SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH: To help avoid getting sick, washing hands is a good way. In order to know that you have soaped up enough sing “happy birthday” to yourself.

   AS THE SUMMER COMES, SO DO COOKOUTS Gas Grill Safety:

·        Check grill hoses for cracks, brittleness, leaks

·        Move gas hoses far away from heat, dripping hot grease

·        Always keep propane tanks upright

·        Never store a spare propane tank under the grill or indoors

·        Never store or use flammable liquids, like gasoline near the grill

·        Never keep a filled container in a hot car or car trunk

·        Never bring a propane tank into the house

Most importantly make sure your spark ignitor is consistently generating a spark to create a flame and burn the propane gas. If the flame is not visible, the heavier-than-air propane gas may be escaping and could explode

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Discourage a Car Thief

Top 10 cars that get stolen in the U.S.

1. 1995 Honda Civic, 2. 1991 Honda Accord, 3. 1989 Toyota Camry, 4. 1997 Ford F-150, 5. 1994 Chevrolet 1500, 6. 1994 Acura Integra, 7. 2004 Dodge Ram, 8. 1994 Nissan Sentra, 9. 1988 Toyota Pickup, 10. 2007 Toyota Corolla

Every year thousands of cars are stolen. They are stolen regardless of age or condition. Some get taken to sell to others, turned in for parts or for a quick joy ride or crime spree. Sometimes it may just be to get inside because of visible valuable items. Car thieves first look for easy access (not locked, windows rolled down). Because of this the most important rule is to keep your car locked, windows rolled up and valuables hidden.

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Never forgotten: Binge Drinking Fatalities

Meaghan Duggan, 17, of North Andover, MA, drank beer at a party, fell down a staircase, fractured her skull and died.

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SHOPLIFTING IS NOT A VICTIMLESS CRIME: IT HAS CONSEQUENCES…..

Believe it or not, some people consider shoplifting to be their profession. Some look at it as an art form and spend time getting better at it. They make special equipment with hidden compartments so that they can stash items. Some do it for the fun of it not just for any economic reason.

Shoplifting actually affects you and me. Regardless of who does the stealing or what they take, the act of shoplifting has a negative effect on everyone. Retail stores have to compensate for the losses they receive annually because of thieves. This includes special security equipment and people. They are compensated by raising the price on every item. So whenever you purchase anything, you are paying a little extra to make up for the fact that people steal millions of dollars in merchandise from store every year.

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   COOL A BURN
    If someone gets burned, immediately place the wound in cool water for 10 to 15 minutes to ease the       pain. Do not use butter on a burn, as this could prolong the heat and further damage the skin. If burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately. 

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PARKING EXCUSE OF THE MONTH:

“First, the violation description is not clear! Second, I was not parked on school property! I was parked in a space that had no signs, near wooded area. Third, this is getting ridiculous, Channel 4, 5, 7 are next!”

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Q.C.C. Police stop vehicles that operate on campus when it is necessary as part of our ‘care taking role’. It has more to do with public safety than creating revenue. Unfortunately most of us learn best when money is involved.  This is not done to create revenue, it is done to save lives one stop at a time. The lives that are saved could be a pedestrian, the driver as well as any passengers.

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