June 2014 Newsletter - Crow Hill Community Association

77 Pct. Community Newsletter
June 2014
A Message From The Commanding Officer…..
Upcoming Community
Events:
Community Council
Meeting– Place: Trinity
Baptist Church– 179
New York Ave (Park
Plc / Prospect Plc) at
7:30pm
Mon.
6/09
Deputy Inspector Eddie C. Lott
Clergy Council Meeting Place:
77th Pct. Muster Room
Tues.
(St. Marks Ave/Bergen
St) at 11:00 am
6/10
Peace and greetings from the men and women of the
77th Precinct. I would like to thank everyone who continually
support the efforts and excellence of the 77th Precinct, and
pledge a sincere commitment to nurture and forge the successful
partnership between the 77th Precinct and the dynamic Crown
Heights community it proudly serves. It is through that viable
partnership we become empowered to effectively address crime,
traffic and quality of life concerns. As we experience the warmer
weather of spring, and summer approaches we have begun to
realize new crime trends. Consistent with the steadily rising temperatures, street robberies and from the person grand larcenies
(i.e. cellular phone, jewelry and purse snatches) have increased.
We respectfully request that all people who reside, work and
worship within Crown Heights be cognizant of their personal
safety and surroundings. Please secure your handbags, wallets,
purses, neck-worn jewelry and hand held electronics, especially
when awaiting public transportation, or leaving a bar/ restaurant
( especially if consuming alcoholic beverages). Enjoy the spring in
good health, happiness and safety. With respect, sincerity, and
humbleness.
Eddie C. Lott,
Commanding Officer
Community Board 8
Meeting– Place:
P.S. Congratulations to all the spring graduates of the
class of 2014; be proud of your achievements and continue your
excellence.
Concern for Independent
Thur.
Living-151 Rochester Ave
6/12
(c/of St Marks Ave) at
7:00pm
77 Pct. Community Council Meeting
77th Pct Clergy Council Meeting
77th Pct Community Council President– Mr. James Caldwell
77th Pct. Clergy Council President– Rev. Jerry West
Where : Various Locations within the 77th Precinct
Where: The 77th Precinct muster room
When: Every Second Monday of Every Month @ 7:30pm
When: Every Second Tuesday of Every Month @11:00 am
January 13, 2014
February 10, 2014
January 14, 2014
February 11, 2014
March 10, 2014
April 14, 2014
March 11, 2014
April 8, 2014
May 12, 2014
June 09, 2014
May 13, 2014
June 10, 2014
July & August 2014 - No Monthly Meeting
July & August 2014 - No Monthly Meeting
September 8, 2014
October 13, 2014
September 9, 2014
October 14, 2014
November 10, 2014
December 8, 2014
November 11, 2014
December 9, 2014
The NYPD Crime Stoppers Program: Offers rewards up to $2,000 for anonymous informa-
77th Pct Contacts:
Executive Officer
Capt. Rose - 718-735-0634
tion
provided to the 1-800-577-TIPS(8477) hotline that leads to the arrest and indictment of a violent
felon.
This program is supported by the New York City Police Foundation and focuses in solving high
priority violent crimes.
Special Operations
Lt. Flanagan- 718-735-0611
On Fathers Day June 22nd, 2006 Chanel Petro-Nixon, a sixteen year old honor student at Boys
and Girls High School in Brooklyn , NY left her home to fill out a job application at Applebees
Restaurant in Restoration Plaza , Fulton Street. Chanel never made it to Applebees. Four days later,
Community Affairs
PO Salters & Pierre-louis—
718-735-0634
CrimePrevention
Diaz & Marsman
Chanel’s body was found in a black plastic bag in front of 212 Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn, in the
Crime Stoppers
800-577-TIPS(8477) all calls are anonymous. Crime Stoppers Poster # BK-944
confines of the 77th Precinct. Anyone with information please contact
Chanel Petro-Nixon
718-735-0658
Community Board 8 Meetings
Youth Officer
PO Daniels -718– 735– 1881
Auxiliary Officer
PO Fadl -718-735-1881
When: Every Second Thursday at 7: 00 pm Where: Various locations see CB8 website
January 9, 2014
February 13, 2014
March 13, 2014
June 12, 2014
July & August - No Meetings
April 10, 2014
September 11, 2014
May 8, 2014
December 11, 2014
Domestic Violence
Sgt. Torrissi-718-735-0600
School Unit
Sgt. Paulin-718-735-0634
Essential Tips The Public Can Do When Calling 911
Give An Address-The location of the emergency if the first and most important thing Give the operator the address as specifically as possible, and the
borough. If you don’t know the exact street address, providing the street name, nearby cross streets and landmarks or highways can go a long way in helping speed help to where it is needed. If you don’t know where you are and are able to, visually scan and describe your surroundings.
