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Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 7

9/27/2017

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

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 2-4PM
Coffee With a Cop
Alki Starbucks (2742 Alki Ave SW)

The Seattle Police Department and Starbucks are collaborating for National Coffee With A Cop Day- Wednesday October 4th (10-4).

The SW Precinct National Coffee With A Cop Day Event will be held at the Alki Starbucks (2742 Alki Ave SW) from 2pm- 4pm.

Coffee With A Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together- over coffee- to discuss issues and learn more about each other.

To learn more about Coffee With A Cop and/or about National Coffee With A Cop Day, please visit: http://coffeewithacop.com/

Come on out on 10-4 to visit with your local precinct officers!

Let us know if you have any questions!

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

Officer Todd Wiebke SPD - Part 2

9/4/2017

Category: Officer Todd Wiebke

The following was originally posted
on the Highland Park blog “Next Door”
November 10, 2016
By: Officer Todd Wiebke, Seattle Police Department
Shared with all areas in SOUTHWEST PRECINCT in Crime & Safety

Reprinted with permission

Someone’s Knocking at the Door, Someone’s Ringing the Bell

“Do me a favor, open the door and let 'em in.” Paul McCartney 1976?

I have been quiet. My mom said when I have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. You see, I have been being followed home at night. They have followed me before, but back then I gave them a ride home. Despair, Depression, and Sadness make for a poor carpool.

This time I found them hanging out under a bridge in their friend Misery's motorhome. Addiction was there, but he was sleeping. We told Misery to move out and he fired up his motorhome and left with Addiction. I guess Despair, Depression, and Sadness took that as a clue to join me. I didn't ask.

I don't like them, they are not nice. I cannot think, or sleep, or share. They annoy my family and they ask me to get rid of them, but they won't leave me. I took them up to the mountains with me last weekend.

I got up early and my buddy Archie and me went for a walk. Archie is unaware that the three have joined us. He just wants me to throw him a stick. We walked all the way down to the lake and I sat down while Archie ran up and down the water’s edge excited by the plethora of sticks that were to be found.

As I sat there with Despair, Depression, and Sadness, the sun began to work its way down the western side of the mountain on the other side of the lake. It was beautiful. Then the light touched the top of the one larch tree opposite me. It was like a candle being lit. I started to laugh at how beautiful it was and when the wind made the leaves dance, I had to smile.

I looked on the ground at the leaves who had already shared their joy earlier and saw them skitter on the ground seeking a place to spend the rest of winter. Archie went running by and hit me in the head with the stick he was carrying and continued zooming down the shore.

When I stood up to leave, Archie came over and jumped on me and got me all wet. I gave him a hug and got more wet. I looked around at the bright new world around me and paused for a moment. I could not find Despair, Depression, or Sadness. There was a new guy. The new guy said his name was Happiness. I took him home with me and made room for him to stay as long as he wants.

Our outdoor neighbors are preparing for winter. Your Seattle Police Department continues to serve you and them equally and faithfully. We have a large task, but I have faith in my city. I found happiness with my little buddy in the middle of nowhere. Happiness is homeless and don’t worry, owns no possessions. So, do me a favor, open the door and let him in.

Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 6

9/2/2017

SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator September 2017 Newsletter

With the new school year starting in the upcoming weeks, September’s SW Precinct monthly newsletter will focus on pedestrian and traffic safety. Pedestrians must be very mindful of how they are utilizing the street, sidewalks and crosswalks- children should be reminded to be extra cautious when walking to and from school. Motorists and cyclists must pay attention to traffic conditions and all pedestrians. The most important overall advice for any kind of pedestrian and traffic safety is PAY ATTENTION!! Drivers, please be aware that with school back in session in the next few weeks, children will be walking to and from schools and transit stops. As autumn approaches- there will be less daylight; please pay extra attention, as children may be out early in the morning/late in the evening and may be more difficult to see.

Some important pedestrian safety tips include: plan your route to avoid uninhabited area (including parks, parking lots, garages and alleys), pick routes with good lighting and clear visibility, look both ways before crossing the street, only cross street at street corners or marked crosswalks or intersections, give drivers ample time to stop prior to you entering the crosswalk, pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street- to ensure they have been seen, always walk on the sidewalk- if there is no sidewalk, always walk facing traffic, wear bright/light colored or reflective clothing at night so drivers can see you and remember that telephone poles, utility boxes and parked vehicles can block an on-coming driver’s ability to see pedestrians.

A few crucial safety suggestions related specifically to children include: teach children at an early age to look left, right and left again before crossing the street- then remind them to continue looking until safely across, teach kids to phones, headphones and devices down when crossing the street (it is particularly important to reinforce this message with teenagers), children under 10 years old need to cross the street with an adult- every child is different but developmentally, most children are unable to judge the speed and distance of oncoming cars until about age 10, be a good role model- set a good example by putting your phone, headphones and devices down when walking across the street.

Some important driver awareness safety tips include: pay attention to and abide by all speed limits, watch your speed when entering school zones (speeding in a school zone is a $234 ticket), be watchful around schools and bus stops for children running into the street, watch for children entering the street from behind buses or running to catch a bus, keep in mind that pedestrians have the right of way in all intersections- whether in a marked crosswalk or not, always look and yield for pedestrians when making turns at intersections, always pull to the right and slow or stop to allow emergency vehicles to go by (emergency vehicles will have red and/or blue lights), do not drive with distractions (cell phone, eating, drinking, putting on make-up, etc.)- using a cellphone while driving is a $136 ticket- unless it is hand-free, do not allow passengers to interfere with your driving, be aware of weather conditions, know your surroundings and always have ample driving time- try not to be in a rush- a patient driver is a safe driver.

Below you will find my contact information, including email and phone numbers. Keep an eye out for my newsletter next month, which will again focus on a specific crime/safety issue 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. Also, contact me if you would like more information about Block Watch, if you would like to set up a safety assessment of your home or business and/or if you are interested in free firearm cable locks.

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 September 19th, 7pm- 8:30pm, at SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St.)
West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting
- Tuesday September 26th, 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

Resources and information on pedestrian and traffic safety-

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Flyer (PDF)

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