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z Volume 3, Issue 6
February, 2014 Cactus Park Precinct Commander Kevin L. Robinson
Inside this issue:
Social Networking & neighborhood Stats. 2
Teen Court & BWAB monthly info 3
Teen driving & CPP Bar-B-Que 4
Tuition Assist. For Police Survivors Prog. 5
Tribute to Paul Harvey & CPCA monthly info 5
Combined Coffee W/ Chief & ACPA event 6
Partnership Event Calendar 7
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Partnerships: Community— Nextdoor.com
On October 19, 2013 while at-
tending a G.A.I.N. event at McClel-
lan Manor Townhomes, Officer
Joe Trujillo was contacted by one
of the residents, Ms. Linda Vernak
about a police report she recently
filed. Ms. Vernak was the victim in
an aggravated assault case,
where an unknown suspect
smashed out her car window with
a large rock, while at the condo-
minium complex, while she was in
the vehicle.
Officer Trujillo looked up the re-
port, and followed-up on the
case. He was able to identify the
suspect. Officer Trujillo put to-
gether a photo line-up, and sup-
plemented the report. He also
found that the suspect was stay-
ing in one of the condos that was
a rental property. After contacting
the property owner the suspect
was evicted.
Ms. Vernak sent an e-mail to the
precinct to commend Officer
Trujillo for the work he did on her
case stating “Huge thanks to Joe
for persevering and doing such a
great job! He's a good man and a
credit to the Phoenix Police De-
partment”. Officer Trujillo took
the initiative to follow-up on this
crime, and was able to submit a
case for prosecution.
I join Ms. Vernak in commending
him for making McClellan Manor
a safer place to live, and for rep-
resenting the Phoenix Police De-
partment in a positive way.
Caring Officers: by Lt Leuschner
I am pleased to announce that starting today the Phoenix Police Department will be using Nextdoor in an effort to facilitate virtual neighborhood watches and help foster neighbor-to-neighbor and police-to-resident communication. Nextdoor is a tool for us to effec-tively share crime prevention and safety updates, free events, and emergency notifications. You can expect to receive crime and safety updates from the Phoenix Police Department on Nextdoor specific to your neighborhood. Information is empowering! Providing you with vital infor-mation relative to your neighbor-hood is extremely important to me and to Phoenix officers. Polic-ing is not the sole responsibility of the police, but rather a shared responsibility between the police and the entire community.
As a reminder, calling 911 should remain your priority to request emergency services, to report criminal or suspicious activity, file police reports, etc. We look forward to using Nextdoor to build stronger, safer neighborhoods through-out Phoenix. Phoenix Chief of Police Daniel V. Garcia (Shared with 426 neighbor-hoods in Phoenix)
About Nextdoor Nextdoor’s mission is to use the power of technology to build stronger and safer neighborhoods. Neighbors create private websites for their neighborhoods where they can ask questions, get to know one another, and ex-
change local advice and recom-mendations.
Find trustworthy local re-sources, such as babysit-ters, plumbers, and dentists
Daniel V. Garcia
Chief of Police
Phoenix Police Department
Continued on page 2
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About Nextdoor cont.
Report suspicious activity and local crime Organize neighborhood events, such as garage sales and block par-
ties Get assistance in finding lost pets and missing packages Sell or give away items, like an old kitchen table or bike
City Nextdoor’s City Program makes it easy for police and other city entities to connect with neighbors. Nextdoor is already working with over 100 cities. To learn more, visit: https://nextdoor.com/city/.
Privacy Nextdoor’s first priority is protecting the privacy of its members. The
Nextdoor App is free and available for immediate download at
www.nextdoor.com/mobile.
Social Networking and Neighborhood Statistics
· 65% of all online adults use a social networking site
· Only 2% of peoples’ Facebook friends are neighbors
· 28% of Americans don’t know any of their neighbors by name
· 79% of Americans who use an online neighborhood forum talk with
their neighbors in-person at least once/month, compared to 61% of
all Americans
· 67% of homeowners feel safer in their home/neighborhood because
they know their neighbors
· 47% of Americans who know their neighbors say because of this,
they have no immediate plans to move or sell their home
· 25% of Americans who know their neighbors say because of this,
they have received help with a lost pet or helped a neighbor with a
lost pet
· 44% of Americans who know their neighbors say because of this,
they feel proud of where they live
· 93% of Americans say it is important for neighbors to look out for
one another
· 45% of Americans would help a neighbor look for a job
· 44% of Americans would cook meals for a neighbor
· 32% of Americans would assist in babysitting for a neighbor
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The UNA online magazine, www.UNAphx.org,
United Neighbors Association
Area Online Newsletters and links:
Send in your links to your community newsletters and get them placed
on this list:
Teen Court: Restorative Justice for Teens
TEEN COURT IS A DIVERSION PROGRAM run by
the Juvenile Probation Office for the Maricopa
County Superior Court. It is based on restora-
tive justice rather than punitive justice in hopes
of diverting the teenager's behavior.
