Crime & Safety

PSA 3 Meets

A monthly meeting of the police patrol that oversees safety in public housing

PSA’s or Police Service Areas are the police patrol units responsible for the oversight and safety of the New York City Housing Developments.

PSA 3, located at 25 Central Avenue in Brooklyn, patrols 21 New York City Housing Authority Developments within the confines of the 79th, 81st, 84th, 88th and 90th Police Precincts.

PSA 3 Commanding Officer Lola Obe oversees the daily operations of more than 150 officers and civilian members of the NYPD. On Wednesday, February 1, PSA 3 held its first monthly meeting of the year at its new location, the Job Corps Building on Dekalb Avenue.

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The turnout for this first meeting was unprecedented. Tenants and housing presidents from seven housing developments attended, including Roosevelt Houses, Tompkins Houses, Farragut Houses, Lafayette Gardens, Whitman Houses, Ingersoll Houses and Stuyvesant Gardens.

Commanding Officer's Lola Obe’s Message:
“Over the last year we have noticed a substantial reduction in crime within the Developments that we patrol. This reduction in crime is due to a joint effort by the Police Officer and the Community taking a stand to help better and beautify the neighborhoods that we live and work in.

“I have had the pleasure of meeting various members of the community; together we pride ourselves on creating a working relationship as well as a friendship. This relationship and level of commitment that we have achieved will continue to benefit us in the years to come and in turn will help us in the battle against crime.”

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  • Tenant association presidents and tenants had a chance to speak and express any grievances or concerns regarding safety, crime and the living conditions
  • Sgt. Wise re: The Tompkins Resident Association: On February 27, at 6:00 pm, representatives will be on hand at the community center to provide counsel and resources including resources for the elderly, support for victims of domestic violence, moving assistance and help with changing locks, etc. Also on that day will be a Black History Month program by the children. For more information, call 718-386-4303
  • The Citizens Police Academy is a free course to provide residents an inside view of life as a police officer. Classes are open for anyone, 18 or older, who wants to take them. It’s a 14-week course, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.. They can only take 5 people at a time, to sign up, call your local precinct.
  • The NYPD is taking more children now to participate in its Explorers Program. It’s affiliated with Boys Scouts of America, and it’s for kids 14 -20 years old. Helps instill discipline, mentoring and motivation. Is free. Also provides career preparation, whether the child is interested in employment at NYPD or in another field.
  • Officer Grant Judy spoke about the Cadet Program for college-age youth. The program is an internship program where students can give service to and learn about the NYPD. In exchange, the program will pay up to two years of college expenses. If the graduate decides does not want to work in NYPD afterward, can simply pay back the loan. Officer Grant will begin visiting each of the housing developments to recruit for the Cadet Program. The first meeting will be on Friday, January 3, in the Tompkins Development Center of the Tompkins Houses, at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call 718-386-5570
  • Mrs. Miller, supervisor of the Resident Watch Program in Brooklyn is looking for more volunteers. The program has 268 buildings participating with close to 2,000 volunteers. “It’s a great way to get involved in what’s happening in your community, and you can also use the hours as a part of community service,” said Miller. To participate, call 718-649-6400.

PSA 3 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. The next PSA 3 meeting will be on Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 p.m. at the Job Corps Building.


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