Pinehurst Seattle

City Councilman Tim Burgess has posted a 2009 year end review.  The section on public safety reads, in part:

“In the past few weeks, the Council unanimously passed two important public safety measures. The Chronic Nuisance Property law provides the city with another tool to use against property owners who knowingly allow criminal activity to continue. A separate [...]

Interested in seeing a map of recent 911 calls?  This interactive map of Seattle is a fascinating snapshot of what’s happening in our city and neighborhood. You can sort by type of event, such as violent crime, fire, medical event, accident, etc.  And you can choose the last 24 hours, other time periods, or a specific date. Events [...]

From the Seattle Police Department:

• Only take out the amount you need, rather than the maximum you can get.
• Don’t walk away from the cash machine counting your money.  That’s an invitation to someone who may not have the best of intentions in mind.
• Secure your money and your bankcard or credit card back in your wallet or [...]

From the Seattle Police Department:

• When you exit or enter your parked vehicle, take a moment to look around the area.
• Turn off and lock your car whenever you have to walk away from it.  This includes at gas pumps, ATM machines, etc.  Never leave your car idling.
• Before leaving your parked car, always remove the keys, roll [...]