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FEBRUARY 2017
IN THIS ISSUE:
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CRIME STATISTICS, PROGRAMS, & REPORTS  |
Crime is down in Westshore!
Overall crime in the Westshore Business District has continued to decline since 2013. Part one offenses are down 9.6% for 2016 vs 2015, and down 14.5% since 2013.
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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| Number of Part One Crimes* |
664
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735
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756
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777
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| Decrease vs previous year |
- 9.6%
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- 2.7%
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- 2.7% |
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| Decrease 2016 vs 2013 |
-14.5%
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*Part One Crimes based on FBI Crime Reporting Data, click here for descriptions.
Source: Tampa Police Department, District One. Grids: 67,68,76,77,89,117,118,119,120,149,150,151.
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Crime Reports
The Alliance reviews and distributes the latest crime statistics and crime trend reports published by the Tampa Police Department. Reports are emailed weekly to those individuals requesting them. Click
here for more information.
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS |
SAFETY & SECURITY SERIES: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 
In partnership with the Tampa Police Department, we
invite you to join us at Tampa Police District One headquarters on Friday, March 3, 8:30-9:30AM
to learn more about CPTED, a program designed to reduce opportunities of crime that may be inherent in the design of structures or in the design of neighborhoods.
A one-hour company investment will yield better security and peace of mind!
Space is limited, RSVP required.
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
The Tampa Police Department invites you to join them at Community Conversations on February 16th.
More Information.
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| EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS |
The
Emergency Access Card Program was developed to assist emergency and rescue crews identify those individuals authorized to enter the Westshore Business District following a disaster or emergency.
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Alert Tampa - receive vital updates when a hurricane is threatening our city or about crime trends in your neighborhood.
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ACTIVE SHOOTER - would you know what to do?
In partnership with the Tampa Police Department, "Active Shooter Preparedness" is being offered as a courtesy to the Westshore business community in response to the need to protect employees and the public against threats of armed violence.
To schedule a presentation and/or site evaluation at your location, contact
Officer Sean Mahabir, Special Incident Management Unit at (813) 480-1272 or
sean.mahabir@tampagov.net.
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| IN THE NEWS |
Want to help improve pedestrian safety in Westshore? Vision Zero is a national initiative for zero traffic fatalities, and the Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization is leading local efforts along with several partner organizations including the Westshore Alliance. Read more about Vision Zero to find out how you can get involved, and pinpoint pedestrian safety concerns on the project's interactive map.
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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
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Emergency
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9-1-1 |
Police Non-Emergency
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(813) 231-6130 |
Code Enforcement
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(813) 274-5545 |
Animal Control
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(813) 744-5660
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Solid Waste
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(813) 348-1112
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| Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay |
(800) 873-TIPS |
| Crisis Center |
2-1-1 |
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