CWE - A Nice Security Boost (2013, apartment, insurance)

[Dreadnought]

Looks like CWE is going to be receiving a bunch of new security cameras. Very nice.

“We are going to expand our current system of 16 cameras to about 90”

Security Cameras Installed In Central West End | FOX2now.com

[Dawn10am]

This is very welcome news

[mjtinmemphis]

Has CWE gotten that bad? The neighborhood isn't on my relocation list but its a cool place to hang out.

[Dreadnought]

Originally Posted by mjtinmemphis

Has CWE gotten that bad? The neighborhood isn't on my relocation list but its a cool place to hang out.

Nope. It's not bad at all, but stuff happens in the CWE from time to time just like any big city neighborhood.

Also the cameras were donated so that's likely why they are going in.

[JuanHamez]

Originally Posted by mjtinmemphis

Has CWE gotten that bad? The neighborhood isn't on my relocation list but its a cool place to hang out.

Nope. I watched an outdoor movie with free booze this evening in Maryland Plaza and the place was bustling past 11pm. Felt 200% safe.

[NewStLouisan]

I walk in the alley behind my (CWE) apartment everyday to and from work, and I have never felt unsafe. Not even in the back alleys of CWE do I feel unsafe even after the sun has set (at least on my street).


I'm happy about the security cameras, though. More protection, the better!

[Dreadnought]

Originally Posted by NewStLouisan

I walk in the alley behind my (CWE) apartment everyday to and from work, and I have never felt unsafe. Not even in the back alleys of CWE do I feel unsafe even after the sun has set (at least on my street).


I'm happy about the security cameras, though. More protection, the better!

Unfortunately criminals do not operate on a schedule. All of the worst crimes in the CWE last year happened in broad daylight.

First there was the 23 year old girl that was shot to death in CWE for her purse and cell phone in August last year. It was like 2pm in the afternoon.

Then a bit later in the year this other guy started doing strong-arm robberies. He would just walk up to somebody, throw them on the ground, and search them for valuables. Broad daylight.

Fortunately, all of the bad guys in these incidents were caught. But I mean it just goes to show you that even in a great neighborhood like CWE that is safe most of the time, stuff can still happen. It's the same in big cities the world over.

[mjtinmemphis]

Originally Posted by Dreadnought

It's the same in big cities the world over.

I was shocked at how wide spread the "apple pickings" where throughout the world.

[flynavyj]

The unfortunate thing about security is it's not guaranteed by cameras...a security camera means the guy breaking into a store now has to wear a mask when he breaks into the store, it doesn't stop him from actually breaking the window...these will be great for solving the crime, unfortunately you're still bleeding out in the ditch well before anyone notices that you didn't arrive at the party, the perp on the other hand will get caught using your credit card and sending text messages from your i-phone a few blocks to the North.

A good friend of mine was chiming in the other day about his car being broken into. He lives in the CWE and had the great "good morning" of finding his window smashed out, glove box ripped from the locks, and general "dismay" in his very nicely upkept Audi. All by some degenerate who doesn't have the decency to go out and get a job and provide for himself/his family. While my friend understands that crime happens, and overall this will only cost him a few $$ towards his insurance deductible, it's the hassle involved with setting up appointments, missing work, getting estimates and the general feeling of violation/victimization that comes from someone else digging through your belongings! He was a bit irate to say the least...He'd also done everything right, by not leaving anything in the car, however the police recommended that he leave the vehicle unlocked to avoid this hassle in the future...sad when the answer is "Well, you should expect people to go through your stuff...you live in the CWE...might as well minimize the damage."

[zach_33]

^I sometimes leave my doors unlocked (when parked in the city) for that exact reason. What would really suck would be if someone still smashed your window out even though your doors were unlocked. Hasn't happened yet-- knock on wood - but I have had my windows smashed a couple times when the doors were locked and nothing was in the car worth stealing.