Thursday, 5/10/12 @ 6:00 PM: NOPD 8th District NONPACC Meeting + Community Events Info

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NONPACC Meeting This Thursday, 5/10/12:

Please join Commander Walls for our monthly NONPACC (New Orleans
Neighborhood Police Anti-Crime Council) community meeting on Thursday,
May 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse
Street. NONPACC meetings provide citizens with the opportunity to
interact with the police that serve their area, learn about crime
fighting strategies and upcoming events.

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Community Crime Walk on May 23:

Please join Commander Walls and members of the NOPD Eighth District
for our Community Crime Walk on Wednesday, May 23 at 6:00 PM. Details
regarding the the route are forthcoming.

If you want us to walk in your neighborhood or have suggestions for
where we should walk in the upcoming months, email them to Sergeant
Jonette Williams at jrwil...@nola.gov. Photos from previous walks
can be seen on our Facebook page, "New Orleans Police 8th District."

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Gun Buy Back Program on May 12:

On Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 9:00 AM, the NOPD will team up with the
Greater New Orleans-Jefferson Gun Buyback Committee to host the 2012
Gun Buyback Program at the Little Zion Baptist Church located at 4821
Earhart Blvd in New Orleans.

Handguns - $75.00 Assault Rifles - $200.00

All payouts are in cash. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED. New, old, used or
damaged guns and rifles accepted. Bring all weapons unloaded and
inside of a bag, container or case. Keep weapons and ammunition in
separate cases. For more information, contact the NOPD Crime
Prevention Unit at (504) 658-5590 or email sylb...@nola.gov.

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Spring Cleaning at Lafayette Square on Saturday, May 12, 9:00 AM -
Noon:

Join volunteers as they plant and flower the Square for the summer and
give the park a spring cleaning. Everyone is welcome. Water, snacks,
tools, plants and instant gratification is provided! They also grant
public service credits for schools.

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Eighth District QOL Officers’ Activity April 29 to May 5:

* Investigated eight (8) complaints
* Attended two (2) meetings involving QOL issues
* Visited 21 businesses, which allows for their personnel to meet the
QOL Team and share information regarding problems or concerns

Aggressive Solicitation:

Eighth District Personnel continue to proactively seek individuals
violating this offense and arrested 8 persons last week. A total of
270 persons have been arrested for this violation since this law’s
inception in November 2011.

Important Reminders:

* Vehicular traffic is no longer allowed in Jackson Square, as this
activity damages the flagstones.

* Walking tours are limited to 28 participants and shall be disbanded
by 10:00pm nightly.

* Carriage drivers should pull to the side of the road to allow
vehicular traffic to pass, when space is available.

* It is illegal for persons over the age of 15 to ride bicycles on
the sidewalk.

* Parking vehicles on sidewalks is illegal. This behavior damages the
sidewalks, which negatively impacts the quality of life of our
citizens and visitors.

* If you have a QOL complaint or concern, contact Officer Shereese
Harper at srha...@nola.gov or 504-218-6117 and Officer Dave Liang at
dli...@nola.gov or 504-376-6637.

* If you would like more information on safety tips, presentations or
would like us to participate in a community meeting or event, contact
Sergeant Jonette Williams at jrwil...@nola.gov or 504-239-0356.