Traffic Advisory: Weekend Street Closures for Multiple Events

National Archives July 4th Declaration of Independence Reading:

From 7:30am-11:30am, Constitution Avenue NW, between 7th and 9th Streets will closed for this event.

44th Annual Palisades July 4th Parade:

The parade begins at Whitehaven Parkway and MacArthur Blvd. NW., and proceeds Northwest on MacArthur, left on Edmunds Pl, left on Sherrier Pl, and a right into the Palisades Recreation Center. Road closures begin at 12:00pm and conclude at approximately 1:30pm. MacArthur Blvd. will be closed from Reservoir Road to Arizona Ave. for this event. There will be rolling street closures during this event.

Capitol Hill July 4th Parade:

The annual parade on Capitol Hill will form at 8th & I Streets, SE at 8:00am. The parade will begin at 10:00am and end at 12:00pm. The parade will proceed north on 8th Street, and west on D Street, SE. to the park at 7th and D Street, SE where it will disband. There will be rolling street closures during this event.

Due to the extremely heavy pedestrian crowds associated with these events, motorists are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when traveling in these areas. In addition, those wishing to attend these events are encouraged to use public transportation.

Fatal Shooting on 21st Street, NE

Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan’s Police Department Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 800 block of 21st Street, NE, on the morning of June 26, 2010.

On Saturday, June 26, 2010, at approximately 1:47 am, Fifth District officers responded to the 800 block of 20th Street NE in reference to a Shotspotter report for the sound of gunshots. While making a canvas of area, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 800 block of 21st Street NE. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Steven Deshawn Mahogany of the 700 block of 21st Street, NE.


Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM [E] (1-888-919-2746).


The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text 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.

900 Block of I Street, N.E.

*Correction*
900 Block of I Street, N.E.

Neighbors, there has been a second shooting at or should I say in the same location as before. Police are aware and on top of this situation. This is a hotspot that has been known for years. Neighbors have complained and as recently as the last PSA 102 meeting made it clear to police that they want action. Both police and government agencies are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

The individuals involved in this incident are known to the other and is not necessarily associated with a particular address, as it has been reported. That is not to say that the individuals involved have not been seen at any particular house.

The second shooting is not at this time linked to any one address and there is an arrest in this case. Police are patrolling the area with more frequency.

The immediate ANC Commissioner is also working on this problem with the police.

Police Alert-Robbery

Police Alert-Robbery (Force & Violence)

Robbery (Force & Violence) 2228 hours 500 Block of H Street NW LOF: (2) B/M, dark complexion, teens, white tee shirts & blue jeans S-1: dreads with blonde tips, S-2: 180-200 lbs L/S towards Chinatown DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20100331178

Shooting

Hello Neighbors,

there was a reported and confirmed shooting in the 900 Block of I Street, N.E. The situation does not endanger the general public. As we understand it the people involved all know each other.

MPD and government agencies are working to provide stability for the affected family and the neighbors in that area.

Road Closures for Washington D.C. Triathlon

Road Closures for Washington D.C. Triathlon

Organizers have provided the following information about road closures for the inaugural Washington D.C. Triathlon scheduled for this weekend. There will be numerous streets impacted around the National Mall and motorists are advised there could be traffic delays associated with this event. There will also be parking restrictions along the race course and motorists should look for emergency “no parking” signs.

Saturday, June 19 (Today)

·Ohio Drive between Independence and West Basin Drive, closed from 12pm-8pm
·Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 6th Streets, NW, closed beginning at 8pm, until 5pm Sunday.

Sunday, June 20 (Tomorrow)

·Ohio Drive between Independence and West Basin Drive, closed from 3:30am-10:15am
·17th Street between Independence and Pennsylvania Avenue, closed from 4:30am-9:30am
·Pennsylvania Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets, NW, closed from 4:30am-9:30am
·E Street Expressway between 17th and Potomac Freeway, closed from 4:30am-9:30am
·Potomac Freeway north and southbound lanes, closed from 4:30am-9:45am
·Whitehurst Freeway, closed from 4:30am-10:00am
·Rock Creek Parkway from Independence Avenue to Calvert Street, closed from 5:00am-10:00am
·15th Street between Maine Avenue and Constitution Avenue, closed from 4:30am-10:00am
·Independence Avenue between Ohio Drive and 15th Street, NW, closed from 4:30am-10:30am
·15th Street between Constitution Avenue and Maine Avenue, closed from 4:30am-10:30am
·Constitution Avenue between 15th Street and Pennsylvania, closed from 5:30am-11:15am
·Memorial Bridge, closed from 5:30am-10:10am
·Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd Street, NW and 1st, NW, closed from 5:30am-11:30am
·1st Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Maryland Avenue, closed from 5:30am-11:30am
·Constitution Avenue between Pennsylvania and 1st Street, NE, closed from 5:30am-11:30am
·Maryland Avenue between 1st and 3rd Streets, NW, closed between 5:30am-11:30am

For more information about the Triathlon, please visit the event’s official website at www.DCTri.com.

FILING POLICE COMMENDATIONS AND COMPLAINTS

MPD CONTINUES EFFORTS TO KEEP COMMUNITY MEMBERS
EDUCATED ON FILING POLICE COMMENDATIONS AND COMPLAINTS

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is committed to providing quality,
professional service to all members of the community. The MPD does its best
to recognize individuals who provide exemplary service. Community members
or visitors to DC who have had a positive experience with an MPD officer or
civilian employee are invited to share their positive experiences by submitting a commendation.

