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June, 2015 Cactus Park Precinct Commander Kevin L. Robinson
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Inside this issue:
Law Enforcement Torch Run
(Phoenix ) Photos
2
Law Enforcement Torch Run
(Final Leg ) Photos 3
Tip-A-Cop Claim Jumper 4
V.I.P. Follow-up Community Meet-ing
5
Mosquitoes & CPCA & Moment with Your Mouse
6
Neighborhood Activities/ Training 7
Community Partnership Calendar 8
I received the attached letter
commending Sergeant Marc
Rivers' assistance on March
22, 2015. Marc assisted an elder-
ly stranded motorist with her vehi-
cle and groceries for which she is
very thankful. She wrote:
On March 22,2015 my car stalled
on 43d Avenue just below North-
ern Avenue. Sgt. Mark Rivers
came to my assistance. He
pushed my car to a safe place. I
had a trunk filled with groceries-
some that needed refrigeration
soon. He loaded ALL of the gro-
ceries into his police car and
drove me home. We had to
obtain the house keys that are
hidden outside to rescue the
frozen food.
I had left my garage door opener
in the car so he drove back to
obtain it. Before he left he asked
if there was anything else in the
car-l told him yes, there was a
$38.00 pair of shoes - so shortly
he returned with the garage door
opener and the shoes.
I am 91 years old and was ex-
tremely happy to see Sgt. Rivers,
and I am very thankful for the
very pleasant and willing and
courteous help he gave me.
Eva
Caring Officers: by Lt. Dave Adams
Partnerships: Arizona Law Enforcement and
Special Olympics Arizona
As the largest grass-roots fund-
raiser and public awareness vehi-
cle for Special Olympics, the Law
Enforcement Torch Run® raised
over $42.6 million in 2012. Since
its inception in 1981, it has
grown extensively worldwide with
over 97,000 volunteers spanning
46 countries, and raising more
than $461 million for the Special
Olympics movement.
Fundraising is only part of what
the officers involved with the
initiative give to the movement.
The athletes say law enforcement
officers are truly supportive of the
cause – extending to them friend-
ship, acceptance and encourage-
ment.
Our City is no exception, running
and carrying the “Flame of Hope”
through the city from as far away
as Morristown Az. Phoenix police
officers and city employees bike,
blade and run for the athletes.
Culminating at the Gila River
Arena, referred to as the final leg
ceremony the runners group out-
side with a few of the athletes
and run into the arena to a cheer-
ing and very exuberant crowd of
athletes and coaches.
The various law enforcement
agency representatives stand
along the running officers and
give hugs and hand out awards
to the athletes at the events.
The following photos represent
the over 400 officers and em-
ployees of the Phoenix Police
Department involved in this
incredible fund raiser.
Page 2 Cactus Park Precinct Torch Run “Leg”
Page 3 Law Enforcement Torch Run “Final Leg”
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Caring/Giving Customers
For the last 15 years Claim Jumper nationally has hosted Tip—a—Cop as a fund raiser for Special Olym-
pics. Officers from around the state waited and bussed tables, asking for tips to benefit Special Olympics
Arizona. Families dined at participating Claim Jumpers, where 100% of Special Tips benefit Special
Olympics Arizona! - See more at: http://www.specialolympicsarizona.org/events/claim-jumper-tip-a-
cop#sthash.SU1qm6Qh.dpuf .
“Our own” Claim Jumper, 3063 W. Agua Fria Freeway was no exception. Detective Jeannie Custer, the
Police Department’s Law Enforcement Torch Run Coordinator arranged and coordinated the very suc-
cessful event. The entertainment included McGruff, Phoenix Police assault vehicle and a canine handler
and partner, and a host of officers eager to scoop up the envelopes left by patrons for Special Olympics
Arizona.
The singing and such was also supplied by officers. Public Information Officer James Holmes sang his
“signature song” It’s a Wonderful life by Luis Armstrong. James continued to take requests as patrons
enjoyed a very well cooked meal and donated their tips (on top of what they gave their servers) to Spe-
cial Olympics, totaling
$4,932.00!
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http://www.specialolympicsarizona.org/get-involved/volunteer-for-a-day
West Phoenix Revitalization Violent Impact Project
Follow–up Community Meeting
Message from Vice Mayor Daniel Valenzuela:
"Addressing the pressing needs of a community and fostering sustainable
solutions begins with a solid, focused neighborhood leadership team like
the one we find driving the Violence Impact Project (VIP) in Phoenix. This group of active residents set the wheels of change in motion,
and I am pleased to assist these efforts by bringing to the team city departments, community partners and resources to help achieve
our shared goals. The area from Dunlap Avenue to Indian School Road, 19th Avenue to 31st Avenue, is faced with many critical issues
that must be addresses to promote safety and quality of life for its residents. Investing in this core area of our city will pay dividends for
the residents of the area as well as the entire city of Phoenix."
The follow up meeting held May 26th to “update” the residents concerning the VIP area project progress, was an impressive collection
of city departments, Volunteer groups and residents. The Vice Mayor started by acknowledging all of the different departments and how
they play their role in this project. The Deputy City Manager continued in her portion of the meeting praising the collaborative efforts.