Answer Questions–Call takers and dispatchers will ask you for more information, so they can properly notify responding officers and necessary authorizes, or in some cases provide you with potentially life-saving instructions for example; how to administer CPR. You may be asked to repeat some information to EMS or Fire Department personnel. It doesn’t delay help that is already on the way.
Remain Calm-Try to remain calm and provide as much detailed information as possible. The calmer you are, the clearer you can be, the better operators and responders can hear and help you.
Describe The Emergency– Are your or is someone else hurt? How? Whether you need medical attention, police response, or other emergency assistance, explaining the nature and severity of injuries can be critical– is the person conscious? Choking? Bleeding? Describe what is happening to the best of
your ability, or ask someone else to, and leave the line open if you cannot speak.
Describe Perpetrators– If you have witnessed a crime or been victimized, get to safety first. As soon as you can, call 911. Describe if there is a suspect
or suspects, whether weapons are involved; what the perpetrators look like, include race/approximate age/height/weight/clothing type and color; where
they are or how they fled, and in what direction. If they were in a vehicle, what make/model or color and size? Even partial descriptions and license plate
numbers can be helpful.
Keep Phones Open-Tell operators the number from which you are calling. Use a landline when possible, and if calling from a cell phone, do your best to
leave it on.
Foreign Language Assistance-Foreign language assistance is available, in more than 140 different languages. Callers can be connected to Spanishspeaking operators, or to other live translators via phone.
Use 311-911 is for emergencies only. Use 311 to request information, report conditions or problems that do not pose an immediate harm to you or others.
Increase Awareness– In a safe and supportive manner, train children how and when to call 911. Also, know what precinct you live in-a list of NYPD
precincts & police service areas which covers public housing is available online via nyc.gov/nypd-see Precincts for directory of locations & phone numbers.
Every Call Matters- All calls are important! Including false alarms and prank calls, which take operators away from citizens whose lives may be in danger.
Pranks are punishable by law. Avoid accidentally dialing 911– lock and secure your phone when its not in use to prevent pocket/purse dialing.
Beware of Green Dot MoneyPak Scam!!
Here is how the Scam works:
After receiving a call from someone who claims to
be collecting a debt for either a Utility Company
or the Internal Revenue Service, people are being
threatened w/ the loss of their heat, electric or told they will be deported.
Skimming at ATM Machines:
ATM ―Skimming‖ is an illegal activity
that involves the installation of a device, usually undetectable by ATM users,
that secretly records bank account data when the user inserts an ATM card
into the machine. Criminals can then encode the stolen data onto a blank
card and use it to steal money from the customer’s bank account.
Utility Company Scam: The victims are contacted by a caller who
states that they work for a Utility Company and are collecting money past
due. The caller informs the victim that they can avoid having their utility
service disconnected if they immediately pay a specific past due amount
using a Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store.
The victim purchases a Green Dot card and proceeds to call back the number given by the caller. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read
the MoneyPak card serial number. Once the scammer has the Green Dot
MoneyPak serial number they are able to transfer funds onto a prepaid
debit card. The victim has now lost their money.
HOW IT WORKS: The criminals place the skimmer, which is usually made
from plastic or plaster and looks very much like the original card reader,
directly over ATM , lobby doors or at the ATM card reader undetectable to
customer. As the customer insert their ATM cards into false skimmer, their
bank account information on the cards magnetic strip is ―skimmed‖ or stolen
and usually stored on some electronic device.
Internal Revenue Service Scam: The victim receives a call and are
told that they owe back taxes, fees, or fines to the I.R.S. and that if they do
not make an immediate payment using a Green Dot MoneyPak card they
will be arrested or deported. This scam is perpetrated in the same manner
as the utility scam. The results are also the same, victim’s money is stolen.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS :Be Suspicious of callers who demand
immediate payment for any reason. Remember that anyone who has the
number on a Green Dot MoneyPak has access to funds on the card. Never
give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls
you unsolicited. Never wire money, provide debit ,credit card numbers, or
Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know.