When a youth commits a misdemeanor crime
for the first time, he can plead guilty and the
court may offer him the opportunity to be sen-
tenced by the judge or by a jury of his peers in
Teen Court.
At a Teen Court hearing, the jury listens to the
harm done to the victim and community, listens
to the defendant and imposes a consequence
that will promote healing and attempt to repair
the damage caused by the offense. There are
three elements of restorative justice: the de-
fendant, the victim and the community.
Here's how each side will be able to achieve
restorative justice when the Teen Court holds a
hearing:
How are victim and community restored?
• The defendant is told how the offense affect-
ed the victim and the community.
• The jury explains how the harm can be re-
paired. This helps the victim and the communi-
ty regain a sense of safety, bringing healing
and closure to the incident.
What are the benefits of Teen Court for the
defendant?
• The defendant is shown the harm caused to
the victims. This allows them to be
come aware of the effects of their
actions and to be held accountable.
• The defendant is offered an opportunity to
repair the harm and/ or make amends for
their actions by working in the community to
help repair damages.
• The defendant's skills, competencies and
ties to the community are increased, giving
them opportunities to make better decisions,
choose better friends, avoid negative peer
pressure, etc. As a teen. Teen Court is a crea-
tive way for you to participate in the justice
system. It provides a courtroom atmosphere
in which you can participate in a variety of
roles, hear the circumstances involved in a
violation that has occurred at school or in the
community, and determine an appropriate,
constructive sentence using established
guidelines.
What makes Teen Court different than regu-
lar court?
• Teen Court does not determine "guilt" in
any case. The defendant must admit respon-
sibility to go in front of Teen Court.
• Teen Courts are VERY successful - at least
94% of the defendants that come through
Teen Court will NOT commit another offense!
• Teen Courts (as well as other courts) use a
concept called RESTORATIVE JUSTICE. It al-
lows the juvenile involved in an offense the
opportunity to restore to the community what
was taken.
• The court system
saves both time and
Phoenix Block
Watch
Advisory Board
In Partnership with the Phoenix Police Department
money by supporting Teen Court.
By empowering teens to be involved in
the judicial process, youth that go to
Teen Court are truly judged by a jury of
their peers.
How is Teen Court like regular court?
• Teen Court is serious, impartial and
confidential.
• In Teen Court, all proceedings MUST
be kept confidential. In addition to the
oath you sign on your registration form,
there is an oath given to all court mem-
bers at the beginning of each case to
remind both you and the defendant
that it's OK to be honest because their
case won't be discussed outside of
Teen Court.
Click here for a volunteer packet
4 HOURS A MONTH
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Your Teen is Driving?
The Cop Shop “Cantina” sup-
plies officers with the oppor-
tunity to purchase water, soft
drinks, and snacks when they
are tied up at the precinct and
don’t have the time to eat
breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
On Monday, December 16th
and Friday, December 20th,
Cactus Park Precinct Annual Christmas Bar-B-Q
under the direction of Karen
Freund, members of the Com-
munity Action Squad: Karen
Anderson, Wade Niver, David
Chambers, Joe Trujillo, Bran-
don Epperson, Brian Kidney,
Oscar Cortez, along with Tim
East, Chuck Hunzinger, Bruce
Wade, Phoenix Police Reserve
Officers Hal McCall and George
Klucsar, and Commander Robin-
son, hosted a Bar B Q for all
squads from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
and from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Over 400 hotdogs and hamburg-
ers were served, not to mention
numerous turkey burgers, turkey
dogs, and Boca (vegan) burgers,
along with Ranch –style beans,
corn, cookies and cupcakes.
The event was a great opportunity
for interaction among and between
the squads, and gave them all a
much needed break from their nor-
mal, hectic routine.
In case you are involved in an accident:
Do not give your drivers license to another
driver.
You are only required to exchange information
for contact purposes. Give your insurance in-
formation. Get name, address, a phone num-
ber and all the other drivers/vehicle insurance
information.
Get the license plate number of all vehicles
involved and in what state the plate is regis-
tered.
Step out of the roadway and remain on the
side, it’s safer!
Always keep a copy of your insurance card or
your insurance provider's contact information
with you (and in your vehicle in case you loan
your vehicle to another driver).
What if I choose not to get car insurance? It might cost you more in the long run! • You could be ticketed and fined between $500 and $1,000. • Your vehicle registration could be sus-pended. • Your driver's license could be suspend-ed. • Your vehicle could be impounded. • If you cause an accident, you or your par-ents could be sued. • When you finally want coverage, you'll find most insurers charge higher rates for previously uninsured drivers. How much insurance do I need to drive? If you just want to meet legal requirements, you need to buy minimum liability cover-age—"15/30/10". If you cause or contribute to an accident, the most this coverage will
pay per accident is: • $15,000 for medical expenses per person injured • $30,000 maximum for medical ex-penses of all those you injure in any one accident; and • $10,000 toward fixing the damage you cause to someone else's vehicle or per-sonal property (fence, signs, etc.). Be aware that minimum liability limits may not be enough to repay someone you injure, or whose property you dam-age in an accident, and you could be obli-gated to make up the difference.
