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From YouTube: National Night Out 2018: South Boston
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Residents from South Boston joined with police and city officials for fun, food and music during the National Night Out celebration. The 35th Annual National Night Out Boston is a citywide celebration that focuses on strengthening partnerships between the community and law enforcement.
A
A
My
name
is
Joe
boil
my
cabinet
district
chicks
and
we
want
to
welcome
you
to
national
find
out
in
South
Boston.
You
want
to
thank
you
for
coming.
We
appreciate
all
the
work
you
do
with
us
throughout
the
year.
We
look
before
the
Walking
with
you
through
this
new
year
and
when
you
introduce
mayor
Martin,
Walsh.
B
Thank
You
captain
and
Thank
You
senator
for
that
objection.
For
that
applause,
let
me
let
me
just
stop
by
by
thanking
captain
Boyle
in
the
office
of
c6
for
the
great
work
they
do
in
South.
Boston
I
appreciate
all
that
work
and
tonight
is
a
celebration
of
the
community.
Tonight
is
a
celebration
of
of
organizations
that
do
great
work
to
make
neighborhoods
safe
and
make
neighborhoods
healthy.
It's
also
a
celebration
of
our
policing
and
our
community
policing
efforts
that
we're
doing
in
the
city
of
Boston.
So
I
want
to
thank
everyone
for
coming
out.
B
B
Your
City
Council
citywide
from
across
the
bridge
and
East
rossabi
George's
here
and
I'd
like
to
thank,
we
have
a
gentleman
with
us
tonight.
Who's
been
doing
this
for
25
straight
years.
He's
a
district
attorney
he's
announced
as
her
time
and
he's
really
worked
working
to
make
sure
that,
instead
of
locking
people
up,
how
does
he
work
to
make
sure
programming
to
help
people
get
on
the
pathway
to
success?
That's
Dan,
Conley.
B
I
think
we
have
Sheriff
Tom
key
though
he
is,
and
we
have
Sheriff
Thompkins
he's
in
the
house
now.
What
that
sounded
good
earlier,
I
want
to
thank
the
sheriff
for
his
great
work.
I
also
I'm
gonna
introduce
the
Commission
a
minute.
I
want
to
thank
chief
green
from
the
MBTA
police
that
you
chief
feel
great
work
and
I
want
to
thank
I
want
to.
Thank.
Would
everyone
who
came
tonight
some
co
with
us
tonight?
B
I
just
I
just
have
a
couple
of
quick
updates
to
talk
about
working
on
making
sure
that
the
crime
stats
in
South
Boston
are
going
in
the
right
direction,
and
last
week
we
had
a
tragedy
on
L
Street
that
there's
been
an
incredible
community
response
to
I
want
to
thank
the
community.
It
was
a
horrible
situation.
B
What
happened
to
the
little
boy
and
you've
seen
some
changes
on
L
Street
you're
gonna
see
some
changes
on
Dave
Boulevard
you're
gonna
see
a
lot
more
enforcement
happening
in
the
community
to
make
sure
that
cars
are
going
at
the
speed
they're
supposed
to
be
going
at
I
would
ask
you
to
pass
the
word
along
to
your
neighbors
and
friends.
Last
week,
when
the
city
to
this
study
of
L
Street
70%
of
the
violators
on
L
Street,
that
was
speeding
him
and
going
fast
were
residents
of
the
community
and
I
know
Dave
Boulevard.
B
We
have
a
lot
of
people
that
don't
live
in
the
community
that
use
it
as
a
cut-through
to
get
places
and
they
turn
to
a
Boulevard
into
a
highway
and
it's
not
a
highway.
So
we're
gonna
continue
to
make
the
improvements.
We're
going
to
continue
to
make
the
changes
out
here.
To
date,
we've
added
yield
lanes
and
in
stop
lanes
we're
improving
the
lighting.
We
have
additional
parking
restrictions.
