Crime Statistics and Crime Prevention Tools
December 2019
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Neighborhood-specific crime reports are produced monthly by the Oklahoma City Police Department. Neighborhood Alliance would like to share the most recent crime data as well as useful information about crime prevention in your neighborhood and in
our City.
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- Jingled & Mingled for Crime Prevention!
- Neighborhood Communications Workshop, Jan. 30th, 2020
- Jump Start Classes
- Oklahoma City Lieutenant Goes Above and Beyond to Help Kids in the Community
- Holiday Safety Tips
- Podcast: Ashley Dickson Oso on Race, Neighborhoods, Resources & Community Development in OKC
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- MAPS rewind: A Vote for Neighborhoods (Featuring Executive Director Georgie Rasco)
- Community Corner
- Recycle Your Christmas Tree, Get free Mulch Dec. 30 to Jan. 17 in Oklahoma City
- Holiday Wishes from the Staff at NACOK
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Jingled & Mingled for Crime Prevention!
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On December 12th the Neighborhood Alliance hosted a come and go appreciation event for Crime Patrol Captains and Neighborhood Volunteers. MSgt. Michael Loruse and Msgt. Robert Skalla were both in attendance to socialize and brainstorm with neighbors who dropped in for cookies and delicious hot cocoa. For those unable to make it this year, we appreciate and hope you can make it next December!
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Neighborhood Communications Workshop
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How can neighborhoods effectively communicate? What tools are available? This workshop will provide an overview on communicating within your neighborhood and with external stakeholders. This event is free but pre-registration is required. Dinner will be provided.
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Join Us for Our Monthly New Officer and Neighborhood Organizing Training Sessions
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JumpStart for Voluntary Neighborhood Associations
When
: Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM CDT
Where:
NACOK
1236 NW 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Light supper will be provided!
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JumpStart for HOA's
When
: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM CDT
Where:
NACOK
1236 NW 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Light supper will be provided!
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Oklahoma City Lieutenant Goes Above and Beyond to Help Kids in the Community
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A deserving Oklahoma City lieutenant who loves his job and goes above and beyond to help guide young adults is being honored for his hard work.
Lt. Wayland Cubit, with the Oklahoma City Police Department, knows that it's an important job with many responsibilities. When the day is done, he says officers are still out there influencing and helping our community.
"If you were to ask any police officer here at the Oklahoma City Police Department what they do in their spare time, it is, in some form or fashion, giving back to our community. It's more than just the badge and the gun they wear. But they're actually people that are invested physically, emotionally and spiritually to our community," said Lt. Cubit.
At the same time, Cubit's coworkers say he is doing something very special.
"It's not just coming to work, doing a job and going home. He's invested throughout the community, and throughout the Monday through Friday work schedule. He does things on the weekends. He does things in the evenings. And so it's really, again, taking that interest in the youth of this community and making a difference as they grow up," said Chief Wade Gourley, with the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Allegiance Credit Union says it is honored to recognize Lt. Cubit for all he does to help our community with the 'Proud to Serve' award.
"His involvement with our youth is not just lip service. He really believes this, to the point that he even had a young person move in with his family," said Amy Downs, president and CEO of Allegiance Credit Union.
Oklahoma City Councilwoman Nikki Nice says Lt. Cubit is a true role model for many in the community.
"He always includes everyone in the process and I've seen him handle and talk to young people and be emotional about how he feels about their future. And even the conversations I've had with him personally have been encouraging to my life," said Nice.
Two of Lt. Cubit's young proteges can't say enough about his mentorship. "I think he's fantastic and very down to earth and helps out a lot with our club. He's just been tremendous," said Kel Pinkston.
"I feel like it really is just a good idea to have more people like that in our world," said Cameron Pledger.
Lt. Wayland Cubit is recognized for shaping lives and our community for a better future.
Proud to Serve is sponsored by Allegiance Credit Union.
(Shared with permission)
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The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware.
Here are a few Holiday safety tips that you can implement while shopping, online shopping, at home, when there are strangers at your door, and after you've opened the gifts.
Shopping
- Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member and park in an area with adequate lighting.
- Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
- Park as close as you can to your destination and take notice of where you parked.
- Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside.
- Shopping with kids? Teach them to go to a store clerk or security guard if you get separated.
- Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car. This creates a temptation for thieves. If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight.
- Be sure to locate your keys before going to your car.
- Remain aware of your surroundings at all times and move to and from your vehicle with confidence and "purpose.”
- Keep a secure hold on your purse, handbag and shopping bags. Do not put them down or on top of the car in order to open the door.
- Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area.
- Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.
Online Shopping
- Links in emails, tweets, posts, and online advertising are often how criminals compromise your computer. If it looks suspicious, it’s best to delete it.
- Don’t share personal or financial information over an unsecured network (a connection that doesn’t require a password for access). Using the direct web access on your phone (via 3G/4G connection) is safer than an unsecured wireless network when on your mobile device.
- Make sure the site you are ordering from is legitimate. This includes a closed padlock on your web browser’s address bar or a URL address that begins with shttp or https. This indicates that the purchase is encrypted or secured.
- Use safe payment options. Credit cards are generally the safest option because they allow buyers to seek a credit from the issuer if the product isn’t delivered or isn’t what was ordered. Never send cash through the mail or use a money-wiring service.
- Keep a paper trail. Save records of your online transactions. Read your credit card statements as soon as you get them to make sure there aren’t any unauthorized charges. If there is a discrepancy, call your bank and report it immediately.
At Home
- Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.
- When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
- Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
- Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
- Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
- Create an up-to-date home inventory including make, model, serial numbers, other detailed descriptions, and photographs of items of value (including jewelry). This inventory should be kept somewhere safe.
Strangers at Your Door
- Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts.
- It is not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations door-to-door for charitable causes although no charity is involved.
- Ask for their identification, and find out how the donated funds will be used. If you are not satisfied, do not donate.
- Donate to a recognized charitable organization.
After You've Opened the Gifts
- Avoid becoming an easy target for post-holiday burglars by not leaving boxes for new electronics and other items by the curb or other garbage pick-up locations.
- Break down any boxes you are throwing out, put them in garbage bags and place them inside a trash can.
- Think about keeping broken-down boxes inside until the evening before your regular garbage pick-up. Some burglars actually look inside garbage cans for evidence of holiday gifts.
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Ashley Dickson Oso on Race, Neighborhoods, Resources & Community Development in OKC
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Ashley Dickson Oso | Race, Neighborhoods, Resources & Community Development in OKC
For nearly a decade Ashley has worked at the
Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma
, and joins us on the podcast for a deep and engaging conversation with Wayland about issues surrounding race in our neighborhoods and the distribution of resources for community development in OKC.
There is so much rich conversation in this episode!
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MAPS rewind: A Vote for Neighborhoods
Featuring Executive Director Georgie Rasco
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Source: The Oklahoman
Written by
William Crum
Published: Sun, December 15, 2019 5:00 AM
MAPS 4's focus on residents' daily lives was a winning strategy in last week's election.
"MAPS 4 struck at the heart of what being a good neighbor is all about," said Georgie Rasco, executive director of the Neighborhood Alliance. "The job-creation opportunities in the northeast side, the help for homeless and family violence, the prison reintegration center all came together to prove that we could put our pennies together and make a huge difference in not only our own lives but the lives of those around us," she said.
MAPS 4 won approval Tuesday with 72% of the vote, exceeding the 68% share earned by the original MAPS extension on Dec. 8, 1998, and well above the 54.3% in 2009 for MAPS 3.
MAPS 3 had come in for criticism as it unfolded for a focus on major projects such as the convention center and streetcar downtown.
And any thought of having a MAPS 4 extension immediately follow expiration of the 1-cent MAPS 3 sales tax on Dec. 31, 2017, was supplanted by residents' dissatisfaction with the condition of city streets, prompting the 27-month Better Streets Safer City street improvement proposal approved by voters in 2017.
MAPS 4 kicks in April 1, after that MAPS for streets extension expires, and will return MAPS to its roots in capital projects — but with a shift away from downtown. "I believe citizens were ready for a different approach from MAPS," Rasco said, "something that nurtured us as citizens and made our livability stronger and more vital."
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Do you have a heartwarming story you'd like to share about our city, police department, or your neighborhood association? Would you be willing to share your story with us for our monthly newsletter? We would love to hear from you!
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree, Get free Mulch
Dec. 30 to Jan. 17 in Oklahoma City
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Don’t just throw your Christmas tree away – recycle it with the
City of Oklahoma City
and turn it into free mulch.
OKC Parks
is hosting a Christmas tree recycling event from Dec. 30 to Jan. 17, where you can drop off your tree and/or get free mulch at three local parks:
Drop off trees and pick up mulch from dawn to dusk. There will be a designated areas to drop off trees, and a pile of mulch in a corral. Bring your own shovels and bags for mulch.
There will already be mulch piles at all three parks when the event begins. Crews with wood-chippers will rotate parks to recycle the dropped-off trees and add to the pile throughout the event.
Christmas trees must be free of lights, ornaments, nails and stands.
Recycling your tree keeps it out of our landfills and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It will help the City reach its goals of increasing our
recycling
rate, protecting our ecosystem and improving the air, water and soil.
Using mulch in urban environments like gardens promotes plant growth and
water conservation
by adding nutrients to the soil and helping to maintain moisture.
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Our offices will be closed for the holidays and we will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 6, 2020.
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We want to thank our friends, neighbors, community leaders, and partners for a fabulously successful 2019!
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