October 2011, Volume III
McGruff Speaks
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrate Crime Prevention Month Classic Police Car, Fire Truck, October 15, 2011 Face Painting, Helicopter, 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Child Car Seat Check, Target Parking Lot—Manassas (Rt. 28 & Sowder Village Sq.) Prince William Recycles Day Paper Shredding, October 22, 2011 Activities for Kids 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Tour of Facilities Prince William County Landfill Food and Drinks National Take Back Initiative Chance to get rid of October 29, 2011 unwanted and/or unused 10 a.m.—2 p.m. prescription drugs Manassas Mall Potomac Mills Mall
OCTOBER 31, 2011 - HALLOWEEN
Inside this issue: Upcoming Events…………………….…...1 A Message from Your Council President..2 Council Commemorative Coin………….2 Important Telephone Numbers…………3 Neighborhood Watch News…………….3 Business/Fleet Watch News……………..3 PWCCPC Golf Tournament…………….4 National Night Out………………………5 Celebrate Crime Prevention Month……..6 PWC Recycles Day………………….…...7 National Take Back Initiative……….……8 Crime Prevention Council Calendar……9
Important Telephone Numbers for the Prince William County Police Department
***Dial 9-1-1 only in a life-threatening emergency or to report crimes in progress*** Remain calm and provide as much information as you can to the operator. For non-emergency matters, please call 703-792-6500. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day. To report a Crime Solvers tip, please call toll-free 1-866-411-TIPS. You don't have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.
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Hello everyone, As president of the board, this year it is my mission to assist the Neighborhood Watches with as much good information as possible. It is important that the Neighborhood Watch members provide as much input and participation as possible to enable this exchange to occur. The fact is, personal responsibility is the key to a better society. Crimes are only successful if “good people do nothing.” I’ve found that most people do not want to be in-volved. When we let that happen crimes can increase in number. Neighbors have to look-out for each other or everyone suffers. Anyone could be the next victim of a crime, even you. Remember to lock your car whenever you leave it and keep your valuables out of sight. This includes your garage, driveway or the parking spot in front of your home. Report any suspi-cious vehicles in your neighborhood, especially during the day. Get to know your neighbors. I trust this year will be a very informative and productive one that all may gain from the experience. ]xÜÜç eÉxzÇxÜ Prince William County Crime Prevention Council President
A Message from Your Council President
PRINCE WILLIAM CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL COMMEMORATIVE COIN
If you wish to purchase one of these coins, please contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 703-792-7270.
The Crime Prevention Council is now on Facebook.
Join Us! www.facebook.com/cpcpw
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS Please welcome our new Neighborhood Watches and
Watch coordinators:
EAST
Misty Ridge Apartments— Abril Johnson Ridgefield Estates—Audrey Rivera Garrison Woods—Lamar Simmons Sherron Point—Erika Taveras Port Potomac, Section 2— Pete Wittkoff Port Potomac, Section 3— Doreen Deitle Port Potomac, Section 4— Donnial McRae
WEST
Kahn’s Glen—Joe Ward Braemar Northgate—Lara Ferrer
Raleigh Mews—Lori Brown Lord Wales—Dave Clark
Kerfoot Glen—Sarena Ballard
BUSINESS and FLEET WATCH NEWS
Please welcome our new Business/Fleet Watches and Watch coordinators: CACI Tommy Frazier Fauquier Bank, Haymarket Josh Brown URS Federal Technical Services Dick Smith Quantico Area Industrial Security Council Diane Moulton OWL VFD Logistics Center Rebecca Barnes
Lake Ridge/Town of Occoquan/Dale City North Neighborhood Watches—Worship Watches 703-792-7240
Officer Kim Sawicki, CCPS [email protected]
Dumfries, Triangle/Quantico/Woodbridge/Dale City South Neighborhood Watches 703-792-4412
Officer Marcia Whaley [email protected]
Gainesville/Manassas Neighborhood Watches 703-792-4425
Officer Jason Alicie [email protected]
Business Watch & Fleet Watch 703-792-4676
John Nagel, CCPS Crime Prevention Special-ist [email protected]
PWCPD Crime Prevention Unit Numbers & Assigned Areas
Police Non-Emergency 703-792-6500
Emergency / police / fire / rescue 911
Crime Prevention Unit : 1st Sgt. Ruben Castilla 703-792-7267
[email protected] Administrative Support: 703-792-7270
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4th Annual Golf Tournament June 3, 2011
Bristow Manor Golf Club
Made It
Lined Up-Ready to Go
Relaxing after a full day of golf.
Oh No!
WOW!
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National Night Out August 2, 2011
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NATIONAL TAKE BACK INITIATIVE
Potomac Mills Mall, Woodbridge—outside main entrance Manassas Mall, Manassas—inside mall between Sears and
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels October 29, 2011 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The U.S. DEA has scheduled a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free Amer-ica. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
DEA in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States conducted Na-tional Prescription Drug Take Back Days on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 and April 25, 2011. Nearly, 4,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation participated in these events, collecting more than 309 tons of pills.
Four days after last fall’s Take-Back Day, Congress passed legislation amending the Controlled Substances Act to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. The DEA immedi-ately began developing this process after President Obama signed the Safe and Secure Drug Disposal Act of 2010 on October 12. Until that process is complete, however, DEA will continue to hold Take Back Days every six months.
An excellent opportunity to get rid of your unwanted or unused prescription drugs.
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Prince William Crime Prevention Council Tax ID 54-1314456 – 501 (C) (3) Contributions may be used as a tax deduction
8900 Freedom Center Blvd. Manassas Va. 20110, (703)792-7270
2011 Events Calendar
Event Date Time Location
CPC Workshop January 8, 2011 10 a.m. Western Dist. Station
Board Meeting February 14, 2011 7:30 p.m. WDS, CPU Office
Neighborhood Watch Meeting
February 23, 2011 7:30 p.m. Ferlazzo Bldg, Locust Shade Room
Community Meeting March 14, 2011 7:30 p.m. BOCS Chambers, McCoart Bldg
Board Meeting April 11, 2011 7:30 p.m. WDS, CPU Office
Community Meeting May 9, 2011 7:30 p.m. BOCS Chambers, McCoart Bldg
4th Annual Golf June 3, 2011 8 a.m. Bristow Manor Golf Club
Board Meeting June 13, 2011 7:30 p.m. WDS, CPU Office
Dale City Parade July 4, 2011 TBD Dale City
Community Meeting July 11, 2011 7:30 p.m. BOCS Chambers, McCoart Bldg
Neighborhood Watch August 2011 7:30pm TBD
Community Meeting September 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. BOCS Chambers, McCoart Bldg
Board Meeting October 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. WDS, CPU Office Crime Prevention Month Event
October 15, 2011 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Target, Bristow
CPC Awards Night November 14, 2011 7:30 p.m. Western Dist. Station Board Meeting December 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. TBD