B
B
Also,
we
install
the
radar
signs
that
were
already
somewhere
already
there,
we're
gonna
be
putting
more
in
and
there's
a
community
meeting
gonna
be
on
Thursday
night,
so
we're
encouraging
everyone
to
come
out
what
we're
gonna
really
be
doing.
There
is
talking
about
some
of
the
things
that
what
the
next
steps
are
in
the
city
as
far
as
transportation
in
South
Boston
and
then
we're
also
gonna
be
taking
feedback
from
the
community.
Any
concerns
that
people
might
have
meeting
is
Thursday
at
six
o'clock.
Is
it
at
the
six
o'clock
of
the
time?
B
So,
if
you
can
make
it,
they
would
love
to
have
you
there,
because
it's
important
it's
an
important
conversation.
I
also
I
know
that
we're
working
forward
here
in
Moakley
Park
we're
working
on
a
study
to
look
at
multi
parking
and
eventually
reconstruct
multi
park,
so
gonna
be
working
on
that
process
and
when
we
begin
that
process
we'll
let
you
know
as
well
when
that's
going
to
happen
this
week
in
Boston,
has
also
been
a
historic
week
in
our
city.
B
I
know:
in
South
Boston
we
had
the
police
Commissioner
Billy
Evans
has
been
with
me
here
for
five
years
in
a
row,
and
a
lot
of
people
are
proud
of
the
great
work
he's
done
at
Billy.
Evans
did
an
incredible
job,
not
just
in
South
Boston,
but
twelve,
these
entire
city
of
Boston
as
a
police
commissioner,
he
retired.
B
Then
he
went
back
to
work
he's
at
Boston
College,
but
I
think
the
the
pace
might
be
a
little
a
little
less
frame
over
there
we'll
see,
but
you'll
still
see
him
running
the
streets
and
the
person
who's
replacing
Billy
Evans
is
another
outstanding,
Commissioner,
very
similar
to
the
story.
Billy
Evans
had
they
both
started
as
cadets
on
the
Boston
Police
Department
Willie
cross
became
a
police
officer.
He
served
in
leadership
positions
in
the
Boston
Police
Department.
He
became
the
knight
commands
Mike
commander.
B
He
became
the
chief
of
police
with
with
Commissioner
Evans
and
they
both
serve
for
five
years
with
distinction.
They
were
honored
by
the
president,
I
States
of
America
President
Obama,
as
far
as
the
best
community
policing
in
the
country
right
here
in
Boston
and
then
when
Billy
Evans
retired.
There
really
wasn't
wasn't
a
decision
to
be
made
when
you
think
when
you
already
have
in
front
of
you
a
person
who
understands
the
way
the
police
department
works,
understands
the
importance
of
building
relationships
up
in
the
community,
the
unimportance
of
transparency
in
the
police
police
department.
B
All
of
that
it
was
an
easy
decision
to
make
I
said
this
earlier
today.
You
know
when
you,
if
you
don't
know
Willie
Graham,
you
just
see
him
smiling,
that's
who
he
is
as
a
person,
but
he
also
has
the
knowledge
understanding
to
be
an
incredible
and
he
will
be
an
incredible
police,
commissioner,
in
the
United
States
of
America.
So
what
I'll?
Further
adue
bikes
induce
you?
The
42nd
Police
Commissioner
of
the
city
of
Boston,
Willie
Graz,.
C
Thank
you.
Everyone,
let's
give
a
hand
to
mayor
Walsh.
He
is
also
from
the
community.
We
go
back
a
long
way
and
this
this
man
really
believes
in
the
community
and
the
community
that
helped
raise
him.
I
just
like
to
thank
him
for
having
the
confidence
to
make
me.
The
42nd
Commissioner
of
the
Boston
Police
Department,
like
the
mayor,
alluded
to
I'm
from
a
community
that
helped
raise
me
just
like
this
community
here
and
what
I
love
about
South
Southie
I
was
over
here
when
Dorchester
became
my
permanent
station.
