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Police Chief responding to various Board orders.
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SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief’s Response to Board of Aldermen Orders
Meeting date: May 27, 2010
Date
Order #
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Description
Response
5-27-10
189583
Ald. Taylor
That the Chief of Police instruct officers to be aware of individuals impersonating utility and public works employees around Somerville Ave. and Bow St.
A press release on this topic was distributed to local media on 5-4-10. The Council on Aging was notified and provided further notification to senior residents. The press release is posted on the City and SPD web pages on 5-27.
189584
That the Chief of Police order directed patrols in the Prospect Hill area, especially on weekends between 10 PM and 3 AM.
Directed patrols ordered for thirty days
189585
That the Chief of Police order directed patrols around Bow St., Somerville Ave. from Bow to School Sts., and Summer St. from Bow to School Sts., weekends and Sundays between 10 PM and 3 AM.
189586
That the Chief of Police update this Board on the enforcement of the NO BIKING ON SIDEWALK regulation in designated districts.
Assigned to Neighborhood Police Officers for enforcement.
189604
Ald. Gewirtz
That the Chief of Police report to this Board the result of the directed patrol on the community path near Thorndike St. with respect to off leash dogs.
As of this date, both Animal Control officers have patrolled the Bike Path area many times. No violations have been observed
189606
That the Chief of Police assign an officer at Kidder and College Aves. once a week from 7 to 9 AM to enforce the NO LEFT TURN restriction, and, after one month, report to this Board how significant the problem is.
Assigned to the Traffic Bureau for targeted enforcement.