October 2010 Newsletter

	70TH PRECINCT NEWSLETTER Greetings from the 70th Precinct, As we come to the closure of a successful summer season, we swing into the fall season, and enter into a time of many holidays. With Halloween upon us we ask that you take a few safety precautions while enjoying the holiday. We have supplied you with a list of Safety tips, as we want to assure that our community has a safe and enjoyable Halloween. Trick-or-treaters should always have adult supervision, even if they are traveling in a group of friends, Children should stay out of buildings, homes and elevators when alone. An adult should always examine Halloween treats before children eat them. Never eat open or unwrapped Halloween foods. If you go out at night wear bright colored clothing or carry a flashlight. Only go trick or treating in your own neighborhood, stay close to home. Extra care should be taken on streets and at crossings, especially if your mask blocks your vision take it off before you cross any streets. If children are out trick or treating with their siblings, have them stay together. Help them cross the street, and remember, always cross at the corner and wait for the light. As always, children should be cautioned to avoid strangers, as well as poorly lit areas and homes of people they do not know. DO HAVE FUN! ENJOY! AND RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE’S PROPERTY! PEDESTRIAN SAFTEY: Talking on your cell phone and Texting while driving is illegal, and can even be deadly. Texting and talking on your cell phone can also be deadly if you fail to pay attention while crossing the street. BE ALERT at all times, this can prevent future accidents and fatalities. Remember to always Buckle Up! It’s the Law!!!! HELP US FIGHT TERRORISM , REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO COUNTER TERRORISM HOTLINE @ 1-888-NYC-SAFE See something, Say something. RECENT BUSINESS AT THE 70TH PCT October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday, October 12th, the 70th Precinct celebrated Domestic Awareness Day. A Command Post was set up at Flatbush and Church Avenues and supplied with Domestic Violence Officers, Crime Prevention Officers and Community Affairs Officers, all present to hand-out literature and brochures pertaining to programs that are concerning Domestic Violence. The 70th Precinct has some of the best Police Officers working in the Domestic Violence Unit and welcomes anyone who is struggling with Domestic Violence to call (718) 851-5569. October is National Crime Prevention Month. http://www.connectsafely.org/ gives information on safety tips. On Thursday, October 14th, the 70th Precinct celebrated Crime Prevention Month by attending School with McGruff, (the Crime Dog). During their visit, the children were instructed on Cyber-bullying, Halloween safety tips, Cell phone and internet safety. On Saturday , October 9th , the 70th Precinct Explorers along with Boy-Scouts Troop 446 conducted a graffiti clean-up at the Municipal parking lot at Avenue M & East 16th Street. 70th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Precinct Community Council meetings are held every last Wednesday of the month. The next Community Council Meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm, at the United Cerebral Palsy located at 175 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn NY, (which is located across the street from the Precinct). November’s Meeting will be held one (1) week earlier on November 17, 2010 at 7:30 pm due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Open House for the NYPD Explorer Program will be held on Thursday, November 4th at 6:00 pm, at the United Cerebral Palsy School located at 175 Lawrence Avenue. All parents, youth and community residents are welcome to attend. Any youth interested in joining our program should be at this Open House to receive all the information regarding the program. REWARD PROGRAMS: Anyone with information in regards to any violent crime is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or email http://www.nypdcrimestoppers.com/ or text your tips to 274637(CRIMES) and then enter TIIPS577, or please contact the 70th Precinct. We would like to send an invitation to all members of the community not on our e-mail list, so if you know someone who may want to included, please tell them to send us an e-mail @ 70pctcommunityaffairs@gmail.com, or call the 70th Precinct Community Affairs Unit at 718-851-5557. Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte Commanding Officer