911/311 Database
The Citizen Patrols are aggregating 311 and 911 calls made as a result of day and night patrols. These database documents do not represent official Police reports but rather the calls made by patrols. These databases accomplish two things: reduce the number of duplicate 311 reports made to the City and aggregate 911 calls.
posted by Randall Davidson at
1:00 AM
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The patrol this evening began its efforts to inventory "dark" streets, backyards and alleys that could be better lit with yard and porch lights. The following is a listing of some of the properties. A flier will be distributed to these properties in the coming weeks.
A full listing will compiled in a single document soon.
5TH AVENUE SE
705,722, 725, 807, 815, 820, 824, 830
6TH AVENUE SE
719 (back)
7TH AVENUE SE
622, 713 (front and back), 710 (back), 715 (front and back)
8TH AVENUE SE
420, 425, 427, 427, 429, 431, 501, 509, 514, 517, 524, 525 [for rent 612.298.2962], 607, 611, 619, 622, 625, 720 [for sale 612.237.7222], between 725/729, 728 [for rent 612.379.6082], 729 (8th St SE side)
6TH STREET SE
NE corner of 8th Ave SE, 809, 815, 821 [rent 612.508.5555], 824 end of block on SE corner (?), 810, 806, 802
7TH STREET SE
509, 523, 526, 615, 619, 623, 626, 627, 707 (back door), 800 (garage on side), 821 (in the trees)
8TH STREET SE
524 (front and back), 522, 528, 600
Good idea to urge folks to light their properties. Be aware that some of those listed have motion detection lights that may have been missed by patrolers.
Can we post a list of 311 reports (properties and dates) so that we can avoid inadvertantly duplicating reports during the 15-day action period?
This is today's press release from the Mpls Police Department.
"Police Department - 130 City Hall ú 350 S. 5th St. - Minneapolis, MN 55415
News Release
Contact: Lt. Amelia Huffman, 612-673-2334
Minneapolis City Goals: A Safe Place to Call Home - One Minneapolis - Lifelong Learning Second to None - Connected Communities - Enriched Environment - A Premier Destination
Minneapolis police see alarming trend: suspects boldly pointing guns at officers
May 16, 2007 (MINNEAPOLIS) Minneapolis police officers are seeing an alarming trend: an increasing number of suspects emboldened to confront officers by pointing a gun at them. These gun pointing incidents unfold rapidly and are extremely dangerous. While the officers involved in the recent shootings have demonstrated sound judgment and restraint, the potential for tragedy is always great as officers have no less lethal option when looking down the barrel of a gun.
Since April 27th, the Minneapolis Police Department has recorded five officer involved shootings and in each case, the suspect pointed his gun at the officer. To have a cluster of five officer involved shootings in such a short, three week period is unprecedented in Minneapolis. Additionally, with five incidents so far this year, we have recorded five times as many officer involved shootings as in the same period last year and a greater number than the same period during any of the preceding six years. Another alarming fact, in four of the five shootings, the suspect involved was under the age of 20. These gun pointing incidents are part of a larger culture of gun violence disproportionately affecting young people. Gunfire has killed 81 percent of Minneapolis' 21 murder victims this year. Ten people have been criminally charged in those handgun-related murders; nine are men younger than 25-years-old.
While Minneapolis police have recovered 316 guns this year, including 168 from the City's north side alone, there are still far too many guns being used to rob, assault and terrorize our community. Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan is calling for a renewed effort to remove guns from the streets in every corner of the City. "Gun violence is stealing the lives of our citizens, crippling our young people, and robbing neighborhoods of the peace and sense of security every member of our community should enjoy. I urge every parent, grandparent, teacher, minister, youth worker, and neighbor to reach out to the young people in your lives. Act now. Your neighborhood and community groups need you. Your police need you. Talk with your families about guns and violence, report suspicious activity and call police to dispose of guns safely. Together, we can make Minneapolis a safe place for everyone to call home.”
New details about the two most recent officer involved shootings are now available:
On Monday night, Sgt. Don Smulski pursued a 16-year-old armed carjacking suspect running from the stolen car. In the alleyway behind 3713 Cedar Avenue South, the suspect turned and pointed a rifle at Sgt. Smulski. Sgt. Smulski fired at the suspect who dropped the rifle and ran. The boy was apprehended a short distance away where he was hiding in the bushes. The suspect has now been charged with aggravated robbery and two counts of 2nd degree assault. The Hennepin County Attorney’s office has begun the process to have the 16-year-old suspect certified as an adult.
Sgt. Don Smulski is a 20-year veteran of the Department. He is a patrol supervisor in the Third Precinct where he has been assigned for six years. Sgt. Smulski’s personnel file shows a list of awards, commendations and letters of appreciation two pages long. He is well known among officers for his tenacity and creativity as well as a remarkable talent for being in the right place at the right time to apprehend the bad guys.
The public portions of Officer Smulski’s personnel file are available for inspection in room 100 of City Hall. He remains on paid administrative leave as the initial investigation continues. This is standard practice.
Investigators have spoken with Officer James Burns and witnesses to the May 14th shootings outside the 4th Street Saloon. It was shortly after 2:00 am when Officer Burns heard gunshots. He went around the corner to the front of the bar where he saw two people lying on the ground and a frightened crowd rushing from the scene. Officer Burns saw Jeremy Harris armed with a gun, standing over Marvin Easter and brutally shooting him as Easter lay on the ground. Officer Burns pursued Harris across the street. As he ran, Harris pointed his gun back at Officer Burns; Officer Burns fired at Harris striking him in the left side of his back and bringing Harris’ shooting spree to an end. Harris’ victims that morning include Marvin Easter who died from a gunshot wound to his head and three others still recovering from serious gunshot wounds. Harris remains hospitalized as the criminal case against him is being reviewed at the Hennepin County Attorney’s office.
Chief Dolan has reviewed the investigator’s’ preliminary assessments and the statements of those on the scene of this shooting. He has determined that Officer Burns may return to full duty. An administrative review of the incident will continue, as is standard procedure.
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