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title: "Krystal Heights, 2724, 2730 and 2736 East Magnolia Avenue"
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95-35


VICTOR ASHE
MAYOR
(615) 521-2040

THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PHIL E. KEITH
CHIEF OF POLICE
(615) 521-1229
FAX (615) 971-1412

July 20, 1995

John Lusardi, PERF
1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 930
Washington, D.C. 20037

RE: Herman Goldstein Award

Dear Mr. Lusardi:

I would like to nominate the attached program for the Herman Goldstein Excellence in Problem-Solving Award.

The Knoxville Police Department is committed to working with the community to develop problem solving activities on a continuing basis.

The attached program was developed as a quarterly patrol district problem solving activity in the community. The results achieved have been quite rewarding for our agency and should be strongly considered for recognition.

Sincerely,

Phil E. Keith
Chief of Police

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# EAST DISTRICT QUARTERLY REPORT January 1,1995 through March 31,1995 

# Table of Contents

- [EAST DISTRICT QUARTERLY REPORT January 1,1995 through March 31,1995](#east-district-quarterly-report-january-11995-through-march-311995)
  - ["KRYSTAL HEIGHTS" 2724,2730, AND 2736 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE](#krystal-heights-27242730-and-2736-east-magnolia-avenue)
- [INTRODUCTION](#introduction)
  - [GOALS](#goals)
  - [ACTION TAKEN](#action-taken)
- [EAST DISTRICT PROJECT COORDINATOR](#east-district-project-coordinator)
  - [SQUAD COORDINATORS](#squad-coordinators)
- [CALL ANALYSIS 2700-2800 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE](#call-analysis-2700-2800-east-magnolia-avenue)
- [CALLS FOR SERVICE](#calls-for-service)
- [COMMUNITY SURVEY](#community-survey)
  - [2724 E. MAGNOLIA AVE. 2730 E. MAGNOLIA AVE. 2736 E. MAGNOLIA AVE.](#2724-e-magnolia-ave-2730-e-magnolia-ave-2736-e-magnolia-ave)
- [COMMUNITY SURVEY](#community-survey)
  - [2700 BLOCK OF LINDEN AVENUE](#2700-block-of-linden-avenue)
- [NOTICE](#notice)
- [M E M O R A N D U M](#m-e-m-o-r-a-n-d-u-m)
- [CODES ENFORCEMENT](#codes-enforcement)
- [DIRECTED PATROLS](#directed-patrols)
- [CALLS FOR SERVICE](#calls-for-service)
- [CALLS FOR SERVICE](#calls-for-service)
  - [2700 - 2800 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE](#2700-2800-east-magnolia-avenue)
- [RESULTS](#results)
  - [GOAL 1 - CALLS FOR SERVICE](#goal-1-calls-for-service)
  - [GOAL 2 - RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT](#goal-2-resident-involvement)
  - [GOAL 3 - REMOVE / DISPLACE CRIMINALS](#goal-3-remove-displace-criminals)
- [The following comments are from Directed Patrols done during the latter part of the quarter:](#the-following-comments-are-from-directed-patrols-done-during-the-latter-part-of-the-quarter)
  - [MAINTENANCE PLAN](#maintenance-plan)

## "KRYSTAL HEIGHTS" 2724,2730, AND 2736 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE

# INTRODUCTION 

In early January, 1995, the East District supervisors targeted the area known as "Krystal Heights". This area includes the apartment buildings located at 2724, 2730, and 2736 East Magnolia Avenue (Shenandoah, Lakewood, and Aston Apartments). This location was chosen as a quarterly project for several reasons.

First, there were four hundred fifty five (455) calls for service from these addresses during 1994. These calls ranged from very minor to very serious in nature. Officers were spending a great deal of time answering calls here with little or no positive effect.

This area has also traditionally been a cesspool for criminal activity, especially drug dealing and prostitution. Periodic arrests of individuals involved in these crimes have been, for the most part, ineffective. The violators return to the area time after time.

