How are ya JP? This is Officer William B. Jones, community service officer at District 13 in JP wanting to reach out and inform the women of our community that we are starting up a R.A.D. (rape aggression defense) self-defense class in October. The dates are the 3rd, 5th, 12th, 17th from 6:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. to be held at the Southern JP Health Ctr located at 640 Centre St JP (entrance on the Green St side). Our primary focus is to offer a safe atmosphere where women are taught self-defense…

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Good Evening to one and all,

 

Hoping that your summer has been a time to relax and enjoy the beach, picnics, camping or just hanging out in our neighborhood, we're also hoping that you've saved some energy for a couple of events that we're sponsoring. This is Officer Will from District 13 in JP and I'm inviting one and all to come join us this Friday, July 29th, from 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at the YMCA in Egleston Square for our local Neighbors Night Out 2011 Celebration. There…

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Good Evening to all,



I hope this blog finds everyone well. I know in my heart that warmer weather is "just" around the corner. I would like to reach out to the women of JP to inform them that we are once again offering a R.A.D. Systems self-defense course starting this Wednesday, March 9, 2011. The course will be held at the Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center located at 640 Centre St. Classes will run from 6-8:00p.m. on the following dates: March 9th, 16th, 23rd,… Continue

Good Evening one and all,

 

This is Officer William B. Jones, one of your community service officers here in Jamaica Plain. I have been asked by our Supervisor Sgt Krause to reach out to one and all and inform the community that our monthly meeting scheduled to be held this Thursday March 3, 2011 at District 13 at 7:00p.m. is changing slightly. After numerous requests from prior meeting attendees, we have decided to take the meeting "on the road". This Thursday, we will be…

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Good Evening,

This is Officer William Jones from the District 13 Community Service Office. Hi to one and all. I hope the best season of the year is finding everyone healthy, happy, safe and out enjoying the wonders of nature. I am reaching out to all the women out there to inform them that our station will be offering free Rape Aggression Defense training starting the end of October at the Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain.

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On Thursday, August 5th, at 7:00p.m. at Curtis Hall on South St...District 13 will be having its monthly crime meeting for all of Jamaica Plain. This is a great opportunity to get information regarding whats going on with crime in and around your neighborhood. Although we understand the summer finds many away on vacation, if your available, it would definitely be worth your time. Hope to see you there.

P.O. William B. Jones

District 13 C.S.O.

Recently, changes have been made to the Mass General Laws which will affect operating regulations for bicyclists and enforcement options for stopping both motorists and bicyclists. It would be in everyone's best interest, motorists and bicyclists, to take a quick look. Opening doors of motor vehicles,(door jobs) making turns with motor vehicles around bikes, officers arresting bicyclists are all mentioned. Please take a look. You can find this info on our station website...…

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A quick heads up for JP residents...

We seem to be experiencing a spike in bicycle thefts around JP. In the last 30 days, 15 bicycles have been stolen from all around JP. A few of these bikes have been left unlocked, but many have been reported secured/locked to banisters, porches, fences, etc. Some have even been secured inside building hallways. I would like to suggest that "out of sight is out of mind". For some it may be difficult to secure bike inside property, but it…

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It has come to our attention that within the past week there have been individuals reporting to be "Direct TV" salesmen who have contacted citizens selling cable/satellite services, requiring monies prior to installation. Please beware of fraudulent attempts to buy services in person. Unless your at a bonifide office of a cable/satellite provider, question the validity of the "salesmen" and call your local provider to confirm/deny the legitimacy of the person your speaking to. As always, if… Continue