Anything can be an opportunity for criminal perps.  The confidence level
is naturally, "high" for security people and systems alike.  Everything
and everyone close to one's home, business and loved ones deserves
special scrutiny.  Here's a cautionary excerpt from an article on home
security systems...

A Cat Burglar's Guide to Protecting Your Home
Walter Shaw
reprinted from Bottom Line/Personal,
September 1, 2003

URL:
http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com/blpnet/article.html?article_id=33836
<URL:%20http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com/blpnet/article.html?article_id=\
33836>

I have spent most of my career stealing from people just like you. I was
a member of the "Dinner Set" burglary ring for a dozen years. We stole
about $70 million in jewelry -- for which I spent 11 years in prison. No
one is better qualified to tell you that most people don't do enough to
protect their homes...

Mistake #2: Posting detailed alarm signs. Don't display signs that
identify the alarm company. Burglars can buy information on how the
systems are wired -- and how to bypass specific versions.

Better: Buy signs at home-supply stores that read, This house is
protected by an alarm system. As long as it doesn't give specific
information, it can be a good deterrent.

-----------------

I've uploaded Crime Doctor Security Articles and Video links just below.
(If you're using Yahoo's browser client for this 5D listserv, click on
the *Links* link in yellow box at upper left of this page.)

Links To "CrimeDoctor.com" Articles & Online Videos...
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MPD-5D/links>

brian kerr
on Newton / PSA 502

-------------
--- In MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com, khenderson029@... wrote:
>
> The same thing happened on L Street, The guy said he was from ADT. I
called
> the police because he did not have any  identification.
>




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Can anyone say what was going on Saturday afternoon (approx. 4pm) at
the corner of Morse and Montello, NE?  Montello was closed for a block
or so and at least one cruiser was parked nearby.

Thanks.

House fire, invloving 3 rowhouses about an hour before
that time
--- eoksala <eoksala@...> wrote:

> Can anyone say what was going on Saturday afternoon
> (approx. 4pm) at
> the corner of Morse and Montello, NE?  Montello was
> closed for a block
> or so and at least one cruiser was parked nearby.
>
> Thanks.
>
>




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I was on my way home tonight around 9pm and rode past a medical examiner's van
on V Street between 2nd and 3rd.  A cruiser was driving up V Street toward RI
Ave.  Does anyone know what happened?

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The same two guys allegedly selling ADT systems returned to our  neighborhood
this past Saturday. I called the police again and the  officers responded
quickly to ascertain their real purpose in the neighborhood.  I don't think they
will visit this neighborhood  again.



************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.


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Good Morning Ms. Fayton



I spoke with the General Counsel at the Office of the Chief Medical
Examiner and there was a body pick-up call last night in the area you
mentioned.  The investigation is pending with of Chief Medical Examiner
and there is no further information available at this time.



Fayette Vaughn-Lee

5D Community Outreach Coordinator

202 698-0188







________________________________

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Kimberly Fayton
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:36 PM
To: MPD-5D Listserve; Eckington Listserve
Subject: [MPD-5D] Medical Examiner on V Street NE



I was on my way home tonight around 9pm and rode past a medical
examiner's van on V Street between 2nd and 3rd. A cruiser was driving up
V Street toward RI Ave. Does anyone know what happened?






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Police Chief Lanier's office and MPD's Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit have
announced dates for meetings in each of the city's 7 Police Districts to
receive *GLBT citizen input* regarding expansion of the GLLU at the
Police District level. The date and time for GLLU meeting re. the 5th
District is Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 7pm at Gallaudet University.

Metro Weekly Article on District level MPD/GLLU Citizen Input.
<http://www.metroweekly.com/gauge/?ak=2850
<http://www.metroweekly.com/gauge/?ak=2850> >

brian kerr
on Newton / PSA 502

---

Fifth District GLLU Meeting:
Thursday, August 2, 7 to 9 p.m.
Gallaudet University
Jordan Student Academic Center
Contact:  Cpt. P. Rader,
202-651-5936 or 202-651-5444
---------
Fourth District Meeting:
(N/W of Taylor St. & Mich. Ave.)
Wed., August 1, 7 to 9 p.m.
Emery Recreation Center
5701 Georgia Ave., NW
Contact: Sean Conley, 202-576-3211

PS - As w/ Lt. Stroud's PSA 502 meetings, I'm sure N. Brookland
& Mich. Park residents are welcome to attend the 5D meeting at
Gallaudet.

b




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Peace to all of you,



The flyer attached is about a honest discussion on "Street Culture."  If
you live or work in

DC, you owe it to yourself to be in attendance.  It will be a learning
experience.



Reverend La Verne Harley

Manager, DC Crisis Response Team







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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would like to hear from the Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) community before finalizing any plans
to enhance MPD's liaison units. MPD is engaging the public in the development of
these units, with the ultimate goal of increasing citywide access to these
units.

