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Block Captain
Handbook
THE FOREST PARK SOUTHEAST BLOCK CAPTAIN INITIATIVE - 2012
A guide for Block Captains and residents
in Forest Park Southeast
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Table of contents :
Park Central Development ……..3
Being a Block Captain ……..4
Organizing your Block ……..5
Safety Initiatives in FPSE ……..6
Meetings ……..7
Resources ……..8
2011 Block with Captains – Map ……..9
Become a Block Captain ……..11
Block Captain Agreement ……..12
Revised: February 2012
Created by: Park Central Development
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About us…
The Mission of Park Central Development Corporation is to
promote quality residential and commercial development in the
neighborhoods of the 17th Ward, implement infrastructure and
beautification projects, plan for future development, improve
security, market the area to new residents and visitors and find
funding sources for neighborhood improvement projects. Park
Central is governed by a Board of Directors made up of residents and
institutions from around the ward. Neighborhood committees help
guide plans for development, infrastructure, security, marketing and
social services.
Area served…
The 17th Ward of St. Louis City includes Forest Park Southeast,
Kings Oak, the southern portion of the Central West End and parts of
the Tiffany, Cheltenham and Botanical Heights neighborhoods.
Park Central Development Corporation
4512 Manchester Ave., Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63110
P: 314.535.5311
F: 314.531.1894
Email: [email protected]
Learn more: www.parkcentraldevelopment.org
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Block units create the foundation for a stronger, safer and
more vital neighborhood.*
from the Neighborhood Stabilization Team publication, “Organizing your Block”
Block Captains are…
The point person for the block; receives and relays information to and
from neighbors and to and from the community at large.
A spokesperson for the residents of the block
The main communication link between the Community Development
Corporation and neighbors.
Block Captains are NOT…
An authority in a criminal situation
Law enforcement
Vigilantes
Authorized or encouraged to become physically involved in a crime in
progress
Block captain responsibilities…
Organize your block unit according to the wishes of the residents
Meet your current neighbors
Welcome new neighbors
Provide neighbors with neighborhood information and resources
Share block unit information with Park Central (beautification plans, event
plans, etc.)
Attend neighborhood meetings ; encourage participation in community
events
Being a Block Captain
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* Set a meeting
o This can be a social event (meet and greet) with an
informational component or a formal meeting with the
residents of your block
* Choose a time and place for the meeting
o Choose a location and time that will be convenient for the
residents of your block. Park Central can offer our space
to hold your meeting – just call ahead to book our
conference room.
* Tell everyone about the meeting
o Create an informational flyer with the time, date and place
for the meeting. Don’t forget to include contact
information in case people have questions.
* Choose a topic for your meeting
o Is there an issue your block is interested in discussing?
Talk to your neighbors prior to the meeting to find out.
No time to discuss? Choose a topic and make it the focus
of your meeting.
* Create an agenda
o Make time for introductions, explain the purpose of
organizing your block and discuss your concerns. You may
want to form committees and assign tasks to neighbors
willing to help. Don’t forget to plan a date for the next
meeting!
ORGANIZING YOUR BLOCK
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The Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department 444-2500
www.slmpd.org
* Regular 9th District Patrols
* Community Liaison Officer
o Forest Park Southeast has a police officer dedicated to our
community. He works with residents and local stakeholders to help
coordinate police action within the neighborhood. He also attends
the bi-monthly safety forums held at Adams Community Center.
Website www.fpsesafe.wordpress.com
* A site devoted to safety and security issues in Forest Park Southeast. In early
months of 2012, the site will be upgraded and to include crime statistics,
alerts, bike patrol information and list of resources and meetings for Forest
Park Southeast residents.
Grove Community Improvement District (CID) and residential bike patrols
* The Grove CID contracts with The City’s Finest (TCF), a supplemental security
company staffed entirely by off duty, SLMPD officers. The CID pays for
approximately 2000 hours of bicycle patrols per year within the boundaries of
the CID. Likewise, Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment
Corporation (WUMCRC) contracts with TCF for approximately 2000 hours of
patrols in the residential area of FPSE. The contract arrangement with TCF
also includes long term investigations into persistent crime issues affecting the
neighborhood.
Community Support Programs
* Forest Park Southeast benefits from numerous programs that indirectly
contribute to the overall safety in the neighborhood. Employment assistance
programs, youth services, healthcare assistance programs and community
events all affect the safety of the neighborhood by providing alternative
activities to criminal behavior.
