Police Service Area 7

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Commanding Officer: Captain Yoel Hidalgo
Location: 737 Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

Police Service Area 7 serves the New York City Housing Authority developments within the confines of the 40th and 42nd precincts.

Contact Information

Police Service Area: (718) 292-6161
Complaint Room: (718) 292-1153
Crime Prevention: (718) 292-2042 - Citarella Richard - E-mail: richard.citarella@nypd.org
Domestic Violence Officer: (718) 292-3909/3603 - E-mail
Youth Coordination Officer: (718) 402-2042 - E-mail
Auxiliary Coordinator: (718) 292-7287
Community Affairs: (718) 292-2042

Quality of Life Teams

Quality of Life Teams, or Q-Teams, are your go to resource for addressing complaints impacting quality of life concerns in your neighborhood. These officers are building real connections with the community and are focused on developing long-term solutions to these issues. From addressing everyday concerns to tackling persistent problems, your Q-Teams are committed to making your neighborhood a better place to live.

To report non-emergency quality of life issues, call 311 or use the app. To connect with a Q-Team member, call or visit your local command.

Domestic Violence Prevention Officers

Domestic Violence Prevention Officers, or DVOs, are available in each Precinct and Police Service Area to assist any survivor of Domestic Violence or any person involved in a Domestic Incident. Their assistance includes, but is not limited to report taking, obtaining an order of protection through Family Court, safety planning and referrals to essential services. Domestic Violence Officers can help provide referrals to the Family Justice Center, legal advice, social services assistance, emergency housing transfers, crisis intervention and counseling support.

Community Council

President: Barabara Holmes (347) 884-4493 Holmesbarbara1@hotmail.com

Vice President: Sharon Mitchell (718) 674-4642 Sharmitche5@aol.com

Treasurer: Esther Henry (718) 374-7487 
Secretary: Patricia Simpson (212) 470-6258 
Sergeant At Arms: Sylvia Sierra (347) 784-3332  
Meetings: Community Council meetings typically take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 PM at 737 Melrose Ave.