neighborhoods throughout Me- dina Township and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and meeting with the police officers. Chief David Arbogast, and the Township Trustees, will be available throughout the even- ing. Medina Township Police will be set up in the Wal-Mart Parking lot from 4:00pm to 12:00am with a variety of activ- ities. Safety information and giveaways will be distribut- ed. Officers will be patrolling neighborhoods and meeting with residents one on one throughout the evening. On Tuesday, August 7th, neigh- borhoods throughout Medina Township are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the "29th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co- sponsored locally by Wal-Mart, will involve over 15,000 com- munities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 36.7 million people are expected to partici- pate in 'America's Night Out Against Crime'. National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partner- ships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neigh- borhoods are organized and fighting back. From 5pm to 10pm on August 7th, residents in THIS IS WHO WE ARE, THIS IS WHAT WE DO AUGUST 7, 2012 MEDINA TOWNSHIP PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012 Special points of interest: National Night Out 2012 Neighborhood Watch Program Police Dept. Relocat- ing Crime Prevention Tips for your home Medina Township Services Chief Arbogast and Trustee Mike Todd acknowledging Wal-Mart Mgr. Chorey Howell for all his community efforts. Officer Hallie Beardsworth swearing in. Officer Oyler receives an award for Saving a Life. Western Reserve Masonic Community Celebrating July 4th, 2012 Trustee Ray Jarrett sharing safety tips at 2011 NNO. Country Life Kids Camp. Chief Arbogast gives hands on Forensic presentation. 2012 “Pick It Up” Volunteers removed close to a ton of trash this year. Officer Hallie Beardsworth leading the kids through the Reserve on 4th of July Officer Jesse Bynum swearing in as full time Donation to Medina Christian Academy fund- raiser auction, afternoon with the Chief. Officer Justin Harvey swearing in. Officer Jeffrey Linsker swearing in.
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neighborhoods throughout Me-
dina Township and across the
nation are asked to lock their
doors, turn on outside lights
and spend the evening outside
with neighbors and meeting
with the police officers.
Chief David Arbogast, and the
Township Trustees, will be
available throughout the even-
ing. Medina Township Police
will be set up in the Wal-Mart
Parking lot from 4:00pm to
12:00am with a variety of activ-
ities. Safety information and
giveaways will be distribut-
ed. Officers will be patrolling
neighborhoods and meeting
with residents one on one
throughout the evening.
On Tuesday, August 7th, neigh-
borhoods throughout Medina
Township are being invited to
join forces with thousands of
communities nationwide for the
"29th Annual National Night
Out" (NNO) crime and drug
prevention event. National
Night Out, which is sponsored
by the National Association of
Town Watch (NATW) and co-
sponsored locally by Wal-Mart,
will involve over 15,000 com-
munities from all 50 states,
U.S. territories, Canadian cities
and military bases around the
world. In all, over 36.7 million
people are expected to partici-
pate in 'America's Night Out
A g a i n s t C r i m e ' .
National Night Out is designed
to: (1) Heighten crime and drug
prevention awareness; (2) Generate
support for, and participation in,
local anticrime efforts; (3)
Strengthen neighborhood spirit
and police-community partner-
ships; and (4) Send a message to
criminals letting them know neigh-
borhoods are organized and
f i g h t i n g b a c k .
From 5pm to 10pm on
August 7th, residents in
THIS IS WHO WE ARE, THIS IS WHAT WE DO
AUGUST 7, 2012
MEDINA TOWNSHIP PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012
Special points of interest:
National Night Out
2012
Neighborhood Watch
Program
Police Dept. Relocat-
ing
Crime Prevention
Tips for your home
Medina Township
Services
Chief Arbogast and Trustee Mike Todd acknowledging Wal-Mart Mgr. Chorey Howell for all his community efforts.
Officer Hallie Beardsworth swearing in.
Officer Oyler receives an award for Saving a Life.
Western Reserve Masonic Community Celebrating July 4th, 2012
Trustee Ray Jarrett sharing safety tips at 2011 NNO.
Country Life Kids Camp. Chief Arbogast gives hands on Forensic presentation.
2012 “Pick It Up” Volunteers removed close to a ton of trash this year.
Officer Hallie Beardsworth leading the kids through the Reserve on 4th of July
Officer Jesse Bynum swearing in as full time
Donation to Medina Christian Academy fund-raiser auction, afternoon with the Chief.
Officer Justin Harvey swearing in. Officer Jeffrey Linsker swearing in.
