MPD, and in particular 1D, consistently
analyzes trends and spikes in crime. The PSA lieutenant is working on this and
the Auto Theft Unit has been deployed to the area. An arrest was recently made
for auto theft and other information obtained from an arrest for unregistered
auto that may link some of these thefts (as this is an ongoing investigation I
cannot get in the particulars of the case at this time). Also, on an average
approximately 25% of vehicles originally reported as being stolen in the First
District are later unfounded (either the car was towed, relocated, misplaced by
the owner or reposed). The information posted on the site, although valuable
and provides us with possible trends and spikes, is preliminary.
With that said, it appears that generally the
cars of choice are Dodge / Chrysler products (especially older models) and Ford
products. Individuals are reminded to always lock their cars, they should
consider purchasing anti-theft devices (steering wheel locks – {i.e. “the
club” or other similar products} electronic disabling devices, etc. We
also have information and pamphlets available on other crime prevention
strategies to include MPD’s “Watch Your Car” program. Anyone
should feel free to contact their PSA Lieutenant regarding these resources.
David K. Kamperin
Commander
First District
202-698-0505 (Office)
202-727-4026 (Fax)
From:
MPD-1D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-1D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bobdc2
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
10:28 AM
To: MPD-1D@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MPD-1D] UPDATE: How many
stolen cars constitute a "rash"?
Dear Commander Kamperin,
Below is evidence that that collectively the MPD-1D do not seem to
have the ability to efficiently track crime (nor seem fully aware or
briefed on the magnitude of the crimes committed), analyze trends, and
report results to the various email listerves. I know there is some of
this going on, but the below series of events make me question MPD-1Ds
efficiency in doing so.
On Tues. Nov. 20th, I first report that there were 15 stolen cars for
a 30 day period [Oct. 21st to Nov. 18th, 2007] within PSA105 alone.
For the same 30-day period a year earlier there was 1 stolen car, so a
factor of 15 increase.
http://groups.
On Sat. Nov. 23rd at 10AM the PSA105 held its monthly meeting where
the volume of 15 car thefts was downplayed as a "rash", though I was
not there to here the exact wording.
My response was posted here.
RE: [MPD-1D] Re: How many stolen cars constitute a "rash"?
http://groups.
I have come to learn from the DC crime map website that the next day,
Sunday Nov. 24th, 2007 THREE cars were reported stolen from the same
basic location as most of the other car thefts: Near the unit block of
REPORT_DAT SHIFT OFFENSE METHOD BLOCK PSA CCN NARRATIVE
11/24/2007 UNK STOLEN AUTO STOLEN
C-1 STATES THE LISTED VEHICLE WAS STOLEN BY S-1. KEYS AND REGISTRATION
ARE WITH THE OWNER.
11/24/2007 UNK STOLEN AUTO STOLEN
C-1 STATES THE LISTED VEHICLE WAS STOLEN BY S-1. KEYS AND REGISTRATION
ARE WITH R-1.
11/24/2007 UNK STOLEN AUTO STOLEN
C-1 STATES THE LISTED VEHICLE WAS STOLEN BY S-1. KEYS AND REGISTRATION
ARE WITH R-1.
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So now that is about 18 cars stolen in a 33 day period.
The next day on Monday Nov. 25th you responded, six days after my
original post on Tues. the 20th, and said:
http://groups.
"You are correct – stolen autos in PSA 105 are up and you are also
correct it depends on what information you look at as far as
percentages go. I'll try to look at what we're currently doing and how
we're deploying personnel"
So my impression is that you were not briefed on the situation until I
brought it to your attention, no mention was made of the 3 cars stolen
the day before your post on Mond. the 26th, and MPD officers of PSA105
have downplayed these thefts as simply a "rash" or uptick of stolen
autos.
I don't know, but it seems like these events would be a point of
discussion on the road to reducing crime in DC.
Sincerely,
Bob
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