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2016 1951 In its 65th year, the South Fayette Township Police Department includes Three police officers and a Plymouth squad car comprised the first official a chief, 15 police officers and a secretary. From left, Officer James Jeffrey, South Fayette Township Police Department in 1951. From left, Officer Chief John Phoennik and Sgt. Jeff Sgro stand with a fully equipped Ford Sam Migliorini, Chief Armel Kelly and Officer Blackie Diorio stand in the Explorer. Morgan neighborhood soon after the department was formed.
Community Outreach Publication
Law Enforcement & Community Working Together South Fayette Township Police Department 515 Millers Run Road, South Fayette PA 15064 www.southfayettepa.com/police Emergency & 24/7 Police Dispatch: 9-1-1 Non-Emergency Police Office, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: 412-221-2170
Police Chief Township Manager John R. Phoennik Ryan Eggleston
Dear Residents of South Fayette Township: The South Fayette Township Police Department, along with Township Manager Ryan Eggleston and the Township Board of Commissioners, believe strongly in offering community-oriented policing and providing the best possible service to our residents, businesses and visitors. As the Chief of Police, I always look for ways our department can better serve our citizens. We hope this Community Outreach Publication will help fulfill our duties and our mission. This booklet offers information about protecting yourself, your property, and your home or business. You will find facts on identity theft, senior citizen safety, fire prevention and other important topics. And you can familiarize yourself with our police department’s many outreach and safety programs, such as Project Life- saver, Child Bicycle Education, Coffee with the Chief, and our Online Anonymous Crime Tip Line. As our mission statement notes, the police department “constitutes an organization whose very existence is justified solely on the basis of community service.” My officers and I fully believe in serving the people and defending the rights that are guaranteed to all citizens under our structure of government. We are committed to your safety and protection, but like all law enforcement we cannot be everywhere in the 21-square-mile township at all times to prevent or respond to a crime. We rely on our residents to be partners in achieving our township safety goals by being the eyes and ears of the community and calling 9-1-1 whenever an issue arises. Together, we can be a true force in keeping South Fayette Township a safe and neighborly community. Sincerely,
John R. Phoennik, Chief of Police South Fayette Township
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The South Fayette Township Police Department serves the 21-square-mile community of South Fayette Township, including the South Fayette School District, around the clock 365 days a year. The department consists of full-time, sworn officers who answer more than 5,000 calls each year. South Fayette police are active with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Narcotics Enforcement Team, the South Hills DUI Task Force and Buckle Up PA, including the Click It or Ticket seat belt program and the Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project (PAADEEP). The police department is involved in both the West Hills Council of Governments and the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG).
MISSION STATEMENT The South Fayette Township Police Department constitutes an organization whose very existence is justified solely on the basis of community service. We shall consider it our duty and privilege not only to protect our citizens from the criminal, but also to protect and defend the rights of all citizens guaranteed under our structure of government.
The primary and foremost function of this department is to safeguard the lives and protect the property of all persons within the boundaries of the Township of South Fayette. This department is responsible for the preservation of public peace and the enforcement of laws, statutes and ordinances of the United States, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Township of South Fayette.
Police Services
Vacation Security Check. Upon request, police will perform premises security checks while the owner is away from home for an extended period.
Solicitation Permits. Door-to-door salespeople and solicitors are required to register with the police department to ensure neighborhood safety. A list of currently permitted solicitors is posted at www.southfayettepa.com/police.
Alarm Device Applications. Property owners must submit a request to the police to allow for operation of an alarm device within a township residence or business.
Incident Reports. If you are involved in a police case and need a copy of the report, contact the Police Secretary at 412-221-2170 during regular business hours, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A report is released only after the incident is closed. A fee applies. To file a new report, visit the police station during normal hours or call 9-1-1 and request an officer. Reports cannot be taken by phone.
Traffic Complaints. Citizens may notify police of a specific traffic concern. Police responses could include observing traffic or temporarily posting a speed limit monitoring trailer. Call 9-1-1 for immediate concerns or report an ongoing concern through the township website: www.southfayettepa.com/notifyme.
