Residents of 39th Avenue in Oakland, CA letter to Chief of Police
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Officer Michael Naumann helped residents of the 39th Avenue neighborhood in Oakland, California form a neighborhood watch program to address issues like drug dealing, loitering, and littering. Through Officer Naumann's leadership and participation in neighborhood meetings and cleanups, the community has seen these problems become less common. The letter writer credits Officer Naumann's support as a major factor in the neighborhood's success in improving safety and quality of life. They thank the police chief for allowing the residents to work with Officer Naumann and look forward to continuing their positive relationship.
Residents of 39th Avenue in Oakland, CA letter to Chief of Police
- 1. January 31,1994 Mr. Joseph Samuels, Oakland Chief ofPolice 455 7th Street Oakland, Ca95607 f" ,I i-i-i i-:',: - ::-' i..:'i Dear Mr. Samuels: This letter is to advise you of the outstanding service Officer Michael Naumann has provided the residents of 39th Avenue. The 3600-3700 blocks in particular. As our Beat Officer, Mr. Naumann helped and guided the 39th Ave., residents through the formation of cur Hcnne Alert Programthat resulted in many neighborhood improvements. a heightened sense of "community" and overall, a better qualrty of life. Prior to Officer Naumann's assistance, our neighborhood was plagued with what appeared to be drug dealing; loitering by undesirables; nuisance activities and littering. Through the leadership and ACTIVE participation of Officer Naumann in our meetings, neighborhood clean-ups, patrols etc; we now have a community where it appears these disturbances are now more the exception that the norm. We appreciate Officer Naumann's accessibility as evidenced by his sincere offer to "page him", in a time of need, if we couldn't reach him by other means. Although it is primarily the residents'responsibility to maintain control of their community, there are times when things get out of control and it's necessary to let those undesirable forces know we intend to not "go to the dogs" and "take our neighborhoods back". This is what happened on 39th Ave and continues to happen. However, we all recognize Officer Naumann's support as a _igI contributine factor to our success. Officer Naumann's involvement is a fine example of the positive outcomes achieved when the police and community work together for the same cause. His efforts exemplifli the motto, "to protect and serye" Thank you for allowing the 39th Avenue residents the opportunity to work with Officer Naumann and we look forward to a continued relationship. Sincerely, The residents of 39th Avenue cc: Honorable Mayor Elihu Haris and Councilman Dick Spees