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Wilshire Community Newsletter
December 2010
Vol. 2 No. 12
Captain’s Message
We are moving towards the end of 2010, the men and women of the Wilshire Community Police Station send our best wishes to you and everyone who works or resides in the Wilshire community. At the beginning of the year and the months after your policing partnership is requested to enhance public and traffic safety throughout Wilshire's business and residential neighborhoods. It is imperative that community members remain aware of neighborhood activities and cognizant of children, especially in neighborhoods where parks and schools are located.
Our 2010 public safety efforts were extremely effective. Together, we produced a 22% reduction in Part I Crime, which leads the City. This includes reductions in Violent and Property Crime of 13% and 24%, respectively.
Currently, Wilshire shows a 22% increase in gang crime, although the difference between 2010”s current total and 2009’s is eight crimes. To address the crime increase, Wilshire’s Gang Enforcement Detail and Narcotics Enforcement Detail will continue their enforcement action on Wilshire’s top gang and narcotic offenders and their deployment on days in which gang crime is statistically the heaviest. Wilshire Area has continued to work with recognized community organizations and Department entities to develop and implement gang crime intervention and prevention strategies.
Wilshire Detective Division has achieved several of their goals, including the overall Part I Clearance Rate goal of 23%. Detectives have also maintained a zero backlog with their investigations since the beginning of 2010. Additionally, most of the individual Detective Tables have met their clearance rate goals, Autos (GTA – 13%, BTFV – 14%), Homicide (100%) and Property Crime (Burglary – 18%, Larceny – 23% and Grand Theft – 36%) have met their individual goals of 10%, 12%, 80%, 15%, 19% and 36%, respectively.
Community members are urged to immediately report suspicious circumstances, objects, and people to the Police Department. Should you observe any possible illegal activity, it is recommended you safely record pertinent information and then report it to the police. In case of an emergency, please telephone "9-1-1." For non-emergency service, please telephone the Department's Communications Center at (877) ASK-LAPD or the Wilshire Community Police Station's Front Desk at 213-473-0476 for any questions/concerns or to make a police report. The City of Los Angeles has also established a "3-1-1" system for all non-emergency City services, including non-emergency police service requests. This system is a valuable resource designed to ease the burden on the "9-1-1" system.
Wilshire continues to use NIXLE to alert the public of emerging crime trends, important community meetings, receive tips to prevent crime and provide feedback when police work leads to an outstanding arrest or investigation. Wilshire finished 2nd in the Department’s NIXLE subscriber initiative with 1,339 new subscribers, which has allowed Wilshire the ability to reach multiple businesses and residents, developing newfound relationships with those that were previously uninvolved with our community policing efforts. For Real Time Crime Information on your phone or email sign up at www.nixle.com. If you are interested in receiving these messages, please log on to ttp://lapdonline.org/e_policing for more information.
Working with the Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board, the Wilshire Station has implemented the e-Policing Program. This program sends e-mail messages to community members regarding public safety issues, especially crime prevention strategies and crime trends. Recent messages have included information about wanted criminals and vehicles in specific neighborhoods. Our goal is to alert community members and enhance the effectiveness of crime prevention, homeland security and public safety strategies. If you are interested in receiving these messages, please log on to http://lapdonline.org/e_policing for more information.
Due to our community policing partnerships and problem solving efforts, a significant number of criminals have been captured while in the progress of committing crimes. However, we must continue to improve the effectiveness of our Business and Neighborhood Watches and work together to make the Wilshire Community safer. If you are interested in becoming involved with our community policing activities, partnerships and programs, or wish to serve as a Wilshire Station volunteer, please telephone Sergeant A.J. Kirby or Officer G. Webber, at 213-473-0200.
The following is a list of meetings that have been scheduled for the month of November 2010:
•On Tuesday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m., the Wilshire Clergy Police Council will meet at the Wilshire Community Police Station Roll Call Room, 4861 West Venice Boulevard. Questions may be referred to Sergeant A.J. Kirby or Officer G. Webber, at
213- 473-0200.
•On Thursday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m., the Wilshire Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) will take place at the Wilshire Community Police Station Roll Call Room, 4861 West Venice Boulevard. Questions may be directed to Sergeant A.J. Kirby or Officer G. Webber, at 213-473-0200.
•On Wednesday, November 10, at 5:30 p.m. the Wilshire Community Police Council will meet at Harry’s Auto Collision
1013 S. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, 90019. Questions may be referred to Sergeant A.J. Kirby or Police Service Representative Stephanie Nelson, at (213) 473-0200.
Thank you for being our community policing partner. Wilshire personnel remain committed to addressing and decreasing the fear and incidence of crime and capturing those responsible for property and violent crimes. Hopefully, you will be able to assist our 2010 community policing efforts and crime prevention strategies. Our combined efforts will make a difference in public safety, quality of life and homeland security.
ERIC T. DAVIS, Captain
Commanding Officer
Wilshire Community Police Station
Melrose Area Basic Car 7A1
Senior Lead Officer Art Gallegos – 213-793-0708 or 35849@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Willoughby Avenue (north), Beverly Boulevard (south), La Brea Boulevard (east) and La Cienega Boulevard (west).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. Property crimes remain our biggest challenge, make sure you lock and secure all doors and windows and don't leave valuables in your cars.
Very often, when there are no spikes in crime we tend to let our guards down. Don't let this happen. Please continue to follow the below listed Crime Prevention Tips.
Crime Prevention Tips
We should all take extra care to be as safe as possible.
•Always be aware of your surroundings.
•Never leave anything inside your vehicle in plain view of the public.
•Don't carry more money or credit cards with you than you need for the time you are out.
•Always maintain control over your personal property.
Although crime is down in our area, we still need more neighborhood watch captains and neighborhood watches to be formed. Remember the neighborhood with a strong neighborhood watch is a very safe neighborhood.
We also need citizens from 7A1's area to become members and/or participate in C-PAB, Clergy Council and any other community driven council at Wilshire Division. Your participation will be deeply appreciated. Please feel free to call me to help you start your neighborhood watch group.
Listed below are some helpful phone numbers:
•Graffiti Removal (311)
•Abandoned Vehicles: 800-222-6366
•Bulky Item Trash Pick Up (Illegally Dumped Trash): 800-773-2489
•Department of Health: 213-351-5110
•Citywide information-311
Traffic Update
The intersection of Third Street and La Jolla Avenue is very dangerous for drivers making left turns from La Jolla on to Third Street. So be careful.
The streets with the most injury and/or death-related traffic accidents in the Basic Car area are as follows:
(1)Third Street
(2)La Cienega Boulevard
(3)Wilshire Boulevard
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Hancock Park/Greater Wilshire/Larchmont Village/Wellington Square/Windsor Square
Basic Car 7A17
Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova, 213-793-0650 or 31646@lapd.lacity .org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Melrose Avenue/Willoughby Avenue (north), Wilshire Boulevard/8th Street (south), Poinsettia Place (west),
Plymouth Boulevard (east).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009.
Crime Prevention Tip
Please lock your windows and doors when you leave your residence to reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of a burglary.
The more involvement we have from the community, the larger the impact we have on crime. Let's increase our neighborhood and business watch groups. Citizens who are concerned about their neighborhoods and business and who want to make a difference. Join the Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board today. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month, 7:00 PM, at Wilshire Station. For further information please contact me (Officer Dave Cordova), at (213) 793-0650.
Traffic Update
The intersection of Fairfax & 3rd St. is extremely busy, so please pay extra close attention. Both Wilshire Officers and West Traffic Officers will be monitoring this intersection.
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Basic Car 7A21
Senior Lead Officer Hector Marquez 213-793-0790 or 34936@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. All the Officers are working very hard to achieve the Department's goal.
I continue to need help with is increasing the CPAB membership. We meet once a month on the third Thursday of every month. This is a good opportunity to meet other community members and represent your neighborhood. If you are interested in joining please call me, Officer Roscoe Jolla, at 213-590-5410.
Join the e-policing family from your home or office at www.lapdepolicing.org. This will give you real-time neighborhood specific crime alerts and information. Get news and notices concerning your community. This is for basic car 7A21 only that will have the mentioned bounties above.
Crime Prevention Tip
When parking your vehicles please ensure that the vehicle is locked. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicles. If you have a vehicle alarm, make sure it is in good working order and properly set.
Look out for your neighbors. Immediately call the police if you are a victim of a crime. It is very important to report all crimes as soon as possible. It is imperative that you report suspicious activity immediately.
Traffic Update
All Police Officers at Wilshire Division are increasing traffic enforcement. We all need to be extra careful while driving. Always allow yourself extra time to get to your destination safely. Drive safe and buckle up.
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Park La Brea/The Grove/Miracle Mile Area Basic Car 7A33
Senior Lead Officer Perry Jones, 213-793-0782 or 27507@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Beverly Boulevard (north), Wilshire Boulevard (south), Normandie Avenue (east) and Western Ave. (west).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. Property crimes are our biggest challenge. Burglary from motor vehicles is the number one crime. I need everyone help to reduce the property crimes. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle, lock your vehicle, try to park there is plenty of light and try to get some kind of ant-theft device (club or an alarm).
Crime Prevention Tips
The best way to fight crime is to look for any suspicious activities in your neighborhood and immediately report them to the police.
•Persons carrying property at an unusual hour or place.
•Lock your doors and windows
•Persons going door-to-door who attempt to determine if it is locked, look into windows, or enter yards.
