Crime and Safety

New Youth Violence Prevention Page

By Vann | March 2, 2009

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

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Neighborhood corner store compliance notices

By Vann | March 2, 2009

The following corner stores have been given compliance notices (you will need adobe acrobat to view the files below):

E L Food Market
Stars Food Market
Gas Stop

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4th Precinct CARE is updated!

By Vann | March 2, 2009

4th Precinct Care Task Force web site adds two new features: News and Profiles. Visit the website to check out the prostitutes, sex and chronic offenders who are living or working in our Camden Neighborhoods. Find out about alerts, scams and crime trends in Camden .
4thprecinctcare.org is a Folwell Neighborhood Association Crime and Safety initiative [...]

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Basketball hoops in the streets

By Vann | March 2, 2009

The following ordinance pertains to impeding traffic and use of the street for playing games:
427.180: Games and fires in streets: No person shall, within the limits of any street or highway of the city, play at any game of ball or fly any kite or balloon, or throw any stone or missile, or engage in [...]

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Crime Prevention Tips

By Vann | March 2, 2009

While working in your yard, keep your doors locked.
Don’t keep ladders or equipment in yard.
Trim shrubs, bushes & hedges to three feet.
Considering 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 [...]

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Do not call List

By Vann | March 2, 2009

To add your name to the Do Not Call List, please use the statewide, toll-free phone number: 800.921.4110. Internet registration also is available through the Department of Commerce website: www.commerce.state.mn.us.

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Guard your Identity

By Vann | March 2, 2009

Identity fraud is one of the fastest growing financial crimes in America, accounting for losses of billions of dollars every year. The Minneapolis Police Department offers these hints for protecting yourself.

Don’t have your drivers license number or Social Security number printed on your checks.
Don’t carry your Social Security card or birth certificate in your wallet [...]

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4th Precinct – Crime and Public Safety

By Vann | March 2, 2009

Sector 2 serves the Folwell, Cleveland, McKinley, Jordan and Hawthorne Neighborhoods under the supervision of Lt. Gwen Gunter. Assigned to the sector are Crime Prevention Specialist Mary Etzioni and Jennifer Waisanen. Contact information: 4th Precinct: 612.673.5709

Lt. Jeff Rugel – 612.673.5606 – james.rugel@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
CPS Mary Etzioni – 612.673.3364 – mary.etzioni@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Jennifer Waisanen – 612.673.5873 – jennifer.waisanen@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

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Call 911

By Vann | March 2, 2009

Calls to 911 are your link to emergency services from the police and fire department. Calls to 911 are equally important to help track non-emergencies such as an out of control party house, suspicious behavior, unusual traffic, or suspected drug dealing, In response to a non-emergency call it may take time for the MPD to [...]

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