Crime Prevention

Multnomah County reconsiders project. What's next for the Rockwood Bowling alley?

When: Wednesday Apr 1, 2009 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Rockwood Community Office
18709 SE Stark St
Gresham OR

County changes direction on project

Multnomah County was scheduled to build a full service Justice Facility, including courthouses, community space, sheriff's office and other facilities in Rockwood. The Rockwood Bowling alley at 187th & SE Stark St was purchased for this project. Multnomah County has reconsidered this project, and is planning on building courthouses in downtown Gresham instead.

What's next for the Rockwood Bowling property?

Join us April 1st, 7:30AM for this lively discussion!

Presenters

• Diane McKeel
  Multnomah County Commissioner, and staff
• Alice Rouyer
  Rockwood Urban Renewal Manager

Sponsored by the Rockwood Business Coalition. Visit us on the web at rockwoodbusinesscoalition.org, or phone us at (503) 665-9093.

Related Content

• Courthouse proposed for downtown Gresham.
  Justice Center plan scaled back.
  The Gresham Outlook, Feb 6, 2009

Improve community safety. Learning how to contact the police and report incidents

When: Wednesday Nov 19, 2008 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: City of Gresham Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham OR

The public is invited to join in an evening of learning more about how to contact and to report incidents.

Round Table Topics

• Listen to a rape victim recall how she assisted the Gresham Police by providing accurate and clear information
• Learn from a 911 dispatch training officer how to successfully report a crime and know when to call 911 versus the non-emergency number
• Find out what information detectives need to follow-up on cases

SE Sandstone - Fall 2008 Neighborhood Watch Meeting Monday Nov 3rd, 7PM Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

When: Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:00PM
Where: 2011 NE 169th Ave
Portland, OR

Meeting is open to all neighbors in the vicinity of: NE 169th Ave (between NE Hancock Ct and NE San Rafeal Dr).

Click here to view the SE Sandstone NeighborhoodWatch area map

Hosted by: Kathy & Larry Farlow

Join us to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety. This meeting will include a short class on a skill we all need presented by Glenn Mathew, Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch captain.

Meet incoming Gresham Chief of Police Craig Junginger Saturday Oct 25th, 1:00PM

When: Saturday Oct 25, 2008 1:00PM-3:00PM
Where: East Hill Youth Center
50 NW 5th St
Gresham, OR

You're Invited!

Join Mayor Shane Bemis, Gresham City Councilors, and Citizens For A Safer Gresham in welcoming Gresham's incoming Chief of Police Craig Junginger, Saturday October 25th, 2008 from 1:00PM-3:00PM at the East Hill Youth Center, 50 NW 5th St, Gresham OR.

Experience, and more

Junginger, 52, was named to the department’s top position from among 28 applicants as part of a national search to replace Chief Carla Piluso, who will retire at the end of the year, ending a six-year run as police chief and a 29-year career with city’s police department.

Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Training Workshop, Tuesday Sept 30, 2008

When: Tuesday, Sept 30, 2008 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham Public Safety Buldling
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Or

Get Involved

Neighborhood Watch "Block Captain" Training Workshop. The Neighborhood Watch (NW) workshop trains all participants on how to form their Watch, complete NW forms, prevent home burglary and ID theft.

Contact Sylvia L Milne, Crime Prevention Specialist, Gresham Police Department by phone (503) 618-2824, or email sylvia.milne@ci.gresham.or.us.

Fighting Crime, One Block At A Time

Neighborhood Watch depends on citizen involvement to prevent and discourage crime. You're not asked to take personal risks, only to serve as extra “eyes and ears” and to report information on crimes and suspicious activities promptly.

Don't Become A Victim

Bad guys are always looking for an easy target. Did you know that most crimes occurs in plain sight, without anyone being aware?

This "Observation Skills" video, recorded during a recent Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting, can teach you simple techinques to help protect yourself! Watch closely as these neighbors are put-to-the-test. Did you see the crime occur? What did these neighbors observed and remember? Their responses just might suprise you!

You're Invited! Capri Terrace Summer 2008 Neighborhood Watch Meeting Sunday July 13th 6PM Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

When: Sunday July 13, 2008 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Where: 550 NE 167th Place
Portland, OR

Meeting is open to all neighbors residing on or near:

• NE Oregon St (between NE 165th Ave and NE 172nd Ave)
• NE Hoyt St (between NE 167th Pl and NE 169th St)
• NE 167th Pl (between NE Glisan St and NE Oregon St)
• NE 169th Ave (between NE Hoyt St and NE Oregon St)

Click here to view the Capri Terrace Watch Area map
Click here to view the flyer!

Hosted by: Glenn & Daphne Mathew

Taking A Bite Out Of Crime, One Block At A Time

Start your own Neighborhood Watch

Benefits of Neighborhood Watch

The benefits are many… beyond preventing crime and reducing fear, Neighborhood Watch (NW) builds pride, forges bonds among block residents - by really getting to know and look out for neighbors, improves citizen-police relations, and can address other block issues and concerns like child safety, youth development, senior citizen welfare, and quality-of-life.

Neighborhood Watch depends on citizen involvement to prevent and discourage crime. You're not asked to take personal risks, only to serve as extra “eyes and ears” and to report information on crimes and suspicious activities promptly.

Neighborhood Watch groups in your area

To locate a Wilkes East Neighborhood Watch group in your area, or to start a new group, contact neighborhood association members Lee Dayfield at leedayfield@wilkeseastna.org, or Kris Freiermuth at krisfreiermuth@wilkeseastna.org.

What is Neighborhood Watch?

The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort that has been in existence for more than thirty years in cities and counties across America. It provides a unique infrastructure that brings together local officials, law enforcement and citizens to protect our communities.

Around the country, neighbors for three decades have banded together to create Neighborhood Watch programs. They understand that the active participation of neighborhood residents is a critical element in community safety

Pacific Drive Neighborhood Watch Apr 14, 2008 7:00PM Get involved. Make a difference.

When: Monday, Apr 14, 2008 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Where: 16725 NE Pacific Drive
Gresham, OR 97230

Hosts: Leonard & Barbara Conkling

Guest speaker: Daphne Mathew, Red Cross
"Disaster Preparedness"

This is a great opportunity for neighbors to meet each other as friends! Refreshments will be served. The meeting lasts about 90 minutes, giving us time to talk about how we can mutually prevent crime and better our neighborhood. Please plan to attend.

Meeting is open to all neighbors on NE 168th Ave (between NE Pacific St and NE Oregon St) and NE 169th St (between NE Hassalo St and NE Pacific St).