z Volume 3, Issue 10 August/September, 2014 Cactus Park Precinct Commander Kevin L. Robinson phoenix.gov/police 12220 N. 39th Ave. Phoenix, AZ. 85029; Precinct: 602-495-5009 Desk: 602-534-0419 Fax: 602-495-3660 phxpd Find us on Twitter phoenixpolice Find us on Facebook phoenixazpolice CPPcitizeninquires Partnerships: Community, Precinct Boundary Changes Inside this issue: Serrano Village & Metro/Walmart 2 Coffee with a Cop & CPCA 3 91 Area Warrant & Barking Dogs 4 Caring Officers & Sky Harbor Bag Chk. 5 Precinct Community Info links 6 Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods Information: 7-9 Partnership Event Calendar 10 Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark The Phoenix Police Department is planning to merge two of its eight precincts and redraw the bounda- ries on others. The move was all but inevitable due to staffing shortages, spoking to dozens of community leaders and residents to apprise them of the plans and solicit input during a town-hall event at the Adam Diaz Senior Center near 41st Avenue and Thomas Road. "We really did have to come up with a new way to deploy our officers," said Sgt. Steve Martos, a department spokesman. The department is currently down more than 500 positions and expects more attrition in the near future as officers retire and leave for other reasons. The department does not expect to begin hiring officers until next year. "In the meantime, we have to do something," Martos said. Estrella Mountain Precinct, which straddles Interstate 10 in west Phoenix, and the Maryvale Precinct, which is directly to the northwest of Estrella, will be combined to maximize resources and manpower. Central City is being absorbed by the Mountain View Precinct and the Downtown Precinct. Squad sizes will also be reduced, but the workloads will be distributed more evenly, officials said. The planned changes are set to go into effect October 20. Com- mander Mike Kurtenbach, who led the town hall, said the new boundaries were determined by call volumes, crime rates and arrests instead of geographic size. He said the plan would re- duce squads, but equalize the workload.
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z Volume 3, Issue 10
August/September, 2014 Cactus Park Precinct Commander Kevin L. Robinson
S.A.U. and 91X squad serves drug warrant in the 91 area
This summer, after developing information on a location in the 91 area, Sgt. Zopf and his squad wrote and served a warrant with the assis-
tance of the members in the Neighborhood Enforcement Team (N.E.T.), CAO’s and the Special Assignments Unit (S.A.U.) detail. The drugs
and evidence seized at the scene was more then enough to convict the occupants and allegedly distributing meth and other controlled sub-
stances. Due to the well-thought-out and planned entry into the area, no one was injured and all suspects were detained without incident.
Dogs bark for a number of reasons and it is the animal’s way of communicating. Neighboring residents have varying
levels of appreciation and tolerance for the noise that results. Dog owners should understand some of their neighbors do not
share their love for animals , barking dogs specifically. It is only with a combined effort that neighbors can cohabitate in our
community.
Dogs bark to communicate a potential problem, an intruder in their territory or, maybe they are lonely and bored. Maybe the
animal is curious or warning the owner about something. The animal could be injured or scared. The dog could be in distress,
hot, cold, or hungry.
What the owner may not realize is ignoring the barking is not in the dog or owner’s best interest. Yes the neighbors are annoyed, but more
importantly, the “bad guy” also hears the constant barking. Could it be that no one is home? Is the owner oblivious to noise and therefore
won’t hear breaking glass or a kicked door? Maybe the dog is locked outside the home, so the burglar will be less likely to be noticed. If you
are a dog owner, evaluate what your dog is trying to communicate when it barks, and consider your neighbors.
Is a barking dog a problem in your neighborhood? This link provides tips and other helpful information and resources to people who are dis-
turbed or negatively affected by barking dogs. https://www.phoenix.gov/law/barking-dogs/information-for-the-complainant Barking Dog Hotline: 602-262-6466; To have information sent to a barking dog owner in your neighborhood or to receive a Barking Dog Petition by mail
(PLEASE NOTE: MEDIATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CRIMINAL COMPLAINT WILL BE CONSIDERED)
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark
G.A.I.N. - Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods
This event was so successful last year....we're doing it again!
Come out and enjoy the 2nd annual G.A.I.N. kick-off event at MetroCenter on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from
10am - 1pm (inside near Macy's). Phoenix Police Department along with MetroCenter Mall has created this event
to offer neighborhood groups, block watches, and members of the public opportunities to learn about programs
and resources available to them.
Your Precinct Program Officers, Community Action Officers, Phoenix Police Special Assignment Unit along with a
variety of city departments, programs and local businesses will be on hand to answer questions and offer sugges-
tions for creating successful G.A.I.N. events throughout the city. And, don't forget, G.A.I.N. t-shirts will be on sale
from the Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board.
Other elements of the event include representatives from the Mayor's Office, City Council, the EZ Child Identifica-
tion System to offer fingerprinting of children and seniors, McGruff the Crime Dog, and the Phoenix Fire Depart-
ment...and the list keeps growing!
Neighborhood groups and block watches are encouraged to register their events prior to October 1, 2014, in order
to receive a "Crime Prevention" bag filled with prizes to take with them to their neighborhood G.A.I.N. event.
G.A.I.N. is Saturday, October 18th, 2014! Register here! G.A.I.N. is also a day for the police to show their appreciation for those in the community that support our efforts in the day to day fight against crime. It's not too early to start thinking of ways you can help make G.A.I.N. a suc-cessful event.
Register your GAIN event here!
Registration Packet - English
Registration Packet - Spanish
For more information call (602)495-0597, e-mail Officer Deb Iodice at [email protected]
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark