Webber Camden Neighborhood Association

Take a few simple steps to enjoy a safe holiday season

The busy holiday season is upon us! Amid the bright lights and visits to shopping malls, holiday parties, museums and other local establishments, it is important for people to take a few simple precautions to avoid being a victim of a crime of opportunity.

It is during the holiday season that burglars, pick-pockets, purse snatchers, and con artists are at their busiest. The following simple tips will go a long way to make your holidays a pleasant and safe one:

• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; use checks or credit cards whenever possible. If you have to carry a purse, keep it close to your body. Hide cash or valuables in an inside jacket pocket.
• If at all possible, shop with a friend or family member; stick to well-lit, frequently traveled streets, walkways and parking areas. Stay alert to your surroundings and avoid loiterers in parking lots and outside stores.
• Stow your purchases, gifts and valuables in the trunk or out of sight. Always lock your car with your windows rolled all the way up.
• Teach your children to go to a security guard or store staff if separated when shopping in a mall or store. Keep your house or car keys ready as you approach your home or car.
• If confronted by a burglar, give up your belongings. If possible, distract the burglar by throwing the belongings to one side and running in the opposite direction.
• Finally, call 911 to report any suspicious activity.

Following these simple steps will increase your personal safety and decrease the opportunities for crimes to occur. Have a great holiday season!

New Youth Violence Prevention Page

A webpage has been created on the City of Minneapolis website about the Youth Violence Prevention Committee with links to related documents.

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Neighborhood corner store compliance notices

The following corner stores have been issued compliance notices (You will need adobe acrobat to view these files)

• E L Market
• Stars Food
• Gas Stop

Summer Crime Prevention Tips

While working in your yard, keep your doors locked * Don’t keep ladders or equipment in yard * Trim shrubs, bushes & hedges to three feet * Consider limiting height of your solid fence * Call 911 if you see suspicious people or vehicles * If you are not working in your garage, lock the doors * Keep lawn equipment and bicycles in a locked garage * Utilize a padlock in the garage door track as an additional lock * Secure the service door with a deadbolt lock and maximum security strike plate * Put your purse, keys or wallet away, out of sight.

Crime and Public Safety

Sector 1 serves the Webber-Camden, Victory, Shingle Creek, Lind-Bohanon, Humboldt Industrial and Camden Industrial Neighborhoods under the supervision of Lt. Mike Sauro. Assigned to the sector is Crime Prevention Specialist, Shannon McDonough. Contact information:

• Lt. Sauro 612.673.5658 Michael.sauro@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
• CPS Shannon McDonough 612.672.2805 shannon.mcdonough@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

Turn your lights on!

Light is one of the best crime fighters, especially as we enter the season of darker and longer nights. If you haven’t already done so, try “dusk to dawn” fixtures, socket inserts or motion detectors on the front and back of your home. When you are away, especially during the holiday season, use timers or leave lights on in more than one room.

4th Precinct CARE Task Force

Awareness can be the best defense and knowledgeable residents are the best partners in the urban battle against crime. 4th Precinct CARE Task Force is a non NRP strategy of the Folwell Neighborhood Association. Click on the link above to find out more information on the 4th Precinct.