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THE SUN'S focus on our fractured society today looks at an area where almost half the locals are jobless and where feral kids roam the streets.
As the political parties promise to tackle Broken Britain, this week we are visiting blackspots where the benefit culture, crime, drugs or poverty are the norm. Today, Newtown, Birmingham.
SHOPKEEPER Basharat Ali's eyes widen as he describes the mini crime wave that recently swept his Costcutter store.
There was the stabbing, then the gang who tried to "rush" the shop and the teen girl who used him as a shield while another girl attacked her with a knife.
This is the same local council area that caused a mother to set fire to herself & her daughter as a drect result of anti-social behaviour, but at the same time the problems that have been highlighted in Birmingham can be found on any street corner in any UK town.
In England, almost 600,000 children skip lessons every day. Boys aged ten to 16 commit 40 per cent of all street crime, 25 per cent of burglaries, 20 per cent of criminal damage and one third of car thefts - all during school hours.
The government's reponse to this is simple.
The Tories have pledged more cops on the street and to restore discipline in schools.
PM Gordon Brown has announced plans to combat 50,000 of "the most chaotic families" with an increase in Family Intervention Projects.
They require parents of kids guilty of anti-social behaviour to accept one-to-one support or lose benefits.
Yet how about we stop simply skirting around issues a high number of people in the uk are getting sick of the weak laws poor sentences & ridiculous level of those not entitled to receiving benefits that we the working people of England pick up the bill for there benefit legal aid & what do we get from the government nothing, is it any wonder most people on forums have lost faith with the law. I for one have been a victim of anto-social behaviour from a group of 3 15-17 year olds who smashed up my garden after having it done for a childs birthday party, on contacting the police I was told an officer would be round within 48 hours for a statement & do I want a crime number that was it!!! no other action & it was over 72 hours before an officer came.
I have spoken to several of my neighbours who all work & the response is the same we have worked hard for everything we have & we are sick of the gangs stealing & damaging our property, a few have even said that if the gang was attacking them they would fight back even though that would brand us as the "CRIMINAL" in the eyes of those soft bleeding hearts who say the gangs need understanding, take it from a group of people who have had enough anymore & we fight back the police are powerless we need action from our government not more soft initiatives.
What are your thoughts I know a vigilainty approach is wrong but when people are pressed & they feel as they are not supported it is sadly an approach that a lot of us see coming!!THE SUN'S focus on our fractured society today looks at an area where almost half the... more
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
August 11, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
How do we measure success? With hot dogs of course!
The idea behind National Night Out is to bring neighbors together in a safe and friendly environment. For the third year in a row we coordinated a get together in North Beach.
This year’s National Night Bocce with Cops event at the Joe Dimaggio Playground was a growing success. Thanks to co-sponsors, Tim Daniels and all the volunteers at Tel-Hi. Tim arranged for the food and BBQ, including hot dogs and drinks. Ben & Jerry’s supplied the ice cream. Thanks too, to Bonnie Cassenelli and Rec and Park for arranging the bocce courts. Cindy Brandon, ED of SAFE was on hand to play, mingle and supply coloring books and SAFE fliers on building Neighborhood Watch Groups. On hand to man the bbq’s were Officers Steve Matthias and Mark Milligan. Beat Officers Kevin Richins, Tom Costello, Mark Alvarez and John Torrise visited and played bocce and tutored several kids on the fine points of playing bocce. What about the hot dogs, you may ask? Tim Daniels told me that last year he supplied 50 hot dogs for the event and this year he doubled that amount and we ran out. It was great to see people from all over the district, from the very young to the not so very young, showing up to mingle and play bocce. The actual bocce games were cut short a little when several kids took over and bocce balls flew everywhere. Chalk art was encouraged in the open space adjoining the courts at Mason and Lombard and several kids participated. Next year, we will try to cater to the broad age range; sign up now for face painting, hoop toss and other kid friendly attractions.
