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SPD African American Community Advisory Council Meeting

10/12/2018

D. Brown SPD African American Community Advisory Council Liaison D. Brown, AACAC, Seattle Police Department

You're Invited to the Next SPD African American Community Advisory Council Meeting Thursday October 18, 2018 @ 6PM

Hello all, mark your calendars and join us for the next SPD African American Community Advisory Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday October 18, 2018 at the Seattle Vocational Institute. 2120 S Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98144 Suite 102 from 6pm - 8pm. Agenda Items include:

1. 911 Communications - SPD 911 Communications Center
2. Community Concerns Discussion - Rahael Lassegue, Interim AACAC Chair
3. SPD Precinct Reports – South, East, West, South West & North
4. Classical Music Opportunities for Youth of Color – Damita Beleford
5. Detective Cookie's Urban Youth Chess Club Updates

For a taste of classical sounds of Jay Beleford a young man with phenomenal talent whom participated in this summer’s Parks Department Teen Summer Musical Cinderella please click on the following link https://youtu.be/4t3Nqy5f0Gg

All are welcome, parking is available in the rear of the building. For more information about AACAC please contact me at spdaac@seattle.gov or Interim AACAC Chair Rahael Lassegue at Rahael.Lassegue@gmail.com

Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 8

10/8/2017

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

September 28, 2017

Good afternoon,
Attached and provided below is the SW Precinct October monthly crime prevention newsletter - focused on property crime as we head into the holidays and winter season!
As always, please feel free to share this with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and community groups.
Few key things to point out:

Monthly West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting - Tuesday October 17th, 7pm at the SW Precinct
Reminder to contact me if interested in a free safety/security assessment of your home or business, if you are interested in starting a Block Watch group, or if you are interested in free firearm cable locks

Let us know if you have any questions.
Have a great rest of your day!

In past years, we have seen an increase in property crime as we get closer to the winter season and the holidays- including mail and package theft, residential burglary and car prowl. The SW Precinct October monthly newsletter will focus on property crime prevention. Please keep in mind that one of the most effective property crime prevention strategies is getting to know your neighbors and starting a Block Watch. Block Watch brings residents and law enforcement together to improve safety and prevent crime. 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.

We have recently seen an increase in package and mail theft in the West Seattle area and due to this increase, it is extremely important to remember these helpful tips. Never send cash in the mail, don’t leave outgoing mail unattended in the mailbox for pick up- drop it off at the post office instead, if you are going out of town- ask the post office to hold your mail until you return, keep your mailbox in good repair and make sure it is properly installed and consider a locking mailbox (contact your local postmaster for regulations). For packages- consider choosing a shipping method that requires a signature, ask the delivery service to hold the package for customer pick up, track packages/shipments online, considering buying a locking bin for packages and arrange to have the package delivered to work or a location where someone else can receive it.

A burglary is defined as when someone enters physical property, not his or her own, without permission, with the intent to commit a crime. 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, use lights set to a timer or leave lights on. 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 and if you see something- say something! If you are interested in a free safety and security assessment of your business or home- please contact me.

Lastly, regarding car prowls - a car prowl is the unlawful taking of motor vehicle contents or parts and this crime is often referred to as a crime of opportunity. Car prowls and auto thefts happen fast - an experienced car thief can break in and steal a car in less than one minute. The SW Precinct is currently significantly down compared to last year in this crime category, however these prevention tips are still important to remember! Never leave valuables in plain view, hide chargers and accessories that indicate an electronic device may be in the vehicle, remove garage door openers, key cards and other keys from the vehicle, install anti-theft devices, if possible- activate alarm and whenever possible - park vehicle in a busy, locked, monitored and/or well-lit area.

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. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, to request my presence at a future meeting 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

Officer Todd Wiebke SPD - Introduction

8/19/2017

Category: Officer Todd Wiebke

There Is Always Hope

Many of you may be familiar with the Highland Park (which we are a part of) neighborhood blog, NextDoor. If not, I suggest you JOIN and take a look at it when you have a few free moments (Nextdoor-Highland-Park-News-Feed). It has serious listings and fun ones (I.e., Has anyone seen my rooster, Charlie? He somehow flew the coop OR found scared little puppy, black and tan about 6 weeks old. Have him safe and warm, give me a call so we can get her home again.)

