The Brooklyn South Safety Patrol – the Boro Park Shomrim – are reminding  all local residents who own bicycles to register them with the patrol, so that they can be identified and returned to their owners in the event they are stolen and later recovered.
The patrol has scheduled a BICYCLE REGISTRATION And SAFETY DAY EVENT on Sunday,Jun 9,2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. at the public school yard of ps 192 on 47^rd St. between 18^th and 19^th Av’s.
Unlike automobiles, which are registered with the state and carry license plates (for added security,  the state also records the manufacturer’s vehicle identification number), bikes are not registered – so if a thief grabs your bike,  pedals off with it and is later caught, it’s your word against his as to who owns the bike.
That’s exactly what happened in one case recently, patrol leaders say – a boy whose bike was stolen from him saw the thief pedaling it the next day at a local park – but he had no proof that the bike was really his and the bike–napper was allowed to go free.
But another boy in pretty much the same circumstances was more fortunate –he had registered his bike with the Shomrim at last year’s BICYCLE REGISTRATION DAY, and a number was put on the bike and the boy was given a card certifying his ownership. When his bike was stolen and the thief was caught, he produced his registration card and was able to get his cycle back.

Sometimes, bike thieves don’t just steal cycles for their own joyriding pleasure – they steal lots of them, as a business, and if they happen to be arrested, police may seize lots of bikes – but without proof that a particular one is yours, you probably won’t get it back.
SO BE SAFE – REGISTER YOUR BIKE NOW.

Purim is here again! It’s a wonderful holiday – but one where tragedy can strike before you know it. The Brooklyn South Safety Patrol/Boro Park Shomrim wants to advise community residents to use caution and play it safe to keep the joyous laughter from suddenly turning to tears.

STRANGERS: Strangers may show up at your door – and may be wearing masks or other costumes. If you let someone you don’t know into your house, be alert and keep your eyes open. Make sure you keep your doors closed and locked, so that the only people coming into your home are those whom you specifically let in – not people who just “wander in”. If you are giving money to tzedakah collectors, keep your money or your checkbook on your person – not laying around where anybody who walks in can pocket it when you’re not looking and walk out with it. You may have a camera or camcorder out to take pictures of friends who come in, but do not leave it carelessly laying around so that someone can walk off with it. Other valuables, such as watches, jewelry, etc., should of course be guarded with the same care. If you wish to give a collector or someone else you don’t know a drink, have the wine or liquor already out and on the table. Don’t leave a stranger alone while you go rummaging in the next room for it. Walk a stranger into your house and walk him or her out again – and do not allow anyone you don’t know to wander around your house (say to the bathroom) unwatched or unescorted.

CHILDREN: If a child is going out to collect tzedakah, – even, and especially, a teenager – make sure you know when he or she is leaving, where they are going, with whom, by what route, and what time they expect to come back. Give your child a fully charged cell phone and have him or her call to check in with you at established times. Children under 12 years old should not go out by themselves to collect, or even just to enjoy the holiday, but should go in a group, preferably under adult supervision. Since Purim falls on erev Shabbos this year, let your children know in advance what time they should be home to begin preparing for Shabbos. With people coming in and out of your house, be sure you know the whereabouts of your younger children, and make sure they do not inadvertently wander off when the door is open. The same is true if you live with elderly family members as well. Shomrim members would like to enjoy Purim with our families as well and hope we don’t have to be called out to search for a child (or, Alzheimer’s patient or other elderly adult) who has gone missing through carelessness.

ALCOHOL: Please be advised that it is absolutely illegal for anyone under 21 years old to possess or use alcoholic beverages, and illegal for an older person to give them any. It is also absolutely illegal to drink and drive. Anyone who does so endangers his own life (thus, violating a Torah commandment), endangers the lives of any passengers, and also those of pedestrians in the street and other motorists, and he creates a great chillul Hashem as well. Nobody who has been drinking, even a little, should drive a car, even if you think you “can handle it” (you probably can’t). Instead, give your keys to someone who has not been drinking, and let them drive. The police will have roadblocks up throughout Boro Park and Kensington. If you are stopped and you refuse to take the drunk-driving test, you can automatically lose your license. Drunk drivers are also subject to arrest, jail, fines, and even having their vehicles permanently confiscated by the police – so it’s just not worth it to drive after you’ve had a l’chayim or two or three!

TRUCKS: Be advised that the police will be cracking down on the dangerous practice of having a bunch of bachurim collecting for tzedakah riding around in a pickup truck or any other kind of open-backed truck. In the past, boys have fallen off such trucks and have been badly hurt.

TO COLLECTORS: If you are collecting for tzedakah, let a family member know where you are going before you go and when you expect to be back, carry identification, and always identify yourself if you go to a home – especially if you are wearing a mask or costume – so people will know you are legitimate. If someone offers to give you a large check – with you giving them back some cash as change – don’t accept the check, and don’t give back change. If someone gives you a large bill, such as $50 or $100, always check it, even if you know the giver (the same holds true for someone giving tzedakah in cash and receiving a large bill as change), as it might be a counterfeit bill, and the giver doesn’t realize it. Before you leave a house, secure any money or cash on your person and don’t casually flash it around.

SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS OR OTHER PROBLEMS: If you see anything out of the ordinary or suspicious, – whether on Purim or at any other time – don’t hesitate to call the Boro Park Shomrim on the Emergency Hotline.

The Boro Park Shomrim –The Brooklyn South Safety Patrol - wish everyone a Happy Purim – AND A SAFE ONE AS WELL.

24 hours a day , seven days a week. We are on the highest alert and are ready to respond.

Boro Park Shomrim Emergency # 718-871-6666

Hurrican preparations:

To all bp residents we ask to please prepare for the hurricane should it get to its worse you shall be ready

Stay alert to weather reports and outside conditions also please pay attention to local   authorities.

Keep your cell phones fully charged

Keep all your emergency contacts and phone numbers with you

Check flashlights and put in reachable place if lights go out suddenly

Keep a battery operated radio with you

Fill up your cars with gas before the storm

Keep all you important document in a waterproof bag and keep with you

Keep all your medications next to you

Please secure all outside articles or put them in garage like garbage cans, outside furniture, gas grills, etc…..

If you have elders that aren’t capable of being by themselves please have them placed somewhere for the duration of the storm

Stay away from windows as they may shatter without warning

Stay away from downed wires as they still carry live currents especially thru water

In all cases if not necessary please stay indoors at all time during storm

Emergency Numbers:

Hatzalah 718-387-1750

Shomrim 718-871-6666

Chaveirim 718-431-8181

66 pct       718-851-5611

70 pct       718-851-5511

Con Ed 24hr 800-752-6633

National Grid 718-643-4050

The suspect, still wearing his ski mask and gloves, was apprehended after he was spotted running down the block by a man making a meat delivery to a neighboring store. According to a press release by Councilman David Greenfield, the delivery man yelled out “chaptzem”, before contacting the Boro Park Shomrim and the NYPD.

The perpetrator was chased down and caught by members of Shomrim at 14th Avenue and 52th Street, only one block from the scene of the robbery. Shomrim held the suspect and NYPD arrested him. The robber is currently in custody. Criminal charges against him are pending.

A large menorah, an esrog box and a megilla case were among several items that were recovered by police this morning at Eastern Silver in Borough Park.

A statement released by Councilman David Greenfield praised both members of Shomrim and the 66th police precinct for the capture of Dennis Ildatov, of 770 Ocean Parkway.

“Thank G-d this alleged criminal is off our streets. We are fortunate to have an incredible Shomrim Volunteer Safety Patrol who in conjunction with the outstanding men and women of the NYPD’s 66th Precinct made this significant break and arrest in these troubling cases. It’s reprehensible that anyone would target the Jewish community this way and I am deeply grateful to both Shomrim and the 66th Precinct for quickly putting an end to this one-man crime spree.”

Councilman Brad Lander also lauded those involved in bringing the rash of burglaries to a close.

“The thanks of a grateful community go to the Borough Park Shomrim and the NYPD 66th Precinct for the great investigative work that led to the arrest of silver-thief Denis Ildatov. Because of their smart and collaborative work, this criminal will no longer be stealing the religious articles and priceless, sentimental family heirlooms of families in our community.”

In at least several of the robberies, Ildatov entered the victims’ homes through an unlocked door according to Assemblyman Dov Hikind and Ildatov can be seen in the surveillance video from the Zion home, which was robbed last week, pushing in the door and walking into the house.

“The message here is clear,” Hikind told VIN News. “Even if you live in a safe neighborhood, you must keep your doors locked. There are people who are up to no good, looking for an easy way into your home. Leaving your door unlocked is like putting up a big sign that says ‘Come on in, the door is open.’”

Hikind added that with many people now returning from vacation to their homes in Brooklyn, police have received several additional reports of burglaries, which are currently under investigation.

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Chief Chan Patrol Borough Brooklyn South

Insp. Sprague 66 Pct.

Coordinator Simcha Bernath

LT. Selleck being honored by Shomrim

At about 11;30pm a call came into the shomrim emergency hotline the caller states i see someone that just smashed a window of a car at 14th av. 38th St. is sitting in the car trying to break out the cd player and the GPS

the shomrim members quikly surounded the block and when the police arrived the perpatrator has dropped the stolen merchandise while he walked down the street  the police arrested him for breaking into a car all the stolen merchandise were recovered .

Surprised Home Owner Finds Burglar In His House