Residents Association Exploring Civilian Complaint Review Board for Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department
A discussion was brought up during the September meeting of the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Common Council concerning the formation of a citizen review board to monitor the activities of the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department in a similar fashion as the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) does for the NYPD. According to the CCRB web site:
The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is an independent and non-police mayoral agency. It is empowered to receive, investigate, hear, make findings and recommend action on complaints against New York City police officers which allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language. Investigations are conducted in an impartial fashion by the board's investigative staff, which is composed entirely of civilian employees. Complaints may be made by any person whether or not that person is a victim of, or witness to, an incident. Dispositions by the board on complaints are forwarded to the police commissioner. As determined by the board, dispositions may be accompanied by recommendations regarding disciplinary measures.Although no decisions at this meeting were made regarding the formation of a Roosevelt Island Civilian Review Department for the Public Safety Office, RIRA is seriously considering the possibility of doing so. I have asked Public Safety Director Keith Guerra for his comments on the matter. From what I can tell there has been a big improvement in the Public Safety Department since Mr. Guerra's arrival though that is certainly not a reason to prevent a Civilian Review Board for the Public Safety Office from being formed.
In other Roosevelt Island Public Safety news, remember that this Wednesday, September 10 RIOC is holding a Youth Summit at PS/IS 217 which is described as intending to help Roosevelt Island youth deal with law enforcement, among other things.
Below are Public Safety Report incidents for September 1-7 including a found bike returned to Public Safety (9/4), trespassing at the Motorgate garage (9/7), public urination (9/2,3), open alcohol containers (9/3,7) and what is described as public loitering and exposure between a male and female suspect (9/5)
Monday 09/01/09 7:00AM thru Tuesday 09/02/08 7:00AM
Found Property - Cell phone found and secured at PSD. Attempt was made to contact owner with negative results.
Found Property - Cell phone found and secured at PSD. Attempt was made to contact owner with negative results.
Escort - PSD and Service escorted Home Attendant into apt due to patient being disabled.
Aided - Male dislocated shoulder while moving furniture. EMS responds and he is transported to New York University Hospital.
Aided - Male feeling dizzy . EMS responds and aided is transported to Astoria General Hospital.
Found Property - Bag found containing small personal items, no currency and no identification. Secured At PSD.
Trespassing - Two males on roof, set off alarm. PSD responds and both are issued summons.
9/2/08-7:00 AM to 9/3/08-7:00 AM
Domestic Incident- No injuries. NYPD responded and referred Husband and wife to Family Court regarding child custody matter.
Missing Person- A Coler Hosp Patient since last week. Search of the Island yielded negative results. 114 Pct Detective handling it.
Vehicle Accident- Between a Tractor Trailer and a pickup Truck. No injuries. 911 notified for NYPD.
Water leak- Tenant not home. PSD and UA responded. UA located leak and will repair later.
Aided- A male accidently cut his foot on glass. EMS responded and he refused transport to the Hospital.
Disorderly Conduct- Subject arrested by PSD.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Domestic Dispute- Between Husband and wife. No injuries. Daughter responded to resolve the matter.
Trespass/ Public Urination-Subject arrested by PSD.
9/3/08-7:00 AM to 9/4/08-7:00 AM
Criminal Poss Weapon/ Reckless Endangerment- Subject arrested by PSD.
Trespass/ Public Urination- 2 subjects arrested by EMS.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Court Papers Served- PSD served court papers regarding a family court matter.
Missing Person- Male youth. PSD and NYPD conducted a search for the youth. 911 operator called PSD and reported youth was found. He went home.
Gas Smell/Hazardous Condition- PSD and UA responded. The stove was not completely shut off. Condition corrected by UA personnel.
Alcohol/ Open Container- Subject arrested by PSD.
Alcohol/ Open Container- Subject arrested by PSD.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- Male stated he was ill. EMS responded and he refused transport to the Hospital.
Graffiti- R/O Building on Column. Search for the subject yielded negative results . UA Notified.
Criminal Mischief- Rear Building window shattered in lobby. UA Notified. Search for the subject yielded negative results.
0700 hrs 09/04/08 - 0700 hrs 09/05/08
Aided - PSD officer responded with EMS to tenant's apt. Tenant was not feeling well. Refused to be transported to hospital.
Graffiti - PSD officer observed graffiti on seawall. Search was made with negative results.
Criminal Mischief - Officer observed cracked lobby window. Search was made with negative results. Super was notified.
Found property - Person turned in bike that was found into PSD. Bike secured at PSD.
Aided - Officer responded with FDNY and EMS for man not breathing. CPR was performed and aided transported to hospital.
Investigation - PSD received call of assault. Upon arrival mother of victim told PSD that it happened at unknown location in Queens. Advised to call NYPD and PSD when victim comes home.
Aided - Resident stuck in elevator. Resident was removed and refused medical attention.
Harassment - Victim notified PSD that she was harassed by male subject. PSD report made.
Harassment - Victim stated he was harassed. Summons was issued to female subject.
Aided - Female bit by dog. Refused medical attention.
0700 hours 09/05/08 - 0700 hours 09/06/08
Reckless Endangerment- Teacher reports to PSD while in courtyard with class unknown subject threw strawberries out of window. Child had redness on back. Nurse check child, refused EMS. School notified parents.
Graffiti- PSD officer observed written on stair at southpoint park.
Small Fire- PSD officer observed fire rear of 200 Main St extinguished by PSD. Property Damage
Verbal Dispute- Between two resident about Laundromat machine. PSD spoke to both parties.
Smoke Condition- PSD officer responded to apartment. Super on scene reporter tenant was cleaning her electric stove causing light switch to spark. Super unplugged stove.
Aided- PSD Officer while on patrol lost balance on segway. Causing injuries to left elbow refused EMS.
Arrest- PSD Officer summons a male and female subject for Loitering and Public Exposure of a person.
9/6/087:00 AM to 9/7/08-7:00 AM
Aided- Female fell in apt. EMS responded and transport was refused.
Found Property- a Wallet. It was secured at PSD.
Criminal Mischief- Broken Window. BY Mgt notified. Search for the subject yielded negative results.
Hazardous Condition- A tree down. It was cautioned off by PSD.
9/7/08-7:00 AM to 9/8/08-7:00 AM
Verbal Dispute- Over Motorgate fee. PSD resolved matter between Customer and Central Parking Employee.
Trespass- In the Motorgate garage. 2 subjects arrested by PSD.
Harassment- PSD and NYPD responded, NYPD prepared a report.
Alcohol/Open Container - Subject arrested by PSD.
Verbal Dispute- PSD responded no injuries and resolved by PSD.
Investigation- Tenant thought she saw someone in her apt. PSD and NYPD responded. There was no one in the apt.
