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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

Crime Prevention Coordinator (CPC)
Jennifer Burbridge
[email protected]
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 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: [email protected]
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- [email protected]
East Precinct- Felicia Cross- [email protected]
West Precinct- Terrie Johnston- [email protected]
South Precinct- Mark Solomon- [email protected]

Resources and information on pedestrian and traffic safety-

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Flyer (PDF)

Free Clinic Oct-2017

8/31/2017

Submitted 8/31/2017
by Jennifer Burbridge,
SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator

From: Olsen, Margaret
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 6:35 PM
To: Olsen, Margaret <[email protected]>
Subject: Free Seattle/King County Clinic - October 26-29 Seattle Center Please Spread the Word

Hello.
The annual Seattle/King County Clinic is coming up October 26th through October 29th at the Seattle Center. All services are FREE.
Please spread the word about this important event. See attached flyers.

More Info: seattlecenter.org/patients
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206.684.7200

About the Clinic

All are welcome! Patients DO NOT need ID or proof of immigration status
• The Clinic serves people in need who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare
• Admission tickets distributed at 5:00 AM in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (Corner of 2nd Ave N & Thomas St)
• No advance registration: FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED
• Highest demand for tickets on Saturday & Sunday
• Interpreters available
• FREE parking in two locations: - Mercer St. Garage, 650 3rd Ave N - 1st Ave Garage, 220 1st Ave N
• Come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications

All Services are FREE

DENTAL: Fillings, extractions, x-rays, deep cleanings
VISION: Vision screening, complete eye exams, reading glasses and prescription eyeglasses. Bring a current eyeglass prescription (no older than one year) to skip the exam and just get eyeglasses.
MEDICAL: Physical exams, PAP smears, x-rays, EKGs, mammograms, ultrasounds, foot care, wound care, select lab tests, behavioral health, immunizations, acupuncture, naturopathic and chiropractic care, physical therapy consultation, nutrition and pharmacy counseling
RESOURCES: Social work, help with health insurance, and more

How Do I Get Into the Clinic?

Get a ticket at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. Fisher Pavilion opens each day at 12:30 AM (see seattlecenter.org/patients for a map and details).
A limited number of tickets will be given out each day starting at 5:00 AM. The ticket is only good for that day. One ticket per person.
The first patients will enter the Clinic in Key Arena at 6:30 AM. Entrance will be in order of the number on the ticket.

How Should I Prepare for the Clinic?

This will be a long day. Come prepared to take care of yourself.
Bring food and beverages and any medications you may need throughout the day.
DO NOT fast for lab tests.
To get dental care, you must have blood pressure and glucose within certain limits. This is for your safety.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Leave pets at home unless they are service animals.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany a patient under age 18. Exceptions may be made for youth ages 13 and above who are not in contact with a parent or legal guardian.

Will Someone Speak My Language?
Interpretation will be available throughout the Clinic.

What Happens Once I Enter the Clinic?

There will be a large number of patients. You cannot get both dental and vision care on the same day.
Patients can wait in line for an admission ticket on another day for additional services.
We will collect basic personal information including name, age, height, weight and medical history.
In each service area (dental, vision or medical) you will wait your turn in line and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will be given a pass when you enter the Clinic. This pass will allow you to leave and re-enter the building for that day only. However, if you are in line for a service, you will lose your place in line if you leave the building. You will need to go to the end of the line for that service when you return.

What Services Will NOT Be Provided?

DENTAL: Bridges, complex extractions including wisdom teeth, dentures, implants, orthodontics, root canals on molars, sedation, teeth whitening
VISION: Contacts, sunglasses
MEDICAL: Biopsies, casts, CT scans, stitches/sutures, immunizations for children under 18 years of age, admission to a treatment facility, MRIs, new prescriptions for behavioral health medications
Narcotics will not be used or prescribed. Authorization for medical marijuana will not be provided.

More Info:  seattlecenter.org/patients
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  206.684.7200

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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Burglary Crime Prevention Bulletin (PDF)

Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 4

7/31/2017

SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator August 2017 Newsletter

Hello all,

Attached is my August newsletter, focused on the topic of firearm safety and violence prevention. I have attached it in Word and PDF forms. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Also I would like to call special attention to the last part of my newsletter:
Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns and/or to request my presence at a future meeting. I would be happy to provide a presentation on firearm safety and violence prevention upon request. In the next month, the SW Precinct will have free firearm cable locks available to encourage safe storage, please contact me directly if you are interested.