Finally, the surrounding community has suffered because of the problems at this location. Residents and business people were afraid for their safety because of the continuing illegal activity. In addition, thefts and other property crimes were taking place in the neighborhood that we felt were being committed by individuals from "Krystal Heights".

## GOALS

The goals we hoped to achieve by the end of the quarter included the following:

1. Reduce the total number of calls for service
2. Get the residents involved in making their own neighborhood safer and cleaner
3. Remove or displace individuals responsible for the criminal activity

## ACTION TAKEN

The following activities were conducted during the quarter in an effort to reach our goals:

1. Action plan written
2. Squad coordinators chosen
3. Planning sessions held throughout the quarter (staff meetings)
4. Call analysis
5. Contacted owners/managers of apartment buildings for assistance
6. Community surveys conducted
7. Community meeting held
8. Codes Enforcement contacted
9. Intensive program of directed patrols
10. Results analyzed

Detailed information on each of these activities is included in this package.

2724 E. MAGNOLIA / SHENANDOAH APTS.

2730 E. MAGNOLIA / LAKEWOOD APTS.

2736 E. MAGNOLIA / ASTON APTS.

|  1/2 | 1/9 | 1/16 | 1/23 | 1/30 | 2/6 | 2/13 | 2/20 | 2/27 | 3/6 | 3/13 | 3/20  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  1/2 | 1/9 | 1/16 | 1/23 | 1/30 | 2/6 | 2/13 | 2/20 | 2/27 | 3/6 | 3/13 | 3/20  |

|  CONCEPT MEETING | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  WRITE ACTION PLAN | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  PRESENTATION TO SUPERVISORS | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  CHOOSE SQUAD COORDINATORS | x | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  PLANNING SESSIONS | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x  |
|  DEVELOP COORDINATED ACTIVITIES (R.O.P., POWER SQUAD, ETC) |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  IMPLEMENT DIRECTED PATROLS | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  BUILDING SURVEYS |  | x | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  SURVEYS OF SURROUNDING AREA |  | x | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  MEET WITH APARTMENT MANAGERS / OWNERS |  | x |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  SURVEY ANALYSIS |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  CALL ANALYSIS |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |

|   | 1/2 | 1/9 | 1/16 | 1/23 | 1/30 | 2/6 | 2/13 | 2/20 | 2/27 | 3/6 | 3/13 | 3/20  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  CONTACT CRIME PREVENTION (NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM) |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |   |
|  BUILDING MEETING |  |  |  |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |   |
|  COMMUNITY MEETING |  |  |  |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |   |
|  CONTACT WORK GROUPS FOR LABOR |  |  |  |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |   |
|  CONTACT CODES ENFORCEMENT |  |  |  |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |  |   |
|  BUILDING / COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x |  |  |  |   |
|  INFORMATION SHARING MEETINGS |  | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x  |
|  TRACK ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES | x |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x  |
|  ANALYSIS OF RESULTS |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x  |
|  FINAL REPORT FOR QUARTER |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x  |
|  MAINTENANCE AND FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x  |

*Iot Randi, Panna— 1284*

# EAST DISTRICT PROJECT COORDINATOR 

Sgt. Randy Carman

## SQUAD COORDINATORS

A Squad - D. Bible
B Squad - M. Keller, K. MUler
C Squad - L. Lipscomb, T. Snoderly
D Squad - M. Eskridge, S. Rivera
E Squad - P. Lane, J. Legg
F Squad - W. Armstrong
G Squad - L. Shaw

# CALL ANALYSIS 2700-2800 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE 

During the period from January 1, 1994 through December 31, 1994 the Knoxville Police Department received five hundred fifty four (554 ) calls for service from the addresses located at 2700-2800 East Magnolia Avenue.

