There is indeed away to handle "problem" address such as the one you describe. The dwelling and behaviors are those of a "tippling" house ( after hour joint) and activity described is clearly illegal and a livability issue for the neighborhood. When I was working on the street, I closed a few of these operations: drinking gambling, black-jack, and slot machines in sleepy little neighborhoods. I employed surveillance, undercover officers, and executed search warrants. The owners and operators were charged with a range of crimes from illegal liquor sales to felony weapons violations. They never opened again and I set the IRS on them for there ill gotten gains. It's much like running a drug investigation. There is a more effective way than calling 911.
That said, 911 is not the best option to prevent long tern problem such as this, unless it's an emergency and/or someone's life and limb are in jeopardy. The general procedure is to do a drive by, stop and talk with the owner/operator, and give a warning. The second time around officers generally tag for some minor violation (however, this discretionary enforcement and there is not a balance between what one officer would do as opposed to another). SAFE officers do yeomen's work with the community, but rarely are working at the time the problems are occurring. Contact the precinct commander, Captain Chris Areneson, at 673-5705 and provide the exact address. She can dedicate undercover or directed patrol officers who are well suited to stemming this ongoing problem. Then, officers can take proactive measures such as undercover operations and/or active enforcement. And if evidence is discovered the responsible people can be charged with crimes or a nuisance abatement order can be applied to the dwelling. This is a civil process and the owners would need to abate the conditions which cause the prohibited conduct. Greg Reinhardt Excelsior REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