Have a great day!
Hope to see you all at National Night Out tomorrow! [August 1, 2017]
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August’s crime prevention newsletter will focus on firearm safety and best practices. Due to the uncharacteristically high number of shots fired incidents throughout the city of Seattle in 2017, I thought it would be helpful to provide some important firearm safety practices. Many firearms used in crimes are stolen and as such, the first important topic under the general theme of firearm safety is safe storage.

As a firearm owner, is it their responsibility to ensure that guns in their home are always stored where they are inaccessible to children or other unauthorized persons. Never leave a firearm in your vehicle unattended and always store firearms safety in your home. Safe storage is employing precautions and multiple safeguards that provide an additional barrier against unauthorized use. Guidelines for safe storage include: unloaded firearms should be stored in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault or storage case, gun locking devices render firearms inoperable, if firearms are disassembled- parts should be securely stored in separate locations, ammunition should be stored in a locked location separate from firearms and thoroughly double check firearms to confirm they are unloaded anytime they are removed from storage. The choice to keep a firearm in your home for sporting purposes, a collection or for self-protection is a serious responsibility. Gun owners must be committed to obtaining the appropriate training and have a clear understanding of safe handling and storage rules to achieve the intended personal safety benefits.

The next general topic under firearm safety is safe handling. It is often said that there are four cardinal rules of firearm handling. These four rules are: (1) always treat every firearm as though it is loaded, (2) always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, (3) keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot, and (4) always be sure of your target and what is in front of it and behind it (when safely shooting at a range). Nearly all firearm accidents in the home can be prevented simply by always handling firearms using these four rules and by making sure that guns are kept unloaded and locked up, with ammunition secured in a separate location.

A few other important things to remember about firearms involve record keepin g and immediate reporting. When a firearm is purchased, it is crucial that the new owner records the serial number(s) and keeps these records in a safe place. In the unfortunate situation that your firearm is lost or stolen, it is absolutely imperative that you report this to the police immediately by calling 911! When reporting, be sure to state where the firearm was lost/stolen, when this happened, what type of firearm it is and provide law enforcement with the serial number(s).

The last thing I will provide is suggestion for two firearm related situations- what to do if you hear gunshots and what to do if you find a firearm unattended. It is important to quickly be able to distinguish gunfire from other less lethal sounds. The faster you can identify the sound, the faster you can respond. If you hear gunshots- stay calm, get to a safe place, immediately call 911 and provide the call-taker with as much information as possible. If you find a firearm- call 911 immediately and inform them you found an unattended firearm, DO NOT TOUCH the firearm and wait with the firearm until police arrive. Please remember to follow all instructions given to you by the call-taker and the responding police officers.

Below you will find my contact information, including email and phone numbers. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns and/or to request my presence at a future meeting. I would be happy to provide a presentation on firearm safety and violence prevention upon request. In the next month, the SW Precinct will have free firearm cable locks available to encourage safe storage, please contact me directly if you are interested.

Email address: [email protected]
Desk phone number: (206) 256-6820
Work cell phone number: (206) 471-2849

Upcoming events in SW Precinct::
> National Night Out Against Crime
>> Tuesday August 1st, various locations throughout the precinct
> SW Precinct Annual Community Picnic
>> Saturday August 12th Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), 11am- 3pm

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: [email protected]
>> East Precinct- Felicia Cross: [email protected]
>> West Precinct- Terrie Johnston: [email protected]
>> South Precinct- Mark Solomon: [email protected]

Resources on firearm education and safety:
> http://www.projectchildsafe.org
> https://gunsafetyrules.nra.org
> https://www.hunter-ed.com/gun-safety
> http://www.atg.wa.gov/firearms-faq
> https://smartgunlaws.org
> https://www.nssf.org

View or download this August 2017 Newsletter as a PDF file.

Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 3

5/30/2017

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: [email protected]
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- [email protected]
- East Precinct- Felicia Cross- [email protected]
- West Precinct- Terrie Johnston- [email protected]
- South Precinct- Mark Solomon- [email protected]

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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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
[email protected]
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: [email protected]

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 - [email protected]
> East Precinct - Felicia Cross - [email protected]
> West Precinct - Terrie Johnston - [email protected]
> South Precinct - Mark Solomon - [email protected]

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Camp Second Chance Updates Part 5

4/25/2017

Message from polly trout 4/28/2017 --- click + to open >

Cross posted from Nextdoor.com 4-28-2017

Forwarding from Polly Trout - Patacara Community Services - http://patacara.org/ :

Dear Community:

Our next Community Advisory Committee Meeting for Camp Second Chance on Myers Way will be Sunday, May 7, 2-4 pm. We will meet at camp at 9701 Myers Way S. Seattle WA 98108. This will give everyone a chance to see recent improvements to the camp, like our potable water cistern and electricity! If the weather is fine and we have enough chairs, we will hold the meeting at the camp. If the weather is foul or we are short on chairs, then after the camp tour we will move to an indoor location. I have not yet secured a room but I'm working on it, and will get back to you with that location.

The official members of the committee have now been selected. If you would like to be wait listed for a spot on the official committee, please let me know. The committee members were selected by myself, committee chair Willow Fulton, and Tom Van Bronkhorst of the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. We prioritized trying to balance membership to include representatives from all four neighborhoods bordering the camp: Top Hat, White Center, South Delridge, and South Park.

These meetings are open to the public, and we will be posting minutes of the meeting online. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to add to the discussion, feel free to email me.

The purpose of this committee is to ensure good communication between the camp and the surrounding neighborhoods, so we can all work together for a safe and equitable neighborhood. Our goals at Camp Second Chance are: to be a safe and ethical community for people suffering from homelessness, to be good neighbors to both housed and unhoused people in our neighborhood, and to move participants up and out of homelessness as quickly as possible.

In addition to this meeting, which will specifically be about Camp Second Chance, the City of Seattle has also organized a public meeting about broader concerns about how homelessness is impacting Myers Way, including the unauthorized encampments outside of Camp Second Chance. Here is more info about that meeting:

Community Conversation re Homelessness at Myers Way
Monday, May 15
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Joint Training Facility
9401 Myers Way South

Thank you all for everything you do to make Seattle a safe and compassionate community for all.

Best wishes,
Polly Trout

3rd Community Conversation
re Myers Way Homeless Encampment
Monday, May 15th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South
Previous updates: Camp Second Chance Category
(Be sure to click Read More if you see it at the end of a post.)
See also: Resources > Community > Camp Second Chance

April 25, 2017

Dear Community Member,

At the community meeting on February 1st, there was a request to arrange a third meeting that would focus on public safety issues related to homelessness along Myers Way South:

Issues relating to the RVs parked along Myers Way and the unsanctioned encampments east of Myers Way;
Concerns raised by community members regarding 9-1-1 calls;
The City’s on-going efforts to remove the trash along Myers Way; and,
A progress report from Camp Second Chance.

3rd Community Conversation
re Myers Way Homeless Encampment
Monday, May 15th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South

NOTE: Due to safety concerns, the Training Facility does not allow children on the grounds.

As a reminder, Sanctioned encampments are a temporary measure to provide people living without shelter a safer alternative place to live while caseworkers help them secure long-term stable housing. I have included the fact sheet and FAQs we distributed previously. (See accordion expansions below.)

We encourage you to attend.

George Scarola
Director of Homelessness
City of Seattle | Office of the Mayor
O: 206.684.0969 | [email protected]
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* For accommodations or accessibility information, contact Katoya Grant| 206-727-8812 | [email protected] | or visit http://www.seattle.gov/americans-with-disabilities-act.

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New Authorized Encampments for People Experiencing Homelessness
Fact Sheet and FAQ – April 25, 2017

City of Seattle Response to Homelessness Crisis

* Pathways Home: In September, the Human Services Department released new reports and a plan to transform our homeless service delivery system so that it may better meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness by focusing on longer-term solutions.

Read more about these reports, action plan, and the City’s current investments of over $50 million in shelter and services at www.seattle.gov/homelessness.

* Bridging the Gap Interim Action Plan: While transforming our system will take time, there are thousands of individuals who are in crisis now. In August, the Mayor convened a Task Force on Unsanctioned Encampment Cleanup Protocols to provide recommendations on how the City can best respond to the needs of people who are unsheltered in our community and the impacts that unsanctioned encampments have on our businesses and neighborhoods.

A central principle recommended from the Task Force was that the City should offer specific safer alternative spaces in order to remove existing unsanctioned tent encampments.

Additional Sanctioned Encampments

* In 2015, the Mayor and City Council passed legislation to permit three sanctioned encampments on City-owned or private property. Three locations were permitted: Interbay and Ballard in November 2015 and Othello in March 2016.

