Thank you all for the feedback!

I noticed that there was a Communipaw Block association in an old posting on the net and wasn't sure if it was still active. I live near Communipaw on Lexington, below Westside. The part of Lexington above westside, especially between Bergen and Kennedy has always had some issues and gradually it has moved down the block. I am contacting the community officer by phone or in person and seeing what can be done.

I had sent an email to the JCPD block email about the problem last summer but no one ever responded. The winter is not as much of a problem but I dread the summer with a passion.

Will keep you updated...

I have a problem in my neighborhood where I have lived for over 20 years and sometimes I think I am the only one who seems bothered by it because the cops are never called. Large groups of drunk and high kids/adults just hanging out and making noise.

When a complaint is made to the police, is the information kept confidential? Do they keep record of who calls? Neighbors are too scared to do anything. I am ready to really do something about this and just want to prepare myself. God knows I am not interested in being a community activist, I just want to come home and relax and not worry about hoodlums. Moving of course is an option but until you find a place to live you have to live with what you have.

What would your recommendation be on addressing this? On rare occassions when the police happen to drive down the block when the kids are out, the troublemakers disperse to then come back to the same area again.

Is anyone else experiencing something similiar? Anyone started a neighborhood watch? Any advice is appreciated.

Help!!