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PARK STATION NEWSLETTER
07/03/2009
Park Police Station
1899 Waller St
SF, Ca 94117
242-3000
Captain's Message:
Greeting Community members and neighbors: My name is Teresa Barrett and I
am the Captain at Park Station. Please address email to
Teresa....@sfgov.org or sfpd.par...@sfgov.org. I look forward to
working with the community to make our district safer, improve the quality
of life, and reduce crime.
Safety during the Holiday Weekend
July 4th Weekend is Here!
Fireworks look pretty, but are illegal and often dangerous. Please enjoy
any 4th of July festivities in a safe area where there are managed firework
shows put on by the City and County of San Francisco - or explore nearby
cities in the Bay Area for equally fantastic firework displays. If you see
people lighting fireworks, please call the police immediately.
If you have plans to barbecue on the 4th of July, watch the grill at all
times. Supervise children around the barbecue. Keep an eye on your
children at all times, whether you are at the park, the beach, the pool, or
watching a fireworks show.
Safety Tips for Visitors and Tourists
Do you have friends coming in to the City for the July 4th Holiday? Even
in times of celebration and festivities, ensure your guests practice proper
safety techniques:
Do not leave valuables or anything visible inside your vehicle; always
keep doors and trunk locked.
Walk in well-lit and well-populated area, preferably with another
person; do not take short-cuts through dark alleyways.
Limit your valuables (ID and money) by carrying only what you need for
the day.
If taking public transportation, have your money or Fast Pass ready. Do
not fumble with your wallet; you might draw attention to a pickpocket.
Keep your cell phone charged; and in case of an emergency dial 9-1-1.
Are you going on Vacation? - Here are some reminders to help prevent your
home from being burglarized:
Keep all doors and windows locked.
Let a trusted neighbor know you will be out of town.
Stop mail and newspaper deliveries.
Keep a light on.
Enable your alarm if you have one.
Regular Events
Park Station Community Forum: 2nd Tuesday of each month at Park Station
Community Room at 6 p.m.
If you would like to reserve the community room for your
organization's meeting call Betty at 242-3030.
Buena Vista Park- 1st Sat 9am Richard Magary BV...@ix.netcom.com
HANC Meeting- Second Thursday Page Street Library FMI Karen Fishkin
921-2032
Panhandle Gardening- Second Saturday 9-12am Panhandle Residents
Association Stanyan & Fell ho...@prosf.org 346-1448
Friends of Duboce Park Volunteer Days- Second Saturday 10am-noon
HAIA- Third Wednesday 6:30pm January, April, July, October Urban HS
Alvord Lake Gardening Work Party- Fourth Saturday 9-Noon Haight &
Stanyan
Even if you can only work an hour, please join your neighbors in
sprucing up this key community green space under the supervision of
Recreation and Park staff. If you plan to attend, please send your name
and contact number to Karen Crommie at kcro...@aol.com or leave a
message at 431-1414. Be sure to bring gloves & dress in layers.
Haight Ashbury Stewards- Habitat Restoration Every Wednesday 9:30am-Noon
FMI 564-4107 www.natureinthecity.org/haightashbury stewards.php
Young Mothers United- Every Wednesday 4-6pm, support group for Formerly
Incarcerated Young Mothers Call Cria at the Center for Young Women's
Development for location. Learn about your rights a young mother and
community resources. Free food and childcare, and earn $25 dollars for
every workshop. Contact: Cria, 415-703-8800
PARK DISTRICT UPDATE
Blotter
We include the time that the incident was reported to
the officers.
The actual time of occurrence may be unknown
when dealing with cold crimes (ie: Auto Theft, Burglaries).
