November 12, 2014 -- We had a Meeting Yesterday

At around 3 p.m. yesterday (November 11, 2014), we had a mandatory "Crime Reduction" meeting with a member of FBPD. One has to wonder why it's necessary to encourage the residents to call the cops to report non-violent crimes.  Especially when the general consensus is that FBPD doesn't care.  Several of us had legitimate concerns combined with frustration.  Illegal substances (use and trafficking) was also an issue brought up.  I myself also informed the officer that their Tip411 line was something I'd used in the past but was told not to use.  He said he'd check on that.

Personally, I have more confidence that the complex will take care of things like loud stereos thundering through the lot.  Crime fighting has been reduced to a "DIY" project here at the complex, or so it feels like given the general mood regarding the local "law enforcement".

I'm just skeptical about the officer's "I'll check on that" promises.  Heard it too much before and had nothing come of it.  My skepticism should be understandable, given the sheer volume of gripes posted on this blog about FBPD.

I'm not really "in a mood" regarding the meeting.  I'm just not believing that there will be any actions taken with regards to our concerns.

Oh, but I do recall the officer bad-mouthing the Dallas PD.

June 16, 2014 -- So Much for Tolerable

At 7:15 a.m., the Upstairs Stomper's TV got louder.  I know it's coming from upstairs, because it's not coming from either apartment next to me, and I can hear the noise in the kitchen and much louder in the dining nook.  The TV is so loud, that I fear I may have to call the cops.

June 16, 2014 -- More Loud TV Action Upstairs

At 6:35 a.m., I noticed that the Upstairs Stomper had the TV turned up just loud enough for me to hear it.  It's at a fairly tolerable level, however, it's detectable during curfew hours.

June 12, 2014 -- Upstairs Stomper's TV Obsession is Back

At 6:40 a.m., I noticed that the Upstairs Stomper had turned on the TV.

At first, I thought it was the quiet neighbors next door.  But after going into the kitchen and bathroom, I was still able to hear the beep-boop-play-a-bongo type noises.  So it has to be from upstairs, because the sounds were overhead.

It's 7:18 a.m. as I write this.

June 11, 2014 -- *Sigh* Upstairs Stomper still Plays TV too Loud

It's 10:18 a.m., and the Upstairs Stomper is still playing the TV too loud.  This has been going on since about 7 a.m.

June 11, 2014 -- Upstairs Stomper Plays Loud TV

Since about 7 a.m., I've had to tolerate the Upstairs Stomper's obsession with a TV loud enough to be mildly annoying.  I reported the problem to the main office at 8 a.m., but nothing has changed.  The Upstairs Stomper is still playing the TV loud enough that it sounds like the "wah wah" noises the adults make in the Peanuts cartoon.  The sounds are most definitely coming from an electronic device.

It's currently 8:43 a.m.  I've had enough.

June 5, 2014 -- Extremely Loud Stereo Outside

At 8:56 p.m., someone outside was playing their stereo loud enough to vibrate the walls here in the dining room, where I'm sitting.

Just as a FYI to the cops and anyone else that doesn't know this: there are people out there so hypersensitive to noise, that they will become fighting mad if they hear someone swallowing, clearing a throat, sighing, or even just breathing (Discovery network programming is quite educational).  Me, when it comes to loud stereos, I complain here and sometimes call the shiftless, do-nothing patrol to put a stop to the noises.  That's all the "fight" I want to have with another person.  Yet you'd think that given the way FBPD behaves, I was asking them to rope and pull the moon down to the ground.

May 24, 2014 -- More Loud Stereos Again

Starting at about 11 a.m., I've heard two loud stereos rolling around through the parking lot here at London Square Apartments.  So that you know, I'm seated about halfway between windows in the living and bedrooms.  That means the music is loud enough to reach me, which means it should be loud enough to be caught.

May 23, 2014 -- Loud Stereo Outside Again

It was 3:01 p.m. when a loud stereo went rolling around into one of the apartment complex lots.  I didn't get to see if it was here at London Square Apartments.  So it could have been at Courtyards instead, for all I know.  What I'm certain of is that it was loud enough to vibrate the window, and that after maybe 30 seconds, it was turned off.  If I were to hazard a guess, someone that's familiar with the "complaining crazy woman" turned off their stereo after they realized they were around my apartment.  But it's just a guess; I don't know for a fact.