Sometimes, however, individuals may feel that a member of the MPD has failed to meet that standard by engaging in misconduct or using excessive force. In these situations, individuals are encouraged to report this information to the MPD or the District of Columbia’s Office of Police Complaints (OPC). The Office of Police Complaints is a District Government agency that is independent of the MPD, and its mission is to receive, investigate, and resolve police misconduct complaints filed by the public against MPD and DC Housing Authority Police Department officers.

The MPD will investigate all complaints, including anonymous complaints,
in a fair, thorough, and impartial manner. OPC has the authority to investigate complaints alleging harassment; use of unnecessary or excessive force; use of language or conduct that is insulting, demeaning, or humiliating; discrimination; retaliation for filing a complaint with OPC; or failure to wear required identification or refusal to provide name and badge number when requested to do so by a member of the public.

»» OPC complaint forms and information sheets can be obtained by:
• Visiting OPC at 1400 I St., NW, # 700, Washington, DC 20005
• Calling OPC at (202) 727-3838
• Calling the OPC 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 866-588-0569
• Visiting OPC’s website, http://policecomplaints.dc.gov»
»» OPC complaint forms can be submitted:
• In person or by mail to the address above
• By fax to (202) 727-9182
• By dropping forms off at any MPDC district station»
»» To file a complaint with the MPD, you may:
• Visit any MPD District station or facility
• Call (202) 727-4385 or the 24-hour hotline at 800-298-4006
• Visit MPD’s website at mpdc.dc.gov
• Email the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) at citizen.
complaints@dc.gov
• Call the IAB TTY number at (202) 898-1454
• Submit your complaint in person at any MPD facility or
by mail to: Internal Affairs Bureau, Metropolitan Police
Department, 51 N Street, NE, 4th Floor, Washington, DC
• Fax your complaint to (202) 727-5116

Fatal Shooting on Benning Road, NE

June 17, 2010

Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Benning Rd, NE on June 17, 2010.

On Thursday, June 17, 2010, at approximately 10:44 am, officers assigned to the First District and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department personnel responded to the 2500 Block of Benning Road, NE to investigate the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, First District Officers discovered a male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. First responding officers on the scene immediately administered CPR to the victim until DC Fire and Emergency Medical personnel arrived.

The victim, identified as 30-year-old Prabhjot Singh of Accokeek, Maryland, was transported to Washington Hospital Center’s Med Star Unit where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM [E] (1-888-919-2746).

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text 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.

IPHONE USERS

MPD REMINDS IPHONE USERS TO PROTECT THEIR PROPERTY
Although the number of robberies in the District of Columbia is down 14 percent compared with this time last year, the Metropolitan Police Department is seeing a spike in the number of robberies involving the Apple iPhone. This ubiquitous, expensive device appeals to criminals
because it can be easily reprogrammed, or erased, and quickly sold for cash.

These incidents often occur as a “mugging” on the street. People have also had their phones snatched from their hands as they walk down the street, or taken from tables while sitting at restaurants. Although the vast majority of these offenses do not involve physical harm to the
victim, this is a disconcerting trend that deserves attention.

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 surrounding 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.

As always, if you observe any suspicious activity, please call 911 immediately

MPD LAUNCHES CURFEW AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

MPD LAUNCHES CURFEW AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
To raise awareness about the District of Columbia’s curfew law, and to remind young people that the Metropolitan Police will pick them up if they’re out past curfew, the MPD police cadets created a curfew awareness video with a message geared toward youth. At the end of the video, “Are U in?” is texted to a young person who decided to stay out past curfew
and who gets picked up by the police. The “Are U in?” tagline has been incorporated into a series of four posters with a simple and straightforward message – if you’re under 17 years of age and you’re out in the District after curfew, you will be picked up.

Posters will be displayed in each of the seven police districts stations as well as at Police Headquarters. Additionally, patrol officers will share these Curfew Awareness posters with businesses and other establishments where young people are known to hang out, particularly
in areas where curfew has become an issue.

From September 1 through June 30, DC’s curfew for young people under the age of 17 starts at 11 pm, Sunday through Thursday nights, and at 12:01 am on weekends.
Beginning Friday, July 1, and continuing through August 31, DC’s curfew starts at 12:01 am, and continues until 6 am seven days a week. This is an hour later than the weeknight curfew during school months. Under DC law, persons under the age of 17 cannot remain in or on a street, park or other outdoor public place, in a vehicle or on the premises of any
establishment within the District during curfew hours, unless they are involved in certain exempted activities. These include work, school, religious, civic or organized recreational activities,as well as the exercise of First Amendment rights. DC’s curfew law applies to all
young people who are in the District during curfew hours, regardless of whether they live inside or outside the city.

Weekend Events and Related Street Closures

June 11, 2010
Traffic Advisory: Weekend Events and Related Street Closures
The Metropolitan Police Department and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising the public that the following special events scheduled for this weekend could impact traffic in the District.


Event: 35th Annual Capital Pride Parade


Date: Saturday, June 12

Time: 4 pm until 9 pm

Parade Route: Beginning at 23rd and P Streets, NW; Ending at 14th and N Streets, NW



Street Closures/Times: Saturday, June 12 from 6:30 pm until 11 pm

· 25th St, NW between M & N

· 24th St, NW between M & N

· 23rd St, NW between M & P

· N St, NW between 22nd & 25th

· O St, NW between 22nd to 23rd

Event: 35th Annual Capital Pride Festival


Date: Sunday, June 13

Time: 11 am until 6:30 pm


Street Closures/Times: From 8 pm on Saturday, June 12 until 11 pm on June 13th



· Pennsylvania Ave, NW between 7th & 3rd

· 6th St, NW between Constitution Ave & C St

· Constitution Ave, NW between Pennsylvania Ave & 3rd St

· 4th St, NW between Madison Drive & Pennsylvania Ave



Event: Pride Parade Dance Festival



Date: Saturday June 12

Time: 4 pm until 11 pm



Street Closures/Times: Church Street, NW between 16th & 17th Streets, from 2 pm until 11:00 pm





Event: Lawyers Have Heart 10k & Fun Walk



Date: Saturday June 12

Time: 6:00am until 11:00pm

Street Closures/Times:

· K Street NW between Wisconsin Ave & 30th St, from 6 am until 10:30 am

· Entire Whitehurst Freeway, from 7:30 am until 9:30 am

· Canal Road between Foxhall & Reservoir Roads, from 6:30 am until 9:30 am

All Hands on Deck for 2010

June 11, 2010
Fenty Administration Kicks off Second All Hands on Deck for 2010
Today, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier kicked off the second All Hands on Deck (AHOD) for 2010, which began at 6 am Friday, June 11 and continues through 6 am on Sunday, June 13, 2010.

During AHOD, all available sworn MPD personnel are on patrol throughout the District emphasizing community policing and community outreach. This includes increasing the number of officers on foot beats, homicide detectives following up on cases, and recruits passing out specific crime-related information.

During the first AHOD, which was in May, MPD made 470 arrests, recovered nine firearms and seized more than $38,000 worth of illegal drugs.

“The District of Columbia is experiencing a drop in crime and homicides thanks to the hard work of all of our MPD officers and the community members,” said Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. “All Hands on Deck is a part of Chief Lanier’s innovative and community-focused policing strategy that is working hard to ensure all of our residents are safe through the summer months.”

The current homicide statistics for the District of Columbia continue their downward trend, and overall crime is down. However, crime tends to increase during the summer months.

“As we enter into our second phase of All Hands On Deck, I continue to emphasize MPD’s connection to the community, as we work together with our residents to build on our past success and continue to reduce crime in the District of Columbia,” Chief Lanier said.

MPD recently announced the closure of two homicide cases that occurred in separate sections of the city.

· On June 8, 2010, homicide detectives arrested 59 year old Reginald Vernell Cullen of Northeast, DC in the death of Mr. Reginald Taylor. Mr. Taylor was assaulted in November of 2009 and died as a result of his injuries in April of 2010.

· On June 9, 2010, detectives made a second arrest of a juvenile suspect in the murder of Manuel Sanchez. On May 28, 2010, Mr. Sanchez was shot and killed while working on a home in the 4600 block of Hillside Road, SE. An initial arrest of a 16 year old male was made on June 2, 2010. Both of the suspects are anticipated to be charged as adults.

MPD offers rewards of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any unsolved homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Additionally, MPD offers rewards of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for any armed robbery or a robbery that results in serious bodily injury.

Anyone who has information about a crime may call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM[E] (1-888-919-2746). Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

Homicide in the 1700 Block of Trinidad Avenue

June 8, 2010
Homicide in the 1700 Block of Trinidad Avenue, NE
Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing which occurred in the 1700 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE.

On Monday, June 7, 2010, at approximately 8:00 pm, units from the Fifth District were dispatched to the 1700 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE, to investigate the report of a stabbing. Upon their arrival, the officers located an unconscious male victim, suffering from an apparent stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the stabbing occurred in the 1200 block of Simms Place, NE.

The decedent has been identified as 36 year old Jermaine Jones of the 2000 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746). The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text 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.

TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?

HELP KEEP YOUR HOME
SAFE AND SECURE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY

Burglars can strike at almost any time and on almost any target. But burglars particularly like targets that look vulnerable. So if you’re traveling this summer, make sure you take a few minutes to plan how to help keep your home and your possessions secure while you’re away.
The primary goal is to make your home look “lived in” (almost all burglars prefer homes where residents clearly aren’t home). That means arranging to have your newspaper deliveries stopped and your mail collected by a trusted neighbor. If you’re going to be away for a couple of weeks, it may be a good idea to have someone mow your lawn. It’s probably best not to put your garbage cans out for pickup—or, alternatively, arrange to have a neighbor take in your can after the collection date. Empty trash cans left at the curb or in an alley for several days can be a sure-fire sign that no one is home.
Inside, set timers to turn on lights—as well as radio or television sets—in various rooms at various times of the day. And don’t change your voice mail message or your email reply to indicate that you are “out of town.

WAVE I OF SMOOTH OPERATOR RUNS THROUGH JUNE 12

“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 from June 6-12, 2010,
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.

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

New York Avenue Roadway Repairs at Montana Avenue
2 Lanes Remain Closed Until Afternoon Sunday, June 6

(Washington, D.C.) - Due to necessary roadway repairs resulting from last week's water main break at New York and Montana avenues in northeast, 2 outbound or eastbound lanes will remain closed until Sunday afternoon as repair materials cure. One lane will remain open. Motorists are advised to expect delays along this route. Alternate routes include Rhode Island Avenue and Bladensburg Road. A follow up advisory will be sent as soon as the lanes are reopened on Sunday.

