Cobb County Police Deptt Presentation - Dec 19, 2011

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Cobb CountyPolice Department

In Partnership With

The Neighborhood Safety Committee


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Roswell

Cherokee County

Marietta Fulton County /

Sandy Springs

Kennesaw

Smyrna


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Introductions

Criminal Investigations Unit at Precinct 4

Lt. Davidson

Sgt. NelsonDetective ONeal

Crimes Against Persons (Robbery Division)

Lt. Ellis


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Introductions

Public Information Office / Crime Prevention

Sgt. Pierce

Neighborhood Safety Committee

Karen Hallacy

Joe Gavalis

Jeff Wood


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Targeting Indian and East Asian Homes

Criminals are targeting the homes of peopleof Indian and East Asian ethnicity in MetroAtlanta, across the United States and in theUnited Kingdom.

This is likely due to a perception by the

criminals of cultural norms and businesspractices specific to the Indian / Asiancommunity.


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Perceptions

The presence of large quantities of high-quality gold and jewels kept at Indian homesas part of traditional ceremonial customs.

The presence of large quantities of cash keptat the homes of Indian and East Asian small

business owners due to cultural norms and adistrust of banking institutions.


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Burglary

A burglaryoccurs when a

person(s) enters your home whileyou are away and steals yourbelongings.


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Home Invasion

A home invasion is a type ofrobberythattakes place when a

person(s) enters your home whileyou are there and takes yourbelongings from you by force,

intimidation, or by use of a weapon(armed robbery).


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Burglaries in Precinct 4

Between January 1st and July 14th of 2011,there were 186 residential burglaries that tookplace within Precinct 4.

We believe 17 of those were targetedbecause of the Asian ethnicity of the victim.


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Breakdown by Ethnicity

Indian - 7

Chinese - 6

Vietnamese - 2

Japanese - 1

Korean - 1


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Trend Indicators

Time frame of the burglary

Ethnicity of the victim

General geographic location

Items that were stolen

Method of entry


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Burglary Trend

The developing trend was communicated tothe uniformed officers in Precinct IV, theCriminal Investigations units at the otherprecincts, our Robbery Unit, and metro areaagencies.

A vague description of a vehicle that was

seen in the area of a couple of the burglarieswas also provided to the officers.


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Burglary Arrest

On July 14th a uniformed officer conducted atraffic stop on Sandy Plains Road of asuspicious vehicle.

Simultaneously a victim of Indian ethnicitywho lives on Eastbrooke Trace called 911 toreport a burglary.

Pursuant to an investigation 3 adult maleswere charged with Burglary.


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Neighboring Jurisdictions

Intensive information sharing and jointinvestigations have been ongoing with metroarea police departments:

Marietta Gwinnett

Roswell

Alpharetta Fulton

Multijurisdictional Intelligence Meetings

The FBI has provided support and intel.


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Home Invasions in Precinct IV

Between January and July 2011 there were 2home invasions (robberies) that took place inPrecinct 4.

Anniston Court in May

Oak Trail in July

The victims in each of these robberies wereof Indian ethnicity.


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Home Invasions in Precinct IV

Also in July, a home invasion took placewithin the City of Mariettas jurisdiction on

Cameron Glen Drive. The victims in this crime were of Indian

ethnicity.


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After the Arrest

After the arrest, targeted burglaries droppeddramatically.

Between July 15th and December 18th, therewere 172 residential burglaries in PCT 4.

We believe 2 of those were targeted becauseof the victims Asian ethnicity.

Hilltop Overlook Way (Nov. 30th - Dec. 7th ) Lasalle Drive (Dec. 2nd)


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Home Invasions

There have been no additional homeinvasions (robberies) of victims of Indian orother Asian ethnicity in Cobb or Marietta

since July.


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Crime Prevention

Install a monitored Security System

Set your alarm in the evenings, when you arenapping or showering, and every time you

leave. Lock your doors, windows, and garages.

Install exterior lighting on a timer.

Do not keep large quantities of cash andjewelry at home use a safety deposit box

Pay attention to your surroundings. Call 911and report suspicious people and vehicles!


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Crime Prevention

If someone knocks at your door, DO NOTIGNORE THEM!

Yell through the door that you are not

interested. Burglars often knock at the door and if you

dont answer, they will kick in the door

thinking no one is home.

Call 911 and report the suspicious person soofficers can check them out.


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Crime Prevention

Keep your personal information includingaddress off social media sites and restrictwho gets to see your page.

Do not post your vacation plans on socialmedia sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Opt out of geolocation services such asFacebook Places(and make sure your teens

do to). When you post your location, you areletting everyone know that you are not athome.

Keep your home phone number unlisted.


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Crime Prevention

Limit who you tell about your valuables.

Make business deposits during the day andtry to have someone else with you. Dont take

the money home with you.

Pay attention to your surroundings. If youbelieve you are being followed, call 911 and

drive to a busy, well lit area such as a QuikTrip or Race Trac gas station.


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Suspect Physical Characteristics

Gender

Race

Age

Hair color and style (dreadlocks, braids, balding)

Facial hair (mustache, beard, goatee)

Height and weight or type of build

Obvious scars or tattoos, gold teeth, blemishes or

bad skin Glasses

Prominent physical features (large nose, limp)

Noticeable accent

Clothing and shoes


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Suspect Vehicle Characteristics

Make

Model

Style ( sedan, 2 or 4 doors, boxy, pickup truck)

Color (light, dark, two - toned)

Approximate year or whether older or newermodel

License plate

Bumper stickers

Body damage

Missing head or taillights

Items hanging from the rear view mirror


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Contact Us

To report crimes and suspiciouspeople/vehiclesCall 911

To discuss non emergency issues in PCT 4(770) 499-4184

For general information or for contactnumbers for other precincts, go to the CobbCounty Police Department Website:

www.CobbPolice.com
http://www.cobbpolice.com/http://www.cobbpolice.com/


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Contact Us

To request information on the

Neighborhood Watch Program:

Sgt Pierce (770) 499-3910

Officer Bowman (770) 499-4134


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Let Us Contact You

To receive information on crime trends andarrests in PCT 4 as well as crime preventiontips, sign up for:

PENS Alerts and Monthly Bulletins @www.CobbPolice.com

Click on PENS Program

Click on PCT 4
http://www.cobbpolice.com/http://www.cobbpolice.com/


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Let Us Contact You

To receive emergency text and email messages:

Armed or dangerous persons in your area

Missing person alerts

Fatality or severe injury accidents resulting insignificant traffic delays

Other critical incidents that require real-time

notificationwww.Nixle.com

Sign up for alerts from Cobb County Government.
http://www.nixle.com/http://www.nixle.com/


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