwing its support behind both the designated driver and<br />
SoberRide programs this holiday season. Sponsored by the Washington Regional Alcohol<br />
Program (WRAP), SoberRide provides holiday revelers with free cab rides home (up to<br />
$50) every evening from 10 pm to 6 am, now through January 1. Individuals may request<br />
a cab by calling (800) 200-TAXI (200-8294); Cingular Wireless customers can access the<br />
service by dialing #TAXI. The MPDC reminds motorists that DC has tough drunk driving<br />
laws, including a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) standard of .08, zero tolerance for youthful<br />
offenders, and penalties that include stiff fines, license revocation and the possibility of<br />
jail time, even for first offenders.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-75230443973230481012011-12-27T19:00:00.000-05:002011-12-27T19:00:30.339-05:00USPP Sgt. Michael Boehm Funeral ProcessionUnited States Park Police Sgt. Michael Boehm will be laid to rest on Wednesday December 28, 2011 at 10:00 am.<br />
Church of the Nativity<br />
6400 Nativity Lane<br />
Burke, VA 22015<br />
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This funeral will have substantial impact on traffic in the Burke, VA area and roads leading into downtown Washington, DC.<br />
Closures will be “rolling” when appropriate but travelers are advised to consider alternate routes. The route is as follows:<br />
Exit the church making right turn on Old Keene Mill Rd<br />
Left on Fairfax County Parkway<br />
Left on ramp to I 395 north HOV<br />
Left on exit ramp to Washington Blvd/VA Rt 27<br />
Washington Blvd/VA Rt 27 to Memorial Bridge<br />
Across Memorial Bridge into Washington, DC at the Lincoln Memorial<br />
South on 23rd Street on the south side of the Lincoln Memorial<br />
Left turn eastbound Independence Avenue to Maine Ave<br />
Maine Ave to East Basin Dr heading towards the Jefferson Memorial<br />
South on Ohio Dr towards Hains Point<br />
Right turn west onto Buckeye Dr and past US Park Police Headquarters<br />
Right turn onto Ohio Dr along Potomac River, across Inlet Bridge,<br />
through West Potomac Park heading back towards the Lincoln Memorial<br />
Left onto Ohio Drive/Rock Creek Parkway behind Lincoln Memorial to make<br />
ramp back onto Memorial Bridge returning into Virginia.<br />
The US Park Police anticipates that the procession will take about 1 ½ hours.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-53455092000578017082011-12-27T15:28:00.002-05:002011-12-27T15:28:30.571-05:00Alert PSA 102 Officers Catch RobbersLt. J.B. Dykes of the First District reports:<br />
On 12/27/11 at 0040 hrs there was a robbery snatch of a purse in the 300 block of M St SW. Suspect is a B/M, grey hood, jeans, 5-10, last seen running eastbound on M St SW with another unidentified subject.<br />
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On 12/27/11 at 0030 hrs there was a Robbery Hold Up Gun at 13th & H St. NE. Suspects were stopped and placed under arrest after a 2nd sighting at 7th & G St. NE. A weapon and the victim's property was recovered, and 2 suspects were arrested.<br />PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-86919595667347693132011-12-23T21:03:00.003-05:002011-12-23T21:03:14.489-05:00ADW Gunshot to the FaceLt. Eddie Fowler reports<br />
On December 23, 2011, at approximately 1712 hours, First District personnel along with D.C. Housing Police responded to the 1100 block of K Street, Southeast, (Potomac Gardens Housing Complex) for a shooting inside of an apartment building. Upon arrival on the scene, the victim was discovered lying inside the building’s stairwell suffering from a gunshot wound to the left side of the face. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect (B/M -light complexion – mid 40’s, approximately 5’7”) fled the building toward the rear alley of 12th Street, Southeast. First District personnel and D.C. Housing conducted a canvass of the area with negative results.<br />
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This case is currently being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Metropolitan Police Department<br />
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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).PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-89818769170976154652011-12-23T10:31:00.001-05:002011-12-23T10:31:06.204-05:00Arrest Made in the Homicide StabbingArrest Made in the Homicide Stabbing in the 1100 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW<br />
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(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced that an arrest has been made in the stabbing death in the 1100 block of Pennsylvania Ave, NW. <br />
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On Monday, August 8, 2011, atapproximately 6:20 am, units from the First District responded to the 1100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to investigate the report of an unconscious person. Upon their arrival,they found an unidentified female on the scene, suffering from apparent stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene and determined that the victim had no signs consistent with life.<br />
