18 Nov Safety in the City

Sounds like it should be a song lyric or something.

The link below is for a map given out at a public safety meeting (are you seeing the value of coming to these yet?):

bicycle route

Sergeant Paul Gracy handed these out to let people know what Bike Sergeant is responsible for what area. I’m not sure what it is with people doing ridiculously long things (see this ridiculously long acronym), but the suggested email address for the Bike Precinct guys is: SPD_West_Precinct_BikeBeats@Seattle.Gov. Sergeant Gracy pointed out that concerns sent here are not a replacement for calling 9-1-1, but suggest to use this more for general concerns you see in your area.

Pioneer Square Community Association has also set up an email address for people to report safety concerns: safety@pioneersquare.org. They will be able to take the information you send them and coordinate with local law enforcement to answer concerns.

Still, I repeat: not a replacement for calling 9-1-1.

Here are some other suggestions for safety in the city:

• Call Utilities if trees are blocking street lights
• It’s already over, so remember this for the future: vote for the right person (although I like McGinn, the police were backing Mallahan because he claimed to be stricter when it comes to enforcing laws)
• Ask Terrie to come and do a meeting with the people in your building to teach them how to dial 9-1-1 (apparently it’s still a difficult concept)
• Be a good witness if you see a crime– give 9-1-1- operator detailed information, don’t be anonymous, text, email, anything
• Don’t do drugs
• Try not to shop at Saveway — I tried it once, and I think it definitely compromises your safety.

I was really nervous about calling 9-1-1- the first time I saw someone doing drugs, but they are used to it, and just ask for where you saw it, what you saw, and a description of the person. Although they probably won’t be arrested, there will be a record that shows the trouble areas and more cops may be allocated to the area.

p.s. why did I put a picture of the firemen statue at the header? Just a reminder of another person that keeps you safe. Weren’t you feeling a little bit safer when you realized they were stationed (firmly) in P²?