Over the next few weeks, there will be group meetings in the GLBT community to
solicit input in all seven police districts. These meetings will help the
Department gather perceptions of MPD and hear concerns about the services MPD
provides to members of the GLBT community.  The information from these meetings
will be incorporated into a final plan for enhancements to the GLLU.

Details about the dates and times of the GLLU-specific meetings are provided
below, as well as in the attached public flyer; feel free to distribute it to
interested parties.  For those residents who are unable to attend the meetings,
the MPD has created an e-mail address to allow another means of submission of
suggestions and/or concerns regarding the liaison units:
mpdc.liaisonunits@.... For more information about the meetings or any of the
MPD liaison units, please contact the following:

Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit
Lt. Alberto Jova / (202) 724-4153, alberto.jova@...

Latino Liaison Unit
Enrique Rivera / (202) 727-8752

Asian Liaison Unit
Sgt. Kenny Temsupasiri / (202) 724-8009

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit
Ofc. Myra Jordan / (202) 671-2864 (TTY) or
myra.wheeler@...




Dates of Community Meetings

Saturday, July 21, 2007
1:00 pm
Metropolitan Community Church
474 Ridge Street, N.W.
Metro: Mount Vernon Square / Convention Center

Monday, July 23, 2007
7:00 pm
University of the
District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Building 38, Windows Lounge
Metro: Van Ness/UDC

Tuesday, July 24, 2007
7:00 pm
Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc.
3636 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
Metro: Petworth Metro Stop

Thursday, July 26, 2007
7:00 pm
Marshall Heights Community Development Organization
Conference Room
3939 Benning Road, N.E.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007
7:00 pm
The ARC
1901 Mississippi Avenue, S.E.
Metro: Southern Avenue

Wednesday, August 1, 2007
7:00 pm
Emery Recreation Center
Multi-Purpose Room
5701 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20011

Thursday, August 2, 2007
7:00 pm
Gallaudet University
Jordan Student Academic Center
Upper-Level Multi-Purpose Room
800 Florida Avenue NE
Metro:  New York Ave /Gallaudet Univesity

Monday, August 6, 2007
7:00 pm
Metro Teen AIDS
651 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E.
Metro: Eastern Market

Please forward this to anyone who you think would find it of interest.

Yours,

Matt

--
Matt W. Ashburn, Auxiliary #1314
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department
1369-A Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
E-mail: matthew.ashburn@...





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Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the MPD-5D
group.

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   Description : Contact Numbers for 5D Officials

You can access this file at the URL:
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0District%20Officials.xls

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files

Regards,

mpd5d_coordinator <Fayette.Vaughn-Lee@...>

The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC (MPDC) and
Crimereports.com have teamed up to keep District of Columbia
residents informed about crime in your community. Our mission is
simple: provide an easy – and free – way for you to receive regular
emails from the MPDC about neighborhood crime, as well as other
information and events of interest. Sign up today by visiting
www.crimereports.com.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crimereports.com

1.  What is Crimereports.com?

Crimereports.com provides software and services to law enforcement
agencies to improve collaboration between the police and members of
the local community. We believe that an open, continuous dialogue
with the community is a key component of community policing and
fighting crime. The MPDC has been a partner with Crimereports.com
since July 1999, and is the largest agency that participates in the
program.

2.   I'm a District resident. What type of information does
      Crimereports.com provide?

Five days a week, the MPDC produces a summary of all serious
("Index") crimes recently reported in each of the seven police
districts in DC. These summaries are posted to the Crimereports.com
Web site and are simultaneously emailed to all subscribers to each
police district's mailing list. In addition to the crime summaries,
the MPDC uses the service to send out a weekly e-newsletter, as well
as periodic neighborhood crime alerts, data on wanted suspects and
information about new police programs and services.

3.   How much does it cost?

Currently, Crimereports.com's services are free to both residents
and the Metropolitan Police Department. The service does not rely on
government grants or tax dollars. Crimereports.com will become
sustainable, and perhaps profitable, by teaming up with sponsors or
other partners who are interested in providing this information to
the public.

4.   How do I subscribe to Crimereports.com?

On the Internet, go to www.crimereports.com and click on the link
for Washington, DC. Identify the specific police districts for which
you want to receive reports (you can sign up for one district,
several districts or all seven) and complete the remainder of the
subscription process. It's that easy.

5.   How do I change my free subscription?

Once you have joined a Crimereports.com list, you can easily change
your subscription – add a list, remove a list, etc. – at any time by
visiting www.crimereports.com and clicking on Subscriber Login.
Follow the easy-to-use steps for changing your subscription.

6.    Do you expect to expand your offerings?

Yes. We hope to offer a wide range of communications that you choose
with your local police. Crimereports.com envisions that almost every
person wants to receive some information from his or her police
department. We want to provide the type of information you need, at
the frequency you prefer. If you have ideas about what information
you would like to see the MPDC provide to DC residents, please call
(202) 727-9346 or email Kevin Morison, MPDC's Director of Corporate
Communications.