The Auto Burglary Summit held last week at the Cannery was not well attended. With so many auto break-ins at garages and parking lots, we will continue to attempt to bring the management of these locations to the table. Recent stat sheets show that some locations have been hit 6-11 times in a 3 month period.
Trauma- Filming for the television series will continue in the district, at Bush and Sansome, with helicopters, cops, firemen and other actors with guns, hoses and pyrotechnics. Do not be alarmed and look for the cameras and other equipment before calling 911.
Broadway Corridor
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Friday August 7, 2009
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Felony Arrests 2
Misdemeanor Arrests 3
Drunk Related Arrests 4
Moving Citations 45
Parking Citations 18
Vehicles Towed 13
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Saturday August 8, 2009
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 3
Drunk Related Arrests 2
Moving Citations 48
Parking Citations 12
Vehicles Towed 12
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Captain James I. Dudley
August 11, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
July 28, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Robbery, (211 of the California Penal Code), is defined as: “The felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.”
There are varying degrees but you get the gist. We have recently seen a spike in robbery incidents in the form of grab and run robberies and in the form of pickpockets aboard Muni. We recently had a rash of most probably, one or two serial pickpockets along the F line along the Embarcadero and on the 30 Stockton bus line. Often, the victim may be on a crowded bus and not realize that they were pocket picked until they reach for their wallet in their pocket or purse. Some of our reports are titled “Somewhere in SF” because the victim cannot tell when it actually occurred.
There are a few things you can do to prevent being a pickpocket victim:
• Be aware of your surroundings, especially in confined crowded spaces, such as on a bus, or waiting in line for food service or at a retail business.
• Carry cash in a separate pocket or money belt. Take only the cash, credit cards and identification that you will need for the day.
• For people who carry their wallet in the rear pants pocket; wrap a rubber band or two around the wallet like my old friend, Lt. Joe Garrity. Joe showed me once, that it is almost impossible to slip a wallet out of a pocket without noticing, since the rubber band always catches the fabric.
• When riding on a conveyance, sitting or standing, take your purse, backpack or bag and pull it around to your lap or across your chest.
• Make eye contact with others around you.
• If someone bumps into you, however slightly, turn in their direction. Resist social norms if you’d rather keep your wallet than embarrass someone.
• Be aware of the decoy. Sometimes two suspects will act in concert. One will bump you or stop short in front of you and as you are bustled, or try to avoid them, the second suspect will hit from behind you.
• Be aware of where to sit. On MUNI, sit near the driver when possible or on seats that face the walkway. Make a note to stay in the area of busses outfitted with cameras near the front of the bus.
If you do notice that you have fallen victim to a pickpocket, immediately call and cancel credit and debit cards to minimize the negative impact. If someone calls you later to arrange a meeting to return the stolen property, call police immediately.
SAFE Night Out! We hope to keep the “Bocce with Cops” night going this year at DiMaggio’s Playground Bocce Courts August 4th at 5 PM. Save the Date!
Thanks to the anonymous donor from Chinatown who donated $200 this week to the K-9 program in the East Bay. The woman read an article in the Chinese news and saw that some police dogs there could not be outfitted with protective vests due to budget constraints.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
July 28, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
July 21, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
The Good Samaritan-
I talked about tuning up your bikes for summer a few newsletters ago. I try to practice what I preach and last weekend I changed two bald tires and one inner tube on my road bike. On Sunday I was out for a long ride when I experienced a flat tire. Of course, I was about 6 miles from home, BUT I did have a spare tube with me. I stopped at a shady spot and changed the tire when, on my last few pumps, the stem broke off at the connection. I deflated faster than the tire itself when I realized I had no spare-spare and it was indeed a long walk home unless I could perfect riding a unicycle very quickly. It was at the time the final ‘woosh’ let out of the tire when another bicyclist pulled over in his car and offered assistance. “Neil” had obviously just finished his ride and saw that I was having some trouble. He offered a better bike pump and even had a spare tube, after I explained that I just mauled my spare. He helped me change the tire and explained that he sold the Topeak Road Morph, a mini version of a floor pump. I thanked him for his help and promised to buy one.
