March 2009 V 1 I 6

SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH: Cell phones have become a popular thing while driving. It is not a good idea. Cell phones distract drivers, and like any distraction, that could mean that someone will get hurt if not worse, killed.

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DID YOU KNOW?

CRIME PREVENTION: is an initiative or policy which reduces, avoids or eliminates victimization by crime of violence. It includes government and non-government initiatives to reduce fear of crime as well as lessen the impact of crime on victims.

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HOW SAFE ARE YOU?  (5 Tips we easily forget)

·                    Be aware of your surroundings

·                    Avoid carrying large amounts of cash

·                    Avoid parking next to vans or trucks with camper shells

·                    Carry your purse close to you, do not dangle it.

·                    When returning to your car, always check the front/back seat.

REMINDER:  IF YOU NEED A KEY AND ARE ELIGIBLE, ALL KEY REQUESTS NEED TO GO THROUGH THE Q.C.C. CHIEF OF POLICE. KEYS CAN BE REQUESTED BY FOLLOWING THE ONLINE PROCEDURES ON THE INTRANET.

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Never forgotten: Binge Drinking Fatalities

Scott Krueger, 18, M.I.T. first year student, went into a coma and eventually died after suffering from serious alcohol poisoning at a frat party.

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              REMEMBER!!!!

Fireman Fred reminds people to change your clock-change your battery. Thus ‘spring ahead’. The second weekend in March, we turn the clocks ahead one hour. This is a good time to also change the batteries in your smoke detectors and now your carbon monoxide alarms.

This simple task will greatly reduce the risk of detectors not working in your home. 66% of all house fires had alarms that did not work because of the batteries. ______________________________________________________________________

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PARKING APPEAL OF THE MONTH:

“I parked in that area only because I could not find a parking place and did not want to be late for class. I think that warnings should be issued first, instead of being charged, because it seems more logical and fair.”