06/26/09
McLaren Lodge GGP - 18:00 - Theft from Locked Vehicle
700 blk of Scott - 17:39 - Theft from Locked Vehicle
Woodside/Hernandez - 15:30 - Vandalism to Vehicle
JFK GGP - 12:15 - Theft from Locked Vehicle
700 blk of Haight - 12:10 - Suspicious Occurrence
Eddy/Scott - 08:00 - Vandalism to Vehicle
Masonic/Haight - 21:30 - Theft from Person
Broderick/Fulton - 01:00 - Theft from Locked Vehicle
300 blk of Upper Terrace - 08:00 - Residential Burglary
06/27/09
1000 blk of Page - 22:53 - Vandalism to Vehicle
1900 blk of Fell - 21:00 - Embezzlement, Grand Theft, False Personation
to Receive Money
Sharon Meadows GGP - 20:55 - Theft of Credit Cards
800 blk of Central - 18:54 - Missing Juvenile, Found Person
Middle Drive East/JFK - 18:20 - Theft from Locked Vehicle
1400 blk of Waller - 14:30 - Residential Burglary
1200 blk of Haight - 13:30 - Stolen Truck
200 blk of Bowling Green Drive GGP - 07:50 - (Arrest) False Vehicle
Registration, Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Sharon Meadow GGP - 04:36 - (Arrest) Warrant, Park Code Violation
06/28/09
400 blk of Cole - 23:13 - Disturbing the Peace
3600 blk of 16th St - 21:23 - (Arrest) Aggravated Assault
Divisadero/Haight - 20:17 - Vehicle versus Skateboarder Injury Accident
800 blk of Central - 19:56 - Missing Juvenile
3600 blk of 16th St - 19:05 - Death Report
1700 blk of Eddy - 18:31 - Residential Burglary
Ellis/Beiderman - 16:28 - (Arrest) Expired Drivers License
Shrader/Fulton - 15:15 - Theft from Locked Vehicle
Kezar/Lincoln Way - 15:00 - Found Property
1400 blk of Grove - 14:59 - Missing Person, Found Person
200 blk of Cole - 12:30 - Stolen Auto
700 blk of Buena Vista West - 09:20 - Stolen Auto
Christmas Tree Point/Twin Peaks - 05:35 - Arson, Hate Crime
800 blk of Central - 04:02 - Found Person
800 blk of Central - 01:33 - Missing Juvenile
06/29/09
800 blk of Central - 22:06 - Aided Medical Case
300 blk of Battery - 21:46 - Fraudulent Use of Credit Card
Haight/Belvedere - 21:34 - (Arrest) Marijuana Offense
700 blk of Central - 18:45 - (Arrest) Domestic Violence
Alvord Lake GGP - 17:29 - (Arrest) Marijuana Sales
1100 blk of Fulton - 16:38 - Terrorist Threats, Domestic Violence
Hayes/Lyon - 15:30 - (Arrest) Parole Warrant
1200 blk of Divisadero - 14:47 - Burglary other Building
1200 blk of Masonic - 14:10 - (Arrest) Warrant, Under Influence of
Alcohol in Public Place
2675 Geary Blvd - 11:14 - Theft, other Property
2500 Geary Blvd - 08:24 - Graffiti
200 blk of Central - 01:52 - (Arrest) Terrorist Threats, Domestic
Violence
800 blk of Central - 00:45 - Found Person
06/30/09
350 Amber Drive - 17:08 - Aided Medical Case
1800 blk of Haight - 20:28 - Investigative Detention
Alvord Lake GGP- 12:42 - (Arrest) Possession of Marijuana for Sale
Grove/Central - 17:48 - (Arrest) Possession of Hallucinogenic for Sale,
Possession of Marijuana for Sale
1700 blk of Page - 16:15 - (Arrest) Aggravated Assault with Force
1500 blk of McAllister - 15:09 - Firearm, Turned In by Public
Sharon Meadow GGP - 14:30 - (Arrest) Marijuana Offense, Loitering where
Narcotics are Sold/Used
Alvord Lake GGP - 13:50 - (Arrest) Possession of Marijuana for Sale,
Stay Away Order Violation, Warrant
Hippie Hill GGP - 13:24 - Theft, other Property
McAllister/Divisadero - 12:44 - (Arrest) Warrant
Haight/Divisadero - 04:09 - (Arrest) Suspended Drivers License
Haight/Cole - 03:30 - (Arrest) DUI
07/01/09
1800 Haight - 13:07 - (Arrest) Battery, Trespassing, Under Influence of
Alcohol in Public Place
Buena Vista West/Haight - 02:14 - Found Person
Middle Drive/JFK - 19:12 - (Arrest) Heroin Offense
Turk/Laguna - 19:10 - Theft from Locked Vehicle
Haight/Cole - 17:06 - (Arrest) Maintaining a Public Nuisance, Under
Influence of Alcohol in Public Place
Cole/Fell - 15:53 - Battery, Defrauding Taxi Driver
Sharon Meadow GGP - 14:00 - (Detained) Marijuana Offense, Carrying
Concealed Weapon
Cole/Haight - 11:50 - Lost Property, Suspicious Occurrence
100 blk of Grattan - 11:38 - Battery
200 blk of Divisadero - 10:45 - Death Report
Fulton/Scott - 10:15 - Stolen Auto
800 blk of Page - 03:27 - (Arrest) Restraining Order Violation
Fell/Masonic - 08:00 - Vehicle versus Bicycle Injury Accident
07/02/09
Haight/Divisadero - 11:35 - Malicious Mischief, MUNI Bus
1100 blk of Divisadero - 11:29 - Suspicious Occurrence
500 blk of Waller - 08:14 - Recovered Stolen Auto
1600 blk of Eddy - 08:00 - Suspicious Occurrence
Haight/Broderick -13:45 - Vehicle versus Bicycle Injury Accident
Panhandle Park/Cole - 13:43 - (Arrest) Warrant, Marijuana Offense,
Property for Identification
700 blk of Duboce - 18:10 - Recovered Stolen Auto
Divisadero/Geary - 11:33 - Hit & Run Property Damage Only
300 blk of Woodside - 14:48 - Recovered Stolen Auto
1100 blk of Hayes - 23:31 - False Imprisonment, Domestic Violence
700 blk of Scott - 02:31 - Investigative Detention, Domestic Violence
Park Station Tip Line
Everyone is encouraged to utilize the Park Station Tip Line. The Tip Line
is a tool that has not been utilized nearly as much as it should be.
Everyone is reminded, it you have information regarding a crime that has
occurred or any information that would assist in any investigation, you are
encouraged to call the Tip Line and leave the information for officers.
Reality is people are sometimes very apprehensive to come forward and
provide information. The Tip Line is a tool that you can use in order to
help the police and your community. If you would like to be contacted by an
officer please leave your contact information. If you prefer to remain
anonymous, just leave the information and we thank you for your help. The
Tip Line number is (415) 731-2865. Please remember if the crime is in
progress and/or an emergency call 911.
Bicycle Safety
With nice weather and summer around the corner, more people will be
enjoying the sun on their bicycles. Sometimes, the streets of San Francisco
are not pedestrian friendly and bike lanes do not always stop cars taking
more space than needed. Therefore, it is important to remember safety tips
when riding alone or with friends and family members. Being aware of your
surroundings will prevent injuries and supplement a nice ride! In order to
ensure safe riding, here are some helpful reminders:
Always wear a helmet even at the park (state law)
Always ride with traffic
Observe all signs, signals and basic right of way rules
Use hand signals when turning
Keep clear of the door zone (to avoid opening car doors)
Keep both hands ready to brake
Don't listen to music, or talk on a cell phone
At night, a white front light, red rear reflector, wheel and pedal
reflectors are required by law
Child Safety Tips from SF SAFE
Here are just a few tips for you and your kids:
Keep open communication with your children. Discuss all types of safety
with them.
Allow kids to tell you what makes them fearful, and encourage them to
communicate their feelings on being safe.
Teach them how to recognize potentially dangerous situations; whether
it's with someone they know, or someone they don't know.
Always play or travel with a friend.
Always tell an adult where you are going, even if it's just across the
street to a friend's house.
Sometimes it's okay to say "no" to an adult. Talk about the times when
they need to listen to adults and when it's appropriate to say "no".
Get to know your children's friends and families.
If a child is spending time at home alone, make rules for the house with
the child's help. Discuss the rules and the reasons for having each one
in place.
Talk about the difference between strangers and trusted adults with
children. Encourage them to share with you when they are uncomfortable
with the trusted adults.