Safety Initiatives & Resources in FPSE
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2012 MEETINGS
BLOCK CAPTAIN MEETING DATES
Wed., March 21st 6:00p – this first meeting is informational and
open to anyone interested in becoming a block captain.
Wed., June 20th, 6:00p – regular block captain meeting
Wed., Sept. 19th, 6:00p – regular block captain meeting
Wed., Dec. 5th, 6:00p – regular block captain meeting
**all meetings held at Park Central Development
4512 Manchester, Suite 100
2012 SAFETY & SECURITY FORUM
On the fourth Wednesday of every other month, FPSE residents are
encouraged to attend a neighborhood safety and security forum. The
forum is a place to voice concerns, hear from relevant guest speakers,
connect with the liaison officer and learn about current safety trends in
the neighborhood. Resources, such as steering wheel locks, are often
available at these meetings.
Meetings start at 6:30p on the 4th Wednesday of every other
month. They are at the Adams Park Community Center,
4317 VISTA, in the cafeteria.
DATES: 3/28 5/23 7/25 9/26
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Police –Emergency – 911
Non-emergency – 231-1212
SLMPD, 9th District
444-2500
FPSE Bike Patrols anonymous tip line
877-STL-FPSE (877-785-3773)
A line dedicated to FPSE to report
suspicious or criminal activity
Roland Doty
FPSE Community Liaison Officer, SLMPD
314 444 2578
SLMPD officer dedicated to serving
the FPSE community
Ron Coleman
NSO, 17th Ward
314 657 1391
The 17th Ward Neighborhood
stabilization officer.
Ed Reece
9th District Nuisance Property Officer
314 591 1582
SLMPD officer dedicated to
investigating and neutralizing
nuisance properties.
Citizens Service Bureau
314 622 4800
Stlouis-mo.gov/csb
Report Graffiti, abandoned vehicles,
illegal dumping, nuisance neighbors,
etc.
Safety Contact Information
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**Larger map available by request.
Blocks with Captains, 2011:
44xx Arco
42xx, 43xx Chouteau
44xx, 45xx Gibson
45xx Oakland
42xx, 44xx Norfolk
10xx Taylor
42xx Vista
Blocks with Captains - 2011
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The Block Captain Initiative launched in March,
2011. During that year, FPSE had 10 of 43 blocks
which had designated captains. The Northwest
section of FPSE experienced a heavy concentration
of captains, while the remainder of the
neighborhood had, on average, two captains per
area.
In 2012, our goal is to increase participation and
double the number of participants in the block
captain program. Increased concentration of block
captains can help to draw the FPSE community even
closer together.
Park Central Development Corporation administers
the Block Captain Initiative. The contact person
for the initiative is:
Gelinda Connell
Project Manager
Park Central Development Corporation
4512 Manchester Ave., Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63110
314 262 4082
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Please read, sign and return the following forms to:
Gelinda Connell at Park Central Development Corporation
I, __________________________, wish to serve as a Captain for the ________________
(e.g. 45XX)
block of ___________in the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood.
(street name)
I agree to perform the following duties:
* Serve a one year term as block captain.
* Attend at least 2 of 4 scheduled block captain meetings.
(failure to attend these meetings will result in removal from the block captain roster)
* Attend the Forest Park Southeast Safety forums and encourage my block
unit to do the same
* Serve as a spokesperson for my area and act as a liaison for my neighbors.
* Create and maintain a block contact sheet.
* Encourage participation in neighborhood events.
* Welcome new neighbors and provide them with neighborhood information
Park Central Development Corporation agrees to support block
captains during their term of service by providing the following:
* Call and run four (4) quarterly meetings for all Block Captains
* Provide support in the form of materials (rosters, information, copies) for Block
Captains
* Act as a link to resources for Forest Park Southeast Residents
Become a
Block Captain
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Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Telephone: home: ______-______-________ cell: ______-______-________
Email: ________________________________________
Co-captain: _________________________________________
*** I authorize Park Central Development to publicize my contact information
Please check all that apply
Name ____ Block number (i.e. 45xx Manchester)__ Phone#___ email ___
I have read and understand the above:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Signature Date
_________________________ _____________________________
Park Central Development Corp Date
Park Central Development Corporation reserves the right to refuse, cancel or revise this
agreement. By signing this agreement, the individual agrees to comply with the terms and
conditions herewith to the satisfaction of Park Central Development Corporation. The block
captains or their agents shall assume all liability for, and hold Park Central Development
Corporation, its agents and employees, harmless from, any and all claims for damages,
actions or causes of action arising out of the work to be done herein.
Forest Park Southeast Block Captain Agreement