[Lincolnparkdc] Security Walks update

[Margie McHugh]

Really sorry to have to cancel for tonight's walk Brian - last minute work
crisis I need to work late to address.

On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 10:19 PM Brian Pate <patebc at gmail.com> wrote:

> Neighbors,
>
> We had a great walk last Friday night from 1000 to ~1130.  Roughly 15
> neighbors participated and we were joined by Sgt. Fultz from the 1st
> District.  We had great interaction with MPD (and I firmly believe that the
> more we do, the more effort they put in) and I'm PRETTY SURE that the group
> scared off some ne'er do wellers at 15th and Mass Ave...hard to say for
> certain but certainly felt like it (and good eye Ryan K!).
>
> We were also joined by one of the original founders of the Orange Hats,
> John Capozzi.  John gave us some good historical insight and validated some
> of the protocols we developed.  He also spoke of the impact of the Orange
> Hats--that ultimately, criminals move elsewhere when they know the
> community is watching for them.
>
> We are going to try and sustain the effort every Wednesday and Friday
> night (to begin with), from 1000 to ~1130.  I've created a signup form on
> signup genius to help organize things: Eyes on Lincoln
> <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADAD22A1FB6-45780324-lincoln>.
>
> We have a few protocols that we developed to ensure the safety of the
> group.  Here are a few:
>
> 1.  Walk with 5 or more people
> 2.  Seek MPD involvement for all walks
> 3.  Objective of the group is to:  a) Deter/Prevent  b) Observe/Report and
> c) Intercede only if necessary
>
> I personally will not be able to participate in this Friday or next
> Wednesday's walk due to a previously planned trip, but will rejoin on the
> 10th.  I hope that we can gain and sustain momentum, and ultimately expand
> the effort to additional days.
>
> Thanks again to the folks that participated last Friday:  Ryan, Eric &
> Brett, Mia, Chris & Steve, Gabriella & Josh, Sandra & Floyd, Mark, Ben, the
> Capozzis and of course Sgt. Fultz.  Love you neighbors!
>
> Stay safe neighbors and contact me directly if you have any thoughts or
> concerns.
>
> Best,
>
> Brian
>
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