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From: University City District <u...@universitycity.org>
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Sent: Mon, Jul 9, 2012 1:50 pm
Subject: UCD Crime Update - July 9
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We hope that you're enjoying early summer. Welcome to the July edition of the
University City Crime Update, a monthly UCD email to keep you informed about
crime patterns and baseline information in University City.
Although it will be addressed in next month's Crime Update, we wanted to
report on a recent high profile crime that occurred on Thursday, July 5. At
approximately 11pm, Philadelphia Police responded to a large fight - which
originated at a nearby party - at 40th and Market Streets, leaving three
juveniles with stab wounds. All three were taken to the hospital and were last
reported in stable condition. We're pleased to report that two individuals have
been arrested in conjunction with this incident.
In June, 2012, the following 34 serious crimes were committed within the
University City District boundaries. (Below you'll also see charted a 13-month
crime overview.) You'll notice that there was an uptick in unarmed robberies,
but we're pleased to report that 8 arrests have already been made for those 14
incidents.
As always, UCD, the Philadelphia police department, the Penn and Drexel police
departments and other institutional public safety divisions respond with a
strategic and coordinated effort to address these and other crimes in the
neighborhood. This partnership of public safety departments continues to
rigorously review crime patterns and determine deployment strategies in a
proactive effort to assure that University City remains an incredibly safe
place to live, work and play.
In addition, we ask you to continue to be vigilant and consider the following:
We understand that it can get extremely hot during the summer months, but
please be extra cautious if leaving windows and doors unlocked. Install window
locks when possible, and avoid installing window unit air conditioners near
fire escapes.
Remember that anyone in University City in need of a Walking Escort - someone
to accompany them to transportation, a meeting, home, class, etc. - can call
215-898-9255 or 215-387-3942 between 10am-3am and a UCD Ambassador will be
dispatched. Encourage everyone you know to program the number in their mobile
phone.
Follow the Twitter feeds of both The Philadelphia Police Department
(@PhillyPolice) and West Philadelphia Detective Joseph Murray (@PPDJoeMurray)
Please take precautions when walking at night. Keep your head up and scan your
surroundings. Choose wide, well-lit streets and more populated walkways.
If you are interested in participating in a neighborhood town watch, please
email Patty Bulack at pbul...@gmail.com
We hope you find this information useful, and we welcome your feedback and
questions. Most importantly, as this email is sent to a targeted list of block
captains and civic association representatives, please forward liberally to
your neighbors and colleagues in University City. When forwarding, click the
link to "forward email" (at the very bottom of this email) so that the image is
shared as well. And, as always, we invite you to reach out to us with your
concerns and feedback. Don't hesitate to contact Steve Walsh, UCD's Director of
Community and Business Services, at 215-243-0555 x239 or
st...@universitycity.org
Sincerely yours,
Matt Bergheiser
Executive Director, UCD
Steve Walsh
Director of Community and Business Services, UCD
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