Later that afternoon, none the worse for wear from my abbreviated ride, I went out and indeed bought the pump. I learned several things from the experience. PLAN. At SWAT we always had a PACE Plan:Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency. Just like your home or office emergency plan, always have a back-up plan as well. In cases where additional planning may be needed, have a back up plan to your back up plan. For instance, I always take duct-tape camping. It can solve most problems with tears or breakage. On trips or long hikes, always let someone know your route, timeline and itinerary. It can be especially important to have back up medication or a prescription with you on trips. When commuting or going for an afternoon bike ride, I always have a spare tire and tools with me. As a contingent plan, I have my cell phone with me. AAA just started a program where they will give rides to broken down cyclists in addition to auto needs.
Finally, there is a time when you should accept help from strangers. I usually warn readers about this one, but there are times when one should accept help and conversely there are times when you should offer help as well. My advice remains to use good judgment, especially at night and in secluded areas. Sometimes you can offer help by using a cell phone to call for help for the stranded motorist or bicyclist. In the end, try to be your own best resource and plan ahead. With that in mind, recall Robert Burns: “The best laid schemes of mice and men, often go awry” and hope for the good Samaritan.
SAFE Night Out! We hope to keep the “Bocce with Cops” night going this year at DiMaggio’s Playground Bocce Courts August 4th at 5 PM. Save the Date!
Thanks to the anonymous donor from Chinatown who donated $200 this week to the K-9 program in the East Bay. The woman read an article in the Chinese news and saw that some police dogs there could not be outfitted with protective vests due to budget constraints.
The Annual Chinese Rec Center Basketball Tournament was a good time had by all. Lt. Al Yee of the Honda Unit of our Tactical Division arranged another basketball game between 16-18 year olds from the RecCenter and Officers from Central Station on July 15th. Despite a strong showing by Al, Officers Rod Tong, Tom Costello, Mike Costello and Scott Korte, it was youth who prevailed. Old timers along with me were Sgt. Steve Roche, Lt. Mike Biel, and Lt. Jim Calonico. There is a photo of the team attached. Unless oxygen is provided at future games, this may have been my last one.
Crime Trend in Chinatown
The “River Rock Burglar” is back at it in Chinatown. Over the past two weeks we have experienced up to 5 burglaries in Chinatown. The MO has been the same as in prevCentral District Newsletter
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July 21, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
May 19, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Internet Safety
A lot has been said about who you may meet or chat with online. Whole curriculums have been developed to keep kids safe from on-line predators, and that is a good thing. Kids are much more aware now that the person, who may claim to be a peer, could be something altogether different, like a convicted sex offender. Today, the Net is used for thousands if not millions of transactions. Most are legitimate, others, not so legitimate and not so safe. Recently, some large internet classifieds sites have made concessions to keep transactions safe. It is still up to the purchaser to keep in mind the adage, “Let the Buyer Beware,” in more ways than one. There are a lot of scams out there on the Net and in print classifieds as well as people hawking products right on the street. Attached is an Alert from Hayward PD regarding an on-line car sale that turned into a car jacking:
“On 05-11-2009 the victim, received a call from one of the suspects from cellular
telephone number 510-xxx-xxxx in response to an ad the victim posted on Craigslist to
sell a car. The victim later met with (S1) and (S2) at Southland Mall in Hayward. (S1) and (S2) are believed to have been dropped off at the mall by (S3), who was driving the
Suspect Vehicle described above. (S1) and (S2) test drove a car along with the victim. At
one point during the test drive (S1) stopped the car, (S2) got out of the car, opened a
passenger door and pointed a two handled unknown type firearm at the victim. (S2)
stated, "If you say anything, I will shoot you". (S1) and (S2) then stole the victim's car.