•Parked or occupied vehicles containing persons.
•Never leave valuables in your car in plain sight.
•Never let a stranger in your house or even onto your property.
•Graffiti Removal: 323-463-5180
•Abandoned Vehicles: 800-222-6366
•Bulky Item Trash Pick Up (sofas, mattresses, etc): 800-773-2489
•Department of Health: 213-351-5110
•Citywide information - 3-1-1
•Gang enforcement-323-930-1715
•Narcotic enforcement-213-473-0250
Traffic Update
The intersection at Western Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is among the locations that have experienced a high number of traffic collisions. Avoid this intersection if you can because we are still having problems.
Upcoming Events
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Olympic Park/Country Club Park/Brookside Park Basic Car 7A47
Senior Lead Officer Ruben Gonzales, 213-793-0715 or 34924@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Wilshire Boulevard, 8th Street (north), Venice Boulevard (south), Redondo Boulevard/Mansfield Avenue (west) and Crenshaw Boulevard (east).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. Property crimes continue to be the area’s biggest challenge. Lets continue to work together to keep the area as safe as possible. Join the e-policing family from your home or office at www.lapdepolicing.org. This will give you real-time neighborhood specific crime alerts and information. Get news and notices concerning your community. This is for basic car 7A33 only that will have the mentioned bounties above.
Crime Prevention Tips
•Invest in a vehicle alarm system.
•Park your vehicle in a secured area when possible.
•Communicate with neighbors concerning any crime problems in your area.
•Take all valuable property with when retiring for the night.
•Report all suspicious activity in detail such as description of suspect and license plate number of vehicle being driven by suspect(s).
•Common entry by suspect(s) is smashing the right rear passenger window with a hard object.
•Contact your Senior Lead Officer for details on how to keep your vehicle and property safe. Community meeting can be held for this information to be disseminated.
We Tip anonymous crime tip at 1-800 873-7283.
Prepare your home
•Stop mail and newspaper delivery or have a neighbor collect it for you.
•Leave shades and blinds in normal positions.
•Put at least two lights and a radio on timers.
•Leave a key with a trusted neighbor in case of an emergency.
•Don't carry large amounts of cash.
•Keep track of plane, train and bus tickets; they are as valuable as cash.
•Plan your route carefully and travel on main roads and have your car serviced.
•When stopping conceal valuables from sight and do not leave anything in the car.
•If you break down turn on flashers and open the hood.
•If anyone stops to help you, stay in your car and speak to them from a small opening of the widow, ask the person to call the police for you.
•Don't leave luggage unattended. Check your luggage with the staff if you can't go to your room immediately.
•If a front desk clerk mentions your room number out loud request another room.
•Do not leave valuables in your room. Place them in the hotel safe.
•Report any suspicious activity or anyone loitering. Be aware of your surroundings.
For your safety, remember to be aware of your surroundings at all times. If something appears suspicious, observe from a safe distance and notify the police.
Traffic Update
FYI at the intersection of San Vicente Bl and Fairfax I have seen a big improvement of traffic flow and not gridlock at this intersection good job community keep up the good work. This is a find example of people working with people. Prior to traveling listen to your traffic alerts via radio or Internet before you hit the roadway and know alternative route on your daily route to work. Leave plenty of time before so you are not rushing to work. This will reduce stress level as well. Practice leaving early to archive a pattern in leaving early, therefore when you are running late you are actually on time.
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Wilshire Vista/Carthay Circle/South Carthay/ Little Ethiopia/Pic -Fair Basic Car 7A53
Senior Lead Officer Adam Green 213-793-0647 or 30948@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: San Vicente Boulevard (north), Venice Boulevard/18th Street (south), La Cienega Boulevard (west) and Redondo Boulevard (east).
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. The current crime problems we are having are residential burglaries and vehicle thefts. All the Officers will be working hard to achieve this goal, but we also need the communities help. You are our best source of information. The more involvement we have from the community, the larger the impact we have on crime. Let's increase our neighborhood and business watch groups.
Crime Prevention Tips
Please remember to keep your home windows and doors locked at all times. Don't leave items of value in your vehicle in view of outsiders. Thieves will take every opportunity to victimize you, especially in busy parking lots.
Remember, don't carry large amounts of cash on your person when you're walking and always remain alert. Crime prevention is key!
Helpful Telephone Numbers:
•Abandoned Vehicle 800-ABANDON
•Animal Regulation 213-731-8281 310-575-8487 (Zip Codes 90034 & 90035)
•Building and Safety 213-368-7528 (between 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. / 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.)