And there are a lot of serious postings. For me, the most meaningful are the ones about every 6 weeks from Police Officer Todd Wiebke of our local precinct. The latest one follows. When I asked our webmaster to post it, he asked that I contact the author and get his written permission to publish it, previous ones, and any he writes in the future. I did so and he replied:

"Please share whatever I write, it is yours. Arrowhead is right in the middle of things, and as bad as it looks sometimes, I want you to know I am out there. You guys are important to me and I share that with the homeless and demand their respect for your property. They try in their own way, to be good neighbors."

I encourage you to read his latest posting below. I have saved his previous ones and will submit them for posting shortly. They reflect an insight and compassion that are much needed.

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Laura R.
Arrowhead Gardens Resident

King 5 - Elisa Hahn - April 23, 2016
Seattle PD officer gives voice to police working with homeless
Includes a video of Officer Todd Wiebke

Cross-posted from Nextdoor.com - Highland Park - August 15, 2017

Officer Todd Wiebke, Seattle Police Department

Because your mine, I walk the line. Johnny Cash

It is a thin line that I patrol on. The needs of the housed community to feel safe, the needs of the homeless community to feel safe, and my need to impound and remove drug addicted thieves from both communities.

I towed one of the motorhomes that has been overstaying its welcome in our residential area. I have a few more to sort out still. In the industrial area I towed two broken vehicles surrounded by old tires and debris that wasn't there a week earlier. I towed a trailer and had a man move his tent off of the side of the street. I was smiled at by motorists in my residential area and thanked by the business owners plagued by the issues surrounding the lives lived on narcotics.

     On my way to Camp 2nd Chance to assist with a call concerning the chaos developing there, I past the broken motorhome and the broken car parked in a long line of broken things, I knew I had him this time. I was towing him for sure.

     I walked past a beautiful church group serving warm meals to the campers, and the drug addicts and the crazies as they walked up with their needs bare for the whole world to see. I saw the church folks smile and care and dishing up some chicken and corn bread, not caring about the hair, or the halitosis. Not caring about the dirty clothes, the unwashed hands. Serving those in need.

     I went into the camp and addressed the issue which is causing stress to the people for whom I have come to care a great deal about. I addressed everybody equally on all sides I think. But when one young lady whom I have known these last two years walked up to me trying to keep her emotions in check and told me that she doesn't like it here anymore; in the midst of all of this commotion about who is in charge, I saw who wasn't. I spoke to all about this mess and the fact that we were here trying something new, and that this stress and how we chose to deal with it is how we can define ourselves and move forward, or fall down and give in. Again I see the weakest amongst us over tasked with burdens designed for broader shoulders.

     I am weary. This is breaking me down, but I cannot stop. I walk out the gate and see a woman emerge from a wetlands area and decide to talk to her. Her matted clumped hair hid a face that had not seen happiness in many moons. She approached me with trepidation as I asked her if she was camping where I had seen her come from. She said yes and I explained that it was a wetlands and she couldn't camp there. She began crying and told me she did not have the strength to move. Her boots fell from her hand as she stood crying in her sock feet in sharp gravel. Her stump of a cigarette burned her lips and she spit it at me, realizing in horror what she had just done. She apologized and like a beaten dog prepared to get hit. I smiled. I told her it was okay. I told her she should hurry over and get a hot meal from the church ladies, and that we would talk tomorrow. She told me her name, and I told her my name was Todd. She stared at me for a minute and then hustled to get her some warm cornbread and fried chicken.

     I looked across the street and saw a great big wreck of a pickup pulling a bigger mess of a used up travel trailer. I pulled out into the center turn lane and addressed the lady next to the truck. You cant park here, I will end up impounding your truck. She told me her story. She wasn't high, or drunk and looked like she never had been. I told her my name, she told me hers. I gave her the Navigation phone number and told her that they might be able to help. She patted me on the arm and told me how great I was. I told her she should go grab some chicken at the camp. She said they looked like wonderful people and I told her they were.

     I made my U turn and headed down to the motorhome that I was going to impound. But in the line a hulking man stood. His broken body bent over, his broken mind hidden behind wild hair and blue mascara. He smiled feebly and waved at me as I drove down to take his motorhome.

     I couldn't do it.

Nextdoor Subscribers of SOUTHWEST PRECINCT
Republished with permission from Officer Todd Wiebke via Nextdoor

Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 5

8/17/2017

SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator August 2017 Newsletter Part II

Good morning!

With summer still in full swing, the SW Precinct wanted to remind our community members of some important burglary prevention tips!

