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z Volume 3, Issue 10
August/September, 2014 Cactus Park Precinct Commander Kevin L. Robinson
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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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Walmart Announces Plans for new Supercenter
at Metrocenter Mall
On June 24, 2014, Walmart an-
nounced plans to build a Super-
center at the iconic Metrocenter
Mall, near I-17 and 35th Avenue.
Work on the project is expected to
begin in the first quarter of 2015
with the demolition of the former
Broadway building, which has
been vacant since 2006.
Officials with Walmart, the City of
Phoenix, and Metrocenter Mall, as
well as area business owners and
community leaders were on-hand
for the Supercenter announcement.
This marks the single largest capital
investment in Metrocenter Mall in
decades.
The new Walmart at Phoenix Metro-
center will help the community by
improving the quality of life for local
residents with a quick and conven-
ient shopping experience in their
neighborhoods and access to
healthy and affordable food options.
The new store will be approximately
148,000 square feet and feature a
full line of groceries with fresh fruits
and vegetables, meats, dairy, a
bakery and a deli, as well as a wide
variety of general merchandise,
including electronics, apparel, eve-
ryday household items, a garden
center, and a pharmacy. The new
store will be located at the south
end of Phoenix Metrocenter Mall.
Warren Fink with
Carlyle Develop-
ment (Metrocenter)
addresses the group
with Joshua Phair
with Walmart
(seated)
PNP Advanced Training now in-
cludes monthly briefings at the
precinct. PNP Coordinator Officer
Brandon Epperson augments the
current training agenda by includ-
ing “briefings” at the station.
Here, Community Action Officer
Karen Freund assists in the Anat-
omy of a Crash demonstration to
the group in the parking lot. The
briefings will continue for the rest
of the year.
Cactus Park Precinct Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol “Briefings”
Rehoboth Place Apartments Hosts Annual Safety Social (Phase III)
A crime prevention social orga-
nized by management of Reho-
both Place Apartments and po-
lice is part of phase III certifica-
tion for a Crime Free Multi Hous-
ing community. Upon completion
of each phase, a certificate is
awarded and can be displayed in
the management office. A prop-
erty is fully certificated after com-
pletion of all three phases. Full
certification allows the commu-
nity the opportunity to post the
Crime Free Multi Housing sign,
to use the official logo to adver-
tise their participation
in the program, and to
be included in the list
of certified properties.
The certification needs to be re-
newed annually. A property can
meet eligibility requirements
by hosting a yearly crime prevention
social.
Crime Free Multi Housing Officer
Brian Kidney awards the manager
the final certification at a pizza so-
cial. Programs Officer Brandon
Epperson and Community Prosecu-
tion Specialist Maria Uhing also
attend the meetings and participate
by discussing the advantages of
starting a block watch and becom-
ing involved in the Phoenix Neigh-
borhood Patrol program.
Coffee with a Cop “Picnic Style”
If you attended the July Coffee with a Cop, then you experi-
enced the “red carpet” treatment given by the Pro’s Ranch
Market staff. For our inaugural event, they provided us with
a complimentary coffee and donut bar. Also available for
purchase was a wide selection of items from a conventional
and Spanish full order grill, fresh fruit, and a coffee condi-
ment bar. We supplied the chatter and Pro’s Ranch Market
supplied the brightly colored picnic benches great food and
air conditioning. It would be our honor to add this eatery to
the list of CwaC locations.
Coffee with a Cop:
Daddy O’s Grill “bails” us out.
After learning that the Metrocenter location of Mimi’s had
closed down, Dave at Daddy-O’s Grill was more than happy to
step up and allow us to have Coffee with a
Cop at his café in June.
Daddy-O’s is one of four locations that we
currently rotate throughout the precinct so
those that live near by can attend without
driving great distances.
May’s Cactus Park Community Alliance
was the last meeting for the summer.
Mayor Greg Stanton, City Councilwoman
Thelda Williams and the Cactus Park
Precinct Commander, Kevin Robinson,
were all guest speakers. Mayor Stanton
took questions concerning the Bio-waste
disposal program. Council woman Thelda
Williams discussed her latest animal
cruelty legislation.
Commander Robinson provided an update concerning issues with the pre-
cinct and answered questions about the manpower issue.
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark
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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
Doesn’t anyone
hear me? Dogs Barking: the good and the bad
Page 5
Next time you’re catching a flight
at Phoenix Sky Harbor, treat and
help yourself by taking advantage
of Early Bag Check. The free ser-
vice is available in three areas at
the airport: East Economy Park-
ing, the 44th Street PHX Sky
Train® Station, and the Rental
Car Center. The process is sim-
ple. If you’re parking at East
Economy, you can drop off your
luggage before you park. Just
look for signs when entering the
parking area.
Travelers using the Valley Metro
light rail or who are dropped off
at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train®
Station can check their bags on
level 2 on the east side of the
station.
More than 121,000 bags have
been processed at the East Econ-
omy and 44th Street PHX Sky
Train® Station since the service
began in late 2012. Travelers
using the Rental Car Center can
check their bags after returning
their car and before boarding the
Airport Shuttle. Please note that
you need to check your bags a
minimum of 90 minutes prior to
your flight departure. Also, please
Caring Officers: by Sgt. Steven Rother
Save Time and Use Early Bag Check at Sky Harbor
Submitted by David J. Ramirez
Public Information Officer
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
note that due to airline policies,
baggage cannot be checked more
than four hours in advance of flight
departure. The nice part is that
there is no additional cost for this
service, but individual airline bag
fees still apply. Gratuities are ac-
cepted for exceptional service.
