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Central District Newsletter-May 5, 2009

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Central District Newsletter

Captain James I. Dudley
May 5, 2009

“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”

Captain’s Comments

I learned a lot about epidemiology sine this whole flu issue came up. Public Health issues and how they assess and handle their response is a lot like police work. Prevention is the best strategy. After that, as incidents occur, we both look at the problem and go back to the root causes. After looking back, we come up with a strategy and look into the future. In both professions we use a variation of the SARA Model of Problem Solving:

SCAN-What is the overall problem? Can it be identified and narrowed?

ANALYZE- What are all the contributing factors? Are their commonalities to the problem? Here is where we look at everything; CrimeMaps, Police Reports, Evidence, Statements, Computer Generated Calls for Service, etc.

RESPOND-This is the fun part, the action plan. It is where we apply resources to the problem. As I always say, the Police are only one component to good problem solving. Community Policing is really Community Problem Solving, take that a step further and it is good Community and City Government Problem Solving. That is, involving all agencies that have a stake in the crime or problem or who can help solve it. That can mean going all the way to changing legislation, getting help from state and local licensing boards or commissions. To handle something only from the Law Enforcement aspect is only deferring the problem.

ASSESS- Take a look at a timeline to addressing problems. There should be a 30 day period to apply the enforcement or action plan and fine tune it after that. Expect a spike in activity or reported cases. Adjust the plan if something is obviously out of whack. Take a look at the plan in 30-60-90 day intervals. If there is no good outcome, go back to the Analysis stage and take another look at what may be missing.

Officers on the street level are encouraged to think along these lines and are tasked to fill out a Problem Solving Worksheet when confronted with a chronic problem. At the management level we apply the same strategy by looking long term with licenses and permits, especially as they deal with alcohol and over-intensification in certain areas. Some strategies give instant results and some may not see benefits for months or even years after the fact.

Help us help you by calling us or at least by calling 311 to document nuisance issues in your neighborhood.
That said, there is hardly any defense against irrational acts of senselessness. That was the case on May 1, 2009 at 9:45 PM. It was of course, “Mayday” filled with protests, marches and celebrations of several movements. None of them could be attributed to the band of usual suspects described as young men and women, 20-30 years old, wearing all black clothing, including “hoodies” and some with masks or scarves across their faces. Several individuals, 30-50 in number ran along Geary and Grant Avenue, smashing windows as they ran. Several windows were smashed on various stores in the immediate area. Nothing was stolen. The message, if there was one, was to create vandalism, simply because they could. A website page forwarded to me touted their “Smashing Success in SF.” Such acts are cowardess and indeed senseless. Tools, wrenches, crowbars and pipes used in the barrage were booked as evidence and a follow up is being handled by investigators reviewing video tape
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      Central Station Resource List

      EMERGENCY: 911
      Non-Emergency: 553-0123
      Cell phone 911: 553-8090
      Customer Service Center: 311
      Central Station: 315-2400
      Web: www.sfgov.org/police
      Captain James I. Dudley 315-2480 james.dudley@sfgov.org
      Anonymous Tip-Line 392-2623 SAFE 553-1984 www.sfsafe.org
      Graffiti Abatement 278-9454
      Graffiti Fax 278-9456 .
      Central Events: 315-2440 Sergeant John Colla
      Central Permits: 315-2423 Officer Scott Gaines
      Code Abatement: 315-2417 Sgt. Mark Hernandez
      Deputy City Attorney: 554-3820 Jill Cannon
      Dept. Parking & Traffic: 553-1943
      DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch
      Quality of Life Liaison: 315-2400 Officer Kim Koltzoff
      Homeless Issues: 315-2400 Off. Jay Shastri or Cathy Daly
      Chinatown Beat: 315-2400 Off. Leon Sorhondo & Stewart Ng- Days
      Off. Sam Yuen - Nights
      Union Square Beat: 315-2400 Officer Carl Payne & Tom Cunnane- Days
      Officer Ed Carew- Nights
      Wharf Beat: 315-2400 Officer Noel DeLeon & Bob Merino-Days
      Officer Tom Costello & Kevin Richins-Nts
      North Beach 315-2400 Officer Mark Alvarez & Mike Kangrga- Nts
      Officer Fred Crisp & Jim Deignan
      Community Liaison: 421-6443x16 Tel-Hi- Danika Choe

      Call 3-1-1/TTY: 415-701-2323. If outside of San Francisco, call 415-701-2311/TTY: 415-701-2323 to reach any of the following: Abandoned Vehicles----DPT Dispatch ----DPW Street Cleaning-----Graffiti Hotline--Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP)-----Pothole Repair----Street Signs (missing/damaged)---Street Lighting, etc.
      311 Goes ONLINE! Log on now on the sfgov.org website to lodge complaints.

      Megan’s Law Website Access:
      The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to locate those listed in the database.

      Join the SFPD: www.sfgov.org/police

      The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week.
      For more information, including application process, please contact Ms.Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720 or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701 or visit our website:
      http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=80269

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      Crimes of Note:
      4/27/09 2:35 AM @ Larkin/California
      Officers Ritter and Timalu observed a grey ‘zipcar’ run a red light and proceed at a high speed, (hence the zipcar moniker) and continue until it ran into a curb. The officers arrested the two occupants, a male and female after they discovered the car stolen and found them also to be in possession of stolen property and drugs.

