In October, you’ll have a chance to learn more about North Oak Cliff United Police Patrol at an informational meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Turner House, 7 p.m. Turner House address is 401 N. Rosemont Ave., Dallas, TX 75208. NOCUPP board members and a NOCUPP patrol officer will be there to answer your questions. Come at 6:30 to enjoy light refreshments.

Membership to NOCUPP is voluntary for residents of West Kessler. Through NOCUPP, off-duty Dallas police officers patrol several North Oak Cliff neighborhoods to add another level of police presence in our neighborhoods. In the past 12 months, the NOCUPP officers have provided 350 hours of patrol per month for the NOCUPP neighborhoods. There are between 9 to 11 Dallas police officers who regularly participate.

In August 2016, NOCUPP officers reported throughout all service areas:
92 Calls for Service
563 Vacation Watches Patrolled
19 Traffic Stops
19 Pedestrian Stops
9 Traffic Citations
3 Arrests — Panhandling

Current NOCUPP members will receive a renewal letter if it’s time to renew their subscription. Non-members will receive a postcard, inviting them to join. Member is $365. For one year or $182.50 for six months. For more information, come to the Turner House on October 25 or go to this website: www.northoakcliffpatrol.org.