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The victim was later identified as 56-year-old Barbara Ann Lloyd, of no fixed address. <br />
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On Thursday, December 22, 2011, atapproximately 1:30 pm, detectives from the Homicide Branch arrested 54 year-old Maurice Leo Hawkins, of no fixed address, pursuant to a booking order from DC Jail and charged him with Murder Two while Armed.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-54627499547049801482011-12-19T23:43:00.000-05:002011-12-19T23:43:07.524-05:00MPD Reports $7.1 Million in Drugs in OperationMetropolitan Police and Federal Partners Seize $7.1 Million in Drugs in Operation<br />
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(Washington, DC) - Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Cathy L. Lanier and members from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced today the arrests of 70 suspects for the possession and distribution of firearms and narcotics with a street value of more than $7.1 million.<br />
The joint operation between MPD, ATF, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) was initiated to disrupt and dismantle illegal firearms trafficking, drug trafficking, and fencing operations within the District of Columbia.<br />
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On November 2, 2010, “Operation Manic Enterprises” was initiated. An undercover location was set up as a recording studio for a rap artist and was utilized to make the majority of undercover purchases. The operation continued through November 2011.<br />
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MPD’s Major Narcotics Unit and federal authorities seized approximately 80 pounds of methamphetamine, 9.6 kilograms of cocaine, 1.25 gallons of PCP, 23.5 pounds of marijuana, heroin and MDMA/ecstasy. The drugs were purchased and seized by the detectives in the investigation. Additionally 161 firearms, including 29 assault weapons were purchased or seized during the undercover operation.<br />
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“If these drugs and guns had made it to our streets, the impact would have been devastating to community, said Chief Lanier. This was an extremely dangerous operation. These suspects had bragged about other violent crimes they had committed and had no qualms about killing police officers, guards and other innocent people. All the law enforcement members involved in this operation are to be commended for their bravery.”<br />
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Numerous violent crimes were closed with arrests.<br />
“It was just about two years ago to the day that we stood here with Chief Lanier and talked about our commitment to the safety of the citizens in the District of Columbia,” said ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Rich Marianos. “Today's event shows that the men and women of ATF kept their word, and continue their work in making the citizens of DC safer.”<br />
“These investigations have proven very effective in targeting criminals and keeping drugs and guns off our community’s streets,” said U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to working with our law enforcement partners and the citizens of the District of Columbia to bringing those who traffic in narcotics and firearms to justice.”<br />
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Anyone with information about crimes that occur in the District is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM [E]. Anonymous information may also be forwarded to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.<br />PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-55051694184483546012011-12-17T20:36:00.000-05:002011-12-17T20:36:23.084-05:00WARNING PERIOD ENDS ON SPEED ENFORCEMENTWARNING PERIOD ENDS FOR NEW AUTOMATED<br />
SPEED ENFORCEMENT LOCATIONS ENDS 12/21<br />
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On November 21, 2011, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced several<br />
new automated speed enforcement locations.<br />
The deployment locations for the Photo Enforcement Units continues to be at sites with<br />
the highest number of crashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume.<br />
MPD also considers recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation,<br />
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations.<br />
The 30-day educational phase will end on December 21, 2011, when the MPD will begin<br />
issuing live moving citations to violators.<br />
The new photo enforcement locations are as follows:<br />
• 1900 block of Foxhall Road NW, north and south bound directions, 25 mph<br />
• 2800 block of Calvert Street NW, east bound, 25 mph<br />
• 2300 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, south bound, 25 mph<br />
• 100 block of Florida Avenue NW, east and west bound, 25 mph<br />
• 4200 block of South Capitol SW, south bound, 25 mph<br />
• 2300 block of Porter Street NW, east and west bound, 30 mph<br />
• Canal Road NW .3 miles south of Arizona Avenue NW, north and south bound directions,<br />
35 mph<br />
• DC295 NE at Benning Road overpass, north bound, 45 mph<br />
• DC295 SW .3 miles south of Exit 1, north and south bound, 50 mphPSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-87294282264396845412011-12-17T09:44:00.002-05:002011-12-17T09:44:21.411-05:00Shooting in Wylie Court<br />
