Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 7D met Dec. 10 via Zoom. Commissioners Siraaj Hasan (7D01), Commissioner Wendell Felder (7D03, Chair), Commissioner Mike Davis (7D04), Commissioner Ebony Payne (7D05), Marc Friend (7D06), Brett Astmann (7D07, treasurer), Brian Alcorn (7D08, vice chair) and Ashley Schapitl (7D09), secretary) were in attendance. Single Member Districts 7D02 and 7D10 are vacant.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Community Outreach Coordinator, Officer Jason Medina, briefed the commission on best practices for reducing the risk of being a victim of a crime throughout the holiday season.
“Some situations happen that are beyond our control, but we want to ensure that everybody is taking the necessary precautions to prevent themselves from being victimized,” Medina said.
Vigilance is crucial in anticipation of an increase in “crimes of opportunity” such as robberies and package theft around the holiday season.
He also encouraged residents who choose to have packages delivered to their homes to remove boxes from porches and steps quickly and to assist neighbors with securing unattended packages. “It doesn’t matter what neighborhood you’re from or how protected your community may be,” Medina said. “It doesn’t matter.”
The District offers safe, secure alternatives to home delivery at local police stations. District residents can utilize the Amazon boxes at the Sixth District Station at 5002 Hayes St. NE for package delivery and pick up. The commission took no vote on this matter.
Other Matters
The commission will welcome two newly elected commissioners, Artilie Wright (7D03) and Dev Myers (7D10), in January.
ANC 7D will meet next on Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more about the commission at 7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1.
Sarah Payne is a reporter for Capital Community News. She can be reached at [email protected].