Fayette Vaughn-Lee
5D Community Outreach Coordinator
202 698-0188

Thanks, but this still does not substitute for the citizen-MPD interaction
that is severely lacking on this listserv.

Does Commander Greene monitor this at all?

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If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of
fighting a foreign enemy.
-James Madison

"Dissent is the highest form of Patriotism"
-Howard Zinn, Historian

"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial
appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in
defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts
than reason."
-Thomas Paine




   _____

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
mpd5d_coordinator
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 5:59 PM
To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MPD-5D] Get Email Updates on Neighborhood Crime



The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC (MPDC) and
Crimereports.com have teamed up to keep District of Columbia
residents informed about crime in your community. Our mission is
simple: provide an easy - and free - way for you to receive regular
emails from the MPDC about neighborhood crime, as well as other
information and events of interest. Sign up today by visiting
www.crimereports.com.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crimereports.com

1. What is Crimereports.com?

Crimereports.com provides software and services to law enforcement
agencies to improve collaboration between the police and members of
the local community. We believe that an open, continuous dialogue
with the community is a key component of community policing and
fighting crime. The MPDC has been a partner with Crimereports.com
since July 1999, and is the largest agency that participates in the
program.

2. I'm a District resident. What type of information does
Crimereports.com provide?

Five days a week, the MPDC produces a summary of all serious
("Index") crimes recently reported in each of the seven police
districts in DC. These summaries are posted to the Crimereports.com
Web site and are simultaneously emailed to all subscribers to each
police district's mailing list. In addition to the crime summaries,
the MPDC uses the service to send out a weekly e-newsletter, as well
as periodic neighborhood crime alerts, data on wanted suspects and
information about new police programs and services.

3. How much does it cost?

Currently, Crimereports.com's services are free to both residents
and the Metropolitan Police Department. The service does not rely on
government grants or tax dollars. Crimereports.com will become
sustainable, and perhaps profitable, by teaming up with sponsors or
other partners who are interested in providing this information to
the public.

4. How do I subscribe to Crimereports.com?

On the Internet, go to www.crimereports.com and click on the link
for Washington, DC. Identify the specific police districts for which
you want to receive reports (you can sign up for one district,
several districts or all seven) and complete the remainder of the
subscription process. It's that easy.

5. How do I change my free subscription?

Once you have joined a Crimereports.com list, you can easily change
your subscription - add a list, remove a list, etc. - at any time by
visiting www.crimereports.com and clicking on Subscriber Login.
Follow the easy-to-use steps for changing your subscription.

6. Do you expect to expand your offerings?

Yes. We hope to offer a wide range of communications that you choose
with your local police. Crimereports.com envisions that almost every
person wants to receive some information from his or her police
department. We want to provide the type of information you need, at
the frequency you prefer. If you have ideas about what information
you would like to see the MPDC provide to DC residents, please call
(202) 727-9346 or email Kevin Morison, MPDC's Director of Corporate
Communications.

Fayette Vaughn-Lee
5D Community Outreach Coordinator
202 698-0188








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Mr. Nelson,



I monitor the listserv along with the Captains and Lieutenants of the Fifth
District.  Ms. Vaughn-Lee as the 5D Community Outreach Coordinator has been
tasked with ensuring that questions that are raised on this listserv are
answered, if she can not answer the question then she will send it to the
appropriate official, who subsequently answers the question.  I have found this
to be the most efficient manner to handle the 5D listserv.  Commander Greene



________________________________

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Patrick Nelson
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 6:39 PM
To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Vaughn-Lee, Fayette (MPD)
Subject: RE: [MPD-5D] Get Email Updates on Neighborhood Crime



Thanks, but this still does not substitute for the citizen-MPD interaction
that is severely lacking on this listserv.

Does Commander Greene monitor this at all?

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=+=+=+=+

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aRodeoJock
KICKBALL: http://-teamflameon-.blogspot.com/
<http://-teamflameon-.blogspot.com/>

If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of
fighting a foreign enemy.
-James Madison

"Dissent is the highest form of Patriotism"
-Howard Zinn, Historian

"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial
appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in
defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts
than reason."
-Thomas Paine

_____

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com <mailto:MPD-5D%40yahoogroups.com> 
[mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com <mailto:MPD-5D%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of
mpd5d_coordinator
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 5:59 PM
To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com <mailto:MPD-5D%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [MPD-5D] Get Email Updates on Neighborhood Crime

The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC (MPDC) and
Crimereports.com have teamed up to keep District of Columbia
residents informed about crime in your community. Our mission is
simple: provide an easy - and free - way for you to receive regular
emails from the MPDC about neighborhood crime, as well as other
information and events of interest. Sign up today by visiting
www.crimereports.com.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crimereports.com

1. What is Crimereports.com?

Crimereports.com provides software and services to law enforcement
agencies to improve collaboration between the police and members of
the local community. We believe that an open, continuous dialogue
with the community is a key component of community policing and
fighting crime. The MPDC has been a partner with Crimereports.com
since July 1999, and is the largest agency that participates in the
program.

