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Abandoned Vehicle ProcedureResidents of the Garden District may report any abandoned vehicle in the district to the GDSD patrol officers. The information is passed along immediately to the citys abandoned vehicles department then added to an updated list of known abandoned vehicles maintained by the GDSD Supervisor. This list is also faxed monthly to the City’s Abandoned Vehicle Department as a reminder. Generally within 72 hours of reporting, a city inspector “stickers” the abandoned vehicle at the designated location giving notice that the vehicle will be towed if not removed within 7 to 14 days. Once the vehicle has been “stickered,” the GDSD Supervisor conducts a follow-up inspection to obtain the sticker number and tow date, update his report and make sure it is removed by the city within the expected time period. School Children and WalkersDuring the hours of 6 to 9am and 2 to 4pm, each weekday during the school year, GDSD patrol officers keep a closer watch on Chestnut Street to watch over the many children on their way to and from school and the dozens of runners and walkers in the neighborhood. Please make a point to use this street as our neighborhood pathway to be safe. Alarm AlertIf your home or business is equipped with an alarm service, please be sure to include the GDSD patrol and the NOPD as priority contacts. The 899-GDSD number should be given to your alarm service company as soon as possible so that service will be effective for you and your neighbors should an emergency occur. NOTE: The City of New Orleans has instituted a new law that restricts the number of false alarms each property can have each year before a penalty is levied. Please make sure your alarm is in proper working condition to avoid such penalties. Going Out of Town?To request a vacation check of your home or business, please call 899-GDSD to provide the officer with the information about your home and a number where you may be reached in case of an emergency. Officers will take extra care to check your premises while you are gone, but you are asked to take extra precautions to secure all gates, doors and windows and other belongings. It is also suggested that a neighbor or family member collect your newspapers and mail, as the officers will not be allowed to handle such tasks. Also, please leave a key and alarm pass code with an in-town friend and give their name and telephone number to the GDSD patrol in case your alarm sounds. Most alarms cycle for quite sometime before shutting down on their own. This can create a big disturbance for your neighbors. NOPD Neighborhood MeetingsCaptain Robert Bardy and NonPac Coordinator of the Sixth District NOPD hold a monthly meeting with area neighbors to discuss concerns and release information on criminal activity in the area. These meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at the Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Avenue. All neighbors are encouraged to attend. Get to Know Your OfficersIt has been proven nationwide that community policing and neighborhood watchers are some of the best ways to control crime and keep neighborhoods safe. Here in the GDSD, the supplemental patrol will make community security a top priority, but the officers need your help. Its important that you and your neighbors get to know your officers. Communicate with them on a regular basis and let them know your concerns about the area so they can better serve you. Communication is the first and most important step toward neighborhood safety. GDSD Custom Protection Supervisors:Sgt. Michael Overway Lead Site Supervisor NOPD Detail Officers:One on duty each evening/ 7 days each week: Officers and shift duties are subject to change without public notice.
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