Calling 911 - Do not hesitate!

[Rebekah Smith]

At the Western District Police Community Meeting this month, Selby Avenue Beat Officer Anthony Brown said something that stuck with me and should ease any concerns about calling 911. He said “In 16 years I’ve never encountered anyone breaking into anything.” Other officers concurred. The police count on us to be their eyes and ears. They want us to dial 911 whenever we become aware of anything unusual or suspicious. Those of us who are home during the daytime play an especially important role in stopping crime. Between 4-12 and 4-18, 19 (65%) of the 29 burglaries in the Western District occurred during the DAYTIME; 12 (42%) were no-force entries, which is why we keep hounding you about locking doors and windows.

For more information about when to call 911 and what to expect when you do, see the Ramsey County Website: http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ecc

As a resident, please feel welcome to sit in on the Western District Police Meetings.

Crime Prevention Tips

·         Call 911 immediately whenever you witness or suspect a crime!

·         Timers for indoor lighting are a great way to make it appear as if someone is home.

·         Leave outside lights on or install motion or dusk to dawn lights. 

·         Locking doors and windows may help prevent burglaries.

 

Please let me know if you have any suggestions regarding these or any other issues.

Have a great week!

Rebekah Smith

Interim Communications & Technology Coordinator

Union Park District Council

Reb...@UnionParkDC.org

651-645-6887

  

April 11-17 UPDC Crime Report

http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2417

April 11-17 UPDC Crime Map

https://sites.google.com/site/unionparkdc002/resident-info/connect 

 

UPDC Neighborhood Issues Committee (NIC)

The Neighborhood issues committee welcomes your participation as we work on issues of crime and safety, traffic calming, pedestrians, neighborhood communications and outreach.

When: Monthly on the 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Where: Merriam Park Recreation Center

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 21

Check our website for the most current information. It would be great to see you there!

Western District Police Community Meetings

The St. Paul Police Department invites community members to participate in monthly discussions about crime and crime prevention in our neighborhoods.

When: Monthly on 3rd Tuesdays at 9:30am and 6:30pm.

Where: Western District Police Office, 389 N. HAMLINE AVE. (I-94 & HAMLINE)

 

St. Paul Police Department – Western District on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/SPPD.West

 

District Council Crime Statistics

http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2399