The victim car was recovered a few hours later by the Union City Police Department,
stripped of it's tires and rims.”
Similar sales have led to robberies of individuals showing up to a meeting spot with lot’s of cash to buy or valuable products to sell. Be prudent and thoughtful in making transactions. Consider if the deal is too good to be true. It may be a ruse, a hoax, stolen property or a set up. If everything seems ok, take a friend with you or meet at a public place. You may ask for identification or proof of purchase. Save all receipts and on-line transaction correspondence print-outs and keep them after the sale.
Police Community Meeting
Join us for the Central Station Police Community Forum this Thursday 5/21/09 at 6 PM. Lieutenant Richard Pate will speak about current events and crime trends. The location is the Tel-Hi Community Center at 660 Lombard Street.
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.
“Collect Your Prize!” Scam
Over the past week, we have heard from several individuals who say they have been contacted to put money up front to collect a prize at a public place later on in the week. Several people were conned into doing just that. Remember to be wary of the something for nothing schemes and even the something for something schemes. All of the fraudulent trick and device ‘cons’ have something in common: they look to exploit individuals hopeful to win or otherwise get something free or for little return. Hang up on telemarketers and shred and toss unsolicited similar mail as well.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
May 19, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
May 12, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Violent crime is serious. It is our number one priority in response and prevention. Reports are reviewed each day and each month a CompStat presentation is done to check for crime patterns and series. Crime Maps are generated to get a visual view of crime within the district. Recently after a few high profile robbery cases, the community and media have been calling to inquire about the “rash” or “spike” or “increase” in violent crime within the Central District. Union Square was of particular concern recently because of two high profile robbery cases. I was assured by our Robbery Detail that there were certainly no “take over style” robberies within the district or elsewhere in the City for that matter. I did my own Crime Map search and found that we have had 2 to 3 robberies each month in the Union Square area since January. Robbery is defined as the taking, by force or fear, the property of one by another. Sometimes it can be the often-thought of suspect on victim robbery. It can be with a weapon or simply by force or threat of force. It can be someone snatching a purse, shopping bag, cell phone or MP3 player. It can also be called a robbery when a shoplifter is confronted and uses force to escape.
My point is that there is no recent rash, spike or increase in robberies in the area. I am certainly not minimizing the seriousness or trauma experienced by a victim in the commission of this most personal crime. This newsletter is a crime prevention tool to keep you informed and to give more situational awareness in order for you to “arm yourself with knowledge.” It is not intended to frighten anyone or to sensationalize crime. If you learn anything at all about personal safety, what to look out for or how to report a crime, then we have done our job on the prevention side of crime. There are other resources and safety tips online at www.SFSAFE.org and you can see archived newsletters from each of the ten district stations and access Crime Maps at www.sfgov.org/police Remember to stay alert, be aware of your surroundings and call us when you suspect something requires attention.
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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.
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Friday May 8, 2009
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Felony Arrests 1
Misdemeanor Arrests 3
Drunk Related Arrests 1
Moving Citations 53
Parking Citations 17
Vehicles Towed 17
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Saturday May 9, 2009
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Felony Arrests 2
Misdemeanor Arrests 8
Drunk Related Arrests 2
Moving Citations 54
Parking Citations 14
Vehicles Towed 14
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Captain James I. Dudley
May 12, 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 tapeCentral District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
May 5, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
April 21, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Although the current heat wave may not last for long, please remember to lock doors and windows, especially if located on ground floors or near accessible areas. Most daytime burglaries and night time “hot prowl” burglaries occur via unlocked doors or windows. With summer approaching, now is a good time to check window locks and screens. Some locks allow for windows to stay open and lock into place, too small for a person to crawl through. Remember too that despite being an urban area, we have lots of bats in the City. Screens allow for ventilation but can keep bats outside where they belong. Each year the Department of Public Health puts out warnings. If you suspect you have been bitten but do not have the bat, you may be subject to unnecessary and painful preventative treatment for rabies.
