Lt. Edwin Perez, of the 2nd Police District, attended the recent Fox Chase Civic Association meeting, joined by community relations officers Mark Mroz of the 2nd district and Al Fiorentino of the 7th district.
Mroz said the 2nd district recently received seven new officers, six from a police academy graduating class and one transferred from the Kensington Community Revival plan.
Mroz mentioned an Aug. 8 murder on the 500 block of Alcott St. Gunmen jumped out of a car and shot the victim.
Mroz said stolen autos are on the rise in the district, but the rate is declining for thefts from autos, shootings, murders, robberies, armed robberies, residential burglaries and retail theft. The 2nd is making more truancy, curfew and car stops.
In other news from the Sept. 10 meeting:
• The civic heard from Stephanie Robinson, of the Pennypack Environmental Center (8600 Verree Road), and representatives of Fox Chase Farm (8500 Pine Road).
Robinson said the environmental center offers adult and family programs, describing it as “a true treasure in the Northeast.” More information is on the PEC page on Facebook.
Fox Chase Farm, operated by the School District of Philadelphia, is seeking volunteers 18 and older. Contact Angela at 215-400-3310, Option 3 or [email protected].
• State Sen. Joe Picozzi addressed the group. He said SEPTA still needs a long-term funding fix, money that could come from regulation of skill games. Picozzi said he has supported SEPTA funding increases that are coupled with mandates for more transparency and a crackdown on fare evasions.
• City Councilman Brian O’Neill will sponsor two upcoming events, both on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. Recycling buckets will be given away on Oct. 18 at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Shredding is scheduled for Oct. 25 at American Heritage Credit Union, 432 Rhawn St. ••
