If You See Something, Say Something

Lisa White, ANC Commissioner for Kingman Park attended the 1st District PSA meeting where police officers share the local crime statistics and trends. At the meeting, crime statistics have shown an uptick in robberies which is obviously a concern. Those in attendance were reminded to be aware of their surroundings, limit phone conversations while walking and be aware of their surroundings. 
Also, neighbors have recently noticed packages being stolen from their porches.  It may be best to have things delivered to your office or instructions for fed-ex/ups/whomever to leave a package with a neighbor. 

Police encourage citizens to report suspicious and concerning activity to 911. 

Crime Prevention Petition to Mayor Fenty

Please consider signing the below petition urging Mayor Fenty to address the spike in violent crime in and around Capitol Hill -


To: Mayor Fenty

In response to the recent increase in the number of carjackings, purse snatchings, and break-ins on Capitol Hill and the violent nature of these crimes, WE the undersigned, request Mayor Fenty to TAKE ACTION in fighting crime on Capitol Hill. We ask Mayor Fenty to help make our neighborhood a safer place by increasing funding and/or manpower to the appropriate law enforcement agencies/individuals. We demand implementation of alternative approaches that will actually target the problem, rather than the symptom and thus truly make a sustainable difference in the safety and lives of Hill residents. Increased police presence on the Hill, although positive, has not deterred these criminals. We ask Mayor Fenty to do what it takes to make Capitol Hill a safe place to live and raise our families.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

Neighborhood Crime Walk with Tommy Wells

(cross post from Frozen Tropics)

When: Friday December 11th, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm (sharp)

Where: Meet at 15th and Gales Streets, NE

Who: All neighbors are welcome

Why: Come voice your concern about the recent crime in our area! Help us get a commitment from Council member Wells for an increased police presence along H Street and Benning Road!

Please come prepared with ideas to improve neighborhood safety!


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Update
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The walk will focus on chronic crime and nuisance property issues surrounding Minor Elementary School. The group will loop around the school and discuss specific areas of concern and potential ways to solve them. Ward 6 Council Member Wells, MPD-1D and the Mayor's Office will attend. Daniel Conner (dconner@dccouncil.us) with Tommy Wells' Office coordinated the walk at the request of constituents.