See some timely good words of advice and reminders from Cindy Brandon and SAFE:
Dear SAFE Friends & Supporters, In the wake of the Sandra Cantu tragedy in Tracy, it is a harsh reminder that we all need to exercise best practices and safety education with the children in our lives that we love and care for. It is unfortunate that an incident like this brings to light the importance of strong communication with children and instilling them with the knowledge of what to do in a situation that makes them uncomfortable and could potentially be dangerous. Parents, caregivers, and those that work with children should discuss and plan ways to be as safe as possible.
Child Safety Tips
Here are just a few tips for you and your kids:
• Keep open communication with your children. Discuss all types of safety with them.
• Allow kids to tell you what makes them fearful, and encourage them to communicate their feelings on being safe.
• Teach them how to recognize potentially dangerous situations; whether it's with someone they know, or someone they don't know.
• Always play or travel with a friend.
• Always tell an adult where you are going, even if it's just across the street to a friend's house.
• Sometimes it's okay to say “no” to an adult. Talk about the times when they need to listen to adults and when it’s appropriate to say “no”.
• Get to know your children’s friends and families.
• If a child is spending time at home alone, make rules for the house with the child’s help. Discuss the rules and the reasons for having each one in place.
• Talk about the difference between strangers and trusted adults with children. Encourage them to share with you when they are uncomfortable with the trusted adults.
• Children need to know which adults they can go to in case of an emergency (police officers, trusted neighbors, store owners, relatives, etc.).
• Go over some lures or tricks that dangerous adults may use:
-- Offer a ride in a vehicle
-- Offer candy, gifts, money, jobs, etc.
-- Request help
-- Use of threats/fear
-- Pretending to be a friend or trusted adult
-- Offer companionship
• If a child feels that he/she is in danger – YELL, RUN, and TELL!
-- YELL loudly to draw attention to yourself and the stranger
-- RUN to a safe place
-- TELL an adult what happened
More tips can be found on various child safety websites. SAFE offers a complete guide of Safety Tips for Children at scheduled presentations. For SAFE's Safety Tips for Kids at Home, click on the link below. You also visit our website, www.sfsafe.org for more safety tips.
SAFE offers customized Child Safety Presentations that cover a wide range of issues such as stranger danger, internet safety, bullying and street safety. Please call our office for more information or if you are interested in a presentation for your group, school or neighborhood. To inquire about SAFE's Child Safety Services, call Elly Mayen at (415) 553-1986, or email to elly@sfsafe.org .
Be SAFE,
--The Staff and Board of SAFECentral District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
April 21, 2009
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Be prepared to pay-up if you turn your volume up on your car stereo
AKRON, Ohio -- When the weather turns warm, drivers start rolling down the windows and turning up the music on the radio. Akron Police are reminding drivers that if their music is too loud they could be fined.
The City of Akron has a noise ordinance that specifically targets the noise from car stereos.
Danielle Frizzi
Fox 8 ReporterBe prepared to pay-up if you turn your volume up on your car stereo
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 31, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
My heart goes out to the members of the Oakland Police Department and especially to all the families of the victim officers in last week’s tragedy. It is a profoundly saddening situation that cannot be rationalized or justified.
Thanks to everyone who called or wrote to pass along condolences or to offer support to law enforcement officers in general, and particularly to the families and co-workers of our brother Oakland Police Department Officers. Several people asked if there was a message to put out regarding interactions or contacts with police. Police Officers walk a fine line every day while plying our trade, and the Bay Area is probably the most scrutinized law enforcement community because of the harsh criticism by the usual detractors.
