MTGP is never going to be about giving any government entity more money for protection. MTGP will not advocate giving any money to a private security force, which MTGP believes are complete jokes. Mt. Greenwood has two beat cars assigned to it, 2211 and 2211A(when staffed). Those beat cars should be only assigned jobs on 2211's beat, just like the 008th District. Mt Greenwood also has a large contingent of off duty police living in the community. Those off duty police provide extra manpower, firepower and witnesses to the community. MTGP strongly encourages those off duty to, while driving through the neighborhood, take that extra trip around the block and look for anything. MTGP does not encourage taking action off duty, unless extremely necessary, but be those extra set of eyes and call 911. Follow the offenders if possible. Anything that an off duty cop can do would be helpful.
As far as surrounding suburban departments, MTGP has another idea. A brotherhood agreement among fellow officers. Inform suburban departments, not that they do not already know, of the strong police contingent living in Mt. Greenwood. Ask them for extra help when they hear a call in our neighborhood, as I know they listen to Zone 9. In return, ask our officers that work on 2211 and 2211A to invest in a radio that picks up the suburban dept frequency and help them every chance they get. The suburban dept then gets the full support of the Chicago police in return for a little extra help when there is a call. Just a thought. Suburbs in play, Merrionette Park, Alsip, Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park.
The last idea may be far fetched, but at least it is a suggestion. MTGP knows that we can at least do the off duty drive around the block for our families and our community.
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We have two sets of railroad tracks separating us from the rest of the city.
We have a mayor and police supt who are unaware of our problems.
We have an alderman, deputy chief, and commander who just don't care.
Only a tragedy will bring about change, and that change will last only until the press coverage stops.
The suburbs are closer than most parts of the city. They have well trained officers, great equipment, and great response time. It's an option for the people of Mt. Greenwood, especially for our vulnerable seniors.
I just moved into the area and I'll definately take a drive around before and after work.
off topic... 09 may 2010 10333 s whipple.. burglary of garage... offender described as male white 30s or 40s in a gray pick up truck took several lawnmowers, snowblower and other garage items... offender also went through the jeep that was parked in the garage... Ive seen this description alot in the past week or two on this site... mtgp, any link with all of this??
2211a is only staffed from approx 4p-midnight. 2211a is regulary assigned jobs that are nowhere near beat 2211. 2211 on midnight (unless it is the regular guys assigned to that car) only patrol EAST of vincennes which is nowhere near beat 2211.
lets get a neighborhood patrol started--only off duty cpd police who want to protect their hood, voluntarily! Lets see if we are all serious about keeping mount greenwood safe or are we just going to cry about it!! Set up a time slot system where we can post our names to volunteer--It must be a private website for CPD personnel only---Someone would have to verify CPD officers, lets be careful cause we don't want muts to get our information--maybe do it in two or three hour intervals Then in our personal cars we will be on preventive patrol--just driving around, We would call 911 and get the beat car out there to assist us! no hands on action unless the beat car is there, unless of course we see a crime in progress! Then we must call it into 911 and take appropriate action!! There are so many CPD in this area I know we can be an excellent asset to this community---As we advance we can have a website dedicated by us logging onto the computer with a password and documenting the different situations we may have encountered during our shift, so that all the off duty security can be aware of any suspicious activity. What say you?? Who is on board??? Come on MGP make this happen! I'll help out in anyway!! I love this neighborhood--My kids love this neighborhood!! Lets take charge before its too late!!
let me know, O.D. CPD
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lets get a neighborhood patrol started--only off duty cpd police who want to protect their hood, voluntarily! Lets see if we are all serious about keeping mount greenwood safe or are we just going to cry about it!! Set up a time slot system where we can post our names to volunteer--It must be a private website for CPD personnel only---Someone would have to verify CPD officers, lets be careful cause we don't want muts to get our information--maybe do it in two or three hour intervals Then in our personal cars we will be on preventive patrol--just driving around, We would call 911 and get the beat car out there to assist us! no hands on action unless the beat car is there, unless of course we see a crime in progress! Then we must call it into 911 and take appropriate action!! There are so many CPD in this area I know we can be an excellent asset to this community---As we advance we can have a website dedicated by us logging onto the computer with a password and documenting the different situations we may have encountered during our shift, so that all the off duty security can be aware of any suspicious activity. What say you?? Who is on board??? Come on MGP make this happen! I'll help out in anyway!! I love this neighborhood--My kids love this neighborhood!! Lets take charge before its too late!!
May 10, 2010 12:01 PM
OK how can we do it??please organizize, and post
Garfield Ridge has a newer neighborhood watch.
Check it out:
www.garfieldridgenw.com
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