2. I'm a District resident. What type of information does
Crimereports.com provide?

Five days a week, the MPDC produces a summary of all serious
("Index") crimes recently reported in each of the seven police
districts in DC. These summaries are posted to the Crimereports.com
Web site and are simultaneously emailed to all subscribers to each
police district's mailing list. In addition to the crime summaries,
the MPDC uses the service to send out a weekly e-newsletter, as well
as periodic neighborhood crime alerts, data on wanted suspects and
information about new police programs and services.

3. How much does it cost?

Currently, Crimereports.com's services are free to both residents
and the Metropolitan Police Department. The service does not rely on
government grants or tax dollars. Crimereports.com will become
sustainable, and perhaps profitable, by teaming up with sponsors or
other partners who are interested in providing this information to
the public.

4. How do I subscribe to Crimereports.com?

On the Internet, go to www.crimereports.com and click on the link
for Washington, DC. Identify the specific police districts for which
you want to receive reports (you can sign up for one district,
several districts or all seven) and complete the remainder of the
subscription process. It's that easy.

5. How do I change my free subscription?

Once you have joined a Crimereports.com list, you can easily change
your subscription - add a list, remove a list, etc. - at any time by
visiting www.crimereports.com and clicking on Subscriber Login.
Follow the easy-to-use steps for changing your subscription.

6. Do you expect to expand your offerings?

Yes. We hope to offer a wide range of communications that you choose
with your local police. Crimereports.com envisions that almost every
person wants to receive some information from his or her police
department. We want to provide the type of information you need, at
the frequency you prefer. If you have ideas about what information
you would like to see the MPDC provide to DC residents, please call
(202) 727-9346 or email Kevin Morison, MPDC's Director of Corporate
Communications.

Fayette Vaughn-Lee
5D Community Outreach Coordinator
202 698-0188

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On Wednesday, July 17th, PSA 501 NE meets at the Harry Thomas
Recreation Center located on Lincoln Road (not at Edgewood Terrace).
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.

See you there!

Michael J. Henderson

Last night, a car exploded (it could be felt in several homes) and then
erupted into flames on 31st PL NE.  Several smaller eruptions were felt
until the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire.  What happened?

Also, there is an abandoned boat on Ft. Lincoln drive, near the Budweiser
plant.  It appears as though it was also set afire.  What is the process for
having this boat removed and what is being done to prevent this sort of
occurrence in the future?

Thanks


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Good Morning Ms. McMillan,



I spoke with the responding unit at the DC Fire Department, Engine
Company 26 to explain the explosions felt by you and your neighbors.  As
I understand it the tires on the car popped, which can cause a loud
noise and the car's windows blew out (another loud noise).  The Fire
Department reports no injuries/human fatalities - but said the fire did
burn the grassy area closet to where the car sits.  No other information
is available from them at this time.



The Fire Department had no information about what appeared to a fire on
the abandoned boat on Ft. Lincoln Drive.



Abandon vehicles (and boats) can be reported to the Mayors call center
on 202 727-1000, I have included below information on how DPW classifies
"abandoned vehicles".  We can help them know where these vehicles are by
calling in their location as soon as possible/as we see them.



As always, Thank You and I look forward to hearing from you soon



Fayette Vaughn-Lee

5D Community Outreach Coordinator

202 698-0188



Abandoned Vehicles

DPW's Abandoned Vehicle Operation is charged with removing abandoned and
dangerous vehicles from public and private properties within the
District of Columbia. A vehicle of any kind is considered abandoned when
it exhibits at least two of the following characteristics, in any
combination:

1.         The vehicle is extensively damaged (wrecked, burned out,
etc.)

2.         The vehicle is apparently inoperable (no engine, missing
tires, etc.)

3.         The vehicle serves as harborage for rats, vermin and other
pests

4.         The vehicle does not display valid tags or a valid
registration sticker



A dangerous vehicle is any vehicle that poses an imminent hazard to the
public health, safety or welfare.

DPW tows abandoned cars, large SUVs, boats, trailers, motorcycles,
burned-out hulks, and even full-sized mobile homes daily. These vehicles
may be located on a District street, in a parking garage, in the front
yard of a boarded-up house, upside down in a ditch, or wedged in an
alley. Many of these vehicles require special equipment to pull them out
of these areas and tow them to the city's Blue Plains Storage and
Auction Facility on 5001 Shepherd Parkway, SW.



Some circumstances, such as the discovery that the vehicle has been
reported stolen, or that the abandoned vehicle is on private property,
require specific legal processing before actual removal is possible.

After receiving a service request from the Citywide Call Center
regarding a suspect vehicle, a DPW investigator may post a warning
notice on the vehicle, if it is abandoned, stating that the owner must
remove it within the next 24 hours. Should the vehicle remain after 24
hours, DPW will dispatch a contract towing company to remove and tow it
to the storage and auction facility.  If the vehicle is determined to be
dangerous by DPW staff, the investigator will have the vehicle towed
immediately.



Any vehicle parked on public space without valid license plates, or
registration and inspection stickers, can be ticketed and towed from the
street immediately.



Note that a vehicle on private property cannot be legally removed before
45 days without the property owner's permission, although, when the
owner is located, removal of the vehicle can generally be expedited. A
dangerous vehicle may be removed immediately with ticketing.



Once a vehicle has been impounded at the Blue Plains facility, DPW makes
a final attempt to contact the last registered owner by mail. The
District may dispose of unclaimed vehicles after 28 days.



Information We Need from You

1.         Does the vehicle have license plates? If so, what is the
state name and plate number?

2.         Location of the vehicle

3.         Length of time observed at same location

4.         Vehicle color

5.         Vehicle make

6.         Vehicle model



Hours of Operation



8 am-6 pm, Monday through Friday

We will investigate within 3days on public or private property

We will resolve within 5days in public space, 45 days on private
property



Holiday Schedule

DPW is closed on all government holidays.

To Request Services

Call the Mayor's Citywide Call Center at (202) 727-1000.







________________________________

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Yolanda McMillian
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 9:28 AM
To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MPD-5D] Car Fire on 31st PL NE Last Night



Last night, a car exploded (it could be felt in several homes) and then
erupted into flames on 31st PL NE. Several smaller eruptions were felt
until the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. What
happened?

Also, there is an abandoned boat on Ft. Lincoln drive, near the
Budweiser
plant. It appears as though it was also set afire. What is the process
for
having this boat removed and what is being done to prevent this sort of
occurrence in the future?

Thanks

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Good question, this is Lt. Hughes and I am the lieutenant for PSA 503, we need
people in the community to watch out for this type of stuff, and when you see
individuals dumping this boats and car get a tag number so we can follow up and
hopefully prevent this in the future.? Also, the lighting needs to be improved
on Fort Lincoln drive and that something you can take up with ANC Bob King.

THANKS!!? PS my number is 202-615-6808


-----Original Message-----
From: Yolanda McMillian <ymcmillian@...>
To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 9:27 am
Subject: [MPD-5D] Car Fire on 31st PL NE Last Night







Last night, a car exploded (it could be felt in several homes) and then
erupted into flames on 31st PL NE. Several smaller eruptions were felt
until the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. What happened?

Also, there is an abandoned boat on Ft. Lincoln drive, near the Budweiser
plant. It appears as though it was also set afire. What is the process for
having this boat removed and what is being done to prevent this sort of
occurrence in the future?

Thanks

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Thank you.

