E.C.S.T. Enhanced Community Safety Team       The Department has established and created a new street crime unit code name E.C.S.T. The unit was put in place in July 2003 as a result of the numerous complaints and requests from citizens. E.C.S.T. 's main function is to aggressively combat street crime and quality of life issues throughout the neighborhoods of East Orange. E.C.S.T.'s TASK IS TO BOLSTER THE "MISSION" OF THE EAST ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT USING PROACTIVE PATROL TECHNIQUES AND COMMUNITY POLICING. TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE POLICE PRESENCE TO DETER CRIME, TO SWIFTLY RESPOND TO EMERGENCY CALLS AND ASSIST OTHER UNITS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT WHEN NECESSARY. THEREBY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF EAST ORANGE. Lieutenant Berkley Jest - E.C.S.T. Unit Commander Sergeant Larry Martin - E.C.S.T. Unit Supervisor Sergeant James Pitts - E.C.S.T. Unit Supervisor E.C.S.T. is committed to working with citizens and the other units within the police department.  Together we can improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.  We encourage the citizens of East Orange to contact the E.C.S.T. unit and report any illicit activity, complaints or your concerns by following the directions below.  All information agreed upon will be kept confidential.   Complaints can be made by Phone, E-Mail or by Responding to Police Headquarters.     East Orange Police Department     15 South Munn Avenue     East Orange, New Jersey 07017     Telephone : 973-266-5080     E-Mail E.C.S.T.   The twenty-five officer team is comprised of experienced veterans and new officers.  All of the officers are dedicated to the unit’s mission. Since the unit’s inception, over one hundred arrests have been made and over seventy summonses were issued.  Some arrests have been made within hours of receiving a complaint.    Statistics For The E.C.S.T. Unit For 2003  ARRESTS: 851  CITY ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS: 472 MOVING VIOLATIONS: 501  PARKING TICKETS: 87  FIELD INTERVIEW REPORTS: 572  SELF INITIATED INVESTIGATIONS: 4,713  AMOUNT OF DRUG MONEY SEIZED: $26,674.00  ESTIMATED VALUE OF DRUGS CONFISCATED: $165,865.00  REPORTS TAKEN: 1,283    WEAPONS GUNS RECOVERED: 23 The numbers reflect an excellent effort on the part of the twenty-five member (25) team to combat crime, the image of crime and the fear within our community. However, numbers alone cannot measure the success of the unit.  Improving the quality of life is more than just arrests and numbers.  Our success is measured by the many compliments received by citizens who indicate they are pleased and happy to see the police in their neighborhoods and in front of their businesses. Street Crime Assertive Team Organization Table Team Supervisor: A Sergeant that leads the day to day operation of the team. Assists the unit in it's patrol duties and advocates for the squad to ensure that they have the necessary support to achieve it's objectives. The team supervisor also correlates with the police administration to review the teams effectiveness and meets with the citizens to review their complaints and concerns. Team Leader: A senior officer that ensures that the objectives of the team are achieved. Meets with the team supervisor to discuss team issues and team deployment. The team leader will also meet with the citizens in absence of the supervisor. Team Members: Officers assigned to the team responsible for proactive patrol and investigations. Responding to citizens crime complaints and take the necessary action to elevate the problem. Responsible for responding to and assisting in emergency calls for service.  Ten Officer Deadly Sins 1. LACK OF CONCENTRATION: If you fail to keep your mind on the job while on patrol or carry home problems into the field, you start to make errors. It can cost you and your fellow officers their lives. 2. TOMBSTONE COURAGE: Just what it says, if time allows wait for backup. There are very few instances where you should try and make a dangerous apprehension unaided. 3. NOT ENOUGH REST: to do your job you must be alert. Lack of sleep or being sleepy can endanger yourself, the community and fellow officers. 4. TAKING A BAD POSITION: Never let anyone you are questioning or about to stop get in a better position than you are. THERE IS NO SUCH ANIMAL AS A ROUTINE STOP!!! 5. NOT HEEDING DANGER SIGNS: As a cop you will get to recognize "danger signs". Movements, strange cars, warnings that should alert you to watch your step and approach with caution. Know your beat and watch for what is out of place. 6. FAILURE TO WATCH THE HANDS OF A SUSPECT: Is he or she reaching for a weapon or getting to smack you? WHERE ELSE CAN A KILLER STRIKE FROM, BUT FROM THEIR HANDS!!!! 7. RELAXING TOO SOON: YES, the rut of false alarms are accidental or whatever. Still, observe the activity. NEVER take any call as routine or just another false alarm. It could be your ass on the line. 8. IMPROPER HANDCUFFING: Once you have made the arrest, handcuff the prisoner CORRECTLY! See that the hands that can kill you are safely secured. 9. NO SEARCH OR POOR SEARCH: There are too many places to hide a weapon that if you fail to search you are guilty of committing a crime against other officers that will have contact with your prisoner. Many people carry weapons and are able and ready to use them on you. Never assume that the next guy or the jailer will do a "GOOD" search. 10. DIRTY OF INOPERATIVE WEAPON: Is your sidearm clean? How about the bullets? Did you clean your weapon since the last range? Or have you even shot or practiced drawing your weapon recently? Can you hit your target in a combat situation? You must practice faithfully and religiously.