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Lt. Micchiche reports:<br />
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This morning at approximately 2:52am, officers in the 1300 block of H Street NE heard gunshots at the mouth of the alley on the north side of the street. The officers observed an adult male subject falling to the ground, and he was found to be suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.<br />
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This matter is currently the subject of an active investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, and thereforeno further information is available for release at this time.<br />
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Persons with knowledge of this matter, or any unsolved crime, are encouraged to contact the police on a special toll-free Crime Solvers Confidential Telephone Hotline: 1-800-673-2777. Callers need not identify themselves. Information that leads to an arrest and indictment in a case may result in a reward of up to $1,000. (The Crime Solvers confidential telephone is located within the MPDC and is staffed 24 hours a day by Police Department personnel.)PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-6945203020225570512011-12-12T16:19:00.001-05:002011-12-12T16:19:05.824-05:00UPS Theft ArrestsLast week members of the First District Mountain Bike Tact Unit arrested a suspect for stealing packages left at homes by United Parcel Service. Today, Commander Hickson of the First District reports that they have just arrested another person for a similar offense with the past hour. Today’s arrest was a coordinated effort between plainclothes tactical officers and patrol officers. The First District Detectives Unit is investigating the connection of these individuals to other similar thefts.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-44119469860905835232011-12-12T15:12:00.001-05:002011-12-12T15:12:52.353-05:00Attack of Unarmed Store Security Officer at Rite Aid ends in ConvictionDistrict Man Convicted of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Other<br />
Charges in Attack of Unarmed Store Security Officer<br />
Defendant Beat and Stabbed the Victim Several Times<br />
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DeVino Harding, 52, of Washington, D.C., has been convicted by a jury of charges stemming<br />
from an attack on an unarmed security officer who was working at a Northeast Washington drug<br />
store.<br />
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Harding was convicted November 8, 2011, following a trial in the Superior Court of the District<br />
of Columbia, of charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily<br />
injury, possession of a prohibited weapon, threats, and destruction of property. A sentencing<br />
date has not yet been set before the Honorable Anthony C. Epstein.<br />
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According to the government’s evidence, on December 19, 2010, at approximately 6 p.m., the<br />
victim was working as an unarmed loss prevention officer at a Rite-Aid store in the 800 block of<br />
H Street NE. The victim saw a couple of young men enter the store wearing ski masks and asked<br />
them to remove their masks.<br />
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Harding, who was in the store, accused the officer of harassing the men. The officer asked<br />
Harding to stop shouting. Then, when Harding threatened him, the officer asked him to leave.<br />
Once outside, Harding swung a stick at the officer, who was standing in the doorway. Harding<br />
missed the officer, but he struck the store’s glass front door, causing the glass to shatter and his<br />
stick to break. Harding then pulled out a knife and stabbed the officer in the abdomen.<br />
The officer attempted to flee, but Harding caught him and stabbed him in the leg. The officer<br />
was able to grab a portion of the broken stick and used it to defend himself. He struck Harding<br />
in the mouth with the stick, and again tried to flee. Once again Harding caught up to him,<br />
however. The officer fell, and Harding got on top of him and stabbed him two more times, in the<br />
back. Harding left the scene shortly before police began arriving.<br />
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Two witnesses flagged down police, and took officers to a nearby home where they had seen<br />
Harding flee. Officers went to that house, and Harding came to the door. The officers found a<br />
large knife inside Harding’s pocket.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-41839481871859414842011-12-11T22:20:00.001-05:002011-12-11T22:20:28.997-05:00COPS HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING SET FOR DECEMBER 13The holiday season is a wonderful time of year to celebrate<br />
with friends and family. It is also a time to remember those<br />
who are no longer with us. Over a decade ago, members of<br />
the Washington, DC Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors<br />
(C.O.P.S.) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)<br />
gathered to plant a small blue spruce tree in front of MPD<br />