On 7/20/07, Vaughn-Lee, Fayette (MPD) <Fayette.Vaughn-Lee@...> wrote:
>
>   Good Morning Ms. McMillan,
>
> I spoke with the responding unit at the DC Fire Department, Engine
> Company 26 to explain the explosions felt by you and your neighbors. As
> I understand it the tires on the car popped, which can cause a loud
> noise and the car's windows blew out (another loud noise). The Fire
> Department reports no injuries/human fatalities - but said the fire did
> burn the grassy area closet to where the car sits. No other information
> is available from them at this time.
>
> The Fire Department had no information about what appeared to a fire on
> the abandoned boat on Ft. Lincoln Drive.
>
> Abandon vehicles (and boats) can be reported to the Mayors call center
> on 202 727-1000, I have included below information on how DPW classifies
> "abandoned vehicles". We can help them know where these vehicles are by
> calling in their location as soon as possible/as we see them.
>
> As always, Thank You and I look forward to hearing from you soon
>
> Fayette Vaughn-Lee
>
> 5D Community Outreach Coordinator
>
> 202 698-0188
>
> Abandoned Vehicles
>
> DPW's Abandoned Vehicle Operation is charged with removing abandoned and
> dangerous vehicles from public and private properties within the
> District of Columbia. A vehicle of any kind is considered abandoned when
> it exhibits at least two of the following characteristics, in any
> combination:
>
> 1. The vehicle is extensively damaged (wrecked, burned out,
> etc.)
>
> 2. The vehicle is apparently inoperable (no engine, missing
> tires, etc.)
>
> 3. The vehicle serves as harborage for rats, vermin and other
> pests
>
> 4. The vehicle does not display valid tags or a valid
> registration sticker
>
> A dangerous vehicle is any vehicle that poses an imminent hazard to the
> public health, safety or welfare.
>
> DPW tows abandoned cars, large SUVs, boats, trailers, motorcycles,
> burned-out hulks, and even full-sized mobile homes daily. These vehicles
> may be located on a District street, in a parking garage, in the front
> yard of a boarded-up house, upside down in a ditch, or wedged in an
> alley. Many of these vehicles require special equipment to pull them out
> of these areas and tow them to the city's Blue Plains Storage and
> Auction Facility on 5001 Shepherd Parkway, SW.
>
> Some circumstances, such as the discovery that the vehicle has been
> reported stolen, or that the abandoned vehicle is on private property,
> require specific legal processing before actual removal is possible.
>
> After receiving a service request from the Citywide Call Center
> regarding a suspect vehicle, a DPW investigator may post a warning
> notice on the vehicle, if it is abandoned, stating that the owner must
> remove it within the next 24 hours. Should the vehicle remain after 24
> hours, DPW will dispatch a contract towing company to remove and tow it
> to the storage and auction facility. If the vehicle is determined to be
> dangerous by DPW staff, the investigator will have the vehicle towed
> immediately.
>
> Any vehicle parked on public space without valid license plates, or
> registration and inspection stickers, can be ticketed and towed from the
> street immediately.
>
> Note that a vehicle on private property cannot be legally removed before
> 45 days without the property owner's permission, although, when the
> owner is located, removal of the vehicle can generally be expedited. A
> dangerous vehicle may be removed immediately with ticketing.
>
> Once a vehicle has been impounded at the Blue Plains facility, DPW makes
> a final attempt to contact the last registered owner by mail. The
> District may dispose of unclaimed vehicles after 28 days.
>
> Information We Need from You
>
> 1. Does the vehicle have license plates? If so, what is the
> state name and plate number?
>
> 2. Location of the vehicle
>
> 3. Length of time observed at same location
>
> 4. Vehicle color
>
> 5. Vehicle make
>
> 6. Vehicle model
>
> Hours of Operation
>
> 8 am-6 pm, Monday through Friday
>
> We will investigate within 3days on public or private property
>
> We will resolve within 5days in public space, 45 days on private
> property
>
> Holiday Schedule
>
> DPW is closed on all government holidays.
>
> To Request Services
>
> Call the Mayor's Citywide Call Center at (202) 727-1000.
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com <MPD-5D%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com <MPD-5D%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf
> Of Yolanda McMillian
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 9:28 AM
> To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com <MPD-5D%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [MPD-5D] Car Fire on 31st PL NE Last Night
>
> Last night, a car exploded (it could be felt in several homes) and then
> erupted into flames on 31st PL NE. Several smaller eruptions were felt
> until the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. What
> happened?
>
> Also, there is an abandoned boat on Ft. Lincoln drive, near the
> Budweiser
> plant. It appears as though it was also set afire. What is the process
> for
> having this boat removed and what is being done to prevent this sort of
> occurrence in the future?
>
> Thanks
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



--
-Yolanda


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As a reminder, a public meeting in the sixth district concerning the future of
MPD's Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit is tonight.  All are invited to attend and
provide input to help shape the chief's plan.  The location and time of the
meeting are:


Thursday, July 26, 2007
7:00 pm
Marshall Heights Community Development Organization
Conference Room
3939 Benning Road, N.E.


Please forward this to anyone who you think would find it of interest.

Yours,

Matt

--
Matt W. Ashburn, Auxiliary #1314
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department
1369-A Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
E-mail: matthew.ashburn@...






-----Original Message-----
From: Ashburn, Matthew (MPD)
Sent: Thu 7/12/2007 1:34 PM
To: mpd-1d@yahoogroups.com; mpd-2d@yahoogroups.com; mpd-3d@yahoogroups.com;
mpd-4d@yahoogroups.com; mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com; mpd-6d@yahoogroups.com;
mpd-7d@yahoogroups.com; 3dsubstation@yahoogroups.com
Subject: MPD Seeking Public Input on GLLU Expansion

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would like to hear from the Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) community before finalizing any plans
to enhance MPD's liaison units. MPD is engaging the public in the development of
these units, with the ultimate goal of increasing citywide access to these
units.

Over the next few weeks, there will be group meetings in the GLBT community to
solicit input in all seven police districts. These meetings will help the
Department gather perceptions of MPD and hear concerns about the services MPD
provides to members of the GLBT community.  The information from these meetings
will be incorporated into a final plan for enhancements to the GLLU.

Details about the dates and times of the GLLU-specific meetings are provided
below, as well as in the attached public flyer; feel free to distribute it to
interested parties.  For those residents who are unable to attend the meetings,
the MPD has created an e-mail address to allow another means of submission of
suggestions and/or concerns regarding the liaison units:
mpdc.liaisonunits@.... For more information about the meetings or any of the
MPD liaison units, please contact the following:

Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit
Lt. Alberto Jova / (202) 724-4153, alberto.jova@...

Latino Liaison Unit
Enrique Rivera / (202) 727-8752

Asian Liaison Unit
Sgt. Kenny Temsupasiri / (202) 724-8009

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit
Ofc. Myra Jordan / (202) 671-2864 (TTY) or
myra.wheeler@...




