Second District Commander offers safety tips and spotlights crime trends
by Commander Keith Sulzer,

(Plain Press, February 2010) 2010 will be a challenging year for the City of Cleveland Division of Police. Despite the challenges, the Second District will not see any cuts in services and will maintain the current car-staffing plan. Please rest assured that I will work tirelessly to make the Second District a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

In 2009, the Second District showed increases in residential burglaries and theft from autos. The majority of the residential burglaries are occurring weekdays during the daytime hours. Please remember that when you leave home for any reason to check your doors and windows and make sure that they are properly secured. Keep a watchful eye out for neighbors and their property and ask them to do the same for you. Report any suspicious activity, autos or individuals to the Second District or contact 911 in emergencies.

Become familiar with community development organizations. Many community development organizations have safety coordinators that will be able to provide you with safety tips on securing you homes, businesses and property. The Second District Community Service Unit can also assist you in evaluating your residence or business and provide you with tips on how to improve security. Feel free to contact the Second District Community Service Unit at (216) 623-5220.

Not only have residential burglaries increased, so have thefts from autos in the last year. These thefts occur at anytime. However, they usually occur in the late evening and early morning hours. I ask that you do not leave money or valuables in you vehicles especially in plain sight, park your vehicle close to your home or business in a well-lit area, and keep a watchful eye out for friends and neighbors.

Remember, in closing to call the police when someone or something looks suspicious. That it is very important to get good information for the police to follow up on. Keep in mind that license plate numbers, and vehicle and suspect descriptions, are important leads that can be used to apprehend suspects. Most of all, remember that the Second District Police need your help to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

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