Meeting of the Croissant Park Civic Association
April 26, 2011 - 7:00 pm in the Community Center
Present: Steve Cook, Patricia Rathburn, Virginia Russell, Rhonda Kramer
Absent: John McNamara
Steve led the pledge of allegiance and introduced Captain Victor London of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
Captain London reported a spike in crime for our neighborhood for April with 11 residential burglaries - one drug related; 8 vehicle burglaries and 2 business burglaries.
What our neighborhood needs more of: NOSEY NEIGHBORS who notice what vehicles belong to their neighbors, who lives there and abnormalities.
What the police are doing: more patrols, mounted police and undercover officers.
Many residents told their own stories of being victims. Captain London stressed writing down serial #'s of your property so they can be identified and returned if pawned. Pawn shops are supposed to log the item in and the police then crosscheck with the serial #'s they have.
There was one arrest of a drug dealer who has others do the robberies with personal knowledge of the victim. Another group has a history of burglaries. No clear patterns - but there may be another arrest soon from leads.
A resident who has been burglarized twice praised the P.D. and asked how we get more police presence. Captain London offered his time to set up a neighborhood watch with a neighborhood action committee. (let us know if you would like to participate)
Intel Lead Policing puts resources where needed. (that is where reporting incidents becomes very important.)
Question: Average amount of time to expect a response from P.D. when calling non-emergency?
Answer: Based on priority - 'High' priority would be someone in danger or burglary in progress (call 911). 'Low' priority is a burglary/suspicious activity that already happened (call 954.828.5700).
Question: Is the CPCA doing anything to get info out?
Answer: Blog, Facebook & Emails. We may not be getting Facebook posts out quickly enough. Residents are urged to post any and all incidents themselves. Those not on Facebook can report to the Association for posting on the Blog (which anyone with a computer can access).
AT&T marketers were reported all over the neighborhood and caused suspicion. It was reported that at least one was actually selling AT&T services. Neighbors were cautioned to check for I.D. and call to verify if you open the door to solicitors.
Steve Cook mentioned a Smart Watch Program that offers credits for 'green' appliances, etc. The program will be holding workshops - flyer in separate article.
Lynette Culp gave out information about the benefits of Yoga and invited neighbors to come to Secret Woods for her Yoga classes at 3:45 on Thursdays and 10 am on Saturdays. Secret Woods is at 2701 W. S.R. 84 - 954.524.6034 - lynetteculp@bellsouth.net
The 50/50 drawing was won by Michael Jaramillo, who donated his winnings back to the Association.
The meeting had over 50 neighbors in attendance and adjourned around 9:00.
contacts:
Vlondon@fortlauderdale.gov - 954.828.5374
mycroissantpark@gmail.com 954.667.9116
Non-emergency police - 954.828.5700
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