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14 THE COURIER SUN • SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com Crime downturn tops joint civic group meeting in Glendale BY RYAN HAAS editorial@queenscourier.com @QueensCourier Northwest Queens is continuing its trend of becoming safer for local community members. Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village have collectively seen a 10 percent decrease in crime rate, Capt. Mark T. Wachter of the 104th Precinct reported during Thursday’s joint meeting of the 104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol (104COP) and the Glendale Property Owners Association at St. Pancras Pfeifer Hall. The commanding officer and his staff have largely been responsible for stopping roughly 120 felony crimes in northwest Queens, and Watcher commended the efforts of 104COP in helping keep crime down around the area. Thirty active 104COP members — including its president, Mark Pearson — were in attendance. Auto thefts, felony assaults and grand larcenies saw decreases of 19.9, 14.8 and 13.8 percent, respectively, compared to the same time last year, according to the 104th Precinct’s most recent CompStat report. Wachter urged community members to also be on the lookout for car break-ins. “We have to be smart out there,” he said. “You can’t leave valuables in your car. You can’t leave a laptop in your back seat or a wallet in your front seat. It’s an invitation for someone to commit a crime. Are we going to have car break-ins? Yes, but we can take steps to ensure we’re not the victims.” The 104th Precinct has made 14 arrests pertaining to car break-ins in just the past month. “Half of the calls we get are from the community, and they’ll say, ‘Hey, I see something suspicious,’” Wachter said. Community Board 5 District Manager Gary Giordano complimented the precinct’s services, saying, “one reason why crime has gone down in New York City is because the NYPD trains its staff and personnel better than any other city in the country.” Giordano went on to explain that the recent improvement in crime couldn’t have been done without the help of the 104COP. CLINICAL RESEARCH EDUCATION EVENT FREE EVENT SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 2015 11 AM - 2 PM D’Angelo Center St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 REGISTER NOW www.awareforall.org 877-633-4376 Medical heroes can be found in everyday places HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY Volunteers in clinical research are the heroes in the discovery of new medical treatments. To learn more about clinical research visit www.ciscrp.org or call 1-877-MED HERO. Together we can make a difference. • Free and Open to All • Free Food and Giveaways 7810158_Coffee Poster and DPS.indd 1 20/6/08 15:54:10 • Free Health Screenings and Information • Hear from Study Volunteers About Their Experiences • Meet Local Area Doctors and Researchers Hosted in partnership by: First 75 to pre-register will receive a $20 Walgreens gift card at the end of the event! Arrive early to receive Assessments of BMI, Blood Pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol and more! Email: awareforall@ciscrp.org Toll free: 877-633-4376 Local assistance: 617-725-2750 THE COURIER/Photo by Ryan Haas Capt. Mark Wachter (background, holding microphone) addressed a joint meeting of the Glendale Property Owners Association and the 104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol on Sept. 10. Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law Advertorial SHE FELL FROM A BAR Q: While my daughter was at preschool, at the playground, she fell. Upon being taken to the emergency room, Dorothy told the physician that she fell from the monkey bars. Anyone can see this from the hospital records. The preschool has acknowledged that the monkey bars are not ageappropriate, but the teacher who was supervising claims that Dorothy fell from an orange ladder, which is indeed suitable for preschool children to climb. A: At trial, this looks like a question of credibility between your daughter and the supervisor. Although the statement in the hospital records may be hearsay, if the school suggests that your daughter has been improperly coached, then you have the right to introduce these records to show that your daughter’s testimony is not a ‘recent fabrication’. Ordinarily, the testimony of a witness may not be supported or bolstered by proving that he or she has made a similar declaration out of court. However, when an out-of-court statement was made at a time before a motive to falsify exists, then the statement may indeed be received in evidence – once the testimony of the witness is attacked as a false story that she was coached to tell well after the event. The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel. This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878


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