* On December 1st of this year, the City announced three new sanctioned encampment locations to provide additional capacity for individuals who are unsheltered:
o 1000 S. Myrtle Street with capacity to serve 60-70 people
o 8620 Nesbit Avenue N. with capacity to serve 60-70 people
o 9701 Myers Way S. with capacity to serve 60-70 people

* A fourth location will be determined as the City continues to review available land parcels.
* Each encampment will be permitted for 12 months with an option to renew for an additional 12 months.
* The Low Income Housing Institute will operate the sites at Nesbit Ave N. and S. Myrtle St., and Patacara will operate the Myers Way encampment (Camp 2nd Chance).

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Fact Sheet and FAQ – April 25, 2017

How were the sites selected?

The City evaluated dozens of sites, largely those that are City-owned and could be available very quickly.

The assessment included a concerted effort to geographically distribute the sites across the city and to ensure that no encampment was within 1 mile of any other sanctioned encampment.

The sites also had to meet the requirements of the existing encampment ordinance, including location in non-residential zones, proximity to transit, and minimum lot size of 5000 square feet, among others.

When will these encampments open?

The Myers Way encampment would expand the number of tents starting in February.

The Myrtle Street site would begin serving residents in February.

The Nesbit Ave site would begin serving residents in March.

What is a low barrier encampment and how will be it different from the other sites?

One of our new encampment locations, the 86th & Nesbit site, will operate as a low barrier encampment.

Low barrier sites are designed to meet people as they are and haver fewer restrictions than traditional shelters.

Residents may bring their partners, pets and possessions.

Residents with substance use disorders are not barred.
Because we are relaxing restrictions in this location we will also increase staffing to increase access to critical services and provide security.

Does an authorized encampment result in an increase in neighborhood crime?

A review by the Seattle Police Department on managed encampments, sited at faith-based organizations, showed no significant uptick in crime, nor have the authorized, managed encampments in Ballard and Interbay seen an increase in criminal activity.

What will the City do to ensure the encampments and surrounding communities are safe and clean?

The Seattle Police Department will increase patrols in the immediate area, and the Community Policing Team will work closely with staff and residents and neighbors of the encampments. All sites will have regularly scheduled garbage pickup. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is stepping up its efforts to pick up garbage in rights of way, and has initiated a program to pick up needles within 24 hours of notification. Citizens can report garbage or needles in right of ways to the City’s 24-hour reporting line for illegal dumping at 206-684-7587.

Are encampments an effective way to address homelessness?

Encampments are emergency survival services and not a solution for homelessness. As laid out in our Bridging the Gap plan, we must provide a safer alternative for individuals who are not ready to come inside during the interim as the city implements its Pathways Home plan to address the homelessness crisis.

Who can community members contact if they have questions or want more information?

While the encampments are being planned, please contact George Scarola, Director of Homelessness. Email: [email protected] or call 206-727-8514.

Once an encampment is opened, the community may contact the operator directly. Each encampment will establish a Community Advisory Committee, whose members will include representatives from stakeholder group in the area.

The meetings will be monthly and open to the public.

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Lorena González Campaign Kickoff

4/15/2017

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
6:00–7:30 PM
Lorena González Campaign Kickoff
• Seattle City Council Position 9
• Citywide (At-Large)
El Centro’s Centilia Cultural Center
1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle WA 98144 | Map
(Across the street from the Beacon Hill Light Rail Station)
(Metro Bus Route 60 stops in front of station)
RSVP

Wednesday, April 19th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
at El Centro’s Centilia Cultural Center
1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle WA 98144
Across the street from the Beacon Hill Light Rail Station. Parking is limited; carpooling or public transit encouraged.

Featuring snacks from Tutta Bella!

Your generous donation of $50 or more is appreciated
Maximum donation is $250 per person, $500 per couple

RSVP and donate online.
(Don’t forget your Democracy Vouchers!)

Plan to donate at the event?
RSVP to [email protected] or call Raven at (206) 892-8298

On City Council, Lorena has taken bold steps to create a more progressive and just society. She has already helped provide secure scheduling for thousands of low-wage Seattle workers and added additional resources to help the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

She is protecting and defending immigrants and refugees against the emerging policies of President Trump and Congressional Republicans by establishing a $1 million Legal Defense Fund for civil legal aid in immigration proceedings; championing a statewide paid family and medical leave program; and, advancing critical elements of police reform.

