Oakland Adams Point Resident Complains That New "Albertsons Police Substation" Is Never Staffed By Police
I will not post the name of this person, but that doesn't matter. What does is the complaint. The Oakland Police Department should take action on this.
"Out of curiosity, has anyone actually met or observed a police officer who was in the new police substation at the Albertson's in our neighborhood? I have visited four times (morning and afternoon) over the last two weeks in order to introduce myself, but it has been empty.
FYI: When I talk to folks in the neighborhood about the empty/ unattended police substation which was seemingly constructed to molify concerned and frightened neighbors and not actually be used, we agree that the criminals who see it know that (thus far) it's a farce and are NOT the least bit intimidated.
If there have been a decrease in panhandlers in that parking lot, I'd like to see some written evidence of that, and if there have been potential criminals apprehended by officers who work that station, please give us evidence of such. Otherwise, I think it makes sense to continue my individual undercover patrols in lieu of facts/evidence to the contrary.
Again, I do appreciate police support, but I am skeptical if I cannot see you.
I have, however, twice over the last two weeks, spotted a pair of officers on Grand and an individual officer on Lakeshore, who were diligently walking their beats. I personally thanked them for being there. Please note that I know police cannot be everywhere we would like them to be at all times. But what little strides they are making, are noticed and appreciated by me."
"Out of curiosity, has anyone actually met or observed a police officer who was in the new police substation at the Albertson's in our neighborhood? I have visited four times (morning and afternoon) over the last two weeks in order to introduce myself, but it has been empty.
FYI: When I talk to folks in the neighborhood about the empty/ unattended police substation which was seemingly constructed to molify concerned and frightened neighbors and not actually be used, we agree that the criminals who see it know that (thus far) it's a farce and are NOT the least bit intimidated.
If there have been a decrease in panhandlers in that parking lot, I'd like to see some written evidence of that, and if there have been potential criminals apprehended by officers who work that station, please give us evidence of such. Otherwise, I think it makes sense to continue my individual undercover patrols in lieu of facts/evidence to the contrary.
Again, I do appreciate police support, but I am skeptical if I cannot see you.
I have, however, twice over the last two weeks, spotted a pair of officers on Grand and an individual officer on Lakeshore, who were diligently walking their beats. I personally thanked them for being there. Please note that I know police cannot be everywhere we would like them to be at all times. But what little strides they are making, are noticed and appreciated by me."
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