June 2005

North Buckhead Newsletter

Page 5

There were several police-related issues mentioned at the May "Citizens Advisory Council" meeting held by Buckhead's Zone 2 Police Precinct:

• Mail theft is becoming increasingly common -- pick up your mail from your mailbox promptly and don't put outgoing mail in your box (and, if you do, don't put up the flag).  Note that mail theft is more common on cul-de-sac streets.  Be safe -- take your mail to a post office drop box.
  
• Don't leave notebook computers, cell phones, or brief cases in your parked car. 
  

• If you have questions/concerns for the police, you may contact the local precinct directly at ZoneTwo@AtlantaPD.org. 
  

let them know that you have had a problem.  The police put their patrol resources where they think the problems are -- if you don't tell them, how will they know?

• Several auto thefts have occurred at Buckhead gas stations -- don't leave your keys in the car.
  
• Door to door solicitation by non-profits is not illegal, but criminals often pose as legitimate solicitors -- if you have concerns about a suspicious person, call 911 immediately, give them a description and the police will check them out.
  
• Staffing of the Zone 2 Precinct is considerably below ideal levels.  These staffing levels will be bolstered somewhat when June graduates from the Police Academy join the force.  Even then, staffing will barely exceed the levels prevailing at the beginning of last year.