Abandoned Vehicles. Police will investigate abandoned vehicles that are parked on public streets and have either expired inspection or registration stickers. Vehicles on private property are investigated by Township Code Enforcement; call 412-221-8700 or visit www.southfayettepa.com/request. 515 Millers Run Road, South Fayette PA 15064 412-221-8700 www.SouthFayettePA.com www.facebook.com/SouthFayetteTownship www.twitter.com/SouthFayetteTwp
South Fayette Twp. Police Department South Fayette School District ...... 412-221-4542 SouthFayettePA.com/police Utilities Emergency/Dispatch/Ambulance/Fire ...... 9-1-1 Municipal Authority of the Township of South Fayette Police Business Office...... 412-221-2170 Dye Tests & Sanitary Sewers ...... 412-257-5100 Fire Departments SouthFayettePA.com/fire...... 9-1-1 Waste Management South Fayette/Cuddy Volunteer Fire Department Curbside Trash & Recycling Collection Station 266 ...... 412-257-2755 ...... 1-800-866-4460
Sturgeon Volunteer Fire Department Pennsylvania American Water ...... 1-800-565-7292 Station 267 ...... 724-926-9149 West Penn Power/First Energy ...... 1-800-686-0021 Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Columbia Gas...... 1-888-460-4332 Station 268 ...... 412-221-8134 Hospital Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department St. Clair Hospital ...... 412-942-4000 Station 269 ...... 724-693-8880 Post Offices serving South Fayette Township Magistrate/District Judge Bridgeville 15017 SouthFayettePA.com/magistrate...... 412-221-3353 700 Washington Ave...... 412-221-6186 Township Departments Cecil 15321 SouthFayettePA.com/directory.... 412-221-8700 3333 Millers Run Rd...... 412-221-2337 Township Manager Cuddy 15031 Parks & Recreation 615 Millers Run Rd...... 412-221-3587 Communications & SF Connect Magazine McDonald 15057 Public Works / Roads 110 West Barr St...... 724-926-8403 Building / Inspections / Code Enforcement Morgan 15064 Engineering & Planning 514 Millers Run Rd...... 412-221-3814 Finance Oakdale 15071 Real Estate (Property) Tax Collector 101 Union Ave...... 724-693-8280 Earned Income Tax (EIT) Collector Presto 15142 SouthFayettePA.com/tax 5234 Thoms Run Rd...... 412-221-6676 South Fayette Township Library Sturgeon 15082 SouthFayetteLibrary.org ...... 412-257-8660 507 Main St...... 724-926-2590 Allegheny County, PA 436 Grant Street / Courthouse Room 111 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Sheriff’s Office Allegheny County Information Community Assistance 412-350-4700 Allegheny County Information Center American Red Cross 412-263-3100, 1-888-217-9599 Administration 800-581-9145, 412-350-4636 412-350-4711 Administrative Services Child Abuse Reporting 412-350-6109 412-473-2000 Canine Unit Allegheny County Jail Drug and Alcohol Services 412-350-4709 412-350-2000 412-350-3328 Community Relations Allegheny County Police Elder Abuse Reporting 412-350-3207 412-473-1200 or 911 412-350-6905, 800-344-4319 Constable Service Controller Energy Assistance 412-350-4141 412-350-4650 800-851-3838 County Council Hunger and Housing Services Criminal Court 412-350-6490 412-350-3837 412-350-5511 County Executive Licenses Explorer’s Post 412-350-6500 412-350-5336 412-350-4724 County Manager Medical Assistance Transportation Family Court - Adult 412-350-5300 888-547-6287 412-350-4590 County Solicitor Mental Health Services Family Court - Juvenile 412-350-1120 412-253-1250 412-350-0286 District Attorney Pittsburgh Action Against Rape 412-350-4400 1-866-363-7273 Firearms License Unit Emergency Management Senior Line 412-350-3044 412-473-2550 412-350-5460 Investigations Health Department Tax Information 412-350-4709 412-687-2243 412-350-4100, 4101, 4105 Municipal Court Housing Authority-Chief of Police Veterans Services Director 412-350-3235 412-471-1608 412-621-4357 Volunteer Opportunities Real Estate / Civil Process Human Resources 800-865-8683 412-350-4704 412-350-6830 Parks Department Voter Registration Sheriff’s Reserves 412-350-7275 412-350-4510 412-350-6032 Property Assessments Transportation 412-350-4600 Allegheny County Library Association 412-350-4700 Public Defender aclalibraries.org Greater Pgh Chamber of Commerce Warrants 412-350-2401 412-392-4500 412-350-4714 Public Works-, Director 412-350-4005 Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Writ Division Recorder of Deeds 412-665-3640 412-350-4700 (Dept. of Real Estate) Sports & Exhibition Authority Shuman Juvenile 412-350-4227 pgh-sea.com Detention Center Treasurer Visit Pittsburgh 412-661-6806 412-350-4100 visitpittsburgh.com Community-Oriented Police Programs
Connecting with the community is important to South Fayette Township Police Chief John Phoennik, and that philosophy is reflected in the police department’s public outreach and education efforts. “We’re civil servants of the community, and we owe it to the residents who pay our salaries to be as transparent and open as possible,” Chief Phoennik says. “Part of that is accepting feedback so we can do our jobs to the best of our abilities for South Fayette Township.” The South Fayette Township Police Department focuses on providing residents and businesses with a variety of programs designed to enhance relationships with the public and serve the community.
Internet Purchase Exchange Location. An area in front of the South Fayette Township police station, 515 Millers Run Road, has been designated a safe Internet Purchase Exchange Location. Residents conducting business with strangers through an online buy, sell, barter or trade website may meet at the location for the exchange. The area, designated by a sign, is under 24/7 video surveillance and serves as a potential deterrent to criminal intentions.
Online Crime Tip Line. The public can submit anonