A message from NSL city councilman, Stewart Harman:
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and wish you all the best in the new year.
As many of you are aware, our city has seen more than its share of burglaries over the past few months. Let me thank all those neighborhood watch groups and our police depart for all they are doing to clean up the problem. For you information, our city has now established a Tip Line for anyone to report suspicious activity and tips on crimes that have occurred. it is (801) 335 –TIPS (8477) or by email at TIPS@nslcity.org.
For those who do not have an active neighborhood watch group in their neighborhood and would like assistance in getting one started, feel free to contact me for more information and/or help in setting it up. The Uniting Neighbors committee will also be hosting a discussion on protecting our homes and neighborhoods from thieves and crime this coming month. Our Police Chief has arranged for a guest speaker to give a firsthand account of what a thief looks for and how to discourage thieves. This will be a great opportunity to build awareness in our city. Please invite your neighbors, watch groups and anyone interested in attending on January 12, 2010 at 7:30 pm at City Hall.
Finally, for those who have not seen it, I have attached hereto a flyer that was recently prepared which contains a number of things you can do to better protect yourselves and your homes. Thank you for helping to make our city a great place to live. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments. Thank you and Merry Christmas,
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Stewart B. Harman
http://www.stewartharman.blogspot.com/
http://www.foxboro-nsl.blogspot.com/
To download the NSL City "BE ALERT!" Flyer click here.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Lyndhurst Break-In
Hello neighbors,
I just wanted to inform all of you that there was a break in that occurred on Lyndhurst today, probably around 11:30 am. The police said this was the second daytime break in in the last week and a half in North Salt Lake. If any of you saw or heard anything suspicious around that time, do not hesitate to call the police. Please be vigilant in keeping watch and an eye on your neighbors houses, as well as remember to keep you outside lights on at night. Thank you!
Roxey Catenzaro
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
I just wanted to inform all of you that there was a break in that occurred on Lyndhurst today, probably around 11:30 am. The police said this was the second daytime break in in the last week and a half in North Salt Lake. If any of you saw or heard anything suspicious around that time, do not hesitate to call the police. Please be vigilant in keeping watch and an eye on your neighbors houses, as well as remember to keep you outside lights on at night. Thank you!
Roxey Catenzaro
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Be On The Lookout!
Attention all Neighborhood Watch Members!
Last night around 4:45, Mila Higdon (12 yr-old living on Woodstock) was riding her bike around the church when a red four-door car driven by an older man (white hair and balding) wearing large sunglasses followed her around the building and home along Foxboro, Wilton, and Woodstock to her home where she saw him wave to her before driving away. She felt uncomfortable and we know it wasn't our neighbor, Dennis Cook. Nor does the description fit any of our neighbors. The car was also spotted on Monday afternoon cruising through our area around the same time of day. We've contacted local schools and the NSL Police. We just don't want the kids out on their own right now. Just be aware and on the look-out. If you do see a car and driver matching this description, please get the licence plate, time, location, direction of travel, or anything that could help us find out who this person is.
Thank you all so much!
Leigh Okleberry
Area 3 Coordinator
Last night around 4:45, Mila Higdon (12 yr-old living on Woodstock) was riding her bike around the church when a red four-door car driven by an older man (white hair and balding) wearing large sunglasses followed her around the building and home along Foxboro, Wilton, and Woodstock to her home where she saw him wave to her before driving away. She felt uncomfortable and we know it wasn't our neighbor, Dennis Cook. Nor does the description fit any of our neighbors. The car was also spotted on Monday afternoon cruising through our area around the same time of day. We've contacted local schools and the NSL Police. We just don't want the kids out on their own right now. Just be aware and on the look-out. If you do see a car and driver matching this description, please get the licence plate, time, location, direction of travel, or anything that could help us find out who this person is.
Thank you all so much!
Leigh Okleberry
Area 3 Coordinator
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Neighborhood Meeting - Sept 16th
Join us for a Neighborhood Meeting this Thursday:
September 16th @ 7pm
at the LDS Church on Foxboro Drive
We'll be discussing current and past issues, winter preparation, and our city councilman, Stewart Harman, will be visiting and updating us with city information.
Hope to see you there!
Friday, May 21, 2010
April Foxboro Town Meeting w/ Gang Unit Officer
[notes from Roxey Catenzaro]
Hello Neighbors!
We had an amazing meeting with our new gang enforcement officer. I wanted to pass on the notes that I took for those of you who were not able to attend this informative meeting.
*Announcement of our new Chief of Police as of May 1, Craig Black. He was also in attendance.
*Recent activities: tagging, break-ins, fights.
*Currently discussing the safety of the green space. If you have any suggestions such as lighting the space, please let us know.
*Please remember to follow ALL laws when patrolling and do not be alarmed if YOU are pulled over by the police. They are doing their job and we definitely look suspicious driving slowly through the neighborhood at odd hours!
Presentation by Officer Everett, gang enforcement. NSL Gangs 101
*Types of gangs in NSL: Hispanic, Polynesian, White, Middle Eastern, Black, and Asian
*Clothing to look for: Bandannas hanging from clothing, or on head-black, white, brown, red, purple, green, or yellow.
Belts-canvas type, worn with it hanging extra long, buckle may have #013
Uniform-creased pants, flannel shirt-modeled after 60's style prison uniform. Sports jerseys, shoes-Nike Cortez shoe or Chuck Taylors.
*SPECIFIC GANG TYPES IN THE AREA
Hispanic gang history: Surenos- affiliate with blue, shaved heads, #13=La EME or Mexican Mafia (who are their "Shot callers").
Norternos- red, #14=ENE, shaved head with long 'knot' of hair hanging down the back middle of head.
Unafiliated- any color, Utah gang
Middle Eastern- red, terrorist organization names, but no known terrorist threat.
Polynesian Gangs- Tongan Crip Gang TCG- blue, bandannas on left.
USO Outlaws- no colors
Juggalos- ICP Insane Clown Posse music group(also uses the symbol from this music group, "hatchet man"), no known leadership.
Graffiti: We looked at graffiti examples and learned how to read it. It is different from 'tagging' that is more an art expression and not always associated with gangs. Although, some gangs start as Tagger Crews.
* Since February, there have been almost 50 identified gang members living in NSL. If you want to contact Officer Everett directly, his email is curtise@nslcity.org
BRETT COOK on the importance of lighting your house
*Over 55% reduction in crime with your porch lights on at night!!
*Can use 'Dusk to Dawn' light controls, photo cells. $5-8 a piece
*In Wall Timers are the best option for $20-40
*Try using flourescent lights; the brighter the better :)
Hello Neighbors!
We had an amazing meeting with our new gang enforcement officer. I wanted to pass on the notes that I took for those of you who were not able to attend this informative meeting.
*Announcement of our new Chief of Police as of May 1, Craig Black. He was also in attendance.
*Recent activities: tagging, break-ins, fights.
*Currently discussing the safety of the green space. If you have any suggestions such as lighting the space, please let us know.
*Please remember to follow ALL laws when patrolling and do not be alarmed if YOU are pulled over by the police. They are doing their job and we definitely look suspicious driving slowly through the neighborhood at odd hours!
Presentation by Officer Everett, gang enforcement. NSL Gangs 101
*Types of gangs in NSL: Hispanic, Polynesian, White, Middle Eastern, Black, and Asian
*Clothing to look for: Bandannas hanging from clothing, or on head-black, white, brown, red, purple, green, or yellow.
Belts-canvas type, worn with it hanging extra long, buckle may have #013
Uniform-creased pants, flannel shirt-modeled after 60's style prison uniform. Sports jerseys, shoes-Nike Cortez shoe or Chuck Taylors.
*SPECIFIC GANG TYPES IN THE AREA
Hispanic gang history: Surenos- affiliate with blue, shaved heads, #13=La EME or Mexican Mafia (who are their "Shot callers").
Norternos- red, #14=ENE, shaved head with long 'knot' of hair hanging down the back middle of head.
Unafiliated- any color, Utah gang
Middle Eastern- red, terrorist organization names, but no known terrorist threat.
Polynesian Gangs- Tongan Crip Gang TCG- blue, bandannas on left.
USO Outlaws- no colors
Juggalos- ICP Insane Clown Posse music group(also uses the symbol from this music group, "hatchet man"), no known leadership.
Graffiti: We looked at graffiti examples and learned how to read it. It is different from 'tagging' that is more an art expression and not always associated with gangs. Although, some gangs start as Tagger Crews.
* Since February, there have been almost 50 identified gang members living in NSL. If you want to contact Officer Everett directly, his email is curtise@nslcity.org
BRETT COOK on the importance of lighting your house
*Over 55% reduction in crime with your porch lights on at night!!
*Can use 'Dusk to Dawn' light controls, photo cells. $5-8 a piece
*In Wall Timers are the best option for $20-40
*Try using flourescent lights; the brighter the better :)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Foxboro Town Meeting - April 22nd
Foxboro Town Meeting
Thursday - April 22nd, 2010 @ 7:00pm
Foxboro Elementary in the Autumn Wing
Our new Foxboro Gang Officer, Curtis Everett will be in attendence!
And from North Salt Lake Police Department, Brett Cook.
Come and chat!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thank You!
Because of Stewart Harman's recent election as a City Councilman, he is stepping down as the Area 3 Coordinator. We want to take a minute to thank him for all of his hard work and dedication in the Neighborhood Watch program. You're amazing Stewart! Thank you!
Good news is we have awesome replacements Stewart has elected!
Stewart says: "Leigh Okleberry will be taking over as the area coordinator for area 3 and Brett Cook will take over as the area coordinator for Area 2. They will both do a great job and are very motivated to continue the program. I have every confidence that they will do a great job leading our areas. This transition will take a month or two. With this change we are currently planning on maintaining status quo with regarding to patrols. In other words we will continue to patrol as one area, but having two area coordinators will help us in our recruiting efforts and provide better communication.
I have enjoyed being the area coordinator and appreciate the support you have all given me and this program. I have been appointed by the Mayor to the Uniting Neighbors program for the city and will thus continue to be involved with Neighborhood Watch."
Thanks again to Stewart! And welcome aboard Leigh and Brett, we look forward to working with you!
(Also, we're still in need for a new Area 4 Coordinator and are excepting volunteers!)
Good news is we have awesome replacements Stewart has elected!
Stewart says: "Leigh Okleberry will be taking over as the area coordinator for area 3 and Brett Cook will take over as the area coordinator for Area 2. They will both do a great job and are very motivated to continue the program. I have every confidence that they will do a great job leading our areas. This transition will take a month or two. With this change we are currently planning on maintaining status quo with regarding to patrols. In other words we will continue to patrol as one area, but having two area coordinators will help us in our recruiting efforts and provide better communication.
I have enjoyed being the area coordinator and appreciate the support you have all given me and this program. I have been appointed by the Mayor to the Uniting Neighbors program for the city and will thus continue to be involved with Neighborhood Watch."
Thanks again to Stewart! And welcome aboard Leigh and Brett, we look forward to working with you!
(Also, we're still in need for a new Area 4 Coordinator and are excepting volunteers!)
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Salt Lake Tribune Article
North Salt Lake gets new gang officer
by Matthew D. LaPlante
Salt Lake Tribune
When Gina Catenzaro moved to North Salt Lake, she thought she was getting away from gang activity that plagued the west Salt Lake City neighborhoods where she once lived.
But during the past few years, Catenzaro and other residents of North Salt Lake's Foxboro neighborhood have noticed an increase in gang graffiti on the white vinyl fences that crisscross the fast-growing development on the city's far west side.
"It's not anything huge and there are no major crimes going on, but I think we all wanted to nip it in the bid before it gets too bad," said Catenzaro, an area coordinator for the Foxboro Neighborhood Watch.
North Salt Lake Police agree that's a good plan -- and a new stimulus grant of $175,750 will help the department support the costs of a full-time designated gang prevention officer.
The federal funding will cover the officer's salary, benefits, vehicle, equipment and training for two years. After that, the city will continue to fund the position, said police spokesman Mitch Gwilliam.
Gwilliam said a big part of the new officer's job will be assisting neighborhood watch groups, like the one in Foxboro.
"This is an enforcement position, but on a progressive level," Gwilliam said. "We want to help educate the public about the problem before it gets any worse than it is."
Gwilliam said the department is by no means overwhelmed with gang-related cases right now. "But we would be foolish to say we don't have a problem at all," he said.
Catenzaro believes the addition of a gang officer could be a deterrent to groups that have been pushed out of Salt Lake County during the past few years of dedicated enforcement there.
"If it scares some people off, then it would be worth it," she said.
{Link to article}
by Matthew D. LaPlante
Salt Lake Tribune
When Gina Catenzaro moved to North Salt Lake, she thought she was getting away from gang activity that plagued the west Salt Lake City neighborhoods where she once lived.
But during the past few years, Catenzaro and other residents of North Salt Lake's Foxboro neighborhood have noticed an increase in gang graffiti on the white vinyl fences that crisscross the fast-growing development on the city's far west side.
"It's not anything huge and there are no major crimes going on, but I think we all wanted to nip it in the bid before it gets too bad," said Catenzaro, an area coordinator for the Foxboro Neighborhood Watch.
North Salt Lake Police agree that's a good plan -- and a new stimulus grant of $175,750 will help the department support the costs of a full-time designated gang prevention officer.
The federal funding will cover the officer's salary, benefits, vehicle, equipment and training for two years. After that, the city will continue to fund the position, said police spokesman Mitch Gwilliam.
Gwilliam said a big part of the new officer's job will be assisting neighborhood watch groups, like the one in Foxboro.
"This is an enforcement position, but on a progressive level," Gwilliam said. "We want to help educate the public about the problem before it gets any worse than it is."
Gwilliam said the department is by no means overwhelmed with gang-related cases right now. "But we would be foolish to say we don't have a problem at all," he said.
Catenzaro believes the addition of a gang officer could be a deterrent to groups that have been pushed out of Salt Lake County during the past few years of dedicated enforcement there.
"If it scares some people off, then it would be worth it," she said.
{Link to article}
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