Sent by DC HSEMA

Daniel Hicks Best

June 4, 2010
Critical Missing Person: Daniel Hicks Best
The Metropolitan Police Department, in conjunction with the Prince George’s County Police Department, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. The missing juvenile, 13-year-old, Danielle Hicks-Best has been missing since May 12, 2010 from the 4200 Block of 23rd Parkway, in Temple Hills, Maryland.

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance, as the missing juvenile may be in the District of Columbia.

Ms. Hicks is described as a black female, 5’2” in height, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair and a medium build. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ms. Hicks-Best should contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth Investigation Division on (202) 576-6768, or the Prince George’s County Police, District Four station on (301) 749-4901.

Traffic Safety Improvements at Intersection of New York Avenue and Florida Avenue

DDOT Media List DDOT Media List For Immediate Release Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Media Contact: John Lisle (DDOT) at (202) 671-2004
From: John Lisle
To: DDOT Media
***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

Traffic Safety Improvements at Intersection of New York Avenue and Florida Avenue, NE Drivers Will See New Traffic Patterns Starting June 4

(Washington, D.C.) As previously announced, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is making major safety improvements at one of the busiest intersections in Northeast Washington, where New York Avenue, Florida Avenue, First Street and Eckington Place meet. Now, as the next phase of construction is about to begin, DDOT will be switching the traffic patterns at the intersection. The changes are scheduled to be implemented at 9 pm on Friday, June 4, 2010, weather permitting.

After the changes are made, traffic will flow in a circular pattern around the intersection (see diagram below). Drivers and cyclists will need to pay close attention to the posted signs and lane markings.


With the new traffic patterns:
First Street will become one way southbound from Florida Avenue to New York Avenue. Florida Avenue will be limited to one way traffic westbound between New York Avenue and First Street. Eastbound Florida Avenue traffic will be detoured to First Street. From there, drivers can go left on New York Avenue to return to Florida Avenue, or they can use the following detour from southbound First Street: left on M Street, left on Third Street right on Florida

DDOT/HSEMA http://ddot.dc.gov http://www.hsema.dc.gov

Daytime Closing of the H Street NE

Two-Day Daytime Closing of the H Street NE North Intersection
At 11th Street Scheduled Wednesday & Thursday, May 26-27
Similar Closing at the 12th Street Intersection
Planned For Thursday & Friday, June 3 & 4
The north side of the 11th Street intersection with H Street NE is scheduled to be closed to through traffic from 9:00 am to approximately 3:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27, to facilitate construction of the streetcar tracks across the intersection on H Street.
For the same purpose, the north side of the 12th Street intersection with H Street NE will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 am to approximately 3:30 pm on Thursday and Friday, June 3 and 4.
Should rain prevent work on any of these days, the work will be done on the next work day.
In both cases, the District Department of Transportation encourages northbound and southbound motorists seeking to cross H Street to use 8th, 9th, 10th, or 13th Streets as alternatives. During the periods each intersection is closed, residents and visitors to addresses in the 800 blocks of 11th and 12th Street will be able to enter and exit that block from I Street to the north.
Before and during the intersection closures, signs directing traffic will be in place and flaggers will be on the site to assist motorists and pedestrians.
The intersection closures will not affect any Metrobus routes.
The work is part of DDOT’s H Street Reconstruction Project. More information about the project is available on the DDOT website, http://ddot.dc.gov/DC/DDOT/ under the Ward 6 portion of the “Projects and Planning” section.

SUMMER YOUTH APPLY TO JR. POLICE ACADEMY

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYEES INVITED TO APPLY TO JR. POLICE ACADEMY

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Jr. Police Academy is an eight-week summer program for students (ages 14-18) who are curious about the law, politics and government or interested in law enforcement. It provides young people with the opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective by learning about the criminal justice system and the internal operations of the Metropolitan Police Department. This is a chance for students to
compare CSI and Law & Order to MPD and the District of Columbia Government.
During the eight-week program, students will meet for morning or afternoon roll call each day at Police Headquarters. From there they will explore the policing career by visiting the MPD Police Academy for learning and observing. They’ll meet various members of the Department, tour the Office of Unified Communications (9-1-1 Center)and learn how calls are routed, see the Forensic Science Services Division at MPD, and visit the courthouse and interact with local judges. Jr. Police Academy participants will also learn about the MPD’s Harbor Patrol, Canine Unit, and the Joint Operations Command Center. The youth will also have an opportunity to participate in simulated driving and shooting scenarios for officers and they’ll participate in outreach events, like National Night Out and “All Hands on Deck.”

The 2010 Jr. Police Academy will run June 28 - August 17. This program is a joint effort between MPD and the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Students must be registered with the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program to participate. All applications must be submitted before June 1, 2010.

MPD RESERVE CORPS NEW PUBLICATION

MPD RESERVE CORPS ISSUES NEW PUBLICATION TO
HIGHLIGHT MEMBER ACTIVITIES, CONTRIBUTIONS

The Metropolitan Police Reserve Corps is a volunteer program providing qualified civic-minded individuals with the opportunity to assist the MPD in carrying out its policing responsibilities. Reserve Officers are assigned to various units of the Department, and work in a variety of law enforcement activities. Reserve Officers serve the Department in
many ways, depending on experience, qualifications and interests. Some Reserve Officers may work indoors in a patrol district. Others will work side by side with patrol officers performing front-line law enforcement activities.

