On January 10, 2012, nine (9) representatives from the business and residential community in 231’s radio beat, city and state departments and two (2) representatives from Metro Patrol Division met for the one hundred and ninety-second Community Police Action Cooperative (CPAC) meeting.  The meeting lasted from 4- 4:57pm. 

Marti Lee welcomed everyone. It was announced that Gary Arb, Brookside Price Chopper Rep, has been transferred to Overland Park, KS.  The group sent a hearty “WE MISS YOU” to Gary via Marti’s cell phone. Gary echoed the sentiment.   

Sgt. Pearce gave the December Crime Stats: Robberies: There were six (6) armed robberies. Two were bank robberies at Bank Midwest. It is unknown at this time if the same individual committed both crimes. Other robberies occurred at Jimmy Johns, JULIAN, Pizza Hut and an office building. Burglaries:  There were five (5) non-residential burglaries. There were seven (7) residential burglaries. There were forty-three (45) Stealings: (6) six from auto, seven (7) auto parts , eleven (11)) from buildings, twelve (12) shoplifting, one (1) pick pocket and eight (8) other.   There were six (6) stolen vehicles. Three (3) were recovered.   

Neighborhood reports: 

Morningside: Sharon reminded everyone to attend the various Martin Luther King celebrations this weekend. Although the KC Public Schools are no long accredited, they still need our support.    

Ward Parkway Homes:  Residents are still concerned about the recent burglary. Other than that things are pretty quiet.  

Waldo Roadrunners:  Panhandler’s for a “battered women’s shelter” at 85^th/Wornall are continuing to be a big nuisance and distraction for drivers. Sgt. Pearce will step up efforts to address the situation.   

Brookside:  Lt. Silvey reported that Bank Midwest was robbed twice and a meat slicer was stolen from JULIAN.  A flag pole was thrown through the US Post Office front window. The volume of incidents has been low but the seriousness of the crimes was elevated. 

Tower Homes  John reported that an individual has been in the neighborhood without seemingly having any reason to be so he has called 911 to report the suspicious activity.  

Oak Meyer Gardens  Clayton asked for follow up information on the arrest of Walter Coppage, a long time burglar in the area.  He was arrested but is now out on bail.  Patty will be asked to give updated information.  

Waldo Homes:  Stephanie reported that there hasn’t been anything out of the ordinary.  

49/63: Ruth commended the officers for their usual good job.  Court dates are coming up for the fraternity members in the area. Rockhurst University has expressed gratitude for the ticketing of violations.  

66^th/Holmes: Sandy had nothing to report.  

Other:  

The next C.P.A.C. meeting is scheduled for February 14th at 4:00 p.m. Bring your Valentines cards to exchange with others. The meeting will be held at the Southtown Planning Center at 6814 Troost.  

Please continue to network with other C.P.A.C. members, and residents, to encourage their attendance.