Headquarters. Barely more than a sapling, the tree was<br />
decorated with lights and ornaments made by the families and<br />
children of officers from the DC region who had been killed in<br />
the line of duty. An annual tradition was born.<br />
Every year since then, DC-C.O.P.S. and the MPD have been<br />
honoring fallen officers at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting<br />
Ceremony. This year, the short ceremony is set for Tuesday,<br />
December 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Students from the H.D. Woodson Choir will perform as part<br />
of the lighting ceremony. Members of the community are invited to attend.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-5484566992211841332011-12-11T22:07:00.001-05:002011-12-11T22:12:36.832-05:00Robbery in PSA 104 on FridayAccording to Commander Hickson, there was a robbery and an attempt robbery in PSA 104 Friday night, which may be related. Both are being investigating by 1D Detectives. PSA 104 has also adjusted their deployment appropriately. <br />
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On Friday December 9th at approximately 10:20p.m. a victim was approached in the 600 block of H Street SW by 3 subjects who demandedthe victim’s property. The victim fled and nothing was obtained. The lookoutis for 3 black males, in their late teens to early twenties, all about 5’5”,155 pounds. One suspect was wearing a black mask and a red jacket. The othertwo were wearing dark clothing. <br />
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On Friday December 9th at approximately 10:30p.m. a victim was approached in the 900 block of 4th Street SW by 3 subjectswho demanded the victim’s property, while one suspect displayed a handgunthat was in his waist. The suspects obtained the victim’s property andfled. The lookout is for 3 suspects: a black male, late teens to earlytwenties, all about 5’9”, 155 pounds, armed with a handgun; a blackmale wearing dark clothing; and a black male wearing a dark jacket and a redNationals baseball cap. <br />
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Anyone with information about this caseis asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).<br />
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TheMetropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone that provides informationwhich leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted forany armed robbery committed in the District of Columbia.<br />
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Additionally,anonymous information may be submitted to DCCRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS andto the department’s TEXT TIP LINE bytext messaging 50411. If theinformation provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrestand indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-31684206459034949412011-12-09T10:57:00.001-05:002011-12-09T10:57:31.531-05:00Robbery and Shooting in PSA 103<br />
Last night at approximately 9:20 PM, there was a robbery at 15th and C Street, N.E. Two victims were approached from behind and robbed. During the robbery, a shot was fired into a vehicle by one of the suspects who was armed with a handgun. The lookout is for three black male suspects, dressed in black clothing and all three were wearing masks. <br />
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Persons with knowledge of an unsolved crime are encouraged to contact the police on a special toll-free Crime Solvers Confidential Telephone Hotline: 1-800-673-2777. Callers need not identify themselves. Information that leads to an arrest and indictment in a case may result in a reward of up to $1,000.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-47236887570683116622011-12-09T10:48:00.001-05:002011-12-09T10:50:40.075-05:00PSA 102 MPD Team Crack BustLieutenant Micciche reports that, this morning at approximately 12:48am, several First District units heard gunshots near the 700 block of H Street NE. Officers converged on the area, literally in seconds, and observed three subjects leaving the location quickly. As officers attempted to contact the subjects, they fled on foot but were apprehended near 6th & I Street NE. A very large amount of crack cocaine and a significant sum of US Currency were recovered. Two of the subjects were arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID)Crack Cocaine.<br />
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An extensive canvass of the area for shell casings, firearms, a crime scene, or any victims yielded negative results. An MPD K-9 "Gun Dog" was brought in and swept the area, also with negative results. <br />
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All should acknowledge the outstanding police work and a very quick response by our fine First District officers made for a great case.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-30689859393323719942011-12-05T15:46:00.001-05:002011-12-05T15:46:56.358-05:00MPD REMINDS iPHONE USERS TO PROTECT THEIR PROPERTYThe Apple iPhone remains one of the most popular smart phones on the market these
days. It is impossible to walk down the street without seeing one in use. This ubiquitous,
expensive device appeals to criminals because it can be easily reprogrammed, or erased,
and quickly sold for cash.