Of this total of 554 calls, 455 calls originated from the following addresses:

| 2724 E. Magnolia Ave. ( Shenandoah Apartments) | 174 Calls |
| :-- | --: |
| 2730 E. Magnolia Ave. ( Lakewood Apartments) | 92 Calls |
| 2736 E. Magnolia Ave. (Aston Apartments) | 42 Calls |
| 2800 E. Magnolia Ave. ( Pay phone at Krystal) | 147 Calls |
| Total | 455 Calls |

These 4 locations accounted for $\mathbf{8 2} \%$ of the total number of calls received from the target area.

The types of calls received covered a wide range of problems including : shootings, armed robberies, rapes, assaults, burglaries of residences, burglaries of vehicles, child abuse, fights, domestic violence, vandalism, missing persons, juvenile problems, disturbances, and suspicious persons.

342 of these calls ( $\mathbf{6 2 \%}$ ) were received between the hours of $\mathbf{6 : 0 0}$ p.m. and $\mathbf{6 : 0 0}$ a.m.. 212 of these calls ( $\mathbf{3 8 \%}$ ) were received between the hours of $\mathbf{6 : 0 0}$ a.m. and $\mathbf{6 : 0 0}$ p.m..

The following is a break-down of calls for service according to day of the week:

| Sunday | 62 Calls | $11 \%$ |
| :-- | :-- | :-- |
| Monday | 82 Calls | $14 \%$ |
| Tuesday | 90 Calls | $16 \%$ |
| Wednesday | 95 Calls | $17 \%$ |
| Thursday | 65 Calls | $11 \%$ |
| Friday | 80 Calls | $14 \%$ |
| Saturday | 80 Calls | $14 \%$ |

# CALLS FOR SERVICE

2700 - 2800 E. MAGNOLIA AVE.

JAN. 1 - DEC. 31, 1994

TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS : 554

SHENANDOAH 174 (31%)
LAKEWOOD 92 (16%)
ASTON 42 (8%)
KRYSTAL 147 (27%)
ALL OTHERS 99 (18%)

![img-1.jpeg](https://popdatasets.blob.core.windows.net/popdatasetmdimgs/95-35/img-1.jpeg)

Early in January, I contacted Ms. Becky Hackworth, the manager at Lakewood and Shenandoah Apartments. She is employed by Wood Properties, the company that manages these two buildings. Ms. Hackworth was very enthusiastic about getting involved in cleaning up the area and assisted us on numerous occasions by providing information on people involved in illegal activity. She was most supportive and helpful in organizing a resident meeting held at Lakewood Apartments on February 25, 1995. Ms. Hackworth attended the meeting herself.

I also contacted Ms. Linda Burkhart, the owner and manager of Aston Apartments, at this same time. Ms. Burkhart was not very interested in getting involved with our project. She gave us a list of people she wanted arrested and that was the extent of her assistance. Ms. Burkhart was notified of the resident meeting, but did not attend.

