BEAT 1431 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
July 21st, 2011

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15th at 6:30pm at the 14th District Police Station, 2150 N. California.

Officers Present: SGT Belicki, PO Komo, PO Trempe & Liz Rios (14th District CAPS organizer)

Number of Beat 1431 residents present: 16

General Announcements
There were no general announcements noted.

Beat 1431 Court Advocacy Report
There was not a report provided.

Reported Shots Fired
Sunday, 7/3 shots were fired on the 2100 block of Stave
Monday, 7/4, shots were fired on the 2500 block of Fullerton

Beat 1431 Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) Gun shots were reported on the 2100 block of Point on Sunday, July 3rd. This reported incident follows a shooting at the same place on Easter Sunday resulting in a wounded individual - these shootings are believed to be related to the known problem property at 2139 Stave. In addition to shooting incidents between 2136 and 2139 Point, residents are also reporting that there is drug activity and loitering.
A resident reported that a stray bullet from the Easter Sunday shooting went through the window of his apartment, fortunately he was not in the apartment at the time otherwise he would have been harmed. SGT Belicki has asked for more detailed information regarding the crimes being reported. A resident also suggested a positive loitering campaign in this area and setup a phone tree, a resident email list or a group mobile text.
SGT Belicki thought a positive loitering campaign was a good idea and would follow up with a date for this action.
action: Residents are urged to continue calling 911 to report the ongoing gang and criminal activity.

SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1) In the absence of a representative from Congress Pizza, Beat officers present reported no criminal activity at Congress Pizza
A resident did report, however, that a known prostitute named "Pebbles" has been seen loitering by the Congress Pizza delivery drivers. SGT Belicki indicated that there needs to be evidence that there is criminal activity occurring on the premises.
2) There were no representatives from Tini Martini present at the meeting, however, officers present mentioned that they have been very active in calling the police if there is any crime occurring.
3) Representatives from Club 2047 (VLive) were present and reported that there have been battery arrests over the last 2 months.
action: Club 2047 criminal activity, Congress Theater & Tini Martini and Congress Pizza gang activity remain priorities in this section.

SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
1) A resident on the 2500 block of Fullerton mentioned problems with the properties just East of Fullerton and Maplewood. Shots were reportedly fired near these properties on the 4th of July and confrontations with baseball bats and guns were also reported the evening of June 30th. Residents nearby have called 911 on these properties and have confronted the problem individuals. PO Trempe was well aware of these problems. SGT Belicki asked for more details on the activity.
2) A resident asked SGT Belicki for any more detail on a series of three burglary offenses occurring within a week on Rockwell, however, SGT Belicki did not answer the question directly. She did indicate that having "nosey neighbors" and a well-connected neighborhood to report these crimes is very important in these cases.
3) A resident indicated that a burglary that occurred on Rockwell was witnessed by neighbors and have called the police providing descriptions but the burglars were able to return despite this information. SGT Belicki mentioned that some of this information might have been lost or is currently in progress. The resident indicated that this information could be provided again to SGT Belicki and she would pass it along to a burglary sergeant.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.

SECTION 4 (Borders: California, Fullerton, Rockwell, Milwaukee)
The meeting was adjourned before residents in this section could provide reports
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.

SECTION 5 (Borders: California, Logan Boulevard, Rockwell, Fullerton)
The meeting was adjourned before residents in this section could provide reports
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 if they hear or see any suspicious activity.

SECTION 6 (Borders: Rockwell, Logan Boulevard, Western, Fullerton)
The meeting was adjourned before residents in this section could provide reports
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti

Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431
1) Gang graffiti
2) Gang drug activity
3) Gang weapons violence
4) Increasing thefts

DISCLAIMER
Beat 1431 CAPS volunteers prepared these meeting minutes to the best of their ability.