Charles P. Ciaccio

A letter from the LCPD President

Dear Lakeview Residents,

I would like to take the opportunity to update you on the progress of the 3rd District and the
LCPD Officers. I personally thank LCPD Commander, Sergeant Doug Eckert who has
been working very hard on our behalf. We have to commend them on their efforts. Since
the inception of the LCPD in 1998 with reported crimes numbering 626, the reported
crimes have gone down significantly to a 2009 total of 226.

We need to help our law enforcement personnel in preventing crime. Here are some of the
things that we can do that will definitely help:

Lock your car and do not leave anything of value in view.
Lock your outdoor shed and place all yard equipment, tools, and other belongings
inside.
Install peripheral lighting around your home. This can be flood lights that come on
with a timer or those that have motion detectors.
Install a video camera system that places several lenses on the outside of your
home in places where they can capture activity.
Install an alarm system and have it monitored. If you have an alarm system, use
it. Not only does it keep you safe, it also protects you regarding your insurance
policy. Many policies will not support a break in or a fire at your home if you own
a security system and it was not set when the crime/fire took place.
Trim all large bushes that may interfere with your view from your door and windows.
These are also good places for perpetrators to hide out.
When you exit or enter your home, be aware of your surroundings. Check all
around you before you leave your home and/or vehicle.
Be a good citizen. If you see anything that does not look right, it probably isn’t. If
you see criminal activity in Lakeview, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you are suspect of
criminal activity, or if you need help or guidance, call 821-2222. It is critically
important to report anything suspicious.

There are three websites that are very helpful in keeping up-to-date with crime trends. The
LCPD website address is: http://www.lcpdonline.com/  The Orleans Parish Criminal
Sheriff’s website address is: http://www.opcso.org/  In addition, the Citizen Crime Watch
page is also a very useful tool: http://citizencrimewatch.org These sites continue to add
updated information and are interactive. I encourage you to check the sites frequently.

The LCPD board meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month, with the exception
of July and December, at the St. Dominic Rectory. Please join us.

Sincerely,
Charles P. Ciaccio, President
Lakeview Crime Prevention District