•Housing Complaints for building violations for residential units
Larger than a duplex 213-847-7845
•Burned out street lights 800-303-5267
•Dead animal pick-up 213-485-4906
•Graffiti Removal 323-732-2098 (East of La Brea Avenue)
•Parking Enforcement 213-485-4184
•Bureau of Sanitation 800-773-2489 (Trash collection: Special pick-up and bulky items)
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Washington Square Basic Car 7A69
Senior Lead Officer Spiro Roditis, 213-590-5407 or 32895@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Country Club Drive (north), Santa Monica Freeway (south), Crenshaw Boulevard (west) and Arlington Avenue (east).
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. Illegal street vending continues to be the number one complaint of community members. The illegal vendors not only threaten public health by selling unsanitary food and discharging waste on public property, but they also inadvertently provide hiding places for gang members, in addition to threatening the safety of all pedestrians and motorists because they take over sidewalks and public streets.
Crime Prevention:
You can solve this epidemic by not patronizing the vendors. Please do your part to keep our neighborhood clean and safe. If you know any food processing operation in your neighborhood, please call me.
Traffic Update:
On 8th St between Western Ave & Hoover there is a large number of pedestrian traffic. Drivers should pay close attention.
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Mid-City Basic Car 7A73
Senior Lead Officer Charles Thomas 213-793-0786 or 25199@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Venice Boulevard/18th Street (north) Santa Monica Freeway (south) Longwood Avenue (east) La Cienega Boulevard (west)
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. Robberies along the Western Avenue corridor continue to be a problem in the Basic Car area. With the amount of resources that we will be assigned along Western Ave corridor, this should have a big impact in crime reduction.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Don't become a victim. Please be careful. Immediately report any suspicious or illegal activities to the police. The non-emergency number for LAPD is (877) ASK-LAPD or 911 for emergencies.
Take action against graffiti, drug loitering, trespassing, prostitution, illegal dumping, vandalism, community eye sores, zoning violations and nuisance crimes by contacting your Neighborhood Prosecutor at 310-575-8500, who works closely with me in solving these and other persistent, ongoing neighborhood problems.
Always be aware of your surroundings. Use bank ATM machines only during daylight hours. If you must withdraw money at night, do so from ATM machines located inside well-lit locations.
Traffic Update:
Western Avenue between Wilshire and Pico Boulevards: Red light violations, speeding, no seatbelts, gridlock and disobeying posted signs.
If you see commercial vehicles parked in the Country Club Drive residential area, immediately notify Parking Enforcement at 213-485-4184.
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room.
Basic Car 7A85 Senior Lead Officer Roscoe Jolla 213-590-5410 or 25325@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant James Lopez 213-922-8267 or 32099@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Venice Boulevard (north), Santa Monica Freeway (south), Redondo Boulevard (west) and Crenshaw Blvd (east).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2010 is a 22% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2009. Burglary from motor vehicles is our number one crime problem in the area. Please continue to keep an eye out for suspicious persons in the area and around vehicles parked on the street. Please report all transient camps or people sleeping or living in their vehicles. Please remember to report all suspicious activity and report crimes to the police. When a criminal is caught in the act, we can tie him to other crimes. If we have no reports on file, there is no way to connect that person to a crime. Robberies are down in our area with only about one robbery occurring a week. Please avoid walking alone and also don't walk while using your cell phone or IPODS. These items are often taken in street robberies and could cause you to become a target.
Crime Prevention Tips
If you have crime problems or quality of life issues in your neighborhood, beside the police department, there are various resources available to you. Report trash and bulky item pick up to (800) 996-CITY. Cleaning up the community is an ongoing process that will impact crime and prevent your neighborhood from becoming a breeding ground for criminals. We need to send a message to criminals that your community cares about maintaining a clean and peaceful environment. When the criminal element sees a clean environment, they will think twice about committing crime in that community. The main reason is the fear of getting caught in the act by a community that cares and will report them to the police.
Lastly, if you are interested in starting a Neighborhood or Business Watch in basic car 7A85 or would like to know about joining the Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board please call me. The Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board is a diverse group of Wilshire residents or business owners who meet monthly with our commanding officer to address police or quality of life problems and receive crime alert information that may be of interest to you. Wilshire is continually looking for interested people to join and work in partnership with the police.
If you have a crime or quality of life problem in your community, please call me on my city cell phone at 213-793-0790. I will assist you in any way possible.
Traffic Update:
The intersection of Vermont & Olympic has numerous complaints. Failing to stop at red lights, grid – lock and jaywalking. We will be stepping up enforcement.
Upcoming Events:
CPAB meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Wilshire Community Police Station, at 7:00 PM, Wilshire Roll Call Room,
You can also reach the following departments directly with the below listed numbers:
*Graffiti Removal simply dial 311
*Abandoned Vehicles: 800-222-6366
*Bulky Item Trash Pick Up (Illegally Dumped Trash): 800-773-2489
*Department of Health: 213-351-5110
*Citywide information-311
*Gang enforcement-213-473-0444
*Narcotic enforcement-213-473-0250
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