The Richmond Police Department's non-emergency phone number is 510-233-1214 (press zero once the automated voice answers) IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 (If calling from a mobile phone, dial 510-233-1214).
FYI...Calling 911 from your mobile phone connects you to the California Highway Patrol's dispatcher, NOT the Richmond Police Department. So, please program your mobile phones with 510-233-1214 for the Richmond Police Department.
Richmond PD Contact information for the Point Richmond Beat
Here are links to the Richmond Police Department Citizen Academy. and the Citizen Ride Along Program
Here is a great quiz on phishing .
To our PRBA membership:
Some crime prevention help from our RPD!
I just received the newly revised Letter of Trespass form from Officer Tod Opdyke.
As part of our PRBA Business Crime Watch and our general efforts to support the RPD community policing model in the Point we had asked for revisions to the form to make it easier for the property owner. The renewal intervals are longer and It now covers both commercial and residential.
In case you missed the background information presented during our PRBA meetings here's a quick summary. If there's an emergency/alert call to RPD about an incident at your property having this Letter of Trespass already on file (and the specific signage visibly displayed) gives the dispatcher additional information to pass along to the RPD officer who responds to the call and provides he/she with additional leverage to handle the situation.
Here's a local commercial example from an un-named business: a homeless person was camping out behind the business in an off-street parking lot, often blocking access to the businesses in the adjacent commercial bldg. He'd been asked to vacate by the property and business owners and the RPD over many months...he would leave only to return days later. Now, with a Letter of Trespass on file and specific signage displayed the officer has the property owners authorization to take action!
If you own a business and not the property the business is housed in then please pass this along to the property owner and to any non-PRBA businesses and/or property owners in the Point!!
Non members....are there some??
This topic will be on our April 8th meeting agenda.
Marsha
Please pass this along to PRNC members as it also applies to residents. The example we used in our discussion was an owner planning an extended vacation and the property would be empty or if occupied by a house-sitter they would be indentified on the form.
Thanks, M.
Subject: Crime Alert 12/23/08
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:27:52 +0000
Don’t let A Grinch Steal Your Holiday!!!
Although the holiday is time of giving and sharing, unfortunately it is a time when we notice an increase in property crimes and robbery. With your help, we CAN reduce these crimes . You can help by:
Observing your surroundings.
Reporting crime when you see it.
Getting active by educate yourself about prevention methods and using them!
Get involved and get active in a neighborhood watch.
Spreading the word about taking precautions, and sharing information with the police department on suspicious activity.
We encourage you to remain alert and arm yourself with this information which could protect you from being the victim of a crime. Please take this report and share it with your neighbors via e-mail and your phone tree. The areas of alert indicate areas that have seen activity in the past month. Please visit CrimeView at www.richmondpd.net for more statistical information on crime.
Personal Safety:
Avoid walking alone unless necessary. Be aware of your surroundings. Use walking routes that are main thoroughfares heavily populated with eyes and ears. Avoid talking on cell phones or wearing ipods or other listening devices that distract your attention when walking. Do not carry expensive items that draw attention with you. Recently in the area of South 23rd there have been reports of adult males committing street robberies for personal property such as laptops and other valuable items. Visit our crime prevention website for more personal safety tips at www.richmondpd.net
There are various reasons why there are many individuals in this day and age who carry large amounts of cash. We strongly recommend that you avoid carrying large amounts of cash on your person. Many thieves target individuals they believe carry cash. Recent victims include Latino males in and around the Richmond Bart station. There are community resources that can help with financial literacy and personal banking. Please contact us for more information.
Areas of alert: Areas adjacent to the Richmond BART station, South 20th -23rd street area
Auto Safety
Auto theft tends to increase during the winter season. Avoid being a victim. Review our auto theft guide located online at the Richmond Police Department Crime Prevention Page at www.richmondpd.net. Don’t leave any articles of value in your vehicle. We can’t tell you how many times the police have taken a report because an enticing item is left in plain view in a vehicle. Lock your doors and windows at all times!!!!
In the past several weeks several carjackings have occurred. Be aware of your surroundings, especially when driving. If you feel uncomfortable while driving program the number for non-emergency into your cell phone (510) 233-1214 and press 0.
Golden opportunities: what do carjackers look for?
· Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs.
· Garages and parking lots for mass transit, shopping malls, and grocery stores.
· Self-serve gas stations and car washes.
· ATMs (automated teller machines).
· Residential driveways and streets as people get into and out of cars.
· Highway exit and entry ramps, or anyplace else that drivers slow down or stop.
The "Bump and Rob"
It works like this. A car, usually with a driver and at least one passenger, rear-ends or "bumps" you in traffic. You quickly get out to check the damage and exchange information. Either the driver or one of the passengers jumps in your car and drives off. If you're bumped by another car, look around before you get out. Make sure there are other cars around, check out the car that's rear-ended you and who's in it. If the situation makes you uneasy, memorize or jot down the car's tag number and description; signal the other car to follow you. Drive to the nearest police station or to a busy, well-lighted area. If yo u do get out of the car, take your keys (and purse or wallet if you have one) with you and stay alert.
Reduce Your Risk Getting In to Your Car
· Walk with purpose and stay alert.
· Approach your car with the key in hand. Look around and inside the car before getting in.
· Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out fliers. Trust your instincts - if something makes you feel uneasy, get into the car quickly, lock the doors, and drive away.
On the Road
· Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up (at least part-way, if it's hot and you don't have air conditioning), no matter how short the distance or how safe the neighborhood.
· When you're coming to a stop, leave enough room to maneuver around other cars, especially if you sense trouble and need to get away.
· Drive in the center lane to make it harder for would-be carjackers to approach the car.
· Avoid driving alone. Go with someone whenever possible, especially at night.
· Don't stop to assist a stranger whose car is broken down. Help instead by driving to the nearest phone and calling police to help.
Getting Out
· Park in well-lighted areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else that limits your visibility.
· Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked. Put them in the trunk or out of sight.
· Try to park in a garage with an attendant. Leave only the ignition key, with no identification.
· Even if you're rushed, look around before you get out and stay alert to the surroundings.
If It Happens to You...
· If the carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, give up your car. Don't argue. Your life is worth more than a car.
· Get away from the area as quickly as possible.
· Try to remember what the carjacker looked like - sex, race, age, hair and eye color, special features, clothes.
· Report the crime immediately to the police.
Areas of Alert: So. 20th Street, 11th Street, Groom, 21st Street, Portero Avenue, 12th and Macdonald, 14th and Visalia
Auto Theft Areas of Alert: Hilltop Mall Road, 2800 Block of Pullman, 2300 Block of Lancaster, Humphrey, Roosevelt, Bissell, 23rd Street, Lincoln
Home Safety
Lock your doors and windows before leaving the house. Please consider using our home security checklist. Every leave your steamy bathroom window open? Bathroom windows and side windows are areas often targeted because of their accessibility. Invest in a motion sensitive light, or leave your porch light on, if possible. Lock your garage door when possible. Trim bushes and hedges that obscure light. If you have a home alarm system, set it. The one time you forget may be the one time you’re a victim. Call the police if you see suspicious activity in or around your house or your neighbors. Please review our home security checklist at www.richmondpd.net under the crime prevention page.
Areas of alert: Lincoln Avenue, 23rd Street, 300 Block of Chanslor, , 2600 block of Roosevelt, 2400 Block of Lowell, 3rd Street, 7th Street, South 16th Street, 25th Street, Minuet, 25th and Rheem, 25th and Grant, 30th block of Altamira, 2400 Block of Lancaster, 600 Block of Chanslor
Business Safety
Please be mindful of activity in and or around your building, especially when opening closing or making deposits. Vary your patterns and routines. Consider a panic alarm button. Follow CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) standards and ensure that your cash register is visible, and the window is not blocked with advertisements. This can help officers tell if the cashier is in distress. Take note of suspicious people who enter your place of business and visually survey your business. If you have security cameras or systems invest in good ones that capture details, and make sure that you save the tape and get it to the police department quickly in the event a robbery occurs. Report loitering to police often, and consider filing a letter of trespass. Make sure you have proper signage on your building. Develop a strong relationship with your local beat officers and make them aw are of suspicious activity. Report robberies immediately to 911. Consider starting a business watch if you are in a commercial corridor.
Areas of Alert:
San Pablo Avenue Corridor, Shane/ McKenzie Drive, 23rd Street, 23rd Street Corridor, Cutting Blvd Corridor, Macdonald Avenue Corridor, Hilltop Mall area
Code Enforcement
We’ve all seen signs of the sour economy, however, did you know abandoned homes can create a perfect breeding ground for criminal activity? Report abandoned homes to code enforcement at (510) 620-1279 immediately!
From: David Harris [mailto:dharris@richmondpd.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:31 PM
Importance: High
Please distribute this information to neighborhood groups, neighbors, family and friends via email and print this message (with picture) and give it to those who do not have email.
On December 4th, 2008 RPD graveyard officers arrested Kenny when they discovered that he was in possession of property clearly belonging to a resident on Pacific Avenue in Pt. Richmond. That resident was contacted that night and it was discovered that Kenny had been in their house while they were asleep stealing property from their home. Kenny frequently looks for odd jobs in the Point and other neighborhoods in Richmond and returns at unusual times of the day and night asking for monetary handouts. He is often accompanied by a small child and he frequently rides a bicycle. Part of his charade may be an effort to determine if anyone is at home before committing a theft or burglary.
He is still in custody for this burglary as I write this, but he has the legal right to bail out—although this is unlikely due to financial limitations. None the less it is important to share the below description so that all are aware of him when he eventually is back out on the street.
ALLEN, Kenneth “Kenny”
Black Male Adult, 47 years, 5’11”, 140, black hair, brown eyes
He lives in the Santa Fe neighborhood.
I have attached his picture for distribution. This is not the most recent picture of him but is a very good likeness.
Future information on Kenny or his activities should be directed to the Beat 1 officers and sergeant at PDBeat1@RichmondPD.net
Thank you,
Sergeant Dave Harris
Southern District, Beat 1
Richmond Police Department
Work Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-2am
(every other Thursday off)
Voice Mail: (510) 621-1212 x 7190
email: dharris@richmondpd.net
Beat 1 email: pdbeat1@richmondpd.net
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