Dates of Community Meetings

Saturday, July 21, 2007
1:00 pm
Metropolitan Community Church
474 Ridge Street, N.W.
Metro: Mount Vernon Square / Convention Center

Monday, July 23, 2007
7:00 pm
University of the
District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Building 38, Windows Lounge
Metro: Van Ness/UDC

Tuesday, July 24, 2007
7:00 pm
Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc.
3636 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
Metro: Petworth Metro Stop

Thursday, July 26, 2007
7:00 pm
Marshall Heights Community Development Organization
Conference Room
3939 Benning Road, N.E.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007
7:00 pm
The ARC
1901 Mississippi Avenue, S.E.
Metro: Southern Avenue

Wednesday, August 1, 2007
7:00 pm
Emery Recreation Center
Multi-Purpose Room
5701 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20011

Thursday, August 2, 2007
7:00 pm
Gallaudet University
Jordan Student Academic Center
Upper-Level Multi-Purpose Room
800 Florida Avenue NE
Metro:  New York Ave /Gallaudet Univesity

Monday, August 6, 2007
7:00 pm
Metro Teen AIDS
651 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E.
Metro: Eastern Market

Please forward this to anyone who you think would find it of interest.

Yours,

Matt

--
Matt W. Ashburn, Auxiliary #1314
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department
1369-A Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
E-mail: matthew.ashburn@...











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National Night Out in Washington, DC 2007
http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1242,q,547053,mpdcNav_GID,1541.asp

Please share your community's events with us if they have not been posted.

About National Night Out:  http://www.nno.org

Thank you.




Yvonne Smith, Acting Director

Office of Community Outreach

Executive Office of the Chief of Police

Metropolitan Police Department

300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 5080

Washington, DC 20001

202.727.8809 phone

202.727.9524 fax

yvonne.smith@... e-mail

www.mpdc.dc.gov <http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/>  website




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________________________________

From: mhenderson797@... [mailto:mhenderson797@...]
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 4:23 PM
To: mhenderson797@...
Subject: Next PSA 501 NE Meeting



The next PSA 501 NE meeting will take place at the Beacon House, located at 601
Edgewood Street NE, on Wednesday, August 15th, 7-8:30 p.m.



Watch for flyers for distribution.



Michael J. Henderson

Community Liaison

MPD PSA 501 NE

202-529-0571



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CRIME PREVENTION  TIPS FOR THIS WEEK


          (1)-BASIC STREET SENSE:-

·               Whenever you are--On the street, in an office building or
shopping mall, driving, waiting for a bus or subway--Stay alert and tuned in to
your surroundings.

·               Send the message that you're calm, confident, and know where
you're going.

·               Trust your instincts.  If something or someone makes you uneasy,
avoid the person or leave.

·               Know the neighborhoods where you live and work.  Check out
locations of police and fire stations, public telephones, hospitals, and
restaurants, or stores that are open late.



(2)-ON FOOT-- DAY AND NIGHT.

·               Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets. Avoid shortcuts
through wooded areas, parking lots, or alleys.

·               Don't flash large amounts of cash or other tempting targets like
expensive jewelry or clothing.

·               Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps.
Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket, not a back pocket.

·               Try to use automated teller machines in the daytime. Have your
card in hand and don't approach the machine if you're uneasy about people
nearby.

·               Don't wear shoes or clothing that restrict your movements.

·               Have your car or house key in hand before you reach the door.

·               If you think someone is following you, switch direction or cross
the street.  Walk toward an open store, restaurant, or lighted house.  If you're
scared, yell for help. Have to work late ?  Make sure there are others in the
building, and ask someone--a colleague or security guard-- to walk you to your
car or transit stop.



  (3)-ON WHEELS.

·               Keep your car in good running condition.  Make sure there's
enough gas to get where you're going and back.

·               Always roll up the windows and lock car doors, even if you're
coming right back. Check inside and out before getting in.

·               Avoid parking in isolated areas. Be especially alert in lots and
underground parking garages.

·               If you think someone is following you, don't head home.  Drive
to the nearest police or fire station, gas station, or other open business to
get help.

·               Don't pick up hitchhikers and  don't hitchhike.





(4)-IN BUSES AND SUBWAYS.

·               Use well-lighted, busy stops.

·               Stay alert !  Don't doze or daydream.

·               If someone harasses you, don't be embarrassed.  Loudly say ''
leave me alone'' if that doesn't work, hit the emergency device in the bus or
train.

·               Watch who gets off with you.  If you feel uneasy, walk directly
to a place where there are other people or to the nearest help deck.



         (5)-IF SOMEONE TRIES TO ROB YOU.

·               Don't resist.  Give up your property, don't give up your life.

·               Report the crime to the police. Try to describe the attacker
accurately.  Your actions can help prevent others from being victims.



         (6)-TAKE A STAND.

·               Make your neighborhood and work place safer by reporting broken
street lights, cleaning up parks and vacant lots, and lobbying local government
for better lighting in public places.

·               Join a neighborhood, apartment, or office watch to look out for
each other and help the police.

·               Help out a friend or co-worker who's been a victim of crime.
Cook a meal, baby-sit, find the number for victim services or crisis hotline.
Listen, sympathize, and don't blame.

