Central District Newsletter-October 29, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
October 20, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
This past week was a short one with the Monday holiday and President Obama’s visit to the Union Square area on Thursday. Fisherman’s Wharf had their annual Piersafe Emergency Prevention Drill on Friday 10/16/09. Saturday was the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake. All were good reminders to plan ahead for big events. NERT, the SF Fire Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Training is a great place to start. Check out the website and be a NERT! (I am).
If you read my comments about the stolen property belonging to Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, then you probably know by now that his property was recovered and returned to him. The saga reminds me to remind you to mark your property! We have a limited number of engravers here at Central that you may borrow to use to mark property with your drivers’ license number. Electronics should be marked, from laptops and cameras to iPods to GPS units and any other portable equipment. Mark your bicycles under the frame. With luggage, briefcases, camera cases, golf bag and other equipment, it would be a good idea to also use a luggage tag or mark your name and drivers’ license number on them as well. In cell phones and iPods you should highlight personal information in case the item turns up to police. Complete the owner information and ICE info, (In Case of Emergency).
Halloween Safety Tips:
Costumes should fit correctly so kids won't trip on them. Wear light-colored costumes to be seen at night.
Kids should not try to Trick or Treat by themselves. They should go with an adult and a group of friends.
Map out where you and your friends will be going. Visit only the well-lighted houses.
Try to Trick-or-Treat while it is still light out; always bring a flashlight, it may get dark. Wear a reflective costume or stickers.
Pick well-lighted streets. Walk on the sidewalks. Do not take shortcuts or alleys!
Only accept candy at a person's front door. Do not go inside of a house or into someone's car.
Have a back-up plan in case you get separated from your group. Carry a cell phone, walkie-talkie or money for a pay phone, and the number of a trusted adult.
Don't eat any candy until you get home. Have an adult check to make sure there are no tricks in your treats! If there is any suspicious candy, contact your local police station.
October is National Crime Prevention Month
This is a perfect time to take the extra steps in practicing safety awareness by learning more about crime prevention and the steps you can take to make yourself, your family and your property safer. If you don't already have a Neighborhood Watch group on your block, now is the time to start one! Call SAFE at 553-1984 to get organized!
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I am a little behind in reporting the District 3 Community Newsletter because of backlogging production issues. However the Newsletter have very good community tips and information from Captain James Dudley.
I am sending my Good Spiritual and Mental energy to Current.com programmers that are always looking for ways to improve the site. The new post interface is good! It almost remind me that Insurance Commercial. "Are you in good hands?":)
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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
SFPD Tip Line 575-4444 Text a Tip: 847411 (Tip411)
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 Pete McLaughlin & 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 Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice is launching a new safety blog to keep people in San Francisco safe and informed. Make sure you check out www.sfpublicsafety.blogspot.com .
Captain James I. Dudley
Central Police Station
766 Vallejo Street
SF, CA 94133
415 315-2480
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Broadway Corridor
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Friday October 17, 2009
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 10
Drunk Related Arrests 10
Moving Citations 18
Parking Citations 7
Vehicles Towed 6==================================
Saturday October 18, 2009
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 7
Drunk Related Arrests 6
Moving Citations 48
Parking Citations 8
Vehicles Towed 8
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Friday Night was busy, with several fights and 10 individuals arrested for drunken behavior in public.
Crimes of Note:
10/13/09 11:56 PM Pine/Larkin Prostitution Arrest
A Petaluma woman was arrested for loitering for prostitution. The woman told officers that it was her first attempt in the profession.
10/20/09 12:40AM, 12:50 AM, 1:34 AM Prostitution Arrests
Plainclothes Officers Matt Seavey and Michael Bushnell made prostitution arrests at Pine/Larkin, Post/Larkin and 1000 block of Sutter. One “John” was also arrested for attempting to solicit one of the prostitutes in the view of the officers. All three women listed SF as their city of residence.
10/15/09 2 AM 700 Bush Attempted Homicide Arrest
Two men who were sitting on a windowsill overlooking the street five floors above had been imbibing and arguing; not a good combination considering their perch. The argument became physical with one pushing the other out the window. Luckily, a tree broke the fall along the way and the victim, although badly injured, survived.