This is the work that remains to be done to ensure Seattle remains a welcoming and vibrant city for all residents! But we can’t do it alone. Team Lorena needs your help to re-elect Lorena. Join us in supporting her re-election!

Sidewalk Survey

4/12/2017

Submitted by
Mona Sanger, MSW
Senior Resident Wellness Counselor
Resident Support & Services
206.549.476

SDOT Sidewalk Survey and Assessment
Deadline: Monday, April 17, at 10:00 AM.

From: Boll, Allison [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 2:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [CLC-ADRN] Seattle Department of Transportation - Sidewalk Survey

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is conducting a survey about Seattle’s sidewalk conditions. They want to hear from you about what kind of online, interactive maps would help older adults and people living with disabilities get around the city. Please take the survey and share with your networks.

Allison Boll, MSW
Primary Care Liaison, Aging and Disability Services
City of Seattle, Human Services Department
Tel: 206.733.9925 | Fax: 206.684.0689
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Sidewalk Condition Assessment - Validation and Mapping Survey

We're conducting a survey about Seattle’s sidewalk condition and want to hear about what kind of online, interactive maps would help seniors and people living with disabilities get around the city. Your input would be appreciated.
The survey is at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDOTsidewalk and responses are due by Monday, April 17, at 10:00 AM.
Thank you for your participation!

Emily M. Burns, PMP
Asset Management Strategic Advisor, Finance & Administration Division
City of Seattle Department of Transportation
O: 206.733.9972 | F: 206.684.3635 | [email protected]

The following is text from the survey:

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is conducting a survey about Seattle’s sidewalk condition and want to hear about what kind of online, interactive maps would help seniors and people living with disabilities get around the city. We have a public map called the Curb Ramp and Accessibility Route Planner. This interactive map includes information like street slopes, curb ramp condition and presence, sidewalk condition and presence, transit access, construction zones impacting the sidewalk, and public facilities like hospitals and libraries.

This summer, we will collect sidewalk data. Our plan is to then add these features to our maps using the terms bolded on the next page. We would greatly appreciate it you could take 10 minutes and give us your thoughts on how SDOT can maximize our online mapping tools and summer data collection to benefit all communities in Seattle.

Section 8 Vouchers

4/5/2017

Sources:
1. King County Housing Authority
2. White Center Now With a record number of low-income households around King County struggling to pay the rent, the King County Housing Authority will be re-opening its waiting list for Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers for only the second time since 2011.

KCHA's Section 8 Voucher program will accept applications from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2017 through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2017. The free application process will only be available online through the KCHA website. A random lottery drawing will be used to select 3,500 of these applications for the Section 8 waiting list. Any agency requesting a fee to assist you or who guarantees placement on the waiting list is fraudulent. Please report any such agency to KCHA. Learn more about the lottery process.

For assistance at Arrowhead Gardens, see
Mona Sanger, MSW
Senior Resident Wellness Counselor
Resident Support & Services
206.549.4763

Read More for 26 FAQs

Crime Prevention Coordinator

3/31/2017

Crime Prevention Coordinator (CPC)
Jennifer Burbridge
[email protected]
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: [email protected] 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)

Making Seattle Age Friendly

3/31/2017

Mayor Ed Murray announces age-friendly initiatives to address environmental, economic, and social factors influencing the health and well-being of older adults. 3/22/2017

Video source: Seattle Channel

Lisa Herbold Newsletter

Age Friendly Resolution

On Monday, the Full Council adopted the Age Friendly Resolution 31739, expressing Seattle’s commitment to being a more age-friendly city and committing to several areas of continuous improvement across every function of City government.

In August 2016, AARP designated Seattle as the 104th community in the U.S. to be a part of the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities. But the proposed 2017-2018 budget did not include any funding to implement the improvements that the AARP suggests for Age Friendly Communities.
Consequently, during the 2017-2018 budget deliberations, I proposed an Age Friendly Community Innovation fund that would have allocated $87,500 in 2017 and $175,000 in 2018. Under my proposal, each City Council district would have been eligible to receive grants up to $25,000. Instead of funding the proposal, the Council adopted a Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) requesting that the Human Services Department (HSD) assess the needs of seniors to determine the need for and use of an age-friendly innovation fund.

