From MPD Office of Community Outreach

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

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

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

October's PSA 102 Meeting

VARIOUS STREET CLOSURES FOR WEEKEND EVENTS

The Metropolitan Police Department wishes to inform the public and members of the
media about several planned events that will affect traffic around the city this weekend and
during the week. There are many street closures associated with these events.

TASTE OF DC
The following roadways will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 8 pm on Friday,
October 7 and are scheduled to reopen at 3 am on Tuesday, October 11:
»» Pennsylvania Avenue, NW will be closed from 9th Street to 14th Street
»» 10th Street, NW will be closed from E Street to Constitution Avenue
»» 11th Street, NW will be closed from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue
»» 12th Street, NW will be closed from E Street to Constitution Avenue
»» 13th Street, NW will be closed from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue


27th ANNUAL ARMY MILER
This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 9th, 2011. The proceeding streets will be
intermittently closed along the race route beginning approximately at 7:30 am and should
reopen by 12:00 pm.
The race route is to originate along Washington Boulevard (Route 27) in Arlington,Virginia and progress across the Arlington Memorial Bridge into the District of
Columbia. Once in the District of Columbia, runners are to take the following route,
prior to its conclusion in Arlington, Virginia:
»» Crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge around Lincoln Circle to Henry Bacon Drive
»» East on Constitution Avenue, NW
»» North on 19th Street, NW
»» West on Virginia Avenue, NW
»» South on Rock Creek Parkway, NW to Ohio Drive, SW
»» East on Independence Avenue, SW (runners will take the Westbound side)
»» Northeast on Maryland Avenue, SW
»» South on 1st Street, NW (crossing Peace Circle and Garfield Circle)
»» West on Independence Avenue, SW (runners will stay on the left side)
»» South on 14th Street, NW to Interstate 395

FESTA ITLALIANA
This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. The
following streets will be closed:
»» 3rd Street will be closed at G street NW with no southbound traffic on 3rd Sreet.
»» F Street will be closed at 4th Street NW with no traffic on F Street.
»» 3rd Street between 1-395 Ramp and G Street NW with no traffic North on 3rd Street.

US ARMY CONVENTION
This event is scheduled for Monday, October 10 through Wednesday, October 12,
2011, at the Washington Convention Center. The following streets will be closed starting
at 6:30 am on October 10 through 11 pm on October 12:
»» L Street between 7th and 9th Streets NW.
The above streets will be closed to motorists. Parking restrictions will be in effect
and parking will not be permitted. 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.

SENIOR CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY CONTINUES TO SERVE COMMUNITY

Members of the Sr. Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (SCPAAA) received information from the Strategic Services Bureau on MPD’s new Citizen Volunteer Corps, an auxiliary program designed to utilize the expertise of members of the community who are interested in assisting with the daily operations of the police department. The seniors also heard from representatives from Human Resources, Forensics and Fingerprint Analysis Branch, as well as Community Outreach on descriptions of other volunteer opportunities around the department. Members of the SCPAAA have completed, at least, ten days of training in public safety, emergency preparedness and community service through a joint program by the DC Office on Aging MPD. They operate on the principle that, while they may be retired, they are not tired, and would love the opportunity to continue to make significant contributions within their communities.

MPD Has New Recruits!

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH

ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2011

CONTACT: Linda Wharton Boyd (EOM) 202.727.5011; linda.wharton-boyd@dc.gov
Gwendolyn Crump (MPD) 202.727.4383; gwendolyn.crump@dc.gov

MAYOR VINCENT C. GRAY AND POLICE CHIEF CATHY L. LANIER TO WELCOME NEW RECRUITS TO POLICE ACADEMY

Thirty-five recruits begin training at the academy this week.

WHAT/WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier will welcome 35 new recruits to the Metropolitan Police Academy. Their training will last 28 weeks.

WHEN/WHERE: Monday, October 3, 2011, 8:30 a.m.

