Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA
The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA: "Supported by the Orillia OPP and endorsed by the police services board Tues- day, Citizens On Patrol would require 60 volunteers who would work in pairs using their personal vehicles in four-hour shifts.
'There are a lot of concerned citizens out there who want to do something,' Const. Sean McTeague told the board during a presentation describing the program. 'They are our eyes and ears out there. If something's going on, they call it in.'
The volunteers, who would have to be 18 or older, would be trained by an OPP liaison officer."
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'There are a lot of concerned citizens out there who want to do something,' Const. Sean McTeague told the board during a presentation describing the program. 'They are our eyes and ears out there. If something's going on, they call it in.'
The volunteers, who would have to be 18 or older, would be trained by an OPP liaison officer."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
IN OTHER COMMUNITIES- FINLAND
VILLAGE SPEED COPS WANTED - Fenland Today: "The scheme will operate on teams of three, who will be given training and guidance by police. They will operate a radar gun and note down vehicle details. Offenders will be reported to police who then send out warning letters to the vehicle's registered keeper.
Police will only send out two letters – a third breach of the speed limit will lead to their details being circulated to officers for targeted action with a view to prosecution."
Police will only send out two letters – a third breach of the speed limit will lead to their details being circulated to officers for targeted action with a view to prosecution."
Saturday, May 10, 2008
'I Am A Cop' : LibNOT - News, Video, and Conservative Opinion
'I Am A Cop' : LibNOT - News, Video, and Conservative Opinion: "I am a cop.
That means that the pains and joys of my personal life are often muted by my work. I resent the intrusion but I confuse myself with my job almost as often as you do. The label ‘police officer’ creates a false image of who I really am. Sometimes I feel like I’m floating between two worlds. My work is not just protecting and serving. It’s preserving that buffer that exists in the space between what you think the world is, and what theworld really is."
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That means that the pains and joys of my personal life are often muted by my work. I resent the intrusion but I confuse myself with my job almost as often as you do. The label ‘police officer’ creates a false image of who I really am. Sometimes I feel like I’m floating between two worlds. My work is not just protecting and serving. It’s preserving that buffer that exists in the space between what you think the world is, and what theworld really is."
Thursday, May 08, 2008
News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | ALL NEWS | Flashing light bulbs to improve emergency response times: "BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's a flashy way to improve emergency response time. Broome County Triad is distributing special light bulbs to senior citizens in Eastern Broome County.
When the light switch is turned off and on twice, the bulb becomes a flashing beacon which can be seen up to a mile away. This makes it easier for emergency responders to clearly identify their destination.
'Even a few minutes can save a person's life. It's going to give them peace of mind to know that they may be living alone, but with the flick of a switch, they've got a whole neighborhood knowing that they need help and people will come and respond,' said Shelli Cordisco, Broome County Triad Chair."
FortBendnow.com - Constantly Updated Neighborhood News for Fort Bend County, TX
Volunteers In other communities
FortBendnow.com - Constantly Updated Neighborhood News for Fort Bend County, TX: "The Sugar Land Police Department’s Community Assistance Support Team volunteers may soon begin issuing municipal citations for handicap parking violations.
In a workshop session during Tuesday’s council meeting, Police Chief Steve Griffith recommended a plan for CAST members to assist police officers with handicap parking enforcement. Griffith pointed out that citizen volunteers can be used by amending portion of the city code to allow the police chief to assign civilian employees or civilian volunteers to issue municipal citations for parking violations. Council is expected to act on the proposal at a future council meeting."
FortBendnow.com - Constantly Updated Neighborhood News for Fort Bend County, TX: "The Sugar Land Police Department’s Community Assistance Support Team volunteers may soon begin issuing municipal citations for handicap parking violations.
In a workshop session during Tuesday’s council meeting, Police Chief Steve Griffith recommended a plan for CAST members to assist police officers with handicap parking enforcement. Griffith pointed out that citizen volunteers can be used by amending portion of the city code to allow the police chief to assign civilian employees or civilian volunteers to issue municipal citations for parking violations. Council is expected to act on the proposal at a future council meeting."
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Several members of the NPD Volunteer Police attended a volunteer appreciation dinner on April 29th. We were treated to great food in a wonderful atmosphere, the Newport Aquarium. It gave us a chance to get to know each other a little better and some of us even won prizes. It was a wonderful evening!
Monday, May 05, 2008
The Police Volunteers were in the City of Newport Council Chambers on Saturday morning, May 3rd, awaiting their instructions for the Loyalty Days Parade.
Imagine how surprised and pleased all the volunteers were to be there when Detective Tony Garbarino received Officer of the Year award! Since he had done such an excellent job last Tuesday in teaching a class on Search & Seizure and Domestic Violence at the Citizen's Academy, we felt like we were watching an "old friend" receive the award. Congratulations Detective Garbarino, you are a credit to your community as well as the Newport Police Department.
The NPD Volunteers enjoying a moment before receiving their instructions for the Loyalty Days Parade.
Performing a radio check before departing for our various locations.
And the volunteers are off for their first real assignment . . .
Imagine how surprised and pleased all the volunteers were to be there when Detective Tony Garbarino received Officer of the Year award! Since he had done such an excellent job last Tuesday in teaching a class on Search & Seizure and Domestic Violence at the Citizen's Academy, we felt like we were watching an "old friend" receive the award. Congratulations Detective Garbarino, you are a credit to your community as well as the Newport Police Department.
The NPD Volunteers enjoying a moment before receiving their instructions for the Loyalty Days Parade.
Performing a radio check before departing for our various locations.
And the volunteers are off for their first real assignment . . .
Sunday, May 04, 2008
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Burlingame arming volunteers with radar guns - ContraCostaTimes.com: "Burlingame is looking for a few good volunteers to arm with radar guns and send out hunting for speeding motorists.
The first stop would be Winchester Drive, which speeding scofflaws apparently know all too well. Depending on how many sign up for the new Speed Watch program, the radar gun toters could be dispatched to other trouble spots.
Police hope to launch the pilot program by June 1, after training volunteers to use the radar guns and posting portable signs alerting drivers about the speed crackdown campaign."
The first stop would be Winchester Drive, which speeding scofflaws apparently know all too well. Depending on how many sign up for the new Speed Watch program, the radar gun toters could be dispatched to other trouble spots.
Police hope to launch the pilot program by June 1, after training volunteers to use the radar guns and posting portable signs alerting drivers about the speed crackdown campaign."
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