[Lincolnparkdc] Security Walks update

[Brian Pate]

No worries Margie.

On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 3:38 PM Margie McHugh <margiemchugh at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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