In May 2010, the MPD Reserve Corps published The Lookout to acknowledge the
achievements of its members, publicize their many contributions to the Department and the city, and provide members with information on upcoming activities. The premier issue of The Lookout highlights some of the Reserve Corps members’ assignments, including street festivals, focused initiatives, weapons requalification, and traffic details. Each issue
of The Lookout will also profile a Reserve Officer so readers can learn a little more about the dedicated volunteer members who give so much of their time and effort to the MPD.

Robbery On H Street at 13th

Police Alert-Robbery Gun

Robbery Gun_0034 hours_1300 H St NE_3 B/M's nothing further DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20100259187

Sent on: 05/19 00:41

Police Alert-Robbery Gun

Robbery Gun_0110 hours_200 Massachusetts Ave NE_2 B/M's wearing all black clothing with mask #I20100259224 Sent on: 05/19 01:21

Police Alert-

robbery gun_2319 hours_600 21st street, ne _L/O for 4 B/M's S-1 wearing a red northface jacket S-2 black hoodie with jamaica written on it DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #259094

Sent on: 05/18 23:31

Robbery

Police Alert-Robbery

Robbery at 6th and H St. NW. 1718 hours. Lookout for a B/M, blue jeans, black cap, gray shoes with a brown and blue jacket. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT

MPD OFFERS INFORMATION ON UNDERSTANDING AND AVOIDING GANGS

MPD OFFERS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH ON
UNDERSTANDING AND AVOIDING GANGS
Joining a gang or crew can give you a sense of belonging and acceptance, but often being associated with one can lead to dangerous consequences. The MPD has developed a brochure that offers some ways to explore alternatives to gang membership and how to safely “leave” a gang if you’re already involved. Some of these steps take time, but with dedication and the support of your family, you can change your life.

A gang is a group of individuals that band together for a common cause and are involved in criminal activity. Many gangs are highly organized and operate across state lines. A crew is a more loosely-knit group, often based on a neighborhood. These are usually individuals who grew up in or who have family roots in that neighborhood.

Regardless of gang or crew affiliation, both groups are often associated with a variety of crimes, including narcotics trafficking, gun violations, assaults, and even homicides. Female gangs or crews are growing in DC as well. Gang violence is a community problem. The MPD’s webpage on gangs helps explain who joins these groups and why and provides signs of possible gang involvement. It also offers suggestions for what parents
can do to protect their children and how young people can avoid getting involved.

http://mpdc.dc.gov/gangs

Homicide Closure in the Unit Block of L Street, NW

Homicide Closure in Connection with Shooting in the Unit Block of L Street, NW
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Detectives announced that an arrest was made in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred in the unit block of L Street, NW.

On Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at approximately 10:30 pm, First District officers responded to a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of First and L Streets NW. Officers located 39-year-old Antonio Hampton, of an unknown address, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Mr. Hampton was transported to a local hospital, and on May 13, 2010 he succumbed to his injury and was pronounced dead.

A short time after the shooting, First District officers stopped a suspect and through subsequent investigation, the suspect was identified as 24-year-old Dwannell F. Bunting of Hyattsville, Maryland. Mr. Bunting will be charged with murder in connection with this case.

This case exemplifies quick and efficient police work. Chief Lanier commented that she was “pleased with the heroic actions of the Officers who were patrolling in the area, and were able to quickly capture the suspect and bring this case to an immediate closure.”

Honoring our Nation’s Law Enforcement

Honoring our Nation’s Law Enforcement
May 11th, 2010 Posted by Tracy Russo

Each year, between 140 and 160 public safety officers are killed in the line of duty. To honor the fallen and recognize the commitment of all public safety officers, President Obama declared May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week of the 15th as National Police Week.

This week pays special tribute to law enforcement officers, their families, and colleagues who have sacrificed for the safety and protection of others. President Obama appropriately states:

As a Nation, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe, enforce our laws, and respond in times of crisis. These men and women sustain peace and order across America, and we look to them as models of courage and integrity.

This week is also a fitting time to recognize the vigilance of our law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Due to their dedication and watchfulness, we have been successful in identifying a number of emerging plots and stopping would-be attackers before they strike. Just last week, a Pakistani-born U.S. citizen was charged with terrorism and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction in New York City’s Times Square. Since the plot was uncovered, state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies have worked together tirelessly to find out who was responsible for what could have been a deadly attack.

The selflessness of our men and women in uniform reminds us of what John F. Kennedy, who established Police Week in 1962, once said, “For without belittling the courage with which men have died, we should not forget those acts of courage with which men have lived.”

Information on Police week activities is available at policeweek.org. For information on how the Department of Justice supports state and local law enforcement visit: The Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs or The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

One-Way North For About Two Weeks

800 Block of 5th Street (From H Street To I Street)
To Be Restricted To One-Way North For About Two Weeks
Effective at 7:00 am, Wednesday, May 12, weather permitting, jersey barriers currently in place in the 500 block of H Street NE will be extended into the middle of the 5th and H intersection, and no-left-turn restrictions will apply to traffic in the intersection of 5th Street and H Street.
The restrictions – expected to be in place for about two weeks – are necessary to accommodate the completion of construction work in the south center lane of the 500 block.
Here’s how the restrictions will affect motorists:
Ø If you are driving north on 5th Street to H Street, you will be able to turn right (east) on H, but you will be prohibited from turning left (west) on H or traveling across the intersection.
Ø If you are driving west on H Street, you may proceed straight across the 5th Street intersection or you may turn right on 5th Street. But you will not be able to turn left on 5th Street.
Ø If you are driving east on H Street, you may proceed straight across the 5th Street intersection or you may turn right (south) on 5th Street. But you will not be able to turn left (north) on 5th Street.
Ø If you are driving south on 5th Street, you will find signs at I Street, providing notice that south-bound traffic is temporarily prohibited on 5th Street from I Street to H Street.
Southbound motorists are advised to use 4th Street as an alternative. Northbound motorists who need to cross H Street from the south are advised to use 6th Street as an alternatives.
The work is part of DDOT’s H Street Reconstruction Project. More information about the project is available on the DDOT website, http://ddot.dc.gov/DC/DDOT/ under the Ward 6 portion of the “Projects and Planning” section.
Thank you for your patience. If you would like additional information or assistance, please call on us at any time.
Margaret Gentry

MPD Announces All Hands on Deck Successes

During AHOD, all available sworn MPD personnel will be on patrol throughout the District emphasizing community policing, focused law enforcement and community outreach. This will include increased foot beats, homicide detectives following up on cases, and recruits passing out specific crime related information.

During the eight All Hands on Decks in 2009, MPD made a total of 3,505 arrests and seized more than $315,000 in drugs.

“District Police have made tremendous progress in reducing crime and closing investigations,” said Mayor Fenty. “We are here today because we have more hard work ahead of us. However, every district resident can feel confident and be proud that we now have the lowest number of homicides in four decades and our officers have a homicide closure rate that greatly exceeds the national average.”

The Metropolitan Police Department’s current homicide closure rate is 76 percent. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier today announced arrests in two unrelated homicides. Both arrests occurred on Monday, May 3, 2010.

“We are pleased to announce the closure in these two homicides and we want to continue to send a message to criminals that violence in our communities will not be tolerated,” said Chief Lanier. “ You will no longer get away with murder in DC.”

At 9:20 am on Monday, 18-year-old Curtis Faison of Southeast, DC was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant in connection with the April 10, 2010 shooting death of 27-year-old Melvin White, who was found fatally shot in the 600 block of 46th Place, SE. Mr. Faison was arrested by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.

At approximately, 10:30 am on Monday, May 3, 2010 members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile pursuant to an arrest warrant charging him with Second Degree Murder While Armed in connection with the March 16, 2010 death of 33-year-old Marcus Herrion, who was found fatally shot in the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE. The identity of the suspect in this case is being withheld because of his age.

The Metropolitan Police Department offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any unsolved homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

The MPD is reminding residents, or anyone else who may know of a robbery that occurred in the District, that the MPD offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for any armed robbery or a robbery that results in serious bodily injury.

Anyone who has information about a crime may call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM[E] (1-888-919-2746). Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

exploding manholes

Repair work to exploding manholes will cause congestion in vicinity of 9th & L Sts NW. L St NW closed from 9th to 10th Streets. Avoid area during rush hour today.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets Project Update

Highlights:

Phase 1 of construction starts May 15
New Traffic patterns and lane closures
Drivers can expect additional 15 minute delays

(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is making progress on the Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets Project, a $30 million construction project east of the Anacostia River that is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvest­ment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

The project is on schedule and on budget. DDOT is wrapping up preliminary work and will start Phase 1 of the construction between 27th Street and Branch Avenue, SE on or about May 15, 2010. The work will include the reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, which will require lane closures and a shift in the traffic patterns. Residents and motorists should be aware of the following important changes:

The far-right eastbound lane and sidewalk will be closed and marked off with barriers, although residents and business owners will still be able to access their driveways.

DDOT will maintain three open travel lanes at all times. A reversible lane will ensure there are two lanes for peak traffic during rush hours, and one lane for traffic in the opposite direction.

Temporary, overhead lane-signals will be placed along the corridor to indicate the correct inbound and outbound lanes for motorists.

Motorists are encouraged to look for the overhead signals of green ‘arrows’ and red ‘Xs’ as you travel along the roadway. This will aid in knowing what lanes are open in the direction you are traveling on the corridor.

DDOT advises drivers to add 15 minutes to their commutes to cover the additional delays that are anticipated during the project. If possible, motorists are encouraged to use mass transit or alternate routes.

The Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets project covers 2 miles of construction, from 200 ft. west of 27th Street to Southern Avenue. It will dramatically improve the physical character of the corridor and enhance transportation operations and safety for all users. The construction is scheduled to be completed in several phases over the next two (2) years.

To obtain more information about this project, you can visit our field office at 2410 Minnesota Avenue, SE. go online at www.greatstreetspennave.com or Contact DDOT’s Project Engineer Luan Tran at 202-671-4649.

Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks California Cities Gang Prevention

Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks at the California Cities Gang Prevention Network
Sacramento, Calif. ~ Monday, May 10, 2010Thank you, Jack [Calhoun]. I appreciate your kind words, and I’m grateful for your outstanding leadership. Your commitment to the success of this network – and to our nation’s young people – is clear. Not only have you delayed your retirement; you’ve also agreed to a demanding travel schedule that takes you across the country, and all around this state, every month. Your work is making a difference here in California. And your guidance is helping today’s Justice Department meet its obligations to combat crime, to protect the safety of our communities, and to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to improve their lives and fulfill their potential.

I’m here today to discuss the work, and the responsibilities, that we share. Responsibilities to ourselves, to each other, to our communities, and to the alarming number of children and young people who have been victims of, perpetrators of, and witnesses to gang violence.

This conversation is critical. I want to thank Mayor Johnson for hosting us. And let me thank each of you for your participation and engagement. In the cities you lead, and in the communities you serve, the next chapter of our nation’s history will be written. Our future progress depends on our current priorities. It depends on today’s commitment to empowering the next generation of Americans. And it depends on our ability to confront our nation’s most overwhelming and intractable challenges, including the prevalence and consequences of gang activity and the devastating impact of childhood exposure to violence.

Every person here understands what we’re up against. Whether you work to shape policy, to create support programs, or to advance policing efforts, your dedication is inspiring. And I’m grateful that this network brings together such diverse partners. You’ve proven that, to succeed in protecting the safety and potential of our children, we need a variety of perspectives; we need to test multiple strategies; and, above all, we need a comprehensive, collaborative approach.

By working in partnership, you’ve helped to create peace in some of California’s most dangerous and divided neighborhoods. You’ve helped enemies find common ground. You’ve helped to raise spirits, and prospects, in our most vulnerable communities. And you’ve lifted up countless young people who were heading down dark, dangerous paths. Quite simply, you have worked miracles.

The mayors, police chiefs, law enforcement officers, service providers, researchers, educators, and donors in this room are innovators in the administration of justice. And I’m grateful to count each of you as partners. You have provided the Justice Department with valuable insights from the front lines. You’ve told us what works, what doesn’t, and what we must do to enhance public safety. And, as you’ve created new programs and field-tested new strategies, you’ve shown that, despite budget and infrastructure challenges, solutions are possible.

In just three years, this network has made meaningful, measurable progress in addressing gang activity and community violence. Each city in this network has developed and implemented a comprehensive strategy. And many have seen crime rates fall. Yes, we should celebrate these achievements. But we must also face facts.

Today, far too many of our children are in need and in pain. Too many kids have given up on themselves and given in to a life of crime. Too many communities are ravaged by gang violence. Too many families have been destroyed. Too many lives have been lost. Children like 11-year-old Mynesha Crenshaw, who was killed by gang-fueled gunfire in San Bernardino last year, in her own home, as she and her sister were making dinner. Children like 6-year-old Azahel Cruz, from Monterey, who was also killed at home by a stray bullet. Children like Josue Lopez-Gil, who – just one year out of elementary school – was murdered by a 13-year-old classmate affiliated with a street gang in Oakland.

Each one of these children died for the same, senseless reason. They were, as Monterey’s Deputy Police Chief Kelly McMillin put it, “unlucky to be caught between two groups of young men who simply don’t like each other…who, if challenged on the point, would doubtless be unable to describe the source or reason for their hatred.”

So how do we honor these victims? How do we hold their killers accountable? And how do we prevent future tragedy?

These questions can’t be answered easily or quickly. But we can – and we must – begin to answer them by coming together, by sharing what we’ve learned, and by being clear about what’s working and where we need to improve.

For me, combating gang violence, and helping children who’ve been exposed to such violence, has been both a personal and professional concern for decades. As a prosecutor, as a judge, as a U.S. Attorney, and as the Deputy Attorney General, addressing the causes and remedying consequences of violence was at the forefront of my work. Today, as Attorney General and as a parent, it remains a top priority.

It is also a top priority for this administration. In fact, in the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2011, $12 million in new funding has been requested specifically for gang and youth violence prevention efforts and programs. But, as important as these investments are, addressing the challenges before us requires more than simply moving money out the door.

Of course, we must continue to strengthen our law enforcement capacities and capabilities. And we must build on the work that law enforcement officials, in partnership with our U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and Justice Department prosecutors, have done to take violent offenders off our streets. But law enforcement can’t do it alone. As Jack often says, “we can’t arrest our way out of this problem.” Achieving the progress we need to make demands that our enforcement efforts are complemented by strong prevention, education, and intervention initiatives.

Putting gangs out of business and providing young people with opportunities to improve their lives will take time. It will also take unprecedented, community-wide cooperation. We need to find ways to help young people resist the allure of gangs through programs like Ceasefire, Peacekeepers, and Youth Corps. And we need more of the city-wide task forces that have been so successful in San Jose, Santa Rosa, and other cities.

We also need more programs like “Summer Night Lights,” which Mayor Villaraigosa established in Los Angeles. Last year, I had the chance to see this initiative in action. They’re literally turning the lights on in the parks where crimes often occur and offering recreational, educational, and artistic activities. This approach is having a positive effect, and it’s an example of the innovative approaches we must adopt.

We also must develop more evidence-based strategies for combating crime and use data to target our policing efforts in “hot spots” of criminal activity. We also need to engage more “non-traditional” crime fighters – more public health officials, parents, and teachers; more non-profit and faith-based groups; and more young people. Finally, we need to focus greater attention on early childhood experiences – and, specifically, on the impact of childhood exposure to violence.