FBPD, if I could have the attention of one of your officers?  I'm irritated when a loud stereo disturbs me, because it's a direct violation of state law.  State law is something FBPD is supposed to enforce.  It's been stated to me several times by your own officers.  I'd appreciate it if your officers would write tickets for these infractions.  If more of these drivers were given citations for disturbing the peace or for disorderly conduct, then word would get out, hopefully reducing the number of incidents.

After serving on a jury regarding a missing front license plate on a vehicle a couple of years ago, I'm aware that 1) FBPD will enforce "small potato" laws and 2) their video cameras pick up sound.

So how hard would it be to record these disturbances to prove it to a jury that the event occurred?  It would be easier to catch these infractions if proper patrols were conducted.

May 20, 2014 -- Loud Stereos on Midway

From 8:33 p.m. to 8:51 p.m., there have been at least 4 loud stereos going up and down Midway. I didn't really want to blog about it, but it's too much, it has been like taking a beating, and I'm just too darned tired to ignore it any longer.

May 18, 2014 -- Loud Stereo Time at London Square Apartments

At 1:40 p.m., about 2:15 p.m., and again at 2:35 p.m., different vehicles have been driving through London Square's parking lot, blaring their stereos. I called the cops about it after the 2:15 p.m. incident. Obviously, FBPD isn't taking it seriously again. I'll have to inform the police chief again. I don't like these trespasses into my personal space with unwanted noise.

May 17, 2014 -- Rolling Racket

At 2:51 and 2:52 p.m., two separate vehicles were playing loud stereos near Alpha at Alpha Link. The funny thing was one moneymaker was right behind a cop going down Valley View, headed toward the police station, Nice to know taxpayers don't receive services.

May 17, 2014 -- Abandoned Wal-Mart Cart

At 3:41 p.m., I saw a cart left on the corner of Alpha Link and Valley View.

May 15, 2014 -- Noisy Area

From 4:44 p.m. to 5:10 p.m., there were loud stereos present near Midway and LJB.  There were half a dozen instances, and the cops were nowhere.

May 11, 2014 -- More Ghetto Noise

At 2:15 p.m., 2:20 p.m., and 2:25 p.m., there was yet more boom, boom, boom stereo action going on around London Square Apartments.

FBPD, I know you read this.  You guys are lousy where law enforcement is concerned.  The ghetto people that live in the area thumb their noses at your ineffectiveness.

May 10, 2014 -- More Loud Music around London Square Apartments

There were loud stereos outside near London Square Apartments making racket at 1 p.m., 1:23 p.m., and again at 3:06 p.m.

And FBPD is supposed to be doing something about loud noises in public?  Somehow, I have my doubts, given the evidence that proves contrary to the claims of inept police officers.

May 7, 2014 -- Boom, Boom, Boom Area

From about 11:35 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., there must have been half a dozen vehicles playing loud music.  This was in the vicinity of the stop lights where Valley View Ln. and Alpha merge.  The pitiful thing is that one vehicle was right behind a cop squad car.

May 4, 2014 -- Ghetto People and Loud Stereos

At around 12:43 p.m., 1:27 p.m., and 2:48 p.m., there have been loud stereos outside in the London Square Apartments and Courtyards parking lots.

So where are the patrols?  They're definitely not about, or the noisemakers would keep their stereos turned off.

May 3, 2014 -- More Ghetto Loud Stereo

At 5:54 p.m., there was a vehicle with its stereo turned up to "thump loudly".  I couldn't see the offending vehicle, so it must have been next door at Courtyards at Valley View.

May 3, 2014 -- Very Ghetto Loud Stereo

At 11:57 a.m., an individual driving a silver quad cab Z something-or-other (didn't catch it exactly, but I know the Z whatever was red lettering) truck rolled past with its stereo blaring.  It was loud enough to set off a car alarm as the truck passed.  Now that's ghetto.  The person was leaving London Square Apartments.