Attached is a burglary crime prevention bulletin and below are some important points to think about. Also, please remember if you are interested in a free safety/security assessment of your home and/or business- please contact me, your SW Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator at Jennifer.Burbridge@seattle.gov or (206) 256- 6820.

Identify Entry Points

Before you make security improvements, identify those entry points most likely to be used by a burglar. You can do this by answering the following questions:
·         Which entrances are hidden/out of view from your neighbors?
·         If you were locked out of your house, where could you get in without too much difficulty? Secure every door/window you list in response to these questions.

Basic Security Improvements

Other security improvements should follow, keeping in mind that your goal is to make it difficult for a burglar by forcing them to take more time and to make more noise!
·         Exterior doors should be strong enough to withstand force.
·         All exterior doors should be secured with a deadbolt lock that has a minimum one-inch throw.
·         All strike plates and frames for exterior doors should be anchored to the home's main construction.
·         All exterior doors should fit snugly against the frame and all frames should be free of warping, cracks, and other signs of wear and tear.
·         Solid core wood, metal or other reinforced doors, reinforced door jams or jam braces.
·         Three-inch screws, heavy-duty strike plates and tamper-proof hinges.
·         The main entrance door should have a doorwide-angle (180 degree)viewer/peephole.
·         Sliding glass doors and windows should be secure against forcing the locks or from being lifted completely out of the frame.
·         High-risk windows (basement, garage, ground-level, partially or totally secluded, latched, etc.) should be secured sufficiently enough to discourage or impede possible intrusion.
·         Double-hung windows should be secured with pins or extra locks to discourage prying.
·         Trees and shrubs should be trimmed to allow visibility along the perimeter (particularly entries) of the house.
·         Timers (both interior and exterior) should be installed to activate lights in your absence
·         All entrances (doors and windows) to your home should be well lit at night.
·         Your address should be posted on your house and be clearly visible from the street both night and day.
·         Easily accessible windows (basement, garage, ground-level, partially or totally secluded, latched, etc.) should be secured with safety glass, security film or bars to discourage or impede possible intrusion.
·         Motion sensor lighting, specifically directed and focused on entry points and vulnerable areas, no flood lighting and beware of light trespass.

Security improvements should not be made at the expense of fire safety. Remember to allow at least one door or window per room as a fire escape - meaning that exit via the door window can be made quickly and easily. There should also be fire escape routes established for your household. Family members should know where these are and they should be practiced periodically, especially if there are young children at home.

Installing an Alarm? Thinking about installing an alarm? Before you do, read about how false alarms are caused and how they can be avoided-https://www.seattle.gov/police/community-policing/false-alarm-program

For more information about crime trends in your neighborhood, please check out the Seattle Police Department crime dashboard- https://www.seattle.gov/police/information-and-data/crime-dashboard

Please feel free to distribute this email to your community groups, friends, families and neighbors.
As always, please 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

Burglary Crime Prevention Bulletin (PDF)

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

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Crime Prevention Coordinator

3/31/2017

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

Cross posted from Nextdoor.com

Dear West Seattle community members,

My name is Jennifer Burbridge and I have recently started a new position with the Seattle Police Department- as the SW Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator. As some of you may know, for the last two years I have worked out of the SW Precinct as the Seattle University Graduate Research Analyst, specifically tasked with the Micro-Community Policing Plan (MCPP) project. (MCPP Location Map)

In my new capacity- I will be working closely with the SW Precinct community, as well as the officers of the SW Precinct, in order to decrease crime by developing, implementing and coordinating a variety of police programs in the area of crime prevention.

I will organize special Seattle Police Department functions such as Night Out, Community Clean-ups and help organize and participate in the annual Precinct Picnic. I will also be regularly attending Block Watch and community crime prevention meetings. Over the next few months- I will be receiving a variety of helpful trainings and certifications.

If you have questions about crime prevention or would like to speak with me about your crime concerns- please feel free to email me at: Jennifer.Burbridge@seattle.gov and/or personal message me here on Nextdoor. I will get back to you just as soon as possible.

West Seattle Blog
Meet your new Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator, Jennifer Burbridge
By Tracy Record - 03/30/2017
(Photo of Jennifer Burbridge provided)

West Seattle Block Watch Captain's Network
Jennifer Burbridge's Blog
Last post: 12/16/2016

West Seattle Herald
Running the numbers: Getting to know the research analyst stationed in the S.W. Precinct
By Tim Clifford - 07/02/2015
(Photo of Jennifer Burbridge provided)

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