UPTOWN — After a rash of shooting incidents near Sunnyside Avenue and Sheridan Road, some community members are calling for a zero-tolerance policy to help "cut down on crime and unlawful activity."
The anonymous note, addressed to "East Sheridan" residents, appeared on fences near the intersection of Hazel Street and Sunnyside Avenue, neighbors said.
"Due to current political pressure, Police are no longer allowed to stop individuals without probable cause," the note reads. "As community members we must help to provide them with the information they need to keep this community safe."
The flyer asks neighbors to report every instance of loitering, foul-play, suspicious activity and public intoxication.
"Please note: as told by a first responder at the shooting 'Calling 9-1-1 is not racist. You are reporting because of behavior, not because of skin color,'" the note said.
Town Hall District officers and CAPS were not "consulted about the content" of the flyer, said Sgt. Mary Heines, of the Town Hall District, referring further questions to News Affairs. News Affairs had no further comment.
Residents should call 9-1-1 in case of police and fire emergencies, when a crime is in progress, when there is an immediate threat to life or bodily injury, when there is major property damage and when you want a squad car dispatched to the area, according to police.
When describing suspects it is important to remember characteristics such as: sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color, glasses type, tattoo, scars and clothing worn, according to a release from CPD.
Residents should call 3-1-1 in non-emergency situations, where the criminal is no longer in the area and where the victim is safe and doesn't need medical attention, according to police.
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