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Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 3

5/30/2017

Crime Prevention Coordinator (CPC)
Jennifer Burbridge
Jennifer.Burbridge@seattle.gov
Seattle Police Department
Area: Southwest Precinct
2300 SW Webster Street
Seattle, WA 98106-3485
Desk: (206) 256-6820, Cell: (206) 471-2849

SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator June 2017 Newsletter

This month’s crime prevention article will focus on a property crime that we often see an increase in around the summer months- residential burglary. Burglary is defined by the Seattle Police Department as: when someone enters physical property, not his or her own, without permission, with the intent to commit a crime. Theft is defined as: whenever property is taken. For law enforcement there is a difference between burglary and theft and when you report a crime to 9-1-1 or to a Seattle Police Officer, the language you use makes a difference! The Seattle Police Department distinguishes between two types of burglary- residential and non-residential. Residential burglary refers to the theft occurring in a dwelling, other than a vehicle (such as a private home or apartment) and non-residential burglary refers to the theft occurring in a commercial or non-residential building (such as a grocery store or clothing store).

When it comes to helpful prevention techniques for residential burglary- there are a lot of important things to keep in mind. All exterior doors should be strong enough to withstand force and should be secured with a deadbolt lock that has a minimum one-inch throw. Try not to leave valuables (such as packages, electronics or cash) in plain sight through windows or doors. The main entrance door to a home/apartment should have a door wide-angle (180 degree) viewer/peephole. Make the home appear as if there is someone there by leaving lights, music and/or televisions on. Install motion sensor lights to be specifically directed and focused on entry points and vulnerable areas. Secure and lock all windows and doors when leaving the premises- even if you plan to return within a short amount of time! Do not leave a spare key out. Secure and maintain yard, patios and outdoor spaces- making sure you trim back all concealing shrubbery. Be consistent, and always stay vigilant and observant to what is going on around you. Remember to always call 9-1-1 immediately to report suspicious behavior. If you see something- say something!

Another very important prevention technique for residential property crime is getting to know your neighbors and starting a Block Watch. Block Watch is one of the most effective crime prevention tools. Block Watch brings residents and law enforcement together to improve safety and prevent crime. Safety improves when neighbors watch out for each other by reporting suspicious activity and in progress crimes to 9-1-1. Crime prevention occurs when the opportunity for crime is removed and neighbors work together towards a safer neighborhood. If you are interested in setting up a Block Watch for your area, have questions and/or would like to learn more about this program- please feel free to contact me.

Also please remember if you are interested in a free safety assessment of your home and/or business- feel free to contact me to set up an appointment.

Below you will find my contact information, including email and phone numbers. Keep an eye out for my article next month, which will again focus on a specific crime and include important prevention techniques and ideas. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns and/or to request my presence at a future meeting.

Email address: Jennifer.Burbridge@seattle.gov
Desk phone number: (206) 256-6820
Work cell phone number: (206) 471-2849

Upcoming events in SW Precinct-

Monthly West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting
- Tuesday June 20th, 7pm- 8:30pm, at SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St.)
West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting
- Tuesday June 27th, 6:30pm- 8:30pm, at SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St.)

Other resources-

Seattle Police Department’s Website: http://www.seattle.gov/police/
- More information about home security and burglary prevention: https://www.seattle.gov/police/community-policing/burglary-prevention
Seattle Police Department Non-Emergency Number: (206) 625-5011
Contact information for other SPD Crime Prevention Coordinators:
- North Precinct- Mary Amberg- Mary.Amberg@seattle.gov
- East Precinct- Felicia Cross- Felicia.Cross@seattle.gov
- West Precinct- Terrie Johnston- Terrie.Johnston@seattle.gov
- South Precinct- Mark Solomon- Mark.Solomon@seattle.gov

View or download this Newsletter as a PDF file.

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 7

5/21/2017

Monday, May 15th, 2017
7:00 – 8:30 PM
3rd Community Conversation
re Myers Way Homeless Encampment
Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South
Previous updates: Camp Second Chance Category
See also: Resources > Community > Camp Second Chance

MYERS WAY HOMELESSNESS:
Many questions, some answers, at third ‘community conversation’
A detailed report by Tracy Record -- West Seattle Blog editor
May 18, 2017 11:51 am

Waiting for meeting transcript from George Scarola.

Speaker Timeline:

7:05   George Scarola - Director of Homelessness, Office of the Mayor
7:10   Polly Trout - Director of Patacara, Operator of Camp Second Chance
7:15   Tom Van Groshan - Seattle Dept of Neighborhoods
7:20   George Scarola
7:23   Susan Fife-Farris - Trash Collection, Seattle Public Utilities
7:24   George Scarola
7:30   Susan Fife-Farris
7:35   George Scarola
7:37   Brian Smith 9-1-1 SPD || Captain Jessica Sullivan 9-1-1 King County
7:47    George Scarola
7:48   Captain Pierre Davis - SPD SW Precinct
7:57    Sgt. Jeff Cunningham - King County Sheriff's Office
8:03   Sgt Eric Zerr - SPD Navigation Team
8:12    Officer Todd Wiebke - SPC SW Precinct CPT
8:15    Sgt Eric Zerr
8:28   George Scarola
8:30   Adjourn

On Agenda - not sure if present:
King County Sheriff, Precinct 4 Commander, Major Mitzi Johanknecht

George Scarola noted that reps for County Council Chair Joe McDermott and City Councilmember Lisa Herbold were in attendance.

Reporting illegal dumping   24 hr Hotline (206) 684-7587

Reporting Sharps (see attachment flyer)

King County Crime Reports

Emphasis Areas exclude camping due to prior problems

Community Advisory Committee meets 1st Sunday of the month.
2nd meeting is June 4th at 4 PM at Camp Second Chance
1st meeting was reported here.

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Additional fact sheets are available here.

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 6

5/7/2017

Judi from Arrowhead Gardens visited Camp Second Chance
as a member of the Community Advisory Committee
organized by Patacara Community Services.
The following is her visit report.
Previous updates: Camp Second Chance Category
See May 21 Update Report

Camp 2nd Chance isn’t at all like we would have imagined it. The people that are funding it, Patacara, a Buddhist group, organized the tour for the Community Advisory Committee. A couple of the Founding Members, were at the meeting. The city of Seattle, with whom they have a contract that brings them electricity, empties the trash and Porta Pottys, etc. like to think of it as a stopping off station for people that are clean, no drugs, no alcohol, on their way to a better life. A number of neighborhood people were at the meeting today. The complaints aren’t about 2nd chance, but about all the homeless people that have always been attracted to this general area.

A reporter was there from the West Seattle Blog, and that blog might be a good place for information on the meeting. It was outside, in an open tent. Airplanes going over, people not speaking up very loudly, etc. I missed a lot of the comments.

I was impressed by the camp. It is clean and tidy, has a community kitchen, TV theater room and computer room and a bunch of Porta Pottys. They are working to replace the tents with mini houses by November. One is being built onsite. Camp started with 14 residents. Now has 36, with approval for 50. They do outreach to the other homeless people in the area if they come to the gate and are hungry. I think they said that Tuesday was Shower Day, but I didn’t see anything that indicated that. Evidentially the homeless in the area could take part in that, too, I think.

Judi C.,
Arrowhead Gardens
May 7, 2017

Further reading:
1. Additional reports about Camp Second Chance
2. May 15th community meeting at Joint Training Facility
3. City-Sanctioned Encampments - six locations
     Check for CAC meeting minutes under Camp Second Chance.
4. Camp Second Chance’s first Community Advisory Committee meeting
    May 8, 2017 11:00 pm
    By Tracy Record - West Seattle Blog editor

Crime Prevention Coordinator part 2

5/3/2017

Crime Prevention Coordinator (CPC)
Jennifer Burbridge
jennifer.burbridge@seattle.gov
Seattle Police Department
Area: Southwest Precinct

Cross posted from Nextdoor.com

First Newsletter from SW Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator
Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Burbridge
from Seattle Police Department ·

Hello SW Precinct community members!

Starting this month, I will be writing and distributing a monthly newsletter. I have attached my first newsletter here, as well as provided its contents below. As always, please let me know if you have concerns and/or questions.

Enjoy this beautiful weather!

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My name is Jennifer Burbridge, and I recently accepted a position as the Crime Prevention Coordinator at the Seattle Police Department’s SW Precinct. This is the first of my monthly newsletter that will be distributed throughout the SW Precinct and the City of Seattle. In this first newsletter, I would like to introduce myself, discuss the importance of calling 911 and reporting crime and explain my role in the SW Precinct area.

First off, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma in Sociology, and completed my Master’s Degree at Seattle University in Criminal Justice. Throughout my Master’s Degree, staring in January 2015- I was a graduate research analyst working out of the SW Precinct, specifically focusing on the Micro-Community Policing Plan Project. I took this new position as Crime Prevention Coordinator because I truly believe in being a part of the solution. I also understand the importance of the partnerships between the community and the police and how these partnerships can go a long way towards bettering a community and decreasing crime.

The first message I would like to convey to the community is about the importance of calling 911 and reporting crimes. Captain Davis of the SW Precinct often says- “If you see something, say something!” Even if you are unsure if the situation is an emergency, officials recommend that you call 911 anyway, and allow the 911 call-taker to help determine the best course of action. Calling 911 and reporting crime creates statistics and statistics help drive enforcement. Even if the crime or suspicious activity is not investigated immediately, or deemed to be low priority- it is still very important to call 911 and report it!

As the Crime Prevention Coordinator for the SW Precinct, I will be working closely with SW Precinct community members, as well as officers of the SW Precinct. The goal will be to decrease crime by developing, implementing and coordinating a variety of police programs geared towards crime prevention. I will be organizing special Seattle Police Department functions such as the Night Out Against Crime, community clean-up events and help coordinate the annual SW Precinct Picnic. I also plan on regularly attending Block Watch and community crime prevention meetings.

Below you will find my contact information. I want to remind you to keep an eye out for my newsletter next month which will focus on a specific crime and include important prevention techniques and ideas. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns and/or to request my presence at a future meeting.

Email address: Jennifer.Burbridge@seattle.gov

Upcoming events in SW Precinct-
• Monthly West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting
> Tuesday May 16th, 7pm- 8:30pm, at SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St.)
• West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting
> Tuesday May 23rd, 6:30pm- 8:30pm, at SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St.)

Other resources-
• Seattle Police Department’s Website: http://www.seattle.gov/police/
• Seattle Police Department Non-Emergency Number: (206) 625-5011
• Contact information for other SPD Crime Prevention Coordinators:
> North Precinct - Mary Amberg - Mary.Amberg@seattle.gov
> East Precinct - Felicia Cross - Felicia.Cross@seattle.gov
> West Precinct - Terrie Johnston - Terrie.Johnston@seattle.gov
> South Precinct - Mark Solomon - Mark.Solomon@seattle.gov