Here’s a breakdown on hours of
operation:
Officer Dan Stein, Officer Josh
James and Officer Nick Barker
responded to an armed robbery
and were advised that a thirteen
year old victim had been robbed
at knife point. The two suspects
had taken a cell phone and were
last seen running into a nearby
apartment complex.
Officer Stein arrived first and
located the victim at his house
and broadcast the two suspects’
descriptions. Officers James and
Barker responded to the apart-
ment complex and located a
subject matching the description
of one of the suspects. The vic-
tim was able to positively identify
this subject as one of the two
suspects.
Officer Stein obtained the first
name of the second suspect.
During his next shift, Officer
Stein investigated a theft of beer
where the store security had a
suspect in custody. Officer Stein
noticed that the theft suspect
matched the description of the
second outstanding armed rob-
bery suspect and had the same
first name the arrested suspect
had given at the time of his ar-
rest.
Officer Stein interviewed the
theft suspect when he admitted
to being in the area of the armed
robbery at the exact time of the
robbery. This subject is now
listed as a strong investigative
lead in the robbery report. Officer
Barker, Officer James and Officer
Stein utilized their training and
demonstrated good judgment in
reacting to their observations. As
a result of a thorough investiga-
tion by these officers the suspect
was found to have committed the
armed robbery.
The actions of Officer Barker and
Officer James prevented an
armed suspect access to the
neighborhood and also demon-
strated their dedication to the
safety and protection of the com-
munity.
East Economy: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, including
holidays.
44th Street: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, including
holidays.
Rental Car Center: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, including
holidays.
For more information, visit skyharbor.com/earlybagcheck.
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Phoenix Block
Watch
Advisory Board
In Partnership with the Phoenix Police Depart-
1) The UNA online magazine, www.UNAphx.org,
United Neighbors Association
2) Cactus Park West Neighborhood Association’s
Newsletter: July
3) Sunburst Farms HOA Newsletter
Area Online Newsletters and Links:
Send in your links to your community newsletters and get them placed
on this list:
August’s CPCA meeting will host Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol
Advanced Training: Officer Brandon Epperson “Anatomy of a
Crash Part #2”
Location: Helen Drake Senior Center
7600 N 27th Ave.
602-262-4949
Date: 8-27-14; Time: 6:45 pm
School starts Aug. 11th
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark
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G.A.I.N. G.A.I.N. G.A.I.N. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
GETTING ARIZONA INVOLVED IN NEIGHBORHOODS
2014
Please make sure to register your event* by Wednesday, October 1st to be eligible for a crime prevention tote provided by:
Name/s of group/block watch/neighborhood association/etc.
_________________________________________________________
Gate code (if applicable) ________________________________________
Event contact person __________________________________________
Phone _____________________ E-mail __________________________
EXACT address of event (*One (1) crime prevention tote will be given per registered event location)
__________________________________________________________
Cross streets _________________________________________________
Approx. start time _____________ Approx. end time ___________________
Approx. number of people at event ______________
Precinct ______________
Council District _________
Phoenix Police Department Block Watch Program and Phoenix Police Department Block Watch Program and
the Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Boardthe Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board
G.A.I.N. KICKKICK--OFF eventOFF event
Saturday, October 4th at
MetroCenter Mall (inside near Macy’s)
10am-1pm
Pick up your G.A.I.N. event
crime prevention tote
Neighborhood and local
resources
Digital fingerprinting for
kids and seniors
G.A.I.N. t-shirts for sale
McGruff the Crime Dog
Fantastic ideas for future
event or meetings
And much, much more...
Would you like your event time and location published? (i.e. City of Phoenix website, news media, local paper, etc.?
□YES □NO
ONLINE at https://www.phoenix.gov/police/neighborhood-resources/gain
EMAIL to deborah.iodice@phoenix.gov
FAX completed form to 602.534.2346—attn.: Ofc. Deb Iodice
MAIL completed form to
Phoenix Police Department
attn.: CRB—Ofc. Deb Iodice
620 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
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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 deborah.iodice@phoenix.gov
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark
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For questions, comments or
suggestions pertaining to this
newsletter contact: brandon.epperson@phoenix.gov
August Partnership Events
Aug. 6th; Coffee with a Cop
Ronnie’s Cafe; 08:00 am
4323 W Thunderbird Rd.
Aug. 20th; PNP Briefing;
At Cactus Park Precinct
7:00—8:00 pm
Aug. 26th; BWAB
Blk. Mt. Precinct; 6:30 pm
33355 N Cave Creek Rd.
Aug. 27th CPCA
Helen Drake Senior Ctr.
7600 N 27th Ave. 6:45 pm
Sep. 3rd; Coffee with a Cop
JB’S Restaurant; 08:00 am
3567 W Northern Ave.
August Cactus Park Precinct Phoenix
Neighborhood Patrol
PNP Briefing:
At Cactus Park Precinct
August 20th 7:00—8:00 pm
Neighborhood Issues
Phoenix (Cactus Park) Neighborhood Patrol
So far this year CPPNP members contributed:
963.5 hours and 1439.2 miles;
from 43 individuals,
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark
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