Officers are potentially in the line of fire every time they walk out of their police stations, regardless of the call for service. Vehicle stops are especially dangerous since each one is “like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." Not to make light of the situation, but as the officer approaches a vehicle, they don't know if they are dealing with an inexperienced driver, someone in a hurry, someone with a medical emergency or in some cases, an armed dangerous felon. Yet, with that said, we are expected to treat each approach the same, with the same amount of courtesy and respect. I have seen complaints against officers on traffic stops because they, in the perception of the driver, "had their hand on their gun." In some cases, a safe and defensive approach is called for. In all cases, a safe approach should be made until the nature of the driver can be determined.
You can help each time you interact with an officer by being clear and as articulate as possible. If you are at a call of service where violence or a weapon may be involved, consider the officer’s perspective. Keep your hands free of anything that could be construed of as a gun or weapon and explain your role at the soonest opportunity; such as: “I’m the one who called;” or “the threatening customer just left…” If you happen to be pulled over for a traffic violation, pull over to the right as soon as possible, as safely as you can. Do not dig around for insurance or registration paperwork until the officer requests them. Do not exit your vehicle and do not allow passengers to exit. Stay in your seat with your hands visible. The officer may then ask for your driver’s license, vehicle registration and your proof of insurance. Only then should you search for the documents. Most people already adhere to these protocols, but others still aren’t sure what their role should be. Bystanders or third parties, not involved in the interaction are not prohibited from watching but should not get involved, especially from the blind side of officers during the activity. Our main goal is to conduct business with safety in mind for everyone involved.
SFGOV Public Safety Blog
A new website about the SFPD is now up and running. The website includes information about the whole department and includes highlights and contact information for all ten district stations. The blog, launched by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, can be accessed at: www.SFPublicSafety.com
Current Crime Trends
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.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 31, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 24, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
We send our thoughts and sympathy to the lives affected by the fallen Oakland Police Department Officers. It serves as a reminder of how violent and life threatening our jobs can be.
Events:
St. Patrick’s Day festivities were well controlled with a few arrests made, mostly for public drunkenness. Many of the downtown locations started early and ended before midnight. By 2 AM the district was back to normal.
On March 25th plan to attend another Town Hall Meeting with Supervisor David Chiu and representatives from major City Departments such as Fire, Police, Health, DPT and Rec and Park. I will not be able to attend this month but come and meet one of our new Night Lieutenants Rich Pate of Victor Tsang. The meeting is 6PM-8PM at the Spring Valley Elementary School at 1451 Jackson Street between Hyde and Larkin.
On Saturday March 21st we facilitated the Anti-War Demonstration beginning at Justin Herman Plaza, along Market Street to Civic Center Plaza.
We’ve been given a ‘heads up’ regarding a “Flash Mob” gathering on March 25th “downtown” calling for “all Zombies!” That usually means that folks will text each other and show up wearing make up and torn clothes with fake blood and assorted limbs. If I knew exactly where and when they are to appear, I would tell you.
SFGOV Public Safety Blog
A new website about the SFPD is now up and running. The website includes information about the whole department and includes highlights and contact information for all ten district stations. The blog, launched by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, can be accessed at: www.SFPublicSafety.com
Current Crime Trends
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.
Zero Graffiti for a Beautiful City! Save the date: 4/23/09 at 3 PM
Look for a coordinated community effort by DPW with the location to be announced. For details on all the ways that citizens can help, contact Merle Goldstone, Public
Information Officer with DPW. Her contact info: Merle.Goldstone@sfdpw.org Office 641-2625.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 24, 2009
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Please, do meet one of the the most unfriendly anti-green and anti-social institutions in the US. Harley Davidson and SEMA.
Here it is how acoustic aftermarket crime are politically lobbied by SEMA
This is lobbying against our Constitutional rights and against social peace. I am requesting everyone that has a responsibility to defend our Constitutionals rights, our neighborhoods and communities around the United States to boycott "Specialty Equipment Market Association" Known as (SEMA) that corrupts the Congress and our Civic Laws.