Last fall, the Justice Department released findings from our National Survey on Children Exposed to Violence, the first comprehensive look at children as victims and witnesses of crime, abuse, and violence from infancy to age 17. The survey concluded that most children are exposed to violence in their daily lives. It was a wake-up call for the Department – and, I know, for many of you.

The study found, for example, that the majority of our kids – more than 60 percent – have been exposed to crime, abuse, and violence. Two in five children have experienced direct violence more than once over the course of a year, and nearly three in ten were assaulted at least once in that period. Ten percent of children have suffered some form of abuse or neglect, and one in sixteen has been victimized sexually. In measuring indirect exposure, the study found that one in four children have witnessed a violent act, with many seeing one family member assault another.

This problem affects each one of us. And effectively addressing it must become our shared concern and cause.

But the good news is that, today, there is good cause for optimism. Research has shown that early intervention is effective in countering the effects of violence. Quality programs have shown clear benefits in enhancing resiliency and fostering healthy child development – benefits that extend to children who’ve suffered frequent exposure to violence. In other words, it’s within our power – within your power – to help the kids who need us most.

At the Department of Justice, we have made an historic commitment to this work. I’m proud that, for the first time, the Department is directing resources for the express purpose of reducing childhood exposure to violence and raising awareness of its ramifications, advancing scientific inquiry on its causes and characteristics, and, of course, countering its negative impact.

Last month, we announced that $5 million in grants would be awarded under the children’s exposure to violence initiative by this fall. And the Administration’s budget request for the next fiscal year includes an additional $37 million to help us provide critical resources, research, and services for communities nationwide.

While I’m encouraged by these new investments, and by our collective work in combating gangs and reducing childhood exposure to violence, I can’t pretend that addressing the challenges before us will be easy.

My predecessor, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, once said that, “It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.”

Today, as I look around this room, I can’t help but be keenly aware that each one of you has sent forth many, many ripples of hope. By your actions, you have demonstrated your commitment to solving a problem that, simply put, will determine the future of course of our country. Together, I believe we can write a bold new chapter in our American story. And I believe that we can transform our nation for the better – one city, one community, and one child at a time.

Thank you.

Police Alert

Police Alert-Robbery (Gun)

Robbery (Gun) 2309 hours 9th & K St NE LOF: (3) B/M, 16-21 yoa, wearing all black armed with a handgun L/S 1100 block of West Virginia Ave NE DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT

Final Paving Of The North Side of the H Street NE Intersections

Final Paving Of The North Side of the H Street NE Intersections

At 8th, 9th, 10th Streets Scheduled Monday, May 10

Daytime Traffic Restrictions Apply To 8th, 9th, & 10th

Between H Street & I Street During Paving Operations

On Monday, May 10, construction contractors are scheduled to carry out final roadway paving of the H Street NE north side intersections at 8th, 9th, and 10th Streets. The work will be conducted between 7:00 am until completion by 5:00 pm.

During the paving period, traffic in the 800 blocks of 8th and 9th Streets between H Street and I Street will be restricted to one-way south. (On that block of 10th Street, one-way south is the standard traffic pattern.) Flaggers will be stationed at the site to assist motorists and pedestrians. Local traffic to 800-block locations will continue to have access.

Northbound motorists are advised to use 6th, 7th, or 11th Street as an alternative.

The intersections will be paved one by one. The plan is to start at 10th Street, then move to 9th Street, then 8th Street.

During the paving operations at 8th Street, the southbound 90s Metrobuses will be re-routed away from the 8th Street block between H and I Streets. Instead, the buses will travel east on K Street to 10th Street, turn right on 10th Street, then turn right on H Street to proceed west to 8th Street, and resume their normal route south on 8th Street. There will be no change in bus stop locations. Metrobus personnel will be at the site to provide assistance.

The work is part of DDOT’s H Street Reconstruction Project. More information about the project is available on the DDOT website, http://ddot.dc.gov/DC/DDOT/ under the Ward 6 portion of the “Projects and Planning” section.

Thank you for your patience. If you would like additional information or assistance, please e-mail or call me at 202.320.8534 at any time.

This Month at PSA 102

MPD ANNOUNCES OPERATION TIPP

OPERATION TIPP OFFERS BUSINESS COMMUNITY
A WAY TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

It is no surprise that terrorism continues to be a threat in the United States and in the Nation’s Capital. What may be surprising, however, is that some terrorists use materials and equipment that are generally available in the marketplace. Some terrorists may attempt to portray themselves as legitimate customers in order to procure the goods they need, while others may attempt to steal them.

In either case, it is usually an individual business or service organization that will be the first to notice something out of the ordinary. When that happens, it is critical that these suspicions be immediately passed on to law enforcement, so that the information can be examined, evaluated and, if necessary, acted upon.

That is why the Metropolitan Police Department created Operation TIPP (Terrorist Incident Prevention Program): to make it easy for businesses, service agencies and other organizations in the Washington region to get directly involved in terrorism prevention.

Operation TIPP is a program designed to enlist the business community in detecting
and preventing terrorism in the nation’s capital. The Operation TIPP hotline seeks to educate businesses within specific industries on what to look out for in the way of suspicious activity related to their industry.
The MPD encourages all businesses in the DC area to become familiar with Operation
TIPP and to become actively involved in terrorism prevention.