East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)
December 15, 2025
7:00-7:50 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming online
Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary
2 in attendance on site; 2 in attendance on Facebook Live
Guests
Officer Eric Hinton, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division; (919) 996-1206
Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Eric Hinton provided his regular report to the East CAC, addressed questions, and received concerns.
▪ Officer Hinton reported that crime numbers have been trending in a good direction recently.
▪ He explained that East CAC residents can assist the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) by registering their security cameras (Ring, etc.) at the ConnectRaleigh.org website. RPD can contact the owners of these registered cameras to facilitate the collection of additional evidence when appropriate. To date, more than 1,000 cameras have been registered. In addition to these residential cameras, the RPD has partnered with businesses to integrate their cameras with law enforcement to further assist in evidence collection. Residents are encouraged to register their cameras and spread the word about this program.
▪ Officer Hinton reminded neighbors to lock their cars and to avoid leaving valuables (including holiday gifts) in vehicles.
▪ He noted that the City of Raleigh has a new noise ordinance, and encouraged residents to call when they hear problems so that there is a record. The number and timeliness of complaints helps enforcement.
▪ In response to a question about small children alone in the park, he emphasized “trusting your gut” and calling RPD so that the department can look into it.
▪ In response to concerns about the safety of pedestrians due to the lack of lighting at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Crabtree Boulevard, Officer Hinton promised to gather information and consult with City staff to see if something can be done.
▪ There was discussion about signs now posted at major intersections discouraging begging.
2. Representation
a) Vice Chair Mark Turner provided an update about the East CAC leadership candidate search. He has created a questionnaire for candidates to gather details to support an informed election process.
b) He noted that he is collaborating with Ulysses Lane to assist in reconstituting the South CAC.
c) Mark gave an update on the Raleigh CAC (RCAC), the overall organization of ~19 neighborhood CACs, including the status of City of Raleigh commission and staff support, virtual meeting, website, and newsletter options. The Raleigh City Council has approved a resolution to support these neighborhood groups, including free meeting space for 10 meetings per year; grants for up to $300 per year; presence on the city website; Zoom accounts; and mail server access.
d) The RCAC voted to join the Raleigh Engagement Network https://raleighnc.gov/community/services/raleigh-engagement-network
3. Community Building
a) It was pointed out that the Big Cat Restaurant at the corner of Glascock Street and Brookside Drive is having a soft launch.
Next Meeting—Scheduled for January 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center and streaming at Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/EastCAC