Have any of you herd about these institutions? The name is "SEMA" please do not confuse it with FEMA. The acronym of SEMA means "Specialty Equipment Market Association." These people were suppose to only supply their out laws products to a supposed off road car shows. Instead their tentacles reach far beyond the law and beyond human health and environmental issues. They have corrupted Congress and the law and spoofed law enforcement so badly that will take some serious money to re-train officers to recognize the crime of modifying cars and motorcycle mufflers to sound louder. Next time you wake up in the middle of the night or you get blasted with noise and carbon monoxide by a vehicle without the noise suppressants that we all call "mufflers," you can remember these words, "Harley Davidson" and "SEMA."
The hand and hand partners of health and environmental crime in the US at your service.Please, do meet one of the the most unfriendly anti-green and anti-social institutions... more
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Ah, yes spring is in the air and the birds are chirping. The bees are buzzing, the flies are flying and you hear the BOOM BOOM BOOM of a beat box stereo instead.
I was a young man once myself but, there comes a point when loud music and others deserving more respect collide.
Written by
J Lee Kenser
For more information on the traffic hazards and other human health disturbances from boom stereo vehicles conflicting with respectable social norms.
http://www.noisefree.org/boomcars.phpAh, yes spring is in the air and the birds are chirping. The bees are buzzing, the... more
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Noise. The bump-a-thump from cars with pumped up sound systems rolling down neighborhood streets or even main thoroughfares of Selma have city residents and officials tearing out their hair.
By Leesha Faulkner (Contact) | Selma Times-JournalNoise. The bump-a-thump from cars with pumped up sound systems rolling down... more
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Police were called in to turn down the noise, but things got out of hand. Two officers were hurt and one man was shot.
By Eyewitness News' Marcus SolisPolice were called in to turn down the noise, but things got out of hand. Two officers... more
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There may be music playing, but not everyone in Brooklyn feels like dancing in the streets.
Only 32% of Brooklynites feel the city is doing a good job of controlling street noise, according to Mayor Bloomberg's Citywide Customer Survey.
Brownsville was the borough's noisiest neighborhood with a mere 18% of residents believing the city does an adequate job of preventing roadside racket.
"Sometimes I don't get enough sleep because of all the noise," said Alba Martinez, 22, a student who lives on Chester St.
BY Jeff Wilkins
DAILY NEWS WRITERThere may be music playing, but not everyone in Brooklyn feels like dancing in the... more
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 17, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
A colleague of mine in the Department of Public Health retorts, when asked what he’s been doing is always the same: “Saving Lives!” I always think that he is being facetious, but today I acknowledge that he does indeed save lives everyday, just like me and you. Today it was more obvious how we do it. I just finished a meeting at Fisherman’s Wharf when I heard the dispatch radio call of a “dead body in the water off Pier 45.” I turned my vehicle around and headed that way, thinking of the procedures and notifications. I pulled up to the spot where Officer Terry Laubach parked his patrol wagon. We looked down into the water and spied the lifeless body of a fully clothed woman, half in the water with her torso on some floating pilings. Within a minute it appeared that the woman moved a bit. We shouted to her and saw that she seemed to twitch. The SFPD Marine Unit was dispatched with EMT services as well. Within minutes, both arrived and after some coordination, Officer Laubach assisted Officer John Broucaret in pulling the woman safely aboard the Marine Unit boat. SFFD EMT’s boarded and began treatment of the woman who seemed to be recovering. Her complete story is yet to be chronicled on her condition and how she ended up 30 feet below the pier in the 50 degree cold San Francisco Bay waters.
In any event, there we are ‘saving lives.’ I would bet that most of you are saving lives everyday as well. If you keep your under 6 and under 60 pound child in a car seat, and wear your seat belt and obey traffic laws, you too are saving lives. If you ride a bike and wear a helmet, don’t wear ear buds and obey traffic laws and ride defensively, you too are saving a life, quite possible your own. My point is, a lot of times we act in a manner that is protecting ourselves and others from harm everyday. With some conscious effort, we can save even more.