Thieves are sometimes bold enough to snatch the phone right out of its owner’s hand
while he or she is using it. People have also had their phones taken from tables while sitting
at restaurants. Although the vast majority of these offenses do not involve physical harm
to the victim, it is still a disconcerting trend.
The MPD is reminding people to be aware of their surroundings, especially while
walking down the street and talking on the phone. It is particularly important to be aware
of your surroundings if you are walking alone at night. Do not leave your phone on a table
while dining out, as this may also attract would-be thieves.
Cell phone users should also consider how to use their phones safely. Talking and
texting on a cell phone may distract you from your surroundings, and it can become
downright dangerous at intersections. Please, stop texting long enough to cross a street.
While he may have the right-of-way, a walker doesn’t stand a chance against a car.
As always, if you observe any suspicious activity, please call 911 immediately.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-56540236298170367742011-11-28T19:18:00.001-05:002011-11-28T19:20:01.743-05:00D.C. Speed Camera UpdateNew 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 .PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-72496075209307318482011-11-27T15:28:00.001-05:002011-11-27T15:30:17.921-05:00Gunshots in PSA 103On 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.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-34652123454717466062011-11-26T19:02:00.001-05:002011-11-26T19:03:04.469-05:00FBI OFFERS ONLINE HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPSIn 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.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-34616930708644482052011-11-26T18:58:00.003-05:002011-11-26T18:59:28.824-05:00DC DMV TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM ENDS JANUARY 2012DC 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.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-1061517876835050222011-11-26T18:58:00.001-05:002011-11-26T18:58:23.127-05:00SPEED CAMERA UPDATENINE 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 mphPSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-84729893497652788712011-11-20T22:32:00.001-05:002011-11-20T22:34:19.504-05:00PEDESTRIAN SAFETYDRIVERS 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 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-40905152155528925572011-11-07T14:25:00.001-05:002011-11-07T14:25:12.140-05:00PSA 102 November Meeting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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.PSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3796934385109809579.post-49853696972283368862011-11-04T22:26:00.000-04:002011-11-04T22:26:16.527-04:00MPD Announces OPEN HOUSE EVENTS THROUGHOUT FALLSPECIAL LIAISON DIVISION ANNOUNCES<br />OPEN HOUSE EVENTS THROUGHOUT FALL<br />One of the primary goals of the Special Liaison Division — which includes the Gay and<br />Lesbian Liaison Unit, the Asian Liaison Unit, the Latino Liaison Unit and the Deaf and Hard<br />of Hearing Unit — is to focus on supporting the agency’s overall mission, goals and objectives<br />while ensuring the safety of all of our customers. The Division can effectively work towards<br />meeting the needs of the community by achieving its goals through the promotion of active<br />communication, safety practices, self reporting and basic awareness. These strategies are<br />specifically reflected through the accomplishment of activities, incorporation of existing<br />programs, development and dissemination of information, and facilitating increased<br />participation in crime prevention practices. The Division focuses its efforts on programs and<br />activities that directly impact community stakeholders and the agency. The key to the Division’s<br />success is its ability to meet or exceed the needs of those it serves. Therefore, it is imperative<br />that the Division maintain a customer focus as it carries out its mission. The Division strives<br />to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction among its external stakeholders.<br />Below is the open house schedule throughout the District in the months of November<br />and December.<br />»» Wednesday, November 16 at 6 pm<br />Special Liaison Division, 801 Shepherd Street, NW<br />»» Wednesday, November 23, at 6 pm<br />First District, 101 M Street, SW<br />»» Wednesday, November 30, at 6 pm<br />Second District, 3320 Idaho Avenue, NW<br />»» Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 6 pm<br />Third District, 1620 V Street, NW<br />»» Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 6 pm<br />Fourth District, 6001 Georgia Avenue, NW<br />»» Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6 pm<br />Fifth District, 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE<br />»» Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 6 pm<br />Where: Sixth District, 100 42nd Street, NE<br />»» Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 6 pm<br />Seventh District, 2455 Alabama Avenue, SEPSA 104 Neighborhood Public Safety Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943577873296973603noreply@blogger.com0