Children need to know which adults they can go to in case of an
emergency (police officers, trusted neighbors, store owners, relatives,
etc.).
Go over some lures or tricks that dangerous adults may use:-- Offer a
ride in a vehicle-- Offer candy, gifts, money, jobs, etc.-- Request
help-- Use of threats/fear-- Pretending to be a friend or trusted
adult-- Offer companionship
If a child feels that he/she is in danger - YELL, RUN, and TELL!-- YELL
loudly to draw attention to yourself and the stranger-- RUN to a safe
place-- TELL an adult what happened
More tips can be found on various child safety websites. SAFE offers a
complete guide of Safety Tips for Children at scheduled presentations. For
SAFE's Safety Tips for Kids at Home, click on the link below. You also
visit their website, www.sfsafe.org for more safety tips.
10 BIGGEST TIPS FOR RESIDENTIAL SECURITY
1. Keep doors and windows locked when away from the home. Approximately
half of all residential burglaries are made via unforced entry.
2. To lock a door or window means it is held tightly in place, and does
not budge when pushed, pulled or lifted. Even if a window is left
open for ventilation, (no more that three inches) it should be locked
tight in that position to eliminate movement
3. In addition to being equipped with good locks, a door and door jam
should be of sound construction.
4. Conduct a systematic security survey of your property. Begin at the
front of the ground floor and work to the back, then to upper floors.
Determine needs for improvement based on the conditions of doors,
windows and hardware present.
5. Keep the property in good repair and appearances as much as possible.
Good maintenance enhances the look of good security.
6. Maintain visibility of the property by trimming bushes and
maintaining adequate lighting, with both standard and motion sensitive
lights.
7. Install a 180 degree wide angle door viewer on the front door and
look before opening it.
8. Be alert when answering unsolicited visitors and callers. Do not
provide entry or information to people until you have determined who
they are and that you have reason to provide it.
9. Consider having an alarm system installed as a back up to the
physical and personal security measure you have taken. Obtain estimates
from at least three companies before purchasing a system.
10. Join or establish a SAFE Neighborhood Watch on your block to network
and plan a crime prevention strategy for your specific area. Contact
SAFE at 415-553-1984 for more information.
Miscellaneous
The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice has a new blog which the
public can access by going to sfpublicsafety.com and
sfpublicsafety.org. If anyone has questions regarding this blog
you are invited to contact Adam J. Gomolin, Policy Associate, Mayor's
Office of Criminal
Justice, phone(415) 554-6679.
SFPD Hiring The SFPD is continuously hiring qualified applicants.
Applicants must be 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, must be
US citizens, must have a high School diploma or equivalent, and must not
have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor which would prohibit
possession of a firearm. The Accelerated Hiring Program began in
February. DHR has begun an accelerated testing process where applicants
must respond on the day of testing with a valid photo ID/DL. They will
take the written exam, complete a personal history questionnaire. For
information go to www.sfgov.org/police
Upcoming Written Test dates:
E-128 (2) Written July 15, 2009 @ 0930hrs at 1740 Cesar Chavez
July 17, 2009 @ 0930hrs at 1740 Cesar Chavez
Next Entry Academy Class:
TBD 2009
Future Academy Class Schedule TBD
Next Lateral Class:
TBD 2009
SF Police Activities League Law Enforcement Cadet Program is currently
accepting applications for PAL Cadets. Applicants must be between the
ages of 14-20, must pass a background exam, and if in school have a GPA
of at least 2.0. For more info, go to the SFPD website at
www.sfgov.org/police use the PAL link at the bottom or call 401-4781.
Fishing Program
If you know any kids who would love to go fishing or take a nature
stroll at Pier 39 contact Officer Bob Ford at the Department's Youth
Fishing Program (415) 401-4664.
Resources
SFPD
911- Emergency Crimes in progress
553-8090: 911 for cell phones San Francisco only
553-0123: Non Emergency need someone dispatched
Anonymous Tip line Answered 24/7 by person: 575-4444
Narcotics Tip Line: 1-800 CRACK IT
Cell phone 911:
How does 911 work on cell phones in San Francisco?