Events:
This week in the Central District we will have thousands of folks descending North Beach and the Financial District for St. Patrick’s Day festivities beginning March 17. We have been pretty successful in keeping things under control the past few years and I expect this March 17th to be a good one, being on a Tuesday night. Most celebrants will have to be at work tomorrow and we wish them best in moderate celebration and safe travels home.
On March 19th plan to attend our monthly Police Community Meeting at Tel-Hi Community Room at 660 Lombard. We’ve been having a pretty good turn out and the discussions have been lively. I will not be able to attend this month but come and meet one of our new Night Lieutenants Rich Pate of Victor Tsang.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 17, 2009
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MEMPHIS, TN -- Memphis police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. Police say a 46 year-old man is dead after a fight over a blasting stereo.
Reported by: Jill Margetts
Email: JMargetts@MyEyewitnessNews.com
Last Update: 4:32 pmMEMPHIS, TN -- Memphis police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. Police... more
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The U.S. Supreme Court says the Navy can use active sonar in despite evidence that it and other noise pollution can deafen, and even kill denizens of the sea and skies
By Brendan BorrellThe U.S. Supreme Court says the Navy can use active sonar in despite evidence that it... more
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 10, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
I am fresh back from a short vacation in Boca Grande in Florida this past week and as I soaked in all the sunshine, baseball and beaches, I wondered how to tie it all into this week’s newsletter with a safety twist to it. It was easy, as I thought about all the e-mails I have been getting with links to Facebook, Plaxo and other websites dedicated to promoting yourself through the on-line pages. People put lots of interesting things about themselves, their work, their family, interests and many other things in their life. If you search for my profile on any of those sites you will find pretty slim pickings. Not even a photo. Of course there are other public sources where my picture and other details pop up. But the fact remains that I choose not to add too much information on the web. There are a lot of scams out in the world these days, from spam e-mails, to spam phone calls to identity theft. Back in the days of newspaper print, scam artists even went so low as to look up local obituaries to see when someone was home or if a reception would be held at their home so they could take advantage of the situation.
Putting out information on the web that you will be away on vacation is just like letting newspapers pile up on your doorstep. It is almost an invitation to opportunists that will let them know that no one is home and no one is looking after it. On most sites on the web it is accessible to the greater public. Be careful of what you post on it. Think about long term as well. Recently, friends of mine said that their company would be under the scrutiny of an activist group. It was the same global group that had been connected with domestic terrorism, vandalism, assaults and threats. I told them that the first thing they should do would be to go to their website and take off the bulk of their personal information. Some of us have pretty public lives and there is already a lot of information out there, why add to it? If you go away on vacation you may stop the mail and papers, put timers on lights and sprinklers and ask a friend or neighbor to keep an eye on things. The web has global access, why not take precautions there as well?
How was the vacation? Too short and not enough time for all the great things offered there like fishing, boating and golf. I did see an abundance of wildlife like turtles, armadillos, osprey and caught a Grapefruit League baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. I even had the opportunity to say hi to old time San Francisco Giants greats Chris Speier and Dusty Baker. When is my next vacation? I won’t say.
SFGOV Public Safety Blog
A new website about the SFPD is now up and running. The website includes information about the whole department and includes highlights and contact information for all ten district stations. The blog, launched by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, can be accessed at: www.SFPublicSafety.com
Current Crime Trends
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.
Zero Graffiti for a Beautiful City! Save the date: 4/23/09 at 3 PM
Look for a coordinated community effort by DPW with the location to be announced. For details on all the ways that citizens can help, contact Merle Goldstone, Public
Information Officer with DPW. Her contact info: Merle.Goldstone@sfdpw.org Office 641-2625.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
March 10, 2009
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