From the (temporarily continued) MPD2d blotter:
Theft occurred in the 1600 b/o 31st St. NW between 9/2007- 2/2008.
Citizen reports 2 water color paintings stolen from the storage area by unknown suspect.
This is the sort of crucial information we’re probably going to lose with a crime map-only information feed. Sure, it may say something was stolen, maybe even say it was artwork, but will it tell us what style?!
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Heeding calls that the DC Crime Map software is non-functional, Chief Lanier reinstated the daily listserv crime summaries. On Tuesday she wrote:
We have recently received feedback from various members of our listserv groups around the city and learned of technical difficulties from various web browsers, with the exception of Internet Explorer. First, I want to thank you for the valuable feedback. To resolve these problems, I have asked our Information Technology staff to review them and develop solutions. I will reinstate the daily crime summaries for listserv postings for the next 30 days to allow I/T staff adequate time to improve upon the crime mapping application.
So it sounds like the daily crime summaries will return, but only for 30 days. After that point, the crime maps will be functional (but still unacceptable to GM) and the daily summaries will end again. It seems like the complaints have hit tin ears. Lanier hears technical difficulties where there are structural failures. Either Crime Maps are a solution in search of a problem, or Cherkis is right that the ultimate objective is just to provide less information to the public to avoid embarrassing bad press.
Members of the MPD2d listserv may have noticed that they haven’t received a daily summary of crimes for the last two weeks. For those not receiving this listserv, the daily update of crimes provides a listing and description of each crime that occurred in the Second District separated into each PSA (Georgetown’s is 206). For instance, on December 14th, PSA 206 reported the following crimes:
Assault occurred in the 1300 b/o Wisconsin Ave. NW on 12/13/2008
3am. 2 citizens reported they were approached from the rear by 4
suspects, knocked to the ground and beaten and kicked. One suspect
described as a white male, no further description.Theft occurred in the 3100 b/o M St. NW on 12/13/2008 2- 250pm.
Citizen reports a wallet, laptop, cash and papers were stolen when
left unattended in a store.Theft occurred in the 1800 b/o Wisconsin Ave. NW on 12/13/2008 5pm.
Citizen reports the suspect, a black male, 42yoa, 5’11, 240 lbs.
stole property from the display shelf. CASE ClOSED with the arrest
of the suspect.Theft occurred in the 3100 b/o M St. NW on 12/12/2008 315- 715pm.
Citizen reports the suspect, a black male, 6′, dark complexion stole
watches from the store and fled.Theft occurred in the 3100 b/o M St. NW on 12/13/2008 235- 305pm.
Citizen reports the suspect, a black female, 5’9, 125lbs., stole
clothing from the store by removing security sensors.
These are valuable pieces of information that keep citizens informed. They are also apparently no more. Find out more after the jump:
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Speaking of crime, there were reports buzzing around the Georgetown listserv today about gunshots and/or fireworks being heard around P and 31st St around 11:00 last night. There was even a report of screeching tires. GM has seen small fireworks shot off in that part of Georgetown before, which could be mistaken for gunshots and screeching tires. But this isn’t exactly fireworks season. Anyone have anything more to report?
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Crime is an inevitable part of life in a city. While Georgetown is blessed with a lower violent crime rate than most DC neighborhoods, its reputation as a home to hundreds of retail stores and many well-heeled residents means that Georgetown is subject to a somewhat constant stream of property crimes, with the occasional mugging.
But besides reading the daily round-up from MPD 2D, how else can a resident get a quick idea what sort of crime lurks in Georgetown’s shadows? Crime maps can give you a pretty quick idea of the what, where, when and how of crime. There are a couple options out there and GM reviews them after the break:
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