precinctThe NYPD Office of the Deputy Commissioner & Public Information said that while major crime is up year-to-date within the 109th Precinct, grand larcenies are down significantly both week-to-date by 68% and 73% for the 28-day period. Additionally, arrests for major crimes are up year-to-date by 61% .
She says that the problem has become worse and although management reported the incident to police, the suspects have not yet been caught. According to Fred, who has been working as a security guard at the store for about eight months, customers walk into the store and take off their sneakers and put on sneakers that are not censored.
The BID is also planning to roll out a security camera program to deter criminals and criminal activities in the area. In regards to the shortage of police officers at the 109th Precinct, Yu said it’s very alarming. During a meeting with Ung and Richards, Deputy Inspector Louron Hall shared that the precinct is down by 21 police officers.
The councilwoman added that while her constituents are thankful and appreciative of the eight probationary officers that are part of a field training unit recently assigned to foot patrol the area, more needs to be done.