·               Look at the root causes. Work for better drug treatment
services, crime and drug abuse prevention education, and job and recreational
opportunities for young people in your community.



                    NOW  TEST YOUR  ''  STREET  SMARTS  ''  IQ.

DO  YOU:-

·               Jog or walk by yourself early in the morning or late at night
when the streets are quiet and deserted ?

·               Stuff your purse with cash, keys, credit cards, and
checkbook--And then leave it wide open on a counter, a desk, or the floor ? Put
your wallet in a jacket, whick you then hang up or throw over a chair ?

·               Let your mind wander--Thinking about your job, or all the things
you have to do--When walking or driving ?

·               Think it's a waste of time to lock your car when you'll be back
in a few minutes?



           IF YOU ANSWERED  '' YES'' TO ANY QUESTION, YOU NEED TO

          CHANGE A FEW HABITS.



OFFICER   K.  A.   SODIMU
              M.    P.    D.    C.
                P. S. A - 401
MPDC2368@...

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CRIME PREVENTION  TIPS FOR THIS WEEK


          (1)-BASIC STREET SENSE:-

·               Whenever you are--On the street, in an office building or
shopping mall, driving, waiting for a bus or subway--Stay alert and tuned in to
your surroundings.

·               Send the message that you're calm, confident, and know where
you're going.

·               Trust your instincts.  If something or someone makes you uneasy,
avoid the person or leave.

·               Know the neighborhoods where you live and work.  Check out
locations of police and fire stations, public telephones, hospitals, and
restaurants, or stores that are open late.



(2)-ON FOOT-- DAY AND NIGHT.

·               Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets. Avoid shortcuts
through wooded areas, parking lots, or alleys.

·               Don't flash large amounts of cash or other tempting targets like
expensive jewelry or clothing.

·               Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps.
Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket, not a back pocket.

·               Try to use automated teller machines in the daytime. Have your
card in hand and don't approach the machine if you're uneasy about people
nearby.

·               Don't wear shoes or clothing that restrict your movements.

·               Have your car or house key in hand before you reach the door.

·               If you think someone is following you, switch direction or cross
the street.  Walk toward an open store, restaurant, or lighted house.  If you're
scared, yell for help. Have to work late ?  Make sure there are others in the
building, and ask someone--a colleague or security guard-- to walk you to your
car or transit stop.



  (3)-ON WHEELS.

·               Keep your car in good running condition.  Make sure there's
enough gas to get where you're going and back.

·               Always roll up the windows and lock car doors, even if you're
coming right back. Check inside and out before getting in.

·               Avoid parking in isolated areas. Be especially alert in lots and
underground parking garages.

·               If you think someone is following you, don't head home.  Drive
to the nearest police or fire station, gas station, or other open business to
get help.

·               Don't pick up hitchhikers and  don't hitchhike.





(4)-IN BUSES AND SUBWAYS.

·               Use well-lighted, busy stops.

·               Stay alert !  Don't doze or daydream.

·               If someone harasses you, don't be embarrassed.  Loudly say ''
leave me alone'' if that doesn't work, hit the emergency device in the bus or
train.

·               Watch who gets off with you.  If you feel uneasy, walk directly
to a place where there are other people or to the nearest help deck.



         (5)-IF SOMEONE TRIES TO ROB YOU.

·               Don't resist.  Give up your property, don't give up your life.

·               Report the crime to the police. Try to describe the attacker
accurately.  Your actions can help prevent others from being victims.



         (6)-TAKE A STAND.

·               Make your neighborhood and work place safer by reporting broken
street lights, cleaning up parks and vacant lots, and lobbying local government
for better lighting in public places.

·               Join a neighborhood, apartment, or office watch to look out for
each other and help the police.

·               Help out a friend or co-worker who's been a victim of crime.
Cook a meal, baby-sit, find the number for victim services or crisis hotline.
Listen, sympathize, and don't blame.

·               Look at the root causes. Work for better drug treatment
services, crime and drug abuse prevention education, and job and recreational
opportunities for young people in your community.



                    NOW  TEST YOUR  ''  STREET  SMARTS  ''  IQ.

DO  YOU:-

·               Jog or walk by yourself early in the morning or late at night
when the streets are quiet and deserted ?

·               Stuff your purse with cash, keys, credit cards, and
checkbook--And then leave it wide open on a counter, a desk, or the floor ? Put
your wallet in a jacket, whick you then hang up or throw over a chair ?

·               Let your mind wander--Thinking about your job, or all the things
you have to do--When walking or driving ?

·               Think it's a waste of time to lock your car when you'll be back
in a few minutes?



           IF YOU ANSWERED  '' YES'' TO ANY QUESTION, YOU NEED TO

          CHANGE A FEW HABITS.



OFFICER   K.  A.   SODIMU
              M.    P.    D.    C.
                P. S. A - 401
MPDC2368@...

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