The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities targets improvements in eight domains that influence the health and quality of life for all as we age. “Livability Indicators” include:

On March 22, that the Mayor announced that he was going to allocate $200,000 from the first quarter supplemental budget to for 2017 to fund a series of age-friendly initiatives on environmental, economic, and social factors influencing the health and well-being of older adults. The funding will support organizations that are developing innovative new programs for seniors, nonprofits that provide transportation options for seniors and to fund a technology symposium to create user-friendly online resources for seniors.

Accompanying that funding commitment was a resolution. The resolution was first discussed on March 22, during the Human Services and Public Health Committee meeting. Councilmember Bagshaw, the sponsor of the resolution accepted my amendment that requests the Office of Economic Development (OED) to collaborate with the Mayor’s Office of Senior Citizens to identify opportunities to improve access to employment and training for Seniors, as expressed in Economic Development Policy 4.7 of the City’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan, which states that the City shall “[s]upport efforts to provide training and job placement for older workers and others who may have unique challenges finding employment.” I would like to thank OED Director Brian Surrat and Deputy Director Rebecca Lovell for working on this important amendment with my office.

According to a report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of individuals in the labor force who are 65 years or older is expected to grow by 75 percent while those who are 25 to 54 is expected to grow by only two percent, which will result in 19 percent of the workforce being comprised of 19.6 million American workers 65 years or older by 2050.

Community Resource Fair - March 25

3/23/2017

Discover Your Community
High Point Resource Coalition Community Resource Fair
Saturday March 25, 2017 - Noon to 4PM
Free Refreshments Will Be Served

High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave SW, Seattle WA 981026
Google map

Discover

Presentations

From: Huang, Amy [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:59 AM
To: Mariah Weston <[email protected]>
Subject: High Point Resource Coalition Community Resource Fair
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From NextDoor.com Calendar
Translation services available in Oromo, Spanish, Somali and Vietnamese. Many community organizations will be hosting tables of information including: Fresh Bucks, King County ORCA LIFT, and Human Services Department (Utility Discount Program, $20 Car Tab Rebate). Volunteers are also needed to help set up and take down event and to be greeters to those attending the event. Please contact [email protected] for more info on volunteering.

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 4

3/15/2017

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 4 (March-15-2017)
Community Advisory Council Invitation

All Updates: Camp Second Chance Category
Be sure to click Read More if you see it at the end of a post.

3/15/2017

From: Polly Trout

Hello Community Members,

As mentioned in George Scarola's recent letter (see Update Part 3) Camp Second Chance is in the process of expanding infrastructure and setting up additional services, and will be ready to receive referrals from the City's Navigation Team this week.

Patacara Community Services and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are in the process of establishing a Community Advisory Committee to provide input on the operations of the Camp Second Chance. This committee will be made up of residents, businesses owners, and other community stakeholders. Meetings will be public, and meeting notes will be posted on the following web page: http://www.seattle.gov/homelessness

The focus of this committee is specific to the operations of Camp Second Chance.

The first public meeting of the committee will be held at the following time and location:
Community Advisory Council Invitation
Saturday April 1st, 2017 at 10:00am
Arrowhead Gardens Welcome Center
9200 2nd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106
See Contact page for directions

If you are interested in serving on this committee, an application is attached with submission instructions (see Update Part 3). Looking forwards, the committee will meet monthly on the first Saturday of each month at this time and location.

Please see Mr. Scarola's letter for updates (see Update Part 3) on some of the other concerns that were raised at the City's public meeting on Feb 1, as well as information about an additional meeting to be planned in the coming weeks to continue those discussions.

We look forward to building relationships with our neighbors and community members.

If you have any questions or concerns about the camp, but are unable to attend the monthly meeting, please feel free to call or email me at any time.

Polly Trout
Patacara Community Services
Encampment Operator
(206) 465-6342

Below are additional phone numbers that may be helpful for you:

Police-Fire-Medical Emergency: 9-1-1

Police Non-emergency: (206) 625-5011

Seattle Public Utilities 24-hour line to report trash,
illegal dumping or needles: (206) 684-7587

Polly Trout, Ph.D.
Founder, Patacara Community Services
206-465-6342; [email protected]
5623 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118

Patacara Community Services is a grassroots nonprofit inspired by the teachings and ethics of Buddhism. We offer nonsectarian opportunities for people from different contemplative traditions to work together in compassionate action. Currently, our main work is providing supportive services to our unhoused neighbors in King County, WA. For more information visit http://patacara.org/.