C
Salty
didn't
have
one
so
I,
patrolled,
Dorchester
and
Southie
back
and
forth.
So
I
know
a
lot.
This
is
like
my
second
home
and
what
I
appreciate
the
salty
community
has
always
been
strong,
but
why
was
it
bigger
and
better
more
diversified
and
more
welcoming
for
everybody?
No
matter
where
you
come
from
Southie
strong,
so
give
yourselves
a
hand.
I'm
gonna
tell
you
why
you
did
the
job
folks
if
I
wanted
to
change
things.
So
if
you
want
change,
be
the
change,
we
must
invest
time
in
our
youth.
C
We
must
ensure
them
that
we
have
our
back
and
let
me
tell
you
something:
not
everybody
hates
the
police,
sorry
news,
but
guess
what
the
community's
love
us
too,
and
it
gives
me
an
opportunity
to
introduce
you
to
the
next
president
of
the
United
States
and
he
told
me
so
introduce
yourself.
This
is
why
we
do
the
job
good.
D
D
I
came
out
to
this
event
because,
when
I
heard
a
few
weeks
ago
that
mr.
Evans
was
stepping
down
as
Boston
Police
Commissioner
and
that
William
gross
was
stepping
up,
I
was
both
I.
It
felt
like
Obama
all
over
again.
Let's
just
say:
I
am
very,
very,
very
grateful
to
be
alive
in
this
generation
where
we
can
see
so
much
change
in
community
and
society
and
development
in
both
children,
our
youth
adults
and
the
political
and
social
stances
that
adults
take
and
I
am
very
happy
that
mr.
D
C
Let's
hear
it
for
the
next
president,
so
just
exactly
what
we
were
talking
about
myself
and
the
mayor
talked
about
it
all
the
time,
as
well
as
the
elected
officials
right
here
behind
you.
This
is
the
future.
This
is
where
who
we
envision
as
being
the
leaders
of
our
nation,
that
it's
going
to
be
president
for
all
the
people
now
I'd
like
to
recognize
my
command
staff.
That's
here
today
and
these
fine
officers.
C
We
are
a
part
of
the
community
and
one
thing
we
never
forget
who
takes
care
of
the
community,
all
right,
justice,
equality,
and
so
we
have
District
Attorney
Dan
Conley,
who
has
done
his
25th
National
Night
Out,
and
he
will
be
leaving
us
soon.
I'm
gonna
tell
you
he's
not
about
just
putting
cuffs
on
some
people
have
to
be
rehabilitated
on
the
other
side,
but
he's
proactive
as
well.
C
E
Hear
it
for
our
new
police,
commissioner
Willie
grass,
what
a
great
job
come
on
you're,
not
a
lawyer
right,
yet
anyways,
all
right,
so
worried
about
you
running
for
da,
sometimes
sue.
Until.
Thank
you
very
much.
As
commissioner
Grasse
said,
the
mayor
said
this
is
the
25th
year
for
me
for
National
Night
Out
eight
is
the
City
Council
from
High
Park
and
Raza
Dillon
17.
E
Now,
as
the
district
attorney
and
I've
just
seen
such
a
transformation
in
Boston
in
the
last
25
years,
it
really
is
amazing
and,
as
the
Commissioner
just
said,
you
know
southeast
changed
so
much,
and
you
all
know
that
you
live
here
when
I
was
a
brand
new
assistant
DA
at
the
age
of
26
I
met
a
guy
who
lived
on
East
Fifth
Street
invited
me
to
move
into
his
apartment
with
him.
When
I
told
my
father
that
I
was
going
to
move
from
High
Park
to
Southie.
E
He
said
what
the
heck
is
wrong
with
you
right.
He
didn't
know
what
a
great
place
LT
was,
even
though
he'd
been
here
I'm
sure
many
times
in
his
life,
so
I
had
a
chance
to
live
in
Southie.
For
a
few
years
on
East
Fifth
Street
with
the
Loftus
family
and
Southie,
was
so
welcoming
to
a
kid
from
Hyde
Park.
Everything
has
changed
as
you
know,
but
probably
for
the
better.
You
know
the
community
is
thriving,
it's
safe
and
it
really
is,
as
the
Commissioner
said,
one
of
the
most
diverse
communities
now
in
our
city.
E
So
it's
been
an
honor
and
a
privilege
to
represent
this
wonderful
city,
all
neighborhoods
hi,
PAC
Rosendale,
where
I
grew
up
and
then
West
Roxbury,
where
I
live
now
and,
of
course,
South
Boston.
It's
been
an
honor
and
a
privilege,
and
you
guys
are
really
fortunate
not
only
by
the
citywide
representation
but
by
these
three
guys:
Eddie
Flynn
dat
cons,
Michael
Flaherty,
unbelievable
representation
here
in
South
Boston.
That's
why
this
is
one
of
the
greatest
neighborhoods
in
the
city.
E
F
Southie
in
the
house:
no,
no,
no,
no,
no
one
more
time
a
Southie
in
the
house.
That's
what
I'm
talking
about!
Listen
I
won't
be
long,
but
what
I
do
want
to
say
is
this
I
love
the
diversity
that
I
see
here
we
have
young
and
we
have
old
while
young
and
seasoned,
not
all
men
and
women,
black
and
white
brown
and
yellow,
and
it
really
is
a
good
thing
to
see
community
coming
together,
working
together,
living
together
and
loving
together.
F
Our
job
is
to
make
sure
that
you
have
the
resources
that
you
need
to
keep
your
family
strong
to
keep
your
community
safe,
and
so
it's
my
pleasure
to
ride.
Along
with
these
guys
and
ladies
to
come
out
and
say
hello
and
to
wish
you
a
Happy,
National
Night
Out
take
care
of
yourself
and
enjoy
diversity
of
summer
now,
I
think
which
one
of
you.
A
A
G
Right
I
just
want
to
thank
the
Muriel
McCormick
task
force.
Guy
have
a
little
write-up
here.
They've
truly
been
partners
with
us
over
this
last
year.
This
year's
crime
watch
group
of
the
year
is
awarded
to
the
Mariela
McCormick
task
force.
The
Civic
Association
primarily
covers
the
McCormick
housing
development
in
the
surrounding
area.
Over
the
past
year,
the
neighborhood
has
dealt
with
several
challenges
to
include
some
violence
and
drug
activity,
as
well
as
various
quality
of
life
issues
caused
by
the
homeless.
G
In
the
area,
however,
instead
of
simply
complaining
about
the
issues
or
passing
blame
the
task
force
led
by
executive
director,
Carol
Sullivan
are
quick
to
seek
solutions.
They
have
formed
a
working
partnership
with
the
Boston
Police
Department,
the
management
at
the
Boston
Housing
Authority
and
other
state
Calder's
in
their
community.
Whatever
an
issue
arises,
the
task
force
communicates
with
captain
Boyle
and
the
community
service
office
at
district
c6,
as
well
as
their
other
partners.
All
of
the
parties
then
work
together
to
address
the
issue
with
constant
communication
back
and
forth
until
the
problem
is
rectified.
G
The
task
force
takes
a
great
sense
of
pride
in
the
neighborhood
and
have
been
active
in
being
a
part
of
the
solution
to
any
negative
issues
affecting
it
because
of
their
hard
work
and
their
sense
of
ownership
and
pride
in
their
community.
The
Mariella
mccormick
task
force
is
awarded
the
district
c6
crime
watch
group
of
the
year.
A
G
Alright,
this
was
this
was
a
really
great
job
by
Jennifer.