If you are on surface streets in San Francisco and dial 911, your call
will be answered by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
Services. Once the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
Services determine what emergency services are needed, they will then
route your 911 call to the San Francisco Police Department or the San
Francisco Fire Department, including ambulance service.
If you are on a freeway in San Francisco and dial 911, your call will be
answered by either the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
Services or the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center.
Park Station
Park Station General Information: 242-3000
Operation Outreach Homeless Issues: 309-0806
Upper Haight St. Beat: 706-7661
Sgt Niland - Permits, Special Events: 242-3032
Sgt Dacre - Temporary No Parking Signs: 850-8153
SFPD Website www.sfgov.org/police
On Line Reporting: Theft, Lost Property, Vandalism, Vehicle Burglary or
Tampering, Harassing Phone Calls
Crime Maps: Hit link to get crime maps
311 Customer Service Center: Call 3-1-1/TTY: 415-701-2323. If outside
of San Francisco, call 415-701-2311 to reach any of the following:
Abandoned Vehicles, DPT Dispatch, DPW Street Cleaning, Graffiti Hotline,
Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP), Pothole Repair, Street Signs
(missing/damaged), Street Lighting
What is 311? 311 is a toll free, NON-EMERGENCY phone number that the
public can call to access information about government services. A
live
customer service representative will be available 24 hours a day,
seven
days a week, 365 days a year. The service is available to both wired
and wireless customers. Wireless customers should call (415)701-2311.
311 employees will be able to provide translations services in more
than
145 languages and dialects. 311 employs a diverse staff of customer
service representatives. 311 is set up to accept calls from the
hearing
impaired by utilizing a TTY System.
Department of Children Youth & Family www.dcyf.com
Project Homeless Connect www.projecthomelessconnect.org -
SF Neighborhood Fix-it Chart
http://www.freeprintshop.org/download/fixit.pdf
Dial 2-1-1 for Flu Shot Information:
You can quickly obtain local information about flu shots by
dialing 2-1-1 in San Francisco, United Way's community service
information line. Callers from outside San Francisco can dial
800-273-6222.
Safety Groups:
San Francisco SAFE: www.sfsafe.org or call (415) 673-SAFE.
Safety Network www.safetynetwork.org
Safety Network Park District Organizer Caitlin Henry
snetp...@gmail.com
Disaster Preparation www.72hours.org-
Personal Safety for Children:
Talk Line 24-Hour Parental Stress Line: (415) 441-KIDS (5437)
SafeStart, Children Exposed to Violence: (415) 565-SAVE (565-7283)
McGruff the Crime Dog child safety information:
http://mcgruff-safe-kids.com/
NCMECs website to teach children about Internet dangers:
www.netsmartz.org
The FBI's Crime Against Children Program:
www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/crimesmain.htm
The FBI's Tips and Public Leads web page:
www.ifccbi.gov/complaint/terrorist.asp
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: www.missingkids.com
Megan's Law Website Access:
The general public can find out information on sexual predators on
line
by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link
at
www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to
locate those listed in the database.
NERT Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Earthquake awareness,
preparedness and hazard mitigation; Basic disaster skills; Disaster
medicine; Light search and rescue; Team organization and management,
terrorism & NERT, Hands-On training, Skills development and application.
Email sffd...@sfgov.org for more info or call 970-2022.
CBO Lists
Mayors Office Criminal Justice (MOCJ) www.sfgov.org/site/mocj_index.asp
Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF) www.dcyf.org
Charity Scam Prevention:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance: 1 (703) 276-0100 or www.give.org
Guide Star: 1 (757) 229-4631 or www.guidestar.org
American Institute of Philanthropy: 1 (773) 529 2300 or
www.charitywatch.org
Federal Trade Commission: 1 (877) FTC-Help [1 (877) 382-4357] or
www.ftc.gov
Identity Theft:
Federal Trade Commission: 1 (877) 438-4338 or www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Equifax: 1 (800) 525-6285 or www.equifax.com
Experian: 1 (800) 311-4769 or www.experian.com
Trans Union 1 (800) 680-7289 or www.transunion.com
U.S. Postal Service: for consumer complaints, 1 (800) 275-8771