[Summit] Summit Digest, Vol 67, Issue 19

Thu Oct 21 12:07:40 UTC 2010

Agreed it is unlikly but you never know....

City uses DNA to fight dog poop
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLG37942520080916

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Coryndon Luxmoore
Interaction Designer

coryndon (at) luxmoore (dot) com
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On Oct 21, 2010, at 6:30 AM, Craig Borges wrote:

> If police actually used the term DNA regarding the ciggy butt they  
> are lying. I'm not sure if this was just misinterpreted. They would  
> NEVER seek a DNA sample for a simple break-in unless someone was  
> killed. This is a costly and difficult procedure and is almost  
> seldom used despite what the TV cop shows tell us. -- Craig Borges
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> On Oct 20, 2010, at 1:00 PM, summit-request at sna.providence.ri.us  
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>  1. requesting shielded street lights (John Landry)
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> Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:10:55 -0400
> From: John Landry <jtlandry at verizon.net>
> To: Summit Neighborhood <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: [Summit] requesting shielded street lights
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> Speaking of replacing street light bulbs, it's a good idea to request
> the new shielded bulbs.  We requested a shielded bulb when the light
> near our house went out.  The new bulb sends more light down to the
> street, and less light into upstairs bedrooms and the sky.  If you're
> interested in seeing the difference, compare this light, in front of
> 96 Overhill, with the usual unshielded light in front of 86 Overhill.
>   I figured the new bulbs make so much sense all around that National
> Grid would stop putting the old ones in altogether, but apparently
> not.  Shielded bulbs do seem to be standard for highway lights (see
> the new section of 95 downtown), because they reduce glare for
> drivers.  -John Landry, 90 Overhill
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> From: carolyn birnbaum <crbirnbaum at gmail.com>
> Date: October 20, 2010 11:34:44 AM EDT
> To: Summit Neighborhood e-mail <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: [Summit] FW: Summary of meeting with Providence police re:
> break-ins
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> The update below was sent to me.  I find it a bit odd, because on
> Friday, Oct. 16th, I was at a friend's house on Summit and 10th when a
> neighbor came by to say their home had been broken into and computers
> stolen.  Either they didn't report it, or the Summit neighborhood
> doesn't count?
>
> Dear East Side Neighbors,
>     Here is a summary of the salient points discussed at tonight's
> meeting with Lieutenant John Ryan, Lieutenant Paul Campbell and
> Sergeant Billy Dwyer of the Providence Police:
> Update on the recent activity:
> --There have been no reported break-ins in the neighborhood since
> October 7th.
> --They have a few leads (i.e. fingerprints, DNA samples from a
> cigarette butt) but to date nothing concrete enough to identify a
> suspect.
> --A suspicious vehicle similar to the one driven by the intruder was
> spotted.   It is not known if this car is the one we are looking for,
> but it had a RI license plate starting with "V" and ending in "85".
> --They still actively working on this case, and have a patrolman
> assigned to the neighborhood on a daily basis.
> Safety advice:
> --Install and use your alarm.   The police considered this to be of
> utmost importance.
> --Trim your hedges so they are beneath window level.
> --Have ample outdoor lighting, and install it out of reach. (Some
> intruders unscrew the bulbs from outdoor lights within their reach.)
> --Make sure no TVs, computers and CD players are visible through your
> windows.   The glow of a TV through the curtains at night announces
> its presence.   In some instances, intruders have come back the next
> day (when no one is home) to steal the TV.
> --If you leave lights on when you're out, mix them up so it's not
> always the same pattern.
> --Do not leave purses anywhere visible through a window.
> --Surveillance cameras are helpful, but primarily if they produce a
> good quality picture.
> --A dog can be a deterrent to intruders....but some intruders
> "befriend" dogs by feeding them, thereby quieting them.
> --Keep active communication with your neighbors and share information
> about any suspicious activities.
> --Call the police with information about any unusual activity.   Their
> non-emergency line is 401-272-3121.
> What we are doing:
> --We have expanded our neighbor communications network in two ways:
>     --Increased our "blind copy" email blast list; and
>     --Started a neighborhood list containing names, street addresses
> and emails for distribution to other      neighbors.   (Only those who
> gave consent to distribute their contact information as specified are
> on this      list.)   This list will be emailed to you within the next
> couple of days.
> --The police will put up "Neighborhood Watch" signs in the area;
> --The police will be calling National Grid to repair the inoperative
> street light at President and Cole, as well as the erratically
> operative one at President and Slater.   If anyone wants to help
> pressure National Grid into action on this, please call them at
> 800-465-1212.
>     I will pass along any significant information as it comes along.
>     If you do not wish to receive these emails, please let me know.
>
> Cheryl Simmons
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