      4/29/09 at 10:22 PM on the 700 block of Leavenworth
      Plainclothes Officers Paul Doherty and Nico Discenza made an arrest of a 41 year old white male casing cars, presumably to break into. Their suspicions were confirmed when they discovered the man on Parole with a Castro Valley address. They found several burglary tools in a backpack he was carrying.

      4/28/09 7:45 PM at Pine and Front
      Plainclothes Narcotics officers made an arrest of a 19 year old Hispanic male for selling suspected methamphetamine to them. A 21 year old accomplice from East Palo Alto was also arrested.

      5/1/09 at 2 AM at Polk and Sutter
      Officers Martin Garay and Greg Skaug observed a stolen vehicle on their hot sheet and made an arrest of the 19 year old local resident.

      5/1/09 after midnight 700 block of Pacific Ave.
      Officers Eric Tapang and Oliver Lim responded to a call of a man bleeding from stab wounds. The victim was treated at SF General Hospital for lacerations to his head. The officers placed a witness in their car and located the suspect a short distance away where he was taken into custody.

      5/4/09 6:18 PM 700 block of Hyde Street
      Officers Chin and Shanahan were called to a report of an auto burglary. They took the report and broadcast information detailing the crime and suspect information. A short while later, a suspect was detained by Officers Bushnell and Seavey a short distance away. Stolen evidence and broken glass on the suspect linked him to the crime. He was identified by his jail bracelet with his name that he still was wearing, and by identification made by the witness to the original crime.

      5/5/09 at 2 AM Francisco and Columbus
      One group of intoxicated men in their 20’s took exception with another group of young men in their 20’s near Francisco and Columbus. The group of suspects followed the second group and after a short time, pulled off their belts and attacked the second group. Officers quickly arrived on scene and rendered aid and caught several suspects. Two were positively identified as assailants and were booked for aggravated assault. One of the men injured suffered a severe eye injury and was transported to SFGH.

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      SAFE TIPS: Remember to use safe practices going to and leaving your retail shops. Use two employees when at all possible. Use a drop safe during business hours or a bank service to pick up and drop off cash. Be aware of individuals “casing” your store or another store in the area. Communicate to neighboring businesses and the police if something seems out of the ordinary. If a crime occurs, remember to be the best witness possible. SAFE will be coordinating safety and business watch meetings in the area. For more information on Business Watch, Neighborhood Watch and tips on how to prevent burglary and robbery incidents, call SAFE at 553-1984 or go to www.sfsafe.org .
      Telephone Extortion Scam
      To date, we have received reports of dozen’s of phone call extortion attempts in the district over the past weeks. In each incident, between 10 AM and Noon, a male caller described as sounding ‘Asian with a raspy voice’ who makes a random call to the victim, saying that they will kidnap a family member unless the victim sends an amount of cash to a specified overseas location. We encourage reporting and specific details of similar calls in our efforts to investigate and put an end to the calls. Try caller id or immediately call your phone provider immediately after such a call and explain the need to obtain the number that just dialed your phone. There has been no merit to any validity in any of the threats made.
      Graffiti vandals have scarred North Beach and Chinatown of late. Please call 911 if you see acts of graffiti or other vandalism in progress. Use 311 to report the mess to get it cleaned up asap. There is a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals of up to $250.

      Broadway Corridor
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      Friday May 1, 2009
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      Felony Arrests 0
      Misdemeanor Arrests 3
      Drunk Related Arrests 2
      Moving Citations 50
      Parking Citations 20
      Vehicles Towed 17

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      Saturday May 2, 2009
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      Felony Arrests 1
      Misdemeanor Arrests 3
      Drunk Related Arrests 2
      Moving Citations 52
      Parking Citations 12
      Vehicles Towed 14
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      5/2/09 at 2AM 500 block of Broadway
      Officers Jose Perez and Sean O’Brien arrested a 20 year old drinking in a parking lot. The suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded concealed handgun and was arrested.

      We have been fortunate to have the Traffic Company Solo Motorcycle Violence Reduction Unit on hand to help deal with traffic related problems associated with the area. These officers do a great job of keeping traffic flowing and reduce the likelihood of street “Side Shows” “cruising” and vehicle to vehicle altercations. They provide a presence on the Broadway Corridor as well as on ancillary streets in the immediate neighborhood. If you notice, a majority of the problems and arrests occur after midnight and continue up to 3 AM.

      SAFE stands for Safety Awareness For Everyone and it is a valuable crime prevention organization. Grab and Run Shoplifters have been active of late, especially near our retail areas of the district. Plainclothes officers have made good arrests at locations where patterns of the thefts have occurred. Merchants can help yourselves by being alert, greeting patrons and by checking out the SAFE website for tips on loss prevention. SAFE can also do a security survey and report on businesses and homes. Check them out at www.sfsafe.org .
      Reward! Check out the www.sfgov.org/police website for rewards for Homicide information, Graffiti information and when giving tips on illegal guns in San Francisco. Rewards are enumerated from $250 for Graffiti to $1,000 for guns to and up to $10,000 or more for information leading to the arrest on some homicides.

    • 2 years ago
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