Community Crime Prevention Presented by APD CAP Team Ofc Nave Airport Heights CC Community Crime Prevention Presented by APD CAP Team Ofc Nave

2016 Community Questionnaire 17 Survey’s were collected Top 5 Crime Concerns Burglary/Theft Speeding Homeless Parking Junk Vehicles Honorable mentions Vandalism,drugs,Speeding,Littering,Noise,Stolen Vehicles,MIW

Summary of complaints (This is a summary of the complaints that were most mentioned in the survey’s) In the comments Community Members advised they were upset about the traffic issues at Lake Otis and 20th and the drive through traffic to get to Debarr. It was mentioned that there were numerous abandoned houses. Lastly there was a concern about increased crime in the area of Sunrise and Columbine.

4156 Calls generated for service What’s Been Reported To APD Calls Documented Through APD From Jan 1st – Oct 14th Approximate Numbers 4156 Calls generated for service 317 Theft Reports 135 Burglary Reports 247 Traffic Incidents and 502 Traffic Stops 268 Parking Problems

Documented Police Reports for 2016 1480 Police reports were submitted * 214 were Theft Reports * 63 were Burglary Reports

Only 28 total reports/calls to include Theft and Burglary Most calls for service were fairly even through out the neighborhood. This means there is no crime trend occurring in one area more over the others. Theft crimes are the most reported offense. (includes theft and burglary) Only 28 total reports/calls to include Theft and Burglary According to the survey, this area was reported as having the most thefts.

Why is Theft Occurring Lots of Vehicles parked on street at night No lights in Alley ways

Parks In Airport Heights Community Nichols Park 0 Calls For Service to include Parking Problems and Animal Problems Tikishla Park 3 Calls For Service which were theft crimes. The survey documented Nichols Park as the biggest problem. Listing Animal problems and parking problems

Place signs in locations where campers are most likely to see them. No Obvious Posted Signs for No Camping In Park Or picking up after Pets

Things to Try to Deter Crime

Add lights to the rear of your homes to light up the alley way at night This light is the street light at Debarr Alley between Sunrise St and Kinnikinnick St Photo taken at 8pm on 10-11-16

Park your vehicles in your drive way’s or garages. Sunrise Dr 18 cars parked on St Kinnickinnick St 14 cars parked on St Most drives way and garages were to the rear in the alley. When I checked the alley’s I noticed there was plenty of room for vehicles in the rear driveways, residences just need additional lighting

…Cont LOCK YOUR CARS AND HOMES Keep Valuables out of sight. Consider making a parcel drop box for your front door for UPS, FEDEX or larger delivers from USPS Social Pressure Groups For those who like to walk at night-get with 4+ people who also like to walk at night and meet at different times through out the week. Report suspicious activity. Especially if it is coming from one particular residence. Be specific on the address and what type of activity you believe is going. Always report a crime either through dispatch or online.

Other Agencies to Utilize Code Enforcement to board up abandoned houses or to at least contact owners of rundown properties Traffic Engineers office to put up no parking signs in alley’s. Become part of Trail Watch in your neighborhood

What APD Has Done 670 Officer Initiated Calls- 502 Traffic Stops The police are patrolling your neighborhood. 502 Traffic Stops 168 Subject Stops I spoke with APD Traffic Unit about survey results and they advised they patrol the area regularly.

Homeless When a homeless camp is located report it on line. http://www.muni.org/anchorageworks/CRM/ServiceRequest/ServiceRequest/APDHC Be specific in it’s location and if possible mark the route with flaggers tape. (gps can be confusing) The illegal camper receives 15 days to vacate. Parks and Rec place the camp in a que for clean up. What happens if the camp is on private property?

Problem Residences Excessive Police Response Ordinance AMC 8.80 AMC 8.80 is an ordinance which allows APD to charge Home Owners for excessive Police calls. Residence gets 8 police responses before it is considered a nuisance. Has to be to a specific address or Apt # Some complaints do not apply such as Domestic Violence calls. If a location qualifies the owner of the property could face fines starting at $500.00 per police response over the maximum allowed. This is why it’s important to call about specific locations.

Parking Problems How APD handles Parking Problems A call is generated and it is a low priority call If the vehicle is parked illegally it can be cited If the vehicle has been parked for more then 24hrs it can be red tagged If the vehicle is abandoned it will be white tagged with a possible civil cite going to the registered owner. Side note-it is a parking violation to park the wrong way on a street. You have to park the vehicle in the direction of the lane of travel