Schools Unite Network “SUN”
Alert
… with reliable information from the NYPD in response
to queries and reports received by the Schools Unite Network “SUN” from
concerned parents like you!
Issued by the
Schools Unite Network in cooperation with the NYPD.
Have
information regarding an incident described below?
Contact your
local precinct or SUN at 347.560.9110 by voice/text or click “Report an
Incident” at
SUNnyc.org
Schools Unite Network Alert:
· Robberies of youths on the
Upper East and West Side of Manhattan as reported by SUN are being investigated
by Central Robbery as Robbery Pattern #37. Subsequent robberies have been
reported. SUN encourages you to report crimes immediately to 911 from a safe
location, which will give thieves less time to flee the general vicinity before
police arrive.
· 3 males,
ages 16-20 with a loaded firearm who robbed two young adults on Saturday in
Central Park were arrested
On
Saturday, May 5th, a man and woman, 22 and 23 years old, were in Central Park
between 9:30 and 10PM, when they were approached by 3 males who displayed a
handgun and robbed them of their cell phones, wallets, numerous credit cards,
and $80 in cash. Shortly after the incident, NYPD’s Sgt. Frank Burns and
Police Officer Keith Beddows of Patrol Borough Manhattan North’s Anti-Crime
Unit arrested 3 males, 16, 17 and 20 years old for robbery 2 degree,
possession of a loaded firearm, and possession of stolen property.
What you can do to help protect yourself:
1.
Help
recover your cell phone or i-Pod, if lost/stolen- free online registration in
NYPD’s recovery program through
SUN.
2.
Determine the safest routes to
walk-piggyback on parent safety patrols in the area, know where the crossing
guards and police patrolled safe corridors are on the
Schools Unite Network Safety Maps
3.
Walk in groups
We are asking ALL parents,
students, and schools to care enough to report signs of trouble and ask if
resources are needed to help a child.
Unable or
unwilling to contact the police in a non-emergency, want to keep us informed,
or need a resource to help a child? “Report an Incident” at SUNnyc.org
or
program 347.560.9110 into your phone and contact SUN by voice/text.
Parents listen to SUN’s 3
minute podcast to learn how to participate: http://www.brainshark.com/sunnyc/vu?pi=zHdzfp5Waz19qrz0
If you have any information on the above incident please
contact the NYPD or the Schools Unite Network at 347.560.9110 by voice/text or click
“Report an Incident” at SUNnyc.org
VOLUNTEERS and INTERNS NEEDED!
Can you give us
1-5 hours per week?
We are seeking 4-6 parents
of children in public and independent schools to perform a variety of tasks. Primary commitment
involves annual safety conference; participating in events, secondary
commitment includes supporting CEO in various activities throughout the year.
Skills
sought include:
· IT, backend, web design,
social media
· Organization
· Editing
· Translators and interpreters
for the Spanish and Chinese speaking communities
Most important is interest in safety of children and adolescents.
For
more information or to: volunteer, please contact TinaConnelly@SUNnyc.org
student intern, please contact Marla Daniels
at interns@SUNnyc.org
Please
join us for the safety of our children! We can’t do it without you!
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SUN is a program of
the Police Liaison Group, Inc., a 501 (c )(3) nonprofit organization
established in 1993 to improve the quality of life and safety of New York City
by working with schools, communities, businesses, the NYPD, NYC Department of
Parks and Recreation, and any other necessary governmental and nongovernmental
agencies.
The Police Liaison Group will not be held liable for any disparities or
inaccuracies in the above information. Although information relating to
police or other law enforcement matters is verified by the NYPD or other
appropriate agency before transmission, omissions or mistakes may occur.
Our thanks to
Council Members Gale Brewer and Robert Jackson for their continued support of
the Schools Unite Network.