# COMMUNITY SURVEY

## 2724 E. MAGNOLIA AVE. 2730 E. MAGNOLIA AVE. 2736 E. MAGNOLIA AVE.

|   | HOW MUCH OF A PROBLEM (\%) |  |   |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | NONE | SOME | LARGE  |
|  GARBAGE/TRASH | 14 | 39 | 46  |
|  JUNKED/ABANDONED CARS | 78 | 21 | 0  |
|  GRAFFITI | 46 | 35 | 17  |
|  RUN DOWN BUILDINGS | 25 | 46 | 28  |
|  RODENTS/INSECTS | 10 | 57 | 32  |
|  PARKING/TRAFFIC | 64 | 32 | 3  |
|  DARK INSIDE AREAS | 32 | 64 | 3  |
|  DARK OUTSIDE AREAS | 32 | 60 | 7  |
|  GROUP ISSUES |  |  |   |
|  TRESPASSERS | 17 | 25 | 57  |
|  LOITERERS | 17 | 32 | 50  |
|  UNSUPERVISED JUVENILES | 10 | 39 | 50  |
|  GANGS | 42 | 32 | 25  |
|  PUBLIC DRINKING/DRUNKENNESS | 32 | 60 | 7  |
|  FAMILY ISSUES |  |  |   |
|  DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 25 | 57 | 17  |
|  LACK OF FAMILY SUPPORT/STRUCTURE | 32 | 53 | 14  |
|  CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT | 42 | 46 | 10  |
|  POOR PARENTING | 28 | 57 | 14  |
|  SCHOOL ISSUES |  |  |   |
|  TRUANCY | 46 | 25 | 28  |
|  SCHOOLS NOT OPEN BEFORE/AFTER HOURS | 82 | 17 | 0  |
|  LACK OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT | 21 | 67 | 10  |
|  DROPOUTS | 39 | 50 | 10  |
|  LACK OF DISCIPLINE | 28 | 50 | 21  |
|  SOCIAL ISSUES |  |  |   |
|  ILLITERACY | 53 | 42 | 3  |
|  WELFARE DEPENDENCY | 17 | 57 | 25  |
|  DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE | 7 | 46 | 46  |
|  TEENAGE PREGNANCY | 60 | 28 | 10  |
|  UNEMPLOYMENT/UNDEREMPLOYMENT | 14 | 28 | 57  |
|  AIDS | 71 | 28 | 0  |
|  HEALTH CARE ACCESS (LOCATION/COST) | 53 | 42 | 3  |
|  MENTAL ILLNESS | 71 | 28 | 0  |
|  HOMELESSNESS | 50 | 46 | 3  |

|  CRIME ISSUES |  |  |   |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  STREET ROBBERY/PURSE SNATCH | 35 | 53 | 10  |
|  SHOOTING | 10 | 46 | 42  |
|  RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT | 53 | 39 | 7  |
|  BURGLARY | 60 | 39 | 0  |
|  THEFT | 57 | 42 | 0  |
|  AUTO THEFT | 53 | 46 | 0  |
|  AUTO BURGLARY | 50 | 50 | 0  |
|  DRUG DEALING AND USE | 3 | 25 | 71  |
|  FIGHTS AND DISTURBANCES | 10 | 42 | 46  |
|  PROSTITUTION | 3 | 25 | 71  |
|  GAMBLING | 50 | 32 | 17  |
|  VANDALISM | 28 | 32 | 39  |

|  CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT | WILLING TO PARTICIPATE (\%) |   |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH | YES | NO  |
|  SAFE HOUSE | 39 | 60  |
|  CLEANUP PROJECT | 17 | 82  |
|  WORK WITH YOUTHS | 46 | 53  |
|  KPD VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | 28 | 71  |
|   | 17 | 82  |

# COMMUNITY SURVEY

## 2700 BLOCK OF LINDEN AVENUE

|  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | HOW MUCH OF A PROBLEM (\%) |  |   |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  GARBAGE/TRASH | NONE | SOME | LARGE  |
|  JUNKED/ABANDONED CARS | 37 | 25 | 25  |
|  GRAFFITI | 87 | 0 | 12  |
|  RUN DOWN BUILDINGS | 100 | 0 | 0  |
|  RODENTS/INSECTS | 37 | 37 | 25  |
|  PARKING/TRAFFIC | 50 | 37 | 12  |
|  DARK INSIDE AREAS | 25 | 62 | 12  |
|  DARK OUTSIDE AREAS | 75 | 25 | 0  |
|  GROUP ISSUES | 62 | 37 | 0  |
|  TRESPASSERS |  |  |   |
|  LOITERERS | 12 | 62 | 12  |
|  UNSUPERVISED JUVENILES | 25 | 62 | 12  |
|  GANGS | 37 | 25 | 37  |
|  PUBLIC DRINKING/DRUNKENNESS | 37 | 50 | 12  |
|   | 50 | 25 | 25  |
|  FAMILY ISSUES |  |  |   |
|  DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 37 | 25 | 37  |
|  LACK OF FAMILY SUPPORT/STRUCTURE | 62 | 37 | 0  |
|  CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT | 62 | 25 | 12  |
|  POOR PARENTING | 37 | 50 | 12  |
|  SCHOOL ISSUES |  |  |   |
|  TRUANCY | 62 | 37 | 0  |
|  SCHOOLS NOT OPEN BEFORE/AFTER HOURS | 62 | 37 | 0  |
|  LACK OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT | 50 | 50 | 0  |
|  DROPOUTS | 50 | 37 | 12  |
|  LACK OF DISCIPLINE | 50 | 37 | 12  |
|  SOCIAL ISSUES |  |  |   |
|  ILLITERACY | 62 | 37 | 0  |
|  WELFARE DEPENDENCY | 50 | 25 | 25  |
|  DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE | 12 | 37 | 50  |
|  TEENAGE PREGNANCY | 62 | 12 | 25  |
|  UNEMPLOYMENT/UNDEREMPLOYMENT | 25 | 25 | 50  |
|  AIDS | 75 | 25 | 0  |
|  HEALTH CARE ACCESS (LOCATION/COST) | 75 | 25 | 0  |
|  MENTAL ILLNESS | 87 | 12 | 0  |
|  HOMELESSNESS | 75 | 12 | 12  |

CRIME ISSUES
STREET ROBBERY/PURSE SNATCH
SHOOTING
RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
BURGLARY
THEFT
AUTO THEFT
AUTO BURGLARY
DRUG DEALING AND USE
FIGHTS AND DISTURBANCES
PROSTITUTION
GAMBLING
VANDALISM

CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH
SAFE HOUSE
CLEANUP PROJECT
WORK WITH YOUTHS
KPD VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

| 50 | 25 | 12 |
| --: | --: | --: |
| 0 | 12 | 87 |
| 62 | 12 | 0 |
| 37 | 37 | 12 |
| 50 | 25 | 12 |
| 62 | 0 | 0 |
| 62 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 25 | 62 |
| 25 | 37 | 37 |
| 0 | 37 | 62 |
| 37 | 37 | 12 |
| 37 | 25 | 37 |

WILLING TO PARTICIPATE (\%)
$\frac{\text { YES }}{62} \quad \frac{\text { NO }}{37}$

# NOTICE 

WHO: RESIDENTS OF SHENANDOAH, LAKEWOOD, AND ASTON APARTMENTS.

WHAT: MEETING OF RESIDENTS, MANAGEMENT, AND POLICE.

WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1995 AT 4:00 P.M.

WHERE: MANAGER'S OFFICE AT LAKEWOOD APARTMENTS ( IN THE BASEMENT ).

WHY: TO DISCUSS PROBLEMS THAT ARE OCCURRING ON A REGULAR BASIS IN AND AROUND YOUR BUILDINGS.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE KNOXVILLE" POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, OFFER SUGGESTIONS, AND ASK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING SOME OF THESE MATTERS.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD A CLEANER AND SAFER PLACE TO LIVE, YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL SGT. RANDY CARMAN AT 5211332 OR 971-1424.

# M E M O R A N D U M 

To: Lt. Paul Fish
From: Sgt. Randy Carman
Date: February 27,1995
Subject: Resident Meeting / 2730 E. Magnolia Avenue
On February 25, 1995, at 4:00 p.m., a resident meeting was held at 2730 E. Magnolia Avenue ( Lakewood Apartments ). This meeting was scheduled by members of the Knoxville Police Department with assistance from Becky Hackworth, the manager of Shenandoah and Lakewood Apartments.

The purpose of the meeting was to encourage resident participation in resolving a number of problems that continue to occur at 2724, 2730, and 2736 E. Magnolia Avenue ( Shenandoah, Lakewood, and Aston Apartments ).

Those present at the meeting included eleven (11) adults, several children, Becky Hackworth, Lt. Paul Fish, Officer Lawrence Lipscomb, Officer Lee Shaw, and myself. Ms. Linda Burkhart, owner of Aston Apartments, was invited but did not attend.

The residents discussed several topics including the following:
*All expressed appreciation for the efforts of KPD since January 1st. They have noticed a marked decrease in criminal activity during this time.
-Requested more morning patrols. There has been a subject in a blue pickup truck trying to pick up kids at the bus stop. We are already aware of this and have had cars in the area during these hours.
-Requested playground facilities for the children. They are going to check with the church located at 2700 E. Magnolia Avenue to see if there are programs or facilities available for their use.
-Discussed the problem of outsiders using the dumpsters. This results in the dumpsters always being full and trash is scattered on the grounds. Some of this trash includes syringes which are accessible to children.

Members of the KPD who were present brought up the following topics:
-Encouraged continued and increased cooperation from the residents concerning criminal activity in the area.

-Encouraged the residents to form a Neighborhood Watch, Tenants' Association or similar type program which meets on a regular basis. Assistance from KPD was offered in initiating one of these programs.
-Residents were advised that their involvement was critical if they expected successful results. They were requested to provide information about criminal activity. They were also encouraged to form their own clean-up groups.

Information was shared with the residents concerning calls for service, the amount of time spent by KPD in the area since January 1 st, the number of and results from directed patrols performed, and results of community surveys.

Overall, the residents voiced their appreciation for work the police department has done. The main problems seem to be caused by outsiders - loitering, drug sales / use, disturbances, and illegal dumping. The residents seemed to understand how important their involvement is if they expect any lasting successful results.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:15 p.m.

# CODES ENFORCEMENT 

On March 3, 1995,1 spoke with Mr. Ken Flynn of City Codes Enforcement. He was already aware of the problems occurring at "Krystal Heights" I asked for his assistance in conducting inspections of the buildings for code violations. He agreed to do so.

On March 16, 1995, a City Codes Enforcement Task Force went to "Krystal Heights". KPD officers also went with them to provide assistance if needed. Wood Properties sent a representative, Ms. Barbara Tyler, from their main office to accompany the task force members while they conducted their inspections. She also made sure they had access to areas they needed to see. After spending several hours inspecting Shenandoah and Lakewood Apartments, Mr. Flynn made the decision to condemn these two buildings. There were numerous violations observed including major structural problems that were unsafe.

The Task Force was unable to inspect Aston Apartments because Ms. Linda Burkhart was not available to provide them access to areas they needed to see. As of this date (4-17-95), Mr. Flynn is still trying to schedule a time with Ms. Burkhart to conduct the inspection.

# DIRECTED PATROLS 

2724, 2730, AND 2736 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE
JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31,1995

Total Directed Patrols - 101
Man Hours - 531.5
Arrests - 147
Felony - 10
Misdemeanor - 137
Misdemeanor Citations - 14
City Citations - 113
Field Interview Cards - 183
Citizen Contacts - 802
Business Contacts - 88

During one of the above Directed Patrols, City Codes Enforcement condemned two of the three buildings. Inspection of the third building is still pending at this time.

In addition, the Repeat Offender Unit has conducted a number of raids and undercover operations in this area. Several arrests have been made and items confiscated and/or seized include cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and weapons.

# CALLS FOR SERVICE 

2700 - 2800 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE
1ST QUARTER OF 1994 VS. 1ST QUARTER OF 1995
![img-2.jpeg](https://popdatasets.blob.core.windows.net/popdatasetmdimgs/95-35/img-2.jpeg)

# CALLS FOR SERVICE 

## 2700 - 2800 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE

Jan-March 1994
Jan-March 1995

| Type | Number | Type | Number |
| :--: | :--: | :--: | :--: |
| 1027 | 1 | 1024 | 1 |
| 1035 | 3 | 1027 | 3 |
| 1039 | 1 | 1035 | 1 |
| 1041 | 1 | 1038 | 3 |
| 1043 | 9 | 1043 | 22 |
| 1044 | 2 | 1044 | 3 |
| 1045 | 4 | 1045 | 2 |
| 1046 | 2 | 1046 | 2 |
| 1052 | 3 | 1051 | 1 |
| 1053 | 1 | 1052 | 1 |
| 1055 | 4 | 1055 | 3 |
| 1058 | S | 1058 | 6 |
| 1059 | 1 | 1059 | 2 |
| 1060 | 1 | 1067 | 1 |
| 1066 | 2 | 1071 | 1 |
| 1067 | 4 | 1074 | 2 |
| 1068 | 1 | 1075 | 1 |
| 1074 | 1 | 1081 | 18 |
| 1075 | 2 | 1083 | 13 |
| 1081 | 2 | 1084 | 3 |
| 1083 | 13 | 1085 | 25 |
| 1084 | 2 | 1088 | 1 |
| 1085 | 22 | 1090 | 24 |
| 1088 | 1 | 1094 | 4 |
| 1090 | 6 |  | 143 |
| 1094 | 9 |  |  |
|  | 106 |  |  |

[^0]
[^0]:    * Information provided by Crime Analysis Unit

# RESULTS 

## GOAL 1 - CALLS FOR SERVICE

The total number of calls for service rose from 106 during the first quarter of 1994 to 143 during the first quarter of 1995. We obviously did not meet our goal with regard to reducing the calls, but we feel there is a positive reasons for these numbers. Many of the officers who have worked on this project have developed much closer relationships with the residents in this area. These officers have spent a great deal of time at this location and the residents have come to know and trust them. This feeling was expressed on numerous occasions throughout the quarter during conversations other officers and I had with the residents. This was also brought up at the resident meeting on February 25, 1995. We feel the number of calls has increased because of the residents' increased confidence and trust in the officers who work this beat. They have seen these officers working hard to make their neighborhood a safer place to live. Some of them have responded by providing information and reporting crimes, things they would not have felt comfortable doing previously. This would account for the significant increase in calls for service.

## GOAL 2 - RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT

Resident involvement at "Krystal Heights" has been much better, concerning reporting information, which was previously explained. Involvement in other areas, such as forming a Neighborhood Watch program or having a community clean-up, has been poor. Those who attended the resident meeting seemed enthusiastic about doing these things and our assistance was offered to them. As of this writing, however, the residents have held no meetings, and the trash problem on the properties has not improved.

## GOAL 3 - REMOVE / DISPLACE CRIMINALS

At the beginning of this quarter, prostitutes and drug dealers were just a normal part of the scenery at "Krystal Heights". They were there every day operating in full view of the public. Officers made arrests when they could but this was inconsistent and ineffective. The offenders returned again and again. During this quarter, officers have been concentrating on this area every day and the results have been extremely positive. Criminal activity has not ceased by any means, but it is certainly not as openly displayed as it was. In addition, many of those people involved have been displaced by arrest, eviction, and constant pressure by the officers working the area. During the resident meeting, the residents expressed their appreciation for the improved conditions. Many of them have individually thanked officers who have worked this neighborhood.

# The following comments are from Directed Patrols done during the latter part of the quarter: 

"Mostly small family groups or children observed. Observed no prostitutes working".
"Pedestrian and vehicular traffic around complex almost non-existent".
"Not much traffic and seems to be getting quiet".
"Very quiet. Lot of maintenance work going on".
"Thanked for being in the area".
"Several children were excited that their parents let them out to play due to increased police presence".

## MAINTENANCE PLAN

We are going to continue to monitor this area on a regular basis to keep problems at a minimum. The officers are going to keep in close contact with the residents and encourage them to increase their own involvement. We will also continue to work with City Codes Enforcement at this location with their Task Force operation.