[Lincolnparkdc] Eyes on Lincoln - Security Walk update

[Brian Pate]

Neighbors,

We're taking a break this week for Thanksgiving, but will resume walking
next Wednesday, Nov 29th.

We've had really good turnout thus far for walks on Wednesday and Friday
nights, with a few stalwarts that reliably make every walk (you know who
you are)!.  As for tangible results, we've identified and fixed three
street lamps, redirected a car going the wrong way down a one-way street
and (we think) made a few scofflaws think twice about hanging out near
Lincoln Park.  The intangibles are even better.  The MPD Officers that have
walked with us have been fantastic...we've learned a great deal about their
day-to-day, how they view the current crime situation and some of the
challenges they face (historic staffing shortfalls and a reluctance to
enforce/intercede in various situations due to concern about scrutiny of
their actions are two recurring themes).  I also think that when MPD sees
that we are invested in our neighborhood, it adds a human element to their
mission and motivates them to perform.  And of course, the walks have been
a great opportunity to meet and get to know neighbors--so many talented and
dedicated people in our community!

So, if you haven't done so already, I encourage you to sign up for a
walk--it's not only good exercise, you get to spend time with great people
and get to know our local MPD Officers in a whole new way.  Eyes on Lincoln
Sign Up
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADAD22A1FB6-45780324-lincoln#/>

Have a great and safe Thanksgiving.

Thankful for my neighbors,

Brian
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