Wednesday, October 10, 2012

EGWC Meeeting Minutes of 7/19/2012

EAST GATEWAY COALITION
MINUTES
JULY 19, 2012
Meeting called to order at 6:40 by President Roger Mickelson, who then introduced guests:  APD Foothills Area Command Commander Kevin Rowe, Detective Michael Sandoval, Crime Specialist Jill Garcia, and Maggie Toulouse-Oliver, Bernalillo County Clerk. 
Commander Rowe noted that crime in the area was up a little over 1%.  He reminded the audience that crime has to do with opportunity, and also that if it is not reported, nothing can be done to combat it.  The more reports APD receives, the more an area will be patrolled. 
Crime Specialist Jill Garcia noted that presently the worst problem areas in the district are in the area of Eubank and Juan Tabo and Montgomery, where burglaries and car break-ins are problematic.  However, the most troublesome areas are south of Central from Juan Tabo to Tramway.
Bernalillo County Clerk, Maggie Toulouse-Oliver, speaking next, noted to the audience that in the upcoming election in November voters may cast their ballots at any voting location.  If a voter is registered, it will not be necessary to vote at the voters’ particular precinct.  She noted that Provisional voting will require two identifications; such as driver’s license, bank statement, birth certificate, passport, etc.
Detectives Greg Crawford and Michael Sandoval presented a visual guide on protecting oneself from scams, including i.d. theft and forgery, which are the largest crimes currently being perpetrated.
If you have a need the following was noted on the slides:
        CONTACT:  Equifax: 800-525-6285;
Experian: 888-397-3742;
Trans Union: 800-680-7289
(Each are obligated to supply one free report each year to      anyone requesting a report.                             
                               
        WHAT TO DO:  Make a police report. Close all bank accounts.
Cancel all credit cards. Contact Attorney General and complete an I.D. theft report.
Some of the scams which are currently active are:  Lottery or prize winnings, an injured or without funds family member.  Many potential scams are relative to home insurance coverage on things such as coverage for breaks in water lines (and many others). 
If you have calls on any of these things, ask yourself:  “Did I enter a lottery?” “Do I know of a relative’s being out of the country?”  Call them and find out. 
Locally you may call the White Collar Crime unit at 505-768-2300.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45.