10/15/09 11:15 PM Front/Sacramento DUI Arrest
10/19/09 2:23AM Columbus/Northpoint DUI Arrest
10/19/09 11PM Broadway/Sansome DUI Arrest
10/15/09 3 PM Powell/Geary Concealed Weapon Arrest
Union Square Beat Officer Tom Cunnane attempted to speak with a street person musician who became irate and began screaming. The individual was detained and found to be carrying a concealed switchblade.
10/16/09 10PM Fresno/Grant Stabbing Arrest
Officers arrived with the suspect still on scene after stabbing a 63 year old man in the leg. The stab wounds were deemed superficial. The suspect was booked for aggravated assault with a knife.
10/17/09 at 10 PM Kearny/Columbus MUNI Robbery
A 29 year old woman aboard the 9X Muni bus was assaulted by a group of young people including a 19 year old Asian female who knocked her down and robbed her of her purse and cell phone. The woman chased the suspects and flagged down officers on Columbus and Union Streets to give chase of the suspects. Officers Nelson Artiga, Eric Valentini and Sgts. Philpott, Deshong and Baretta from Tenderloin Station rounded up the suspects and recovered the property. - 2 years ago
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MUNI related crime. Pickpockets have been active along the 30 Stockton line. This month we ran several plainclothes operations in an attempt to nab the prolific suspects. We have been successful in deterring crime and have caught one pickpocket suspects and two graffiti vandals. Oftentimes, people recognize plainclothes officers and that’s a good thing too. Uniformed officers have also been concentrating on heavily travelled lines. Crowded busses during high commute hours from 7AM-10AM and in the afternoon from 3PM-7PM have been targeted by officers in response to incidents. Aside from pickpockets, cell phones and laptops have been the targets of thievery as well.
While riding public transportation, remember some of our crime prevention tips: Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be afraid to turn around and look at people who may be ‘bumping into you’ or pressing against you. Keep wallets in front pants pockets. Keep purses, backpacks and packages on your lap or held in front of you. Take off earphones while travelling in close quarters in crowds. A rubber band or two around your wallet keeps pickpockets from easily slipping it from your pocket.San Francisco SAFE is gearing up to host its first ever 5K Fun Run/Walk for SAFEty event designed to promote awareness of personal and family safety, while raising funds for all of its important community services. The event will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Registration begins at 10:00am and the race is set to start at 11:00am. For all the hard work and participation of our runners/walkers, volunteers and SAFE supporters there will be a post race BBQ from 11:30am - 2:30pm.
Help SAFE support its mission – building safer, stronger communities through crime prevention education and public safety services. Join SAFE and members of your community in this effort. Register to participate in the 5K Fun Run/Walk for SAFEty as an individual or form a team! Event volunteers are also needed. Take this opportunity to get to know your neighbors and get involved in your community. Registration fee is $10 per person, children 10 years and under are free! All participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100. For more information and to register please visit our website at
www.sfsafe5k.dojiggy.com
Text a Tip- Community Policing is successful only when the community is actively involved and engaged in crime prevention in their neighborhoods. Calls to police may be made in a variety of ways, some anonymously. You can call to report a crime, or even text through a mobile phone at: Text: 847411, call: 575-4444 or at Central’s tip line: 392-2623.
Winterize for safety! Winter is coming, along with the shorter days and earlier onset of darkness. Now is a good time to check battery supplies at home, bicycle and vehicle headlights and windshield wiper blades, tires and brakes. If you jog in the early darkness or at dusk, use a lighted arm or leg reflector light, wear a reflective vest and avoid head phones or ear buds. Overall, be aware of your surroundings, run or bike with a buddy and be active in well lighted areas.
And, as always we invite the community to check out the City's award winning preparedness website: www.72hours.org where we have information available in five languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese.The monthly Police Community Meeting is held the third Thursday of each month at 6PM; this month the meeting will be held at Central Station, 766 Vallejo Street. The meeting generally runs 1-1.5 hours. Have your say in the community.
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