Public Safety Newsletter from Seattle Police Department

Published on March 2, 2007, here is a link to read the two page Safety Newsletter.   It is packed with very important information about safety.

Here are some facts, trends and security tips on home burglaries from the newsletter:

  • Burglaries most often occur between 11:00 a.m.  – 4:00 p.m.  when most people are at work.
  • Burglaries when the home is occupied, are rare.   The thieves do not want to encounter anyone.    They want to get in and get out with your goods.
  • Common points of entry include open/unlocked bathroom or kitchen windows and unlocked doors.    Ground level or basement windows and back/side doors are also popular.
  • Do not open your doors to strangers.   When someone comes to the door, answer the door without opening it even if you are expecting someone.    Notify your neighbors if you suspect someone strange is going door to door (this is a good reason to get our "neighborhood list" complete).

For more information about the Seattle Police Department Southwest Precinct, click here.

Seattle’s New Neighborhood Policing Plan

Neighborhood Policing & Public Safety Forums with Mayor Nickels, Police Chiefs & Public Safety officials

* Meet with City of Seattle representatives
* Get answers to your public safety questions

City and other agency staff will be also available to answer questions &
provide information on:

• New neighborhood policing strategy
• Code Enforcement
• Emergency Preparedness (SNAP)
• Pedestrian and Bike Safety
• Illegal Dumping / Graffiti Hotline
• Auto theft prevention, "The Club" discounts
• Translated 911 instructions, and more!

* light refreshments will be provided *

All forums are from 6 to 7:30 pm:

March 28th East Precinct: Montlake Community Center, 1618 E. Calhoun St.

April 3rd, SE/SW Precinct, Van Asselt Community Center, 2820 S Myrtle St

April 10th, West Precinct, Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave W

April 25th, North Precinct, Woodland Park Zoo, ARC Building, 5500 Phinney Ave N

Learn more about the Neighborhood Policing Staffing Plan at www.seattle.gov/mayor/issues/policing

For more information, call 615-0048 orEmail <Michael.Gilmore@Seattle.Gov>   

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