The next meeting is scheduled to be on July 28th from 6:00—8:00 pm. Location to be announced.
Cactus Park Precinct Com-
mander, Kevin Robinson ad-
dresses the group of 100 plus
residents and business own-
ers on the blight, abatement
and criminal nuisance investi-
gations on-going in the VIP
area.
Deputy City Manager, Deanna Jonovich surprises Vice
Mayor, Daniel Valenzuela with a birthday cake and
song during the meeting.
Residents, business owners and community
stake holders sign-in for update information.
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Detective Custer retires!
Detective Jeannie Custer, the City Wide Special
Programs Coordinator is retiring after 35.9
years!
Jeannie has organized the Law Enforcement
Torch Run, City Service Fund Drive, Blood
Drives, and a plethora of fund drives and com-
munity related events for the past 20 years
and will surely be missed!
MOSQUITOES
Due to the warm weather, mos-
quitoes’ breeding has already
increased.
So far, only one mosquito tested
positive for West Nile. To prevent
breeding, please consider
the following: Mosquito Preven-
tion
What You Can Do:
1. Get rid of all standing water
on your premises. Discard un-
necessary containers, including
old tires that may catch and hold
water. Drain horse troughs, bird
baths, small ponds, etc., weekly
or add mosquito fish (available
free from Maricopa County Vec-
tor Control, call for availability) to
any permanent body of water.
Repair any water leak, hose,
sprinkler system, or cooler that
may cause water to pond.
2. Control your irrigation. Fill low
spots and level your yard or pas-
ture. Don't over irrigate. Water
should never stand more than
three days, even in tree wells.
Ditches and culverts should be
designed to drain out when not
in use. Ditch banks and tail wa-
ter ponds should be kept free of
vegetation and floating debris. lf
underground irrigation system
does not drain, prevent mosqui-
to entrance by closing valves
and providing tight covers or
screens on standpipes between
Irrigations.
A Moment With Your Mouse
https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/parks/fishing
Phoenix anglers don't need to drive far to try their luck in the water. The city of Phoenix has
contracted with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to stock lakes at eight city parks:
•Cesar Chavez (Alvord Lake); Cortez; Desert West; Encanto; Granada; Papago; Roadrunner; Steele Indian School
These lakes generally are stocked with catfish in June, September and October and trout in November and December. Check out the
stocking schedule for specific dates. Please keep in mind that all Arizona state fishing regulations apply to fishing in Phoenix city parks.
Though it doesn't offer fishing, the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area offers small, tranquil lakes right in downtown Phoenix.
http://azgfdportal.az.gov/fishing/regulations Fishing Rules & Regulations
3. Miscellaneous. Close septic
tanks tightly. Be sure that the
cleanout plug or inspection
hatch is not open even a crack.
Drain unused coolers, water
closets, wading pools or any
unused equipment that may be
holding water accessible to mos-
quitoes.
4. Conduct a Backyard Checklist
by visiting:
https://www.maricopa.gov/
EnvSvc/VectorControl/
Mosquitos/MosqBackYard.aspx
Bill Scheel addressed
the CPCA monthly meet-
ing on the upcoming
“MovePhx” Transporta-
tion Initiative and ex-
plained the complexities
of the spreading mass
transportation issues
involved.
Bree Boehlke with Arizo-
na Auto Theft Advisory,
spoke concerning the
ways vehicle owners can
help prevent auto theft.
Among programs such
as “Watch Your Car” and
“V.I.N. etching”, there
are numerous ways to
help prevent your vehi-
cle from being stolen or
burglarized.
Compliments of the CPCA
1) The UNA online magazine, www.UNAphx.org,
United Neighbors Association
2) Cactus Park West Neighborhood Association’s
Newsletter: May
3) Sunburst Farms HOA Newsletter
Area Online Newsletters and Links:
Send in your links to your community newsletters and get them placed
on this list:
June’s CPCA monthly meeting :
NO general meeting –
Summer Break
Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark
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Contact Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board
Phoenix Block
Watch Advisory
Board
In Partnership with the Phoenix Police department
Hosted By:
Desert Horizon Precinct
Date: May 26th
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Sunny Slope Community
Center@ 802 E. Vogel Ave. No M
onthly M
eeting
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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June Partnership Events
June 3rd; Coffee with a Cop
JB's Restaurant; 3567 W.
Northern Ave. 8:00 am
June 17th; PNP Briefing
Cactus Park Precinct
12220 N 39th Ave.
7:00 – 8:00 pm
July 1st; Coffee with a Cop
Daddy O’s Café’. 8:00 am
4163 W Thunderbird Rd.
June Cactus Park Precinct Phoenix
Neighborhood Patrol
PNP Briefing:
June PNP Briefing at
Cactus Park Precinct
Civil Liability
July
For questions, comments or
suggestions pertaining to this
newsletter contact: [email protected]
Phoenix (Cactus Park) Neighborhood Patrol
56 Cactus Park Precinct Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol
members contributed over 767 hours and
totaled 986 miles!
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