Crime comes into our neighborhood when the criminal elements believe we are not watching. Rundown properties, abandoned buildings/lots, broken windows/gates/fences and graffiti are all signs that people don't care and are not watching!
It would be great if we had someone in the city that routinely monitored this but that would take countless hours and in turn lots of money to do it. There is a simpler solution. When you go for a walk, run, bike or even while driving in your car and you see something, report it.
Our role is not to be policemen or that of city staff. They decide whether something rises to the level to take further action. Our role is to simply bring to the attention to the right department things that are or may cause safety, harm or other types of reportable inconvenience which in some cases may be anonymous.
Our role is also to get involved by supporting events that support those that help us such as the National Night Out Against Crime or Roll Call Events. Thank you to all those that attended the past National Night Out Event on 10/8 and to Joey & Sharon Simmonds, Margaret Walker, Karen Jefferies and Rachel Lucas for their part in making it a success. Also, thank you to the 5th and 8th District Police Departments.
Showing our resolve is the best way to deter crime. Whether that is reporting crime via 911 or Crime Stoppers (504-822-1111) or homeless encampments and blight (311), showing support at events like Night Out Against Crime or Roll Call events, and painting over graffiti, these all in part help solve the problem. Let's show them that we are watching.
CrimeStoppers: HOW IT WORKS
Call 822-1111. An operator will answer the phone and take down the information but will never ask for your name, number, address, or any other identifying information. You can also place a tip on our website and can download the CrimestoppersGNO app.
Once the information is given, a code number is assigned with a password to be able to get status updates. The anonymous information is passed onto the appropriate law enforcement agency and reports back to us on whether it led to the solving or prevention of a crime. If it was, you may receive a cash reward but will have to check back as we do not have any contact information for you.
