We had a short meeting with updates from community representatives, then our holiday party for about an hour – a big THANKS to BACA neighborhood business Uncle Chip’s for donating delicious cookies. They were a hit! Monday, December 7, 2015; Mt. Sinai Church, 3rd and Q ST NW 7:10 Meeting Called to Order (after some … More BACA Meeting Minutes – Dec. 7, 2015

Event on Saturday, December 12, 2015, 10:00am-12:00pm RSVP deadline –  Tuesday, December 8th Join DPR and host Washington Parks & People at the beautiful Josephine Butler Parks Center for a morning workshop on how to advocate on behalf of your Park and Recreation Center! Presentation by Empower DC Executive Director Parisa Norouzi and Q&A with your … More Advocating for DC Parks and Recreation Centers: A Workshop for DPR Park Partners

From the MPD Listserv, posted by: “Lanier, Cathy (MPD)” cathy.lanier@dc.gov From time to time I realize, from questions being asked from the public, that I need to reach out and set the record straight surrounding issues if interest. I have worked the past nine years to keep you fully and accurately informed about public safety … More “Setting the Record Straight”: MPD info from Chief Lanier

Dear Ward 5 Community, Councilmember McDuffie would like to invite you to his Ward 5 Holiday Party on Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 6:30pm-9pm at Gallaudet University’s Sorenson Center located at 800 Florida Ave NE. In the spirit of giving, we are asking you to bring an unwrapped toy for a child age 5-12 to … More Ward 5 Holiday Party with Councilmember McDuffie

From the MPD listserv: Good morning all… I wanted to ensure that you all were able to read the Chief’s article from this past weekend…http://wapo.st/1SnQIrg It clearly denotes the efforts and philosophy of our Department… clearly we want to reduce crime and the FEAR of crime …as the Chief stated we have had challenges this … More MPD’s philosophies, efforts, and achievements for crime

From the MPD Listserv: Good evening Fifth District Community, Below I have posted the link to MPD’s Robbery and Assault Prevention Page.  Below the link are the actual tips.   Remember, let’s all work together on being good neighbors and report suspicious activity. If you see something, say something.  http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/guarding-against-robbery-and-assault Guarding Against Robbery and Assault Robbery … More Robbery and Assault Prevention Tips

From the MPD Listserv: Good evening Fifth District Community, The holidays are approaching so it is important we feel safe and secure in our homes.  Below I have posted the link to MPD’s Burglary Prevention Page which also includes a video.  Below the link are the actual tips.   Remember, let’s all work together on being … More Burglary Prevention Tips

From the MPD Listserv: Good evening Fifth District Community, Please see below and attached for great programs offered by the Office of Unified Communications (DC 911/311). By registering with the mobile services app and providing profiles, first responders can be aware of these conditions before they arrive on the scene. I strongly encourage everyone to … More SMART911 and the 311 Mobile Services App

From the MPD listserv: The Office of Unified Commnications (DC 911/311) is prepared to handle calls from individuals regardless of what language they speak. So callers who do not speak English, or who feel more comfortable communicating in a language other than English, can still absolutely access 911 services. There are call takers at the … More 911 and 311 for non-English speakers

Interested in receiving daily crime and arrest reports, event notifications, and other information from MPD? Subscribe to the listserv for MPD Fifth District by sending a blank email to MPD-5D-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.  The area within the BACA boundaries is in PSA 501.