Seattle Chinatown Block Watch

Donnie Chin's Childrens Park
Sat 5.9.26 / Walk by

TAKEOVER UNPRECEDENTED
1) Slide play area occupied by 4-5 people possibly drug use.
2) Drug use at Gazebo.
3) Doing laundry with water fountain and drying clothes on concrete wa.

Unsafe for families.kids, please avoid.

Request:
Police watch

Chinatown Security Watch
唐人街治安巡逻
Sat 5.9.26 / 12-1:30pm
1) Man holding large liquor bottle spotted walking down Jackson.8th.
a. Resident reported male trying to break window at the Bush Hotel. Then cross street.
b. Good job.

2) Reported male possibly high on drugs with no shirt, pants keep slipping down showing his underwear.
b. He lunged at me with hand on my bag handle of yellow post.
c. I shouted, my bag!. Then he was tossing himself betwewn DB customers outside.
d. Informed WDC to help.

3. Informed WDC to help man with water, snack & services if accepted.
a. Given food by a samaritan

4. Known female grunted at me.

HHPARK RED ARCH TAKE-OVER
Hostile Environment
UNPRECEDENTED
Sat 5 9.26 / 4-7pm

There were 7 complaints reported:
1) Fist Fight among 2 people on ground(5ft branch available as a weapon), noted to Concierge.

2) Loud music drugs, drinking openly include large bottle of liquor

3) Drugs & Drinking

4) Smoking - air space heavily clouded horizon
view of Red Arch area.*unprecedented

5)Female was rude to me, "why are being nosy"? That I was not. I was concerned on the slightly injured man. I quickly moved away.

6)Then a full can of can of beer was suddenly thrown almost hitting a ping pong player.

7) Aggessive male pushed the older man away. *unprovoked

Noted:
Heavily over-intoxicated male carried by 2 men through park.

Two fire medic vehicles and a ambulance arrived.

Request for SPD Watch to keep all safe.

SPD Foot Patrol
Fri 5.8.26 / 3:15pm
Hing Hay Park
The community appreciate your presence to keep us all safe.
Thank you so much.🤝🌸📣

AI Overview

If you see something suspicious or illegal, video is generally more valuable for documenting actions, context, and audio, but photos are excellent for capturing clear details like faces or license plates. Prioritize your safety, maintain a safe distance, and use

See Something Send Something to report.Tips for Reporting Evidence:Safety First:

Do not interfere with law enforcement or put yourself in danger to get a recording.Video Advantages:

Records the sequence of events, audio, and behavior over time.Photo Advantages: Good for capturing static details (license plates, faces, property damage).

What to Record: Focus on the "5Ws": Who, What, When, Where, and Why it is suspicious.Reporting Tools:

Use apps like NYS See Something Send Something to send photos directly to authorities.Legal Rights:

You have a First Amendment right to record police in public, but you cannot interfere with their work.

Chinatown Safety Patrol
唐人街安全巡逻队
Wed 5.6.26 / 6-7pm
Meet @ Lulu Mart
DD Happiness Hour @ Anneka's pad.
We enjoyed an evening of fun with our fellow BW members.
Thank you for your generous hospitality.🤝🌸

AI Overview

Generally, you cannot legally stop someone from filming you in a public space, such as streets, parks, or sidewalks, because there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. While you can ask them to stop, walk away, or hide your face, they are protected by the First Amendment to photograph or record in public.

Key Aspects of Public Filming:
No Privacy Expectation: If you can be seen by the public, you can be filmed.
Commercial Use/Harassment Exceptions: While recording is allowed, using a person's image for commercial purposes without consent is generally illegal. Furthermore, if the filming constitutes harassment, stalking, or is conducted in a private area (e.g., bathrooms, fitting rooms), it is illegal.
Private Property: If you are in a shop, restaurant, or mall, the owner can set rules prohibiting filming.

What You Can Do:
Walk Away: The easiest way to stop being filmed is to leave the area.
Request Them to Stop: Politely ask the person to stop filming.
Film Them Back: A common tactic to deter someone filming you is to film them back.
Report Harassment: If the person is following you, threatening you, or making you fear for your safety, call the police to report harassment or stalking.

AI Overview

Public photography and video recording are generally legal in Seattle and across Washington state for anything in plain view, including law enforcement, under the First Amendment.

You can record in public spaces (streets, parks, sidewalks) without consent. However, there is no absolute right to film everywhere, particularly where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.

Key Considerations in Seattle:Public Spaces:

Recording is allowed, but individuals cannot record audio without 2-party consent in private conversations, though this rarely applies to public spaces with no privacy expectation.Law

Enforcement: Police cannot confiscate or demand to view/delete photos or videos.

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Chinatown Safety Patrol
唐人街安全巡逻队
Mon 5.4.26 / 6-7pm
Assignment; LULU Mart

Happy 1st Anniversary to the Chinatown Block Captains Network (CBCN) Est. 2025

Founded on 29th of April 2025, by the SCBW for the businesses block by block to be self-sufficient in securing their own in community safety.

I am proud of those who participated for a year in difficult times.
*Thank you for your support. 🤝

Hope to see the Chinatown community of prosperity and peace with the support of all.

Susan Lee Woo
SCBW

Chinese Lantern Installation along Dearborn St.