Decades ago crime rates across the U.S. increased at an alarming pace. Citizens and law enforcement agencies focused on developing crime prevention programs to help reduce this growing trend. In 1972, The National Sheriff’s Association organized the National Neighborhood Watch Program. This pilot program was funded by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration of the U.S. Depart-ment of Justice and was designed to enlist the participation of citizens with law enforcement to help reduce and prevent crime. Since then Neighborhood Watch has become one of the most effective means of fighting crime in our communities. This is because you and your neighbors are the ones who really know what is going on in your area, most likely to be the first to see a crime and call for help. When established, the Neighborhood Watch Program will help provide information needed to assist each person in keeping a watch-ful eye on each other’s property. While the police cannot be ever present, the program will teach you how to look for suspicious activi-ty (persons/vehicles) in your neighborhood, when to call the police and pertinent information you need to provide when requesting police service. Some of the benefits of starting a watch group are improved communications and partnerships with law enforcement, reduction in crime, a more secure and better prepared hometown and a more united community. 5 steps to starting a Neighborhood Watch
Recruit and organize as many neighbors as possible Contact your local law enforcement agency and schedule a meeting Discuss community concerns and develop an action plan Hold regular meetings and train community members Implement a phone tree and take action steps
Neighborhood Watch Tips: What to Watch For
Suspicious persons or activities Someone screaming or shouting for help Anyone being forced into a vehicle Property being taken out of houses or buildings where no one is home, or the business is closed A stranger running through yards Vehicles passing by numerous times, suspiciously parked or traveling with no lights or apparent destination.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION
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MEDINA TOWNSHIP PARTICIPATES IN
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012
The township Police Department is planning to move into the former Medina County transit building.
Renamed the Weymouth Community Center, the facility was
purchased from Medina County in June. The department will
occupy about 9,000 square feet of the building at 3334 Myers
Road. The department also will use some of the garage area for
parking vehicles. The building that now houses the Police De-
partment at 3801 Huffman Road will be turned over to the
township’s Fire Department. The date of the transition is yet to
be determined as some remodeling needs to be done. Several
other groups will move into the center. Medina Creative Hous-
ing, which provides affordable housing and services for people with disabilities, will move some offices
there and will do some vocational training in property maintenance and construction there as well. Exec-
utive Director Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty said her group is working to improve the landscaping and
may move in by the end of the month. The nonprofit group also will use about three-quarters of the gar-
age space. Also moving into the center will be the Medina County Soccer Association, which will rent the
gymnasium, locker room, a meeting room and restrooms for $9,000 for the first year, with a 10-year lease
that can be renewed. (continued on page 3)
1. Installation of an alarm system (should include a loud siren, sensors on exterior doors and motion detectors).
2. Display security system decals on windows and doors.
3. Lock all doors and windows whenever you leave the house (most home burglaries occur between 8am and 5pm).
4. Install name brand (quality) deadbolts on all exterior doors.
5. Install timers on your lights, TV and possibly the stereo system and schedule them to go on and off at staggered inter-
vals (when away from home).
6. Consider installing outdoor floodlights that are motion activated.
7. Do not hide a spare key in the mailbox, under a doormat, above a doorway, in a flower pot or under the big rock by the
door (these are the first places that a thief will look).
8. Schedule with the post office to have your mail held while away on a trip.
9. Stop any paper deliveries while you are away.
10. Have someone maintain your yard while you are away (anything so that your home does not have the appearance that
no one is home).
11. Verify the identity of repair people before allowing them into your home.
12. Keep your garage locked whenever you are away from home, if you have an outside door consider installing a deadbolt.
Vacation Security Checks - Officers will come by and check your home several times daily to ensure your property is
secure when you leave on vacation, business trips or any other prolonged absence. You may submit a form through our
website, www.medinatownship.com or forms are available at the Police Department, or by phoning the records office at
330-723-1408.
Incident/Accident Reports - Copies of incident and/or accident reports to which you were a party, are available. Crash
reports are available on-line at www.medinatownship.com. You may request incident reports via phone or by completing a
“Request for Information” form at the police department. (Please allow 3-5 business days). Please call the office at 330-
723-1408 for hours report/s will be available.
Community Relations Program - Our officers are available for scheduled presentations at your daycare, school, church,
workplace or any other community event. We offer many specialized programs to fit your needs. These programs have to
be scheduled in advance (they are free of charge).
Community Partners Program - Each year Medina Township businesses donate funds to help cover expenses for com-
munity events. Download details on the Community Partners Program
from our website—www.medinatownship.com
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FOR YOUR HOME
SERVICES MEDINA TOWNSHIP POLICE PROVIDES
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(continued from page 2) The schoolhouse building portion of the complex will be used by the Weymouth
Preservation Society, which formed in November 2011 to preserve the history of the former village of Wey-
mouth. Susan McKiernan, society president, said the building will house historical documents and other
items. The society also plans to create a display in one of the classrooms. The Police Department and other
groups will take up about 75 percent of the 39,000-square-foot complex. The schoolhouse was built in 1925,
and the rest of the complex was added in 1962, according to county records.
MEDINA TOWNSHIP PARTICIPATES IN
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012
Small Town Liv ing
Living in a small town, has many benefits, one being, the crimes committed most often, are not as horrible
as those that take place in big cities. We want to keep our community safe, but this is not to say that crime is
non-existent, here in Medina Township or anywhere. Crime can occur anywhere in any neighborhood. Every
resident in any neighborhood needs to be concerned about crime in their area and should help to prevent it.
Although, the total number of violent crimes has declined across the United States for the second year in a row, except in
small towns with less than 10,000 residents, according to new FBI statistics. The point is that you need not allow
crime to take anything away from you, nor your family. Taking precautions is crucial and putting it off can only bring about
your becoming yet another crime statistic.
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