Downtown Austin Crime Prevention » Good Guys http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org Connecting residents, businesses, police and Austin downtown stakeholders Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:12:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Resident Works with APD on Drug Busts http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/resident-works-with-apd-on-drug-busts.htm http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/resident-works-with-apd-on-drug-busts.htm#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:26:46 +0000 Marshall Jones http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/?p=244 Over the weekend, downtown resident ”Harvey Mushman” called APD on four separate occasions regarding drug deals he saw going down in front of his home.   I am posting this as a reminder to us all that we, as citizens, can make a difference if we are willing to take the time and make the call to 911 when necessary.  Also, we learned a valuable lesson that night we can also share.

~ When calling 911, it is good to record the response time.  “Harvey” was able to record this on three of the four calls which is information we can use to determine future expectations as well as reporting back to our District Representatives at APD.

~ If you want an officer to call you back regarding the outcome of the call, you must specifically request so.  Tell the 911 operator you are requesting a call back at the number provided.

~ Take photos of the activity if you can do so safely.

~ The police are hard at work and do make a difference.

Out of the four calls “Harvey” made, we learned that the average response time on a Friday night is 10 to 20 minutes and the officers were able to make arrests in two of the instances.  Said “Harvey” “So, bottom line is that 1) I made an error in not specifically asking for a “callback” 2) Response time on a busy Fri(day) night is 10-20min 3) APD is out there busting these guys.  I am pretty pleased with the results. 2 out of 4 isn’t bad. Let’s hear it for the APD! If we all stay on it, then I know we will get better response times and less drug activity.”

]]> http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/resident-works-with-apd-on-drug-busts.htm/feed 1 Whited Arrested With Help of Downtown Rangers http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/whited-arrested-with-help-of-downtown-rangers.htm http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/whited-arrested-with-help-of-downtown-rangers.htm#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:21:08 +0000 Marshall Jones http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/?p=209 We would like to thank the DAA and the Downtown Rangers for their support in identifying the man who was arrested in conjunction with the crime at City Hall Monday night.

Rangers Patrick Nelson, Alex Guitierrez, Andrew Brotherman and Austin Holmes were able to identify Mr. Whited and tip off APD.  The DAA Board has already committed to hiring and putting two more Downtown Rangers on the streets as soon as they are cleared to do so by APD and the City.

]]> http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/whited-arrested-with-help-of-downtown-rangers.htm/feed 0 APD Does Successful Drug Sting in Downtown http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/apd-does-successful-drug-sting-in-downtown.htm http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/apd-does-successful-drug-sting-in-downtown.htm#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:27:05 +0000 Marshall Jones http://www.downtownaustincrimeprevention.org/?p=206 My sincere appreciation goes out to APD for there recent drug sting on 5th Street between Trinity and Sabine.  Nine arrests were made in one night including 7 felonies and 2 misdemeanors for possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance, manifestation of delivery and a felon in possession of a fire arm.

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