Risk is highest at age 16, with the crash rate
per mile driven almost three times as high as
the risk among 18-19 year-olds.
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TAPS:
Tuition Assistance for Police
Survivors Program, Inc.
TAPS is a special charity
for the children of Phoenix
police officers, regardless
of rank, who die other than
in the line of duty. Several
years ago, members of the
Phoenix Law Enforcement
Association (PLEA), the
police union, took note of
the fact that under Arizona
state law, the college-age
children of police officers
who are killed in the line of
duty receive free tuition to
any state university, plus
financial assistance from
the Phoenix 100 Club.
However, the majority of
police officer mom and dads
die other than in the line of
duty. Therefore, a big notch
group of surviving police chil-
dren was created who had to
fend for themselves to get into
college. So PLEA created
TAPS- Tuition Assistance for
Police Survivors.
TAPS is not a hand-out or an
entitlement! Unlike most tuition
programs, TAPS is for reim-
bursement of tuition expenses.
The kids first must get to col-
lege, stay in school and
achieve a passing grade. Only
then can they apply for finan-
cial assistance through
TAPS.
PLEA has selected TAPS as
its in-house charity. The po-
lice union does its part by
administering the program,
and underwriting all of
TAPS' administrative costs.
Both PLEA's and TAPS' by-
laws prohibit fund-raising
through phone solicitations.
Everyone who works on the
TAPS program is a volun-
teer. Through PLEA's ef-
forts, 100% of all the money
raised in the name of TAPS
goes directly to tuition assis-
tance.
Please note that TAPS is a
charitable organization and
received a non-profit charity
designation from the Internal
Revenue Service per its reg-
ulation, 501 (c) (3). There-
fore, your contribution is tax
deductible to the full extent of
the law.
Joe Clure President, TAPS,
INC.
1102 W. Adams St. Phoenix,
AZ 85007
(602)246-7869-Office
(602)246-0226-Fax
February’s CPCA meeting will host
Juli Boles, Medical Marijuana Program Man-
ager Arizona Department of Health Ser-
vices.
Topic: Arizona Medical Marijuana Program
Location: Helen Drake Senior Center,
7600 N 27th Avenue
Date: 2-26-14; Time: 6:45 pm.
PAUL HARVEY ON BEING A POLICEMAN
A Tribute to
Paul Harvey
Giving a
Tribute to
Policeman
(Click link above)
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ACPA’s 2014 Arizona Crime Pre-
vention Day at the State Capitol
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, February 20, 2014 –
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
1700 W. Washington Street (Senate Lawn Area)
(Parking at Wesley Bolin Plaza- East of 17th Avenue,
south of Adams)
Set-up Event – 9 am, Cleanup – by 3 pm
Interactive Displays, Resources for Public. Lunch Spon-
sored for Legislators & Staff
Theme: Patriotic – President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 17th.
Combined Coffee with the Chief at FOP
Cactus Park Precinct’s monthly
Coffee with a Cop gathered every-
one at JB’s Restaurant for an op-
portunity to discuss topics relevant
to the residents who were in at-
tendance.
Assistant Chief Markley has imple-
ment a combined Coffee With The
Chief at various times during the
next year. The first one this year
will be orchestrated by the Desert
Horizon Precinct and will be held at
the FOP Lodge #2 at 12851 N
19th Ave. and promises to be a
great time of comparing ideas and
solutions to common problems.
Chief Daniel V Garcia, Councilman Bill Gates, Com-
mander Joseph B. Klima and Civilian PNP Coordinator
Jerry Cline (background) in attendance at the last
Combined Coffee With The Chief.
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2636 hours and 2295 miles; from 57 individuals,
up to the end of 2013!
Phoenix (Cactus Park) Neighborhood
Patrol members contributed:
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark/index.html
march
For questions, comments or
suggestions pertaining to this
newsletter contact:
February Partnership Events
Feb. 1st: PNP Cert. Trng.
Mt View Precinct
2075 E Maryland Av.
7:30 am– noon
Feb 5th; Coffee with a Cop
Combined North Zone
F.O.P. Lodge #2;
12851 N 19th Av.
602-993-0230; 8:00 am
Feb 20th
Arizona Crime Prevention Day
@ the State Capitol
(see page #6)
Feb 26th; CPCA
Helen Drake Senior Ctr.
7600 N 27th Av.
6:45 pm
Feb. 25th;
Block Watch Advisory Board,
American Royal Palace
1915 W Thunderbird RD.
6:30 pm
Mar 5th; Coffee with a Cop
Daddy-O's Grill
4163 W Thunderbird Rd.
08:00 am
February Cactus Park Precinct Phoenix
Neighborhood Patrol
PNP Advanced Training:
No scheduled training for the
month of February
Combined North
Zone
Combined North
Zone
