Decoy cars are set up a lot, they just don't blow up...southsidepride wrote:yeah I agree. Don't leave anything valuable in sight.
I would like to see a decoy car set up to appear to have GPS. ipods, laptops, etc--and when it's broken into it explodes incinerating one of these punks
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FloPoErich wrote:Decoy cars are set up a lot, they just don't blow up...southsidepride wrote:yeah I agree. Don't leave anything valuable in sight.
I would like to see a decoy car set up to appear to have GPS. ipods, laptops, etc--and when it's broken into it explodes incinerating one of these punks
ah, I see. Can we at least get some ill tempered bass in the decoy cars?
throw me a friggin' bone here.
Moorlander wrote:bonwich wrote:14 cars broken into near Harry's; several recent breakins at Humphrey's.
As noted a few months ago, one of my cars was broken into a block from the Fox. If the City doesn't get this under control soon, I think the consequences are going to be serious.
Do people not have alarms on their cars these days? I would think it would be difficult for 14 cars to be hit with horns, lights and sirens going off.
I college my car was broken into repeatedly. I purchased an alarm that beeped anytime someone got within 2 feet of car. Needless to say it was an EXCELLENT theft deterrent. (100% effective)
Most vehicles now have the factory alarms which are only good if they're trying to take it. If it's just break-ins where they are just stealing stuff out of the car the alarms don't trigger.
On GM vehicles all they have to do is punch a screwdriver in between the door handle housing and the door. Then use another screwdriver to pop the handle and the vehicle views it as a normal opening so the alarm isn't triggered.
A lot of other cars are that way but GMs are the easiest and most common.
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bonwich wrote:14 cars broken into near Harry's; several recent breakins at Humphrey's.
As noted a few months ago, one of my cars was broken into a block from the Fox. If the City doesn't get this under control soon, I think the consequences are going to be serious.
The mgmt of the Coronado told me they had video of guys breaking into cars, called PD who then pulled over a van full of alleged thiefs then let them go without checking the video.
Moorlander wrote:bonwich wrote:14 cars broken into near Harry's; several recent breakins at Humphrey's.
As noted a few months ago, one of my cars was broken into a block from the Fox. If the City doesn't get this under control soon, I think the consequences are going to be serious.
Do people not have alarms on their cars these days? I would think it would be difficult for 14 cars to be hit with horns, lights and sirens going off.
I college my car was broken into repeatedly. I purchased an alarm that beeped anytime someone got within 2 feet of car. Needless to say it was an EXCELLENT theft deterrent. (100% effective)
This may be old info but I thought studies showed car alarms didn't do diddly to prevent theft. I know mine didn't.
http://www.transalt.org/files/newsroom/ ... ctive.html
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GMs are the easiest to break into, however, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeeps are by far the easiest to steal. I advise everyone I know with one of those to purchase a club. They really do work!dweebe wrote:Moorlander wrote:bonwich wrote:14 cars broken into near Harry's; several recent breakins at Humphrey's.
As noted a few months ago, one of my cars was broken into a block from the Fox. If the City doesn't get this under control soon, I think the consequences are going to be serious.
Do people not have alarms on their cars these days? I would think it would be difficult for 14 cars to be hit with horns, lights and sirens going off.
I college my car was broken into repeatedly. I purchased an alarm that beeped anytime someone got within 2 feet of car. Needless to say it was an EXCELLENT theft deterrent. (100% effective)
Most vehicles now have the factory alarms which are only good if they're trying to take it. If it's just break-ins where they are just stealing stuff out of the car the alarms don't trigger.
On GM vehicles all they have to do is punch a screwdriver in between the door handle housing and the door. Then use another screwdriver to pop the handle and the vehicle views it as a normal opening so the alarm isn't triggered.
A lot of other cars are that way but GMs are the easiest and most common.
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Why don't we just boot our own vehicles?
Of course that won't stop someone from stealing your laptop or your stereo.
Of course that won't stop someone from stealing your laptop or your stereo.
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^I agree, they may need a pot of gold.
Gotta love the stltoday comment club. Always good for a laugh. Those people must so bored in their cookie cutter subdivisions. They really need to get a life. Pathetic!
Gotta love the stltoday comment club. Always good for a laugh. Those people must so bored in their cookie cutter subdivisions. They really need to get a life. Pathetic!
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The police department is understaffed. A few years ago manpower was near 1400 commissioned officers. Now it is around 1150. There are a number of times when there may only be 5-7 officers covering an entire district. Not to mention that some district's detective bureaus only have 4-5 detectives to follow up on EVERY unsolved crime that is reported.
Say what you will about the politics regarding stated manpower levels, however I am telling you that it is true that the department is shorthanded.
Say what you will about the politics regarding stated manpower levels, however I am telling you that it is true that the department is shorthanded.
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Charles Jaco just did a great report on the new crime ranking.
He as well as Slay's assistant (don't remember his title) said that the conventioners and out of towners aren't the ones who worry so much about the stats, but it's the suburbanites.
The assistant to Slay said something to the effect of "they already didn't go to the city because they thought it was dangerous."
Chief Isom said the obvious, that the city is painted with a broad stroke based on the crime in certain parts of the city.
He as well as Slay's assistant (don't remember his title) said that the conventioners and out of towners aren't the ones who worry so much about the stats, but it's the suburbanites.
The assistant to Slay said something to the effect of "they already didn't go to the city because they thought it was dangerous."
Chief Isom said the obvious, that the city is painted with a broad stroke based on the crime in certain parts of the city.
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FloPoErich wrote:The police department is understaffed. A few years ago manpower was near 1400 commissioned officers. Now it is around 1150. There are a number of times when there may only be 5-7 officers covering an entire district. Not to mention that some district's detective bureaus only have 4-5 detectives to follow up on EVERY unsolved crime that is reported.
Say what you will about the politics regarding stated manpower levels, however I am telling you that it is true that the department is shorthanded.
I have heard that over the years. But I have also heard, from a copper no less, that this city has one of the highest police officer/citizen ratios.
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We probably do, however a number of the officers are in specialized units, detached to federal details or in a specialized detective bureau. While all this is VERY necessary, this equates to a lower number of patrol officers to handle the typical crimes reported by the citizens. We also have one of the highest calls for service per officer ratio in the nation.lukethedrifter wrote:FloPoErich wrote:The police department is understaffed. A few years ago manpower was near 1400 commissioned officers. Now it is around 1150. There are a number of times when there may only be 5-7 officers covering an entire district. Not to mention that some district's detective bureaus only have 4-5 detectives to follow up on EVERY unsolved crime that is reported.
Say what you will about the politics regarding stated manpower levels, however I am telling you that it is true that the department is shorthanded.
I have heard that over the years. But I have also heard, from a copper no less, that this city has one of the highest police officer/citizen ratios.
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Does anybody know anytihng about the (multiple) gunshots fired near Russell and Nebraska yesterday afternoon around 3 or 4pm? I was in my backyard and heard 10-15 shots in about a 10 second span. The kdis next door that were playing football outside started yelling "machine gun!!!!!"
Talked to friend in the 3rd district. All he said was that it was a gang related incident involving the Accomac Bloods, whatever the h*ll version of the bloods they are.
FloPoErich wrote:We probably do, however a number of the officers are in specialized units, detached to federal details or in a specialized detective bureau. While all this is VERY necessary, this equates to a lower number of patrol officers to handle the typical crimes reported by the citizens. We also have one of the highest calls for service per officer ratio in the nation.lukethedrifter wrote:FloPoErich wrote:The police department is understaffed. A few years ago manpower was near 1400 commissioned officers. Now it is around 1150. There are a number of times when there may only be 5-7 officers covering an entire district. Not to mention that some district's detective bureaus only have 4-5 detectives to follow up on EVERY unsolved crime that is reported.
Say what you will about the politics regarding stated manpower levels, however I am telling you that it is true that the department is shorthanded.
I have heard that over the years. But I have also heard, from a copper no less, that this city has one of the highest police officer/citizen ratios.
So what can we do to change this? Crank the payroll tax up to 2 or 3% and hire a cr*pload of cops?
DOGTOWNB&R wrote:Does anybody know anytihng about the (multiple) gunshots fired near Russell and Nebraska yesterday afternoon around 3 or 4pm? I was in my backyard and heard 10-15 shots in about a 10 second span. The kdis next door that were playing football outside started yelling "machine gun!!!!!"
Talked to friend in the 3rd district. All he said was that it was a gang related incident involving the Accomac Bloods, whatever the h*ll version of the bloods they are.
Straight outta Compton.....Heights.
I wish they would just sit down and agree to commit mass suicide. That way, everyone gets what they want.
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^That sounds good to me...form a cult and go for it.
He also mentioned that the 'Accomac Bloods' are wannabes, but no less dangerous. They like their guns and drugs.
He also mentioned that the 'Accomac Bloods' are wannabes, but no less dangerous. They like their guns and drugs.
Burglars strike Skinker-D last Friday. They even took the dog, jerks.
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.as ... 42&catid=3
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.as ... 42&catid=3
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Agree on the gang mass suicide thing--hell I'll even mix the kool aid for 'em!
Speaking of hell, there should be a special place in it for one who steals a family pet.
Hopefully the little guy gets back home to his rightful owners.
Speaking of hell, there should be a special place in it for one who steals a family pet.
Hopefully the little guy gets back home to his rightful owners.
The Accomac gang is called 27MAC or 2700MAC, whatever. If you see their tags anywhere in the neighborhood, call about it. I haven't tried it lately, but if you search for them on myspace (or facebook, can't remember), a page comes up with what looks like a young kid no older than 16 and his collection of guns. The Fox Park neighborhood association and every officer, sergeant and lieutenant on my block are aware of the situation. The gang members across the street from me are on their way out. It just takes time.
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^I wonder if the thugs in this 'gang' had anything to do with the murder back on 10/12/09.
At 6:58 p.m. Sunday, Torie Pittman, 28, of the 1900 block of Congress Street, was in the backyard of a home in the 2600 block of Accomac Street, just south of Lafayette Park. Witnesses said they heard an argument, then a gunshot. Pittman was killed.
At 6:58 p.m. Sunday, Torie Pittman, 28, of the 1900 block of Congress Street, was in the backyard of a home in the 2600 block of Accomac Street, just south of Lafayette Park. Witnesses said they heard an argument, then a gunshot. Pittman was killed.
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I gotta say, I'm pretty amazed that there is a gang in this area.
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It doesn't take a 'real' gang for a group of guys to be considered dangerous. Any group of punks/thugs can commit various crimes. Nowadays, they all carry guns, deal drugs and will not hesitate to commit a crime or murder. The glamourous 'thug life' has been glorified for so long. The average kid, with the wrong influence, lack of parenting and wrong friends, can get involved in this stuff. Bet it would be easy to find out where the average 16 year old 'gang' member's life went wrong. It is unfortunate and widespread throughout this city and others.
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DeBaliviere wrote:I gotta say, I'm pretty amazed that there is a gang in this area.
Why are you amazed?
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lukethedrifter wrote:DeBaliviere wrote:I gotta say, I'm pretty amazed that there is a gang in this area.
Why are you amazed?
Because Fox Park seems like a pretty nice and stable neighborhood. 2700 Accomac is like two blocks from Compton Heights.