Right
I
got
to
watch
this
incident
on
video
too,
and
it's
really
amazing,
but
I'll
read
it
now
about
5:30
7:00
p.m.
on
Wednesday
11,
8,
2017,
Jennifer
Becker
was
waiting
in
line
at
the
PLS
check-cashing,
located
at
1280
for
Mass
Ave
in
Dorchester,
when
she
noticed
the
male
customer.
Next
to
her
had
passed
a
note
to
the
teller
began
to
bang
impatiently
on
the
counter
and
announced
to
the
teller.
This
is
a
robbery
and
to
hurry
up.
G
Miss
Becker,
reacted
by
retrieving
pepper
spray
from
her
purse
and
sprayed
the
suspect
in
the
face.
The
suspect
then
ran
towards
the
door.
Miss
Becker
followed
the
suspect
and
again
sprayed
him
with
the
pepper
spray.
At
this
point,
the
suspect
dropped
dropped
a
large
knife
that
he
had
been
holding
and
fled
out
the
door.
Boston
Police
officers
arrived
shortly
thereafter
in
response
to
a
radio
call
for
an
armed
robbery
in
progress
officers
located
the
suspect,
hiding
behind
a
vehicle,
a
short
distance
from
the
scene.
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Officers
observed
the
suspects
face
to
be
red
and
swollen
and
could
smell
pepper
spray
as
they
approached
him.
Subsequently,
miss
Becker
and
other
witnesses
from
the
scene
made
a
positive
identification
of
the
suspect.
The
suspect
was
taken
into
custody
and
charged
with
armed
robbery.
Jennifer
Becker
displayed
amazing
bravery
and
courage.
During
this
incident
she
put
her
own
safety
at
risk
in
order
to
stop
an
armed
suspect
from
committing
a
robbery
and
possibly
carrying
out
more
violence.
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So
Longwood
officers
have
worked
great
with
the
officers
from
our
district,
both
in
the
Old
Colony
development
and
over
in
Harbor
Point
about
7
o'clock
p.m.
on
4/20
2018
officers
from
Boston
Police
District
c6
were
at
53
Bourke
Street
in
South
Boston,
responding
to
a
radio
call
for
domestic
disturbance
officers
were
being
assisted
by
special
officers,
Apostoli
de
Santa
Leo
from
Longwood
security
while
handling
they
call
officers
heard
a
loud
commotion
coming
from
the
area.
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Forty-Five
Bourke
Street
officers
responded
to
the
area
and
observed
the
male,
pushing
a
female
and
then
pinning
the
female
up
against
the
fence.
When
the
officers
approached,
the
male
suspect
began
to
swear
and
yell
at
the
officers
telling
them
to
mind
their
own
business
suspect
then
turned
towards
the
offices
and
a
competitive
standpoint
of
us,
the
suspect
violently
resisted
officers
attempt
to
place
him
under
arrest,
kicking
his
feet
and
pinning
his
arms.
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Under
his
body,
several
more
officers
responded
and
after
a
violent
struggle,
the
suspect
was
eventually
taken
into
custody
when
the
suspect
became
aggressive
towards
the
officers
special
officers.
Apostoli
de
Santa
Leo
immediately
reacted
to
assist
the
police
officers
during
the
struggle
special
officer,
Apostoli
de
sustained,
an
injury
to
his
left
wrist
to
the
suspects,
violent
resistance
and
assault
of
behavior
special
police
officer.
Apostille
eatest
was
subsequently
transported
via
ambulance
for
further
treatment.
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They
immediately
came
to
the
aid
of
the
officers
officers
Apostoli
de
Santa
Leo
put
their
own
safety
at
risk
in
order
to
assist
in
the
arrest
of
a
violent
suspect
who
had
previously
assaulted
a
fee
mail
and
was
actively
assaulting
the
officers
who
are
attempting
to
place
him
under
arrest.
The
actions
of
officers
apostolate
Asst
into
leo
are
testament
to
the
courage
and
dedication
to
the
residents
of
the
city
of
Boston.