Maurice T. Turner Jr., Metropolitan Police Academy
4665 Blue Plains Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20032

BACKGROUND: Mayor Vincent C. Gray recently announced that funding is now in place for 300 new police officers, fulfilling a promise he made earlier this year during the budget cycle. The funding for new officers began at the start of the new fiscal year on October 1, 2011, and the Metropolitan Police Department is ready to train 35 new recruits this week. Public safety is one of the top priorities of the Gray administration, and this is a substantial step in rebuilding the size of the police force to better serve the citizens of the District of Columbia.

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Join Mayor Gray's One City * One Hire - 10,000 Jobs Campaign
"Putting District Residents Back to Work - One Hire at a Time"
Learn more at http://onecityonehire.org

DON’T BE A VICTIM: CON ARTISTS OFTEN TARGET ELDERLY

Most of us think we would be the last people in the world to be tricked into handing over
our hard-earned money for deals that, in retrospect, are obviously phony. But con artists are
experts in human psychology and behavior. They know how to win over your confidence with
their smooth talk and self-assured manner. Unless you are careful, you may find yourself turning
over cash or buying worthless merchandise. You won’t be able to recognize a con artist by the
way he or she looks, but you can be on the lookout for some of their “pitches.”
Some of the most common cons and swindles in the springtime are bogus home repair offers,
fraudulent door-to-door charities, and individuals posing as police officers or bank investigators
who claim to be investigating fraudulent tellers or counterfeit schemes. These con artists often
target the elderly. Regardless of your age, DC residents are urged to be wary of any “somethingfor-
nothing” offers. Always ask for offers in writing, read over all contracts before you sign, and
never agree to “cash-only” deals. Do not hesitate to check the credentials of anyone who comes
to your door. Ask to see official identification and inspect it carefully. Legitimate organizations
– especially real police officers – will not hesitate to comply. And if you have been victimized
by a con artist, please call the police and report it. This is the only way that law enforcement can
detect patterns and identify and apprehend offenders.
A good rule of thumb in these situations is to remember that if it sounds too good to be true,
it probably is! Don’t let your excitement get the best of you. If you are approached by someone (in
person, on the phone, or by email) DO NOT send money. If you ever really do win the lottery,
the lottery association will arrange to take a portion of the winnings to pay taxes directly out of
your winnings.

MPD Says Be Smart at Gas Stations

TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND
YOUR VALUABLES WHILE AT THE GAS STATION

Like most parts of the country, Washington, DC is not
immune to the problems caused by illegal drugs and activity
in its neighborhoods. It has been said that the most lucrative
market for illegal drugs and drug activity in the world is the
United States. Nearly every aspect of American life and every
community within the US has been affected in one way or
another by the business of manufacturing, transporting,
selling, purchasing, and abusing illegal drugs.
Cascading Illustration of DrugsThe problem can have
especially damagi0ng effects on young people. There are some
staggering statistics associated with alcohol, vice and illegal
drug use by teenagers in the United States. On any given day:
»» Nearly 1.2 million teens smoke cigarettes
»» 631,000 drink alcohol
»» 586,000 use marijuana
»» 50,000 sniff inhalants
»» 27,000 use hallucinogens
»» 13,000 use cocaine
»» 3,800 use heroin
Perhaps most alarming, nearly two-thirds of American
high school students say their school has drug problems;
nearly one-third of middle school students report the same. And 80 percent of teenagers say
they have witnessed the sale or possession of illegal drugs on high school grounds or seen
someone who was drunk or high on campus.
»» Get more information about recognizing and
understanding the risks associated with drugs:
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/drugawareness

Metropolitan Police Celebrate 150 Years

 MPD Celebrates 150 Years.The
Metropolitan Police Department turned 150
on August 6. Look for a special decal on most
marked vehicles to highlight and celebrate this
landmark in the agency’s history. In addition,
many of our uniformed officers have chosen to
honor the sesquicentennial
b y w e a r i n g a commemorative badge
through September 30, 2011.
I n h o n o r o f  t h e
mi l e s t o n e , a d d i t i o n a l
information about the Department’s history
is being added to our website, including the
biographies of every Chief of Police since
1861, a history of the badge, and more each
week. To see the special section, visit www.
mpdc.dc.gov/150th.