Utility companies & government agencies will not contact you
demanding immediate payment by Green Dot MoneyPak.
Tips for keeping your car safe:
Avoid leaving valuables in your car in open view.
Shopping bags and wrapped packages are also enticing.
Whenever possible, place items out of sight in the trunk of
your vehicle prior to reaching your destination.
Never leave packages in the passenger
compartment unattended.
Make a habit of doing a quick scan of
your car before you walk away from it. Check to make sure
that you haven’t left a valuable item like a GPS, laptop, MP3
player, purse, briefcases, or child safety seat. If it can be helped,
it’s best not to leave any valuable items in a car at all.
Charging cords left in view may lead a thief to think that the
electronic device is in your car. Put away phone chargers and
GPS mounts.
Enroll in an Auto Decal Programs to receive a discount on your auto insurance call the 77th Pct Crime
Prevention Officer 718-735-0658.
Pin-Hole Cameras
Camera Strips
A hidden camera is used in conjunction with the skimming device in order to
record the customer’s Personal Identification Number. In lieu of hidden camera, a keypad overlay, placed directly over the installed keypad, is sometimes
used to record the user punching in their PIN. The skimmer device is placed
over the ATM card reader, undetectable to the customer.
Identity Theft – Electronic Pick Pocketing
Many of us today carry little cash and rely upon the
convenience of a debit or credit card. The credit card
industry is always improving on this technology to make
usage as easy as possible. The ―smart card‖ is an example
of this. ―Smart cards‖, known in the trade as ―RFID‖ or
Radio Frequency Identification cards, are embedded with a small chip which
emits a radio frequency. When making a purchase the user does not have to
swipe the card or enter a ―PIN‖ they only need to hold the card in proximity
of the cashier’s card reader.
Not to be left behind, the Identity Thief has also improved on their technology and has the ability to ―Electronically‖ pick pocket the ―RFID‖ signal and
duplicate your card. So please take a few moments to check your cards and
verify if they are equipped with ―RFID‖. Smart cards may be branded as ―Pay
Pass, Blink, Express pay, and will have a symbol such as this somewhere on
the card. Analysts state, card skimming devices generally work when a victim
only carries a single smart card. When carrying multiple ―smart cards‖, the
transmission creates a jumbled, unintelligible data stream. If you are carrying
a card equipped with ―RFID‖ consider purchasing a protective sleeve to store
your card, these sleeves reduce the ability of an identity thief to read the
―RFID‖ signal. A simple internet search for ―RFID‖ protection will provide
you with multiple options for protecting yourself.
Vision Zero
In an efforts to reduce motor vehicle, bicycle & pedestrian accidents, while saving lives. The following roadway has been selected
as a Vision Zero location:
East & West Bound on Atlantic Avenue
( Speed reduction from 30mph to 25mph)
From the Brooklyn water front on the East River all the way to
Jamaica, Queen. Atlantic Avenue run’s parallel to Fulton Street for
much of it’s course through Brooklyn, where it serves as a border
between the neighborhoods of Prospect Heights and Fort Green
and between Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights.
Bike Smart!
The summer is here and bicycle use is
ever increasing. With the expansion of
bicycle , lanes throughout the City and
rising fuel cost, more and more people
are opting to utilize a bicycle for travel.
The cost of bicycles can vary greatly,
making them quite tempting to street thieves. Street Thefts are a fast method of generating money for perpetrators, and bicycles can be an easy target when unattended and not properly secured. Light weight chains and cable locks are not recommended, they are readily defeated with small easily concealed tools. Technology for securing bicycles has increased, and while
we cannot recommend specific products, knowledgeable local bicycle shop representatives can point you in the right direction.
Be sure to secure your bike to a fixed object. Parking meters and scaffolding are not proper locations, ideally an anchored bicycle rack is the best spot. As with most situation, a well lit area is best. Be sure to remove any accessories, and for longer term
storage consider anchoring or locking the seat and removable wheels as well. Those items are easily removed and often a target for theft. For Bicycle Registration contact the 77th Precinct Crime Prevention Office 718-735-0658.
O u t s t a n d i n g Po l i c e Wo r k
Gun Arrest: On April 27, 2014 PO Vitale of the 77th Pct midnight patrol was
flagged down by a livery driver who informed PO Vitale that six juvenile passengers in the livery driver’s vehicle were in possession of a firearm. The livery driver
further informed PO Vitale that his wallet with his credit cards where also missing.
Further investigation revealed a firearm in the vehicle and the missing credit cards
where found in four of the juveniles pockets.
Search Warrant: On May 8th 2014 the New York City Police Department’s
Narcotics Division executed an emergency Search Warrant at 1263 Lincoln Place
in apartment 3L. This warrant yielded four (4) arrest, and the seizure of one (1)
Search Warrant: On May 16th, 2014 PO Isaac of the 77th Pct
Anti-Crime unit conducted a search warrant at 1338 Bergen
Street. The warrant yielded one (1) arrest, and the seizure of a
loaded .40 caliber Hi-Point firearm (photo above), with a quantity
of marijuana.
pound of marijuana, and a loaded .45 caliber firearm. Those arrested were responsible for illegal drug activities that negatively affect the quality of life for 77th Precinct community residents.
Gun Arrest: On May 12th, 2014
PO Okvist of the 77th Pct AntiCrime unit observed a male in
possession of a loaded .380 caliber
firearm (left photo) in public. Further investigation revealed that this
firearm was previously reported
stolen.
Gun Arrest: On May 19th, 2014 PO Rosiello and PO Lamar of
the 77th Pct 4x12 patrol responded to a call of two males fighting
at 137 Kingston Avenue. After the fight and while walking away
one of the males was heard saying that he would return to the
location with his gun. PO Rosiello and PO Lamar then observed a
male 44 years old returning to the location of the fight in possession of a loaded gold painted .22 caliber firearm (photo above).
COP OF THE MONTH
On Feb 4, 2014 PO Dambra of
the 77th Pct Conditions Team,
arrested a juvenile 16 yrs old for
On Feb14, 2014 PO Feeley and PO Aguilar of the 77th Pct four to
twelve patrol, pursued and arrested a male in a vehicle that had been
stolen in front of it’s owner. While in pursuit and in an attempt to arrest
unlawfully entering & remaining at
568 St Marks Ave. Further investigation revealed the defendant had
also committed seven other burglaries previously reported within
the male in possession of the stolen vehicle. The defendant did flee the
location with the stolen vehicle attempting to run over four other officers. Investigation later revealed the male had a suspended NYS drivers
license with six suspensions on two dates and was considered a Grand
Larceny Auto recidivist.
the confines of the 77th Precinct.
On Feb 20, 2014 PO Walters of
the 77th Pct day tour patrol, arrested 2 male juveniles 15 & 17
yrs old who entered 519 Park Plc
through a fire escape window
without permission or authority
to commit burglary. Investigation
revealed they were also responsible for 5 other burglaries previously reported to the 77th Pct .
Addressing Roll Call
Mr. Bob Law
Director of NY Peace Keepers
Rabbi Yosef Holtzman
Director of Outside the Box
Mr. Allen James (Program Manager)
Mr. Derick Scott (Outreach Worker )
Save Our Streets Crown Heights
25th Anniversary Celebration
A Place to Believe. A Place to Belong. A Place to Become.
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014
25th Anniversary Celebration
“A Spiritual Beacon”
for the Crown Heights Community
Calvary Community Church
1575 Saint Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-483-9320
Rev. Cecil Henry & Family
& Services
Co-Cathedral Dedication Mass
Tuesday, May 13th 2014
The Co-Cathedral of St Joseph R.C.C
856PacificStreet
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-638-1071
Community Outreach
a Dedication mass at
St Joseph R.C.C as a
Co-Cathedral for the Diocese
of Brooklyn by
Bishop DiMarzio and
Monsignor Harrington
Come out and celebrate the 31st Anniversary of
National Night Out Against Crime
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BROWER PARK
Park Place (between Kingston Ave & Brooklyn Ave)
11AM-8PM
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National Night Out’s purpose is to:
Heighten Crime & Drug prevention awareness
Generate support for & participation in local
anticrime programs
Strengthen neighborhood spirit & Police/
Community relationships
Send a message to criminals letting them know
Meet your local
Police Officers
&
Elected Officials
that neighborhoods are organized & fighting
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For Additional Information Contact:
Mrs. Marlene M. Saunders (347) 351-3126
Mr. James E. Caldwell (917) 689-0747
(77th Pct Community Affairs)
PO Salters & PO Pierre-Louis (718) 735-0634
Music By Taylor-Made
Productions Inc
ABSOLUTELY NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE PARK