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What does the Police Liaison Group do for our community; and how does it work with other organizations?
The Police Liaison Group “PLG” is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1992
One of the PLG’s early monthly meetings with the late Sgt. Erin O’Reilly & Insp. Jack McDermott. Many of the PLG’s original members are still active participants.
in response to deteriorating conditions on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Working with the community, police, elected officials, a number of governmental agencies and community based organizations, the PLG prevents and addresses criminal activity. Read more about us. The PLG provides information, resources, and develops innovative programs to reduce crime in the City.
Fourteen years ago, the PLG began by holding monthly meetings with members of the 24th Precinct and community residents and merchants, addressing criminal and quality of life issues, an effort which continues today.
Our most recent project, the Schools Unite Network “SUN,” covers the West Side of Manhattan from 59th to about 110th Street. It is all about preventing and addressing crime involving kids, by effectively sharing information and community resources in our high tech environment. The project involves extensive outreach and a carefully monitored program by the Manhattan North’s NYPD School Safety Division and the PLG, using an Internet Communications System. SUN not only benefits kids and their parents, it helps the police do their job more effectively, keeps kids on track, and allows organizations to disseminate valuable information to a large audience.
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The Schools Unite Network, dedicated to the memory of
a retired Inspector of the NYPD and
Beloved Member of Our Community
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The Schools Unite Network “SUN,” a project of the Police Liaison Group, has been established in memory of retired Inspector Jack McDermott, our close friend and one of the founders of the Police Liaison Group “PLG”.
A tireless and dedicated member of
our community, Jack worked with us to
develop and hone the concept of the PLG
almost fourteen years ago. Read more.
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Inspector Jack McDermott
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Hot Crimes
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iPods |
MP3 Players |
Cell Phones |
What to do: Tell your kids to keep these items out of sight, or better yet, at home when they are attending school. The idea is to eliminate the temptation of having these items stolen. Police also recommend that you change earpieces to another color; the white headsets are a dead giveaway that they are attached to an i-pod, and attract unwanted attention.
Identity Theft
One of the fastest growing crimes in our country.
If a thief gets a hold of your wallet,
in addition to purchasing
merchandise, he can:
 buy a cell phone, apply for other credit cards under your name, and can even apply for a mortgage. |
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If you are victimized, here are actions you should take immediately:
File a police report in the jurisdiction where your wallet was stolen. This proves to credit card providers that you were diligent and is required as a first step for an investigation, if there is one. Call the three national credit card reporting organizations to place a fraud alert on your name and social security number. The alert means that any company that is checking your credit knows that your information was stolen and that they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. If the alert is placed immediately you can avoid a significant amount of damage. Contact all three credit card bureaus for a free credit report each year.
Equifax 800-525-6285 Experian (formerly TRW) 888-397-3742 Trans Union 800–680-7289 And the Social Security Administration fraud line: 800-269-0271
Some tips to protect yourself from Identity Theft:
Shred! Shred! Shred!...all your documents with personal information. Try to avoid giving out your Social Security Number, if pressed by a doctor’s office or other entity seeking verification, see if they’ll settle for the last 4 digits. Keep your eye on your card, some criminal waiters carry portable magstrips which they use to create fraudulent reproductions of your credit card |
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Graffiti Removal Program:
The police and community are taking a proactive role in identifying and removing the graffiti on the Upper West Side. The problem is pervasive. Graffiti is not only being applied with paint and marker, but is still being etched into the glass of storefronts, as well.
A law is now in effect requiring the owner of a residential/commercial establishment to sign an affidavit allowing the graffiti to be removed by the police. Officers assigned ,specifically, for graffiti removal, and will either paint over or wash down graffiti reported to appear on residential/ commercial establishments.
Reports made directly to 311 will appear in the quality of life statistics for the precinct
in which the graffiti is reported. For PLG to follow up on the graffiti removal please complete the Graffiti Removal
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