Camp Second Chance in the news

Click Read More for followup email sent by George Scarola March 17, 2018

CBO Report on ACA Replacement

3/13/2017

Senator Bernie Sanders spoke about the CBO report March 13, 2017.
(See page 35 for summary of CBO findings.)

Today, the CBO confirmed what we already knew. The Republican health care plan is a disgrace. pic.twitter.com/W8WF39K5kj
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) March 13, 2017

Why AARP opposes the AHCA: CBO finds people age 50-64 with modest incomes would be disproportionately hurt by this bill. @DavidCertner

Why AARP opposes the #AHCA: CBO finds people age 50-64 w/modest incomes would be disproportionately hurt by this bill. @DavidCertner pic.twitter.com/CYaNCYAfAi
— AARP Advocates (@AARPadvocates) March 13, 2017

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 3

3/10/2017

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 3 (March-10-2017)
I. Cover letter from George Scarola, Director of Homelessness
II. Cover letter attachment
III. Attachment transcript for JTF Meeting Feb-1-2017
IV. Application for Camp Second Chance
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
V. CAC application PDF attachments

Jump to

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 2 (February-21-2017)
Camp Second Chance Updates Part 1 (January-22-2017)

I. Cover letter from George Scarola, Director of Homelessness

March 10, 2017

Dear Community Members:

First, I want to thank those of you who could come out to talk with me at the second community meeting on February 1. A lot has happened since then, and I want to provide a status report on opening of Camp Second Chance and on general issues related to the City’s response to homelessness.

Importantly, I want you to know that Camp Second Chance will be ready to accept campers as soon as next Thursday, March 16. The site will ultimately host up to 70 adults. Patacara Community Services will operate the encampment.

Residents moving to Camp Second Chance are referred there by the City’s Navigation Team, comprised of outreach workers and specially-trained police officers, conducting outreach. This site will have ongoing trash-recycling-compost service, drinkable water, portable toilets, security, and pest control. As the camp comes online, Patacara Community Services will also provide case management to the campers to help them access services and housing.

Here is an update on the commitments we made in response to concerns raised at the February 1 meeting. As always, this is an ongoing conversation:

Seattle City Light will install street lighting on the east side of Myers Way from Olson Place to the King County border starting Monday, March 13.
The City engaged an environmental firm to do surface soil testing, and the results show safe levels of contaminants in surface soil.
The City installed a perimeter fence to delineate the site and protect the wetlands.
Seattle Police Department (SPD) has cited and towed several RVs parked along Myers Way.

I will be organizing a third community meeting in the coming weeks and inviting King County officials, the King County Sheriff’s office, dispatch officers from 9-1-1, WSDOT officials and SPD officers to discuss better coordination, on-going issues with dispatch calls, and improved response to reports of criminal behavior. For those interested, I have also enclosed the transcript of the February 1 meeting.

Lastly, Patacara Community Services, with Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, will establish a Community Advisory Committee to provide input on the operations of the Camp Second Chance. This committee will be made up of residents, businesses owners, and other community stakeholders. Meetings will be public, and meeting notes will be posted online. If you would like to serve on this committee, an application is attached. The first meeting will be held in early April; more information to come.

Below are phone numbers that may be helpful for you:

Police-Fire-Medical Emergency: 9-1-1
Police Non-emergency: (206) 625-5011
Patacara Community Services - Encampment operator: Polly Trout at (206) 465-6342
Seattle Public Utilities 24-hour line to report trash, illegal dumping or needles: (206) 684-7587

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me or Patacara.

George Scarola
Director of Homelessness
City of Seattle | Office of the Mayor
O: 206.727.8514 | [email protected]
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III. Attachment transcript for JTF Meeting Feb-1-2017

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IV. Application for Camp Second Chance Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
As part of the agreement with the City of Seattle to host sanctioned encampments, we are looking for up to seven members of the community to join our Community Advisory Committee. This committee will help to ensure that the encampment runs successfully and respects the surrounding neighborhood. The group is expected to meet regularly to address any concerns and to assess the success of the encampment. See back of page for transitional encampment ordinance language.

Form fields appear here in the PDF attachments

Please return completed form to:
Tom Van Bronkhorst, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods,
at [email protected] or by mail to
P.O. Box 94649, Seattle, WA 98124-4649.
Questions? Contact Polly Trout, Patacara Community Services
206-465-6342 | [email protected]

V. CAC application PDF attachments

Print: Camp-Second-Chance-CAC-Application-Final-print-version.pdf
Electronic: Camp-Second-Chance-CAC-Application-Final-print-version.pdf

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Metro Service Changes

3/3/2017

King County Metro Service Change Information

Beginning Saturday, March 11, 2017
New teal timetables. PDF collection. (40 Mb zip file)

Metro will be adding trips to reduce overcrowding on more than 30 routes and adjusting schedules to improve reliability on 60 routes.

This is the first round of investments being made as part of the adopted 2017-2018 Metro budget which includes addition of more than 300,000 annual service hours to improve service throughout King County.

Metro will also be making routing changes to several routes, including extending routes 3 and 4 to Seattle Pacific University, shortening DART Route 907 to operate between Renton and Black Diamond only, and launching a new Community Ride service between Black Diamond and Enumclaw.

Route revisions

Here's a list that highlights the routes that have new service or routing revisions. Choose a route number to learn about the changes that will begin on March 11, 2017. Some routes with small changes to trip times are not included on this page. Please consult a teal timetable available in the PDF collection (40 Mb zip file) for complete information.

Republican Threats to Women and Seniors

3/2/2017

Call for March 8th Meeting of the 34th District Democrats:
Republican Threats to Women and Seniors

Chair, 34th District Democrats [email protected]
34th District Democrats,

Our next meeting will feature Mayor Murray, Robby Stern and Velma Veloria and focus on Republican threats to women and seniors.

Part I: Threats to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid by Robby Stern
Robby Stern retired in April, 2008, after fifteen years as the Special Assistant to the President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, an organization that represents over 450,000 workers statewide. He served as staff counsel and lead lobbyist. Stern had responsibility for helping develop policy in a number of areas, including workers’ compensation and healthcare

Camp Second Chance Updates

2/18/2017

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 2 (February-21-2017)
State of the City: Homelessness Response Consolidated Action Plan

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Camp Second Chance Updates Part 1 (January-22-2017)

Mayor Ed Murray will be temporarily activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to accelerate and coordinate our response to the homelessness crisis in Seattle.

Led by Director of City Operations Fred Podesta, activating the EOC will utilize a successful model to manage coordination of both internal departments and external partners to more urgently provide services and lower barriers to housing for people living on our streets. While work at the EOC will be centered around accelerating the work of Pathways Home and getting individualized services to people living outside, the collaborative model will also foster innovative ideas to address this crisis. Work at the EOC will include:

Accelerating the implementation of Pathways Home, the City’s plan to address homelessness and the guiding principles of getting individualized services to people living unsheltered and getting them inside quickly.
Launching the Navigation Team, a specially trained group of outreach workers and Seattle Police officers. Navigation Team members will go into unauthorized encampments throughout the city to help identify and implement individual solutions that break down barriers preventing unsheltered people from moving indoors.
Addressing trash and associated public health hazards to provide a safer environment for both people living unsheltered and the community at-large. People living in unauthorized encampments are more vulnerable to crime and abuse, making this work critical to their safety.

The Seattle EOC’s established mission is to minimize the impact of emergencies and disasters on the community through coordinated planning, information-sharing and resource management between all City departments, partnering agencies and the public. In this case, the City is using the coordination, communications and tracking tools of the EOC, and applying it to the work we are doing to address the critical needs of people living outside. This model provides a daily check-in on issues and solutions, engaging all of the participants in focused tactics and nimble response.

JTF Meeting Feb-1-2017

1/22/2017

Camp Second Chance Updates Part 1 (January-22-2017)
Meetup with other residents at 5:45 PM in B building community room.
Bring flashlights and whistles. Leave at 6:00 PM.
Arrive early at JTF in order to get seating up front.

Submitted by Judi C. on Jan 22, 2017

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Camp Second Chance Updates Part 2 (February-21-2017)

I noticed in the Seattle Times last week, front page, January 18th, to be exact, “CITY COUNCIL BACKS SITES FOR 3 HOMELESS CAMPS”. One of the camps is 9401 Myers Way, right next to us. There will be a community meeting on February 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the JTF (Joint Training Facility) training room, right behind us. I have requested CART (that is projecting what is spoken on to a screen, so we folks that don’t hear well know what’s going on. ) I contacted the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (they are putting on the meeting) to request the captioning and was assured that it would be there.

(Editor: This event is posted on the online Calendar.)

Holiday Cheer 2016

12/17/2016

May the Joy and Warmth of Christmas bring you tidings throughout the New Year!

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