Save the Date!
East Nashville Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Walden (Wild Cow/Silly Goose/Ugly Mugs lot), Eastland at Chapel
This year’s event is coming to a new location: it will be held at the Walden Development on Eastland Avenue where Wild Cow, Silly Goose and Ugly Mugs are located. Big thanks are due to these and other East Nashville businesses who are donating space, food, and prizes. Enjoy the talents of new and returning East Nashville musicians while building a stronger neighborhood.
Where/When
-Location: Walden Development (Wild Cow/Silly Goose/Ugly Mugs) parking lot, Eastland at Chapel.
-Date/Time: Tuesday, August 3rd from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Come for dinner! Get there early to register for door prizes.
Getting There
-Bicyclists: Bring your bike! The Nashville Bicycle Lounge will be providing extra bike racks.
-Dog walkers: Dogs are proven crime fighters. Bring them along.
-Automobiles: For those who must. The Walden lot will be closed, but offsite parking will be available.
Food and Fun
-Food: Experience a taste of East Nashville! Enjoy snacks donated by local restaurants, or enjoy a meal at Wild Cow, Silly Goose, Ugly Mugs, Eastland Café, Rosepepper or other nearby hotspots. Wild Cow will be staying open that night just for this event!
-Kids activities: A bounce house and other kids activities will be on site. Be sure to stop by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department booth.
-Entertainment: Music will start at 5:30. The Dean Martinis are returning! Other acts TBA.
Fight Crime
-Meet and greet our East Precinct officers as well as sheriff’s deputies, fire fighters, and officials.
-Learn about local agencies and businesses that help prevent crime.
Please come out and support these businesses, our hard-working police officers, and your neighbors. Details are still developing and we’ll let you know as more are confirmed.
Visit www.eastwoodneighbors.org for updates. See you there!
Eastwood Neighbors is a charming, urban residential area characterized by early- to mid-20th century single-family residences and multi-family units representing a range of architectural styles. Eastwood Neighbors, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1992 by community members.
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Criminal Awareness: Thoughts of A Criminal
Someone posted this on the East Nashville Crime List Serve & I thought you all might enjoy reading it!
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If a decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters.
(Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer?
I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system . If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake... I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosey neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If a decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters.
(Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer?
I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system . If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake... I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosey neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Search This Map for Crime In Your Area
The Tennessean has put together a search engine for Crime based on your address.
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