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.
