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Noise, not good for your health

Letter to the Editor Article Launched: 11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM PST Noise unhealthy Letter from Louis Hagler, MD to Contra... more

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Noisy neighborhoods

The City of Macon, Georgia has a noise ordinance on the books, and yet some people are living in noisy neighborhoods. So far this... more

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What Obama can do to abate acoustic pollution?

What the next elected President of the United States can do to undue the human health and environmental damage caused by the... more

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Central District Newsletter-November 5, 2008

“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”

Captain’s Comments

Captain James Dudley is at training this week. The following is submitted by Officer Fred Crisp.

Halloween has come and gone and as you can see by the Broadway statistics following these comments, it was just another weekend on Broadway. The convergence of Halloween on a Friday night, a Critical Mass event and Broadway patrons were adroitly handled by assigned officers.

One of the lesser known and very important assignments at Central is that of the “70” units. Officers in this unit respond to calls of homeless, indigent, disabled, mentally challenged and substance abusive people. Most of these calls are from citizens concerned about the welfare of the person on the street. Sometimes it is an obvious problem such as an infected wound, an altered mental state, dirty clothing, little or no personal hygiene, drunk in public etc. Other times it is a person interfering with the operation of a business or camped out on, or in, a doorstep. No matter the reason, officers are requested to respond, handle the person and solve the problem.

Catherine (Cathy) Daly and Sanjay Shastri are the two officers assigned in the Central. Cathy and Sanjay have been in the PD for over eighteen years and assigned to the 70 unit for over four years each. Both officers have developed the required skills and resources to deal with a very difficult population. A whole newsletter could be dedicated to the efforts of these two and only the surface of the problem would be scratched. The officers work in concert with SFFD, DPH and the Mayor’s Office. Recently, after much work and continued follow-up, four long term street people were placed into permanent housing. One was a woman who lived on the street, in the area of Battery and Pine for sixteen years, with a dog and sometimes a cat.

Cathy Daly requested I inform readers that all vacant or operating storefronts have a 25MPC Poster in the window. Section 25 of the Municipal Police Code gives a Police Officer the ability to act as an agent for the property owner 24 hours a day. This allows officers to request people leave doorways or other areas of private property when the owner is not present. Property owners, property managers or business operators may request a 25 MPC poster. Requirements are to fill out the form, place a copy in the window of the premises and return one to be filed at the station. To request a 25 MPC poster, call 315-2400 and leave a message with your name and phone number. You will be contacted about completing the procedure.
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9 days ago

Can I do this to you?

How do you feel if I do this to you at 2:30 AM in the morning underneath of your window? That it how some people act in the... more

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11 days ago

Concord councilwoman wants city to curb "urban noise"

CONCORD — This isn't about leaf blowers and barking dogs, Councilwoman Helen Allen said. But she wants city... more

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9 days ago

Berkeley couple bashed over loud music: court

An elderly Berkeley man who asked his neighbours to keep the noise down was attacked as he returned home late on Saturday, a court... more

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21 days ago

Boom Car and Loud muffler noise ruin the Quality of Life for millions

Loud car stereos and after-market mufflers are used to intimidate and are often associated with crime and other anti-social... more

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12 months ago

Australia introduces noise cameras

Stereo-playing and horn-pressing drivers will soon face big fines Down Under if caught by new noise-targeting cameras. Poised... more

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26 days ago

Comments on Comments - Hello Angie 1234p!

This episode is part of Comments on Comments on Current Networks These comments are on Angie1234p posts with detail analysis... more

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28 days ago

Links between Noise Pollution and Personal Health

Studies are beginning to reveal that noise-related stress can negatively affect our health and wellbeing, sometimes significantly... more

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29 days ago

Police: Fight Over Loud Music Turns Deadly

One man is dead and another is recovering after a fight escalated into a stabbing in Lincoln County. Police were called to the... more

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29 days ago

The Truth About Boom Cars

Cities all across America are cracking down on loud car stereos. Impounding "Boom Cars" is great way to send a message... more

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1 month ago

WHAS 11 - Louisville Noise Ordinance

Lack of enforcement of Louisville KY's Noise Ordinance - Especially with regard to Boom Cars. ... more

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Ticketing Angers Motorcycle Riders in Old Town

Motorcycle Riders thinks they have been target. “I got some complaints from some Old Town merchants,” he said.... more

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It's not music to these ears!

I don't mind loud music. Good heavens, I'm an old head-banger from way back. But I feel there's an appropriate time... more

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Central District Newsletter-October 14, 2008

Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
October 14, 2008

“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”

Captain’s Comments

Community Policing works when the community gets together with local police and things get done. We work hard to communicate through forums like e-mail, face to face meetings and at events. A big component is the policing part that is catching ‘bad guys’. This past week the officers at Central Station showed their versatility by policing the large events that were Fleet Week and the Italian Heritage Parade and Festival, (formerly known as Columbus Day). They also captured some ‘bad guys.’

“Just like 7/11- Central Station never closes.”
That’s what Sgt. Paris Deshong wrote about the Midnight Watch Officers who foiled robbery suspects’ in a recent 7-11 store robbery series. On 10/8/08 at 3 AM a robbery in progress call was made on the 2600 block of Mason Street at a convenience store. Night Watch officers made a coordinated response and after a chase, took the 3 suspects, ski mask, gun and car into custody. Responsible officers were: Angel Lozano, Eric Tapang, Magnus Chow, Charles August, Tina To, Matt Sullivan, Brendan O’Connor, Mark Milligan, Jose Macias, Kin Lee and Debra King.

Homicide Arrest
Every now and then, officers are called to cases of “defrauding an innkeeper,” otherwise known as a ‘dine and dash.’ That’s when someone orders a meal and attempts to flee without paying for it. Officers Norm Rice and Dave Boyette responded to Fisherman’s Wharf on just such a ‘routine call.’ After some evasion, the officers discovered that the suspect who tried to skip out on the check was currently wanted by Santa Rosa PD for allegedly stabbing his mother to death the same week.

Prostitution
10/8/08- midnight at Larkin and Sutter: Officer Rene Nielsen arrested a woman soliciting for prostitution who has been active recently in the same area. The 21 year old white woman has no local address. An hour later, Officer Nielsen arrested a 21 year old black woman from SF for the same offense at Geary and Hyde Street.

10/10/08-midnight on the 1300 block of Pine Street, Officer Martin Garay arrested a 21 year old woman with no local address, propositioning men outside of a liquor store.

10/11/08 at 2:44 AM at Sutter and Larkin, Officer Eric Tapang arrested a 28 year old male who propositioned him.
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