Public Safety Response Team
The Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) is a collection of officers that are assigned to a certain beat to connect with the community and reduce crime by learning about and fixing the community's problems. Currently there is only one PSRT officers in the LCPF, who is assigned to the "New Lego City" area. Any neighborhood can qualify to get s PSRT officer in a number of ways. If the crime average goes above a certain number, and if the community requests one. Forms to request a PSRT officer are available to download below.
New Lego City PSRT
Hello, my name is Officer York, and I am New Lego Cities PSRT officer.
My job as a PSRT officer ranges from a lot of things. I like to go from business to business and speak to the owner to make sure they don't have any recurring problems. I also check on at-risk individuals to make sure they are staying out of trouble. If a call gores out in my area involving a known resident I will often respond, as it is proven that seeing a familiar face can help calm someone down. I also enjoy visiting my neighborhoods youth, and educating them on how to stay out of trouble. I host monthly meeting which take place on the first of every month (which are of course virtual now) in which community members are invited to share any concerns regarding their safety with me.
My job as a PSRT officer ranges from a lot of things. I like to go from business to business and speak to the owner to make sure they don't have any recurring problems. I also check on at-risk individuals to make sure they are staying out of trouble. If a call gores out in my area involving a known resident I will often respond, as it is proven that seeing a familiar face can help calm someone down. I also enjoy visiting my neighborhoods youth, and educating them on how to stay out of trouble. I host monthly meeting which take place on the first of every month (which are of course virtual now) in which community members are invited to share any concerns regarding their safety with me.
PSRT Request Form
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Once the form is completely filled out and printed, sign and bring to your local LCPF Station. If you are under the age of 14, have a trusted adult sign it for you and have them fill out their info on the space provided on the second page.
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You must live in the neighborhood you want the PSRT officer assigned to. You must not have an active arrest warrant for any offence in any other country. If you fail any of these things, you can not submit it yourself or sign it for a minor (someone under the age of 14).
PSRT Map
PSRT Q/A
How does a neighborhood qualify to get a PSRT? officer assigned to it?
A neighborhood can qualify in a number of different ways, mostly PSRT officers are assigned to neighborhoods where crime has to be above a certain average, but we also assign PSRT officers to a neighborhood if a certain number of citizens that live/work in the area fill in a request form (which can be done online, or in person at the closest LCPF station.
How do you get in contact with the neighborhood PSRT officer? Does he have an office we can visit?
PSRT officers do not have offices open to the public, but they do have their own email and phone number (which can not be used for emergency contact) which are specifically used for the purpose of members of the public reaching the officer with problems/suggestions. PSRT officers do drive around their neighborhood in unmarked cars but are most often found walking around, interacting with members of the public.
What happens if the incident is to serious to be dealt with in an email?
Simply bring it up at the monthly meetings that take place at 6:00 pm, at the local LCPF station. Anyone is invited to attend and share their views (of course because of Covid 19 these meetings are happening virtually).
Do PSRT officers do anything else except just patrolling/interacting with minifigs in their neighborhood?
Yes! PSRT officers respond to any calls along side patrol officers inside their neighborhood. They also respond to any calls which possibly involve somebody who has spoken to the PSRT before.
Why are PSRT officers armed?
PSRT officers are armed so that they can respond alongside Armed Response Vehicles and the Emergency Task Force to any incident involving firearms inside or around their neighborhood.
When did the LCPF get its first PSRT officer?
The program was officially introduced on March 1st, 2020 after the LCPF recognized that certain neighborhoods needed more help than others. So far it has helped prevent fatalities in a shooting and information given to the PSRT officers helped Special Operations officers with a successful raid.
Are any other neighborhoods going to get a PSRT?
Yes! The LCPF is currently looking at 1 more neighborhood (The Food District) located just North of our current PSRT neighborhood. This neighborhood asked for a PSRT after seeing how well the "New Lego City" program went.
A neighborhood can qualify in a number of different ways, mostly PSRT officers are assigned to neighborhoods where crime has to be above a certain average, but we also assign PSRT officers to a neighborhood if a certain number of citizens that live/work in the area fill in a request form (which can be done online, or in person at the closest LCPF station.
How do you get in contact with the neighborhood PSRT officer? Does he have an office we can visit?
PSRT officers do not have offices open to the public, but they do have their own email and phone number (which can not be used for emergency contact) which are specifically used for the purpose of members of the public reaching the officer with problems/suggestions. PSRT officers do drive around their neighborhood in unmarked cars but are most often found walking around, interacting with members of the public.
What happens if the incident is to serious to be dealt with in an email?
Simply bring it up at the monthly meetings that take place at 6:00 pm, at the local LCPF station. Anyone is invited to attend and share their views (of course because of Covid 19 these meetings are happening virtually).
Do PSRT officers do anything else except just patrolling/interacting with minifigs in their neighborhood?
Yes! PSRT officers respond to any calls along side patrol officers inside their neighborhood. They also respond to any calls which possibly involve somebody who has spoken to the PSRT before.
Why are PSRT officers armed?
PSRT officers are armed so that they can respond alongside Armed Response Vehicles and the Emergency Task Force to any incident involving firearms inside or around their neighborhood.
When did the LCPF get its first PSRT officer?
The program was officially introduced on March 1st, 2020 after the LCPF recognized that certain neighborhoods needed more help than others. So far it has helped prevent fatalities in a shooting and information given to the PSRT officers helped Special Operations officers with a successful raid.
Are any other neighborhoods going to get a PSRT?
Yes! The LCPF is currently looking at 1 more neighborhood (The Food District) located just North of our current PSRT neighborhood. This neighborhood asked for a PSRT after seeing how well the "New Lego City" program went.