Colonial Acres

This is a reminder for everyone about the meeting Jan 22, 2009 @ colonial baptist church (colonial rd. and quince).  I'm somewhat new to CANA so I haven't been able to go to a meeting yet.  I will not be able to make it to this one.  Would someone post a brief summary of what goes on at the meeting?

I am going to try and make it to the first meeting of the new year and I will post a note if anything is worth repeating...

In the last meetings it has been information about the number and types of crimes reported in the area printed off from the Memphis Police site.

Information about who is who over at the east memphis police station...

Reminders and tips so you or your house is not a victim of crime.

I would like to see this site become more active with alerts or reports of crime.

Orange zone neighbor

Kevin,  I made it to the meeting and can pass along a few news items.

Safety tips.  Be sure your door frame is secure with LARGE screws so that it cannot be kicked in.  Front door kick-ins are happening every day.

Engrave ID on your valuables or write down serial numbers in a safe place.

Report or photograph any graffiti before painting it over.  The police need to keep watch for gang activity in our area.  Gang graffiti should be reported.

Dues were collected from those who wanted to pay for this year. ($10)

Volunteers are needed to keep the online/phone network going.  

Volunteers are also needed for street/ block/ zone captains.

Break-ins in the area are still happening in the mornings between 9-noon.   Be alert during those times if you are home and watch out for your neighbors and call the police if you see anything that looks suspicious.  Trust your instinct.

Orange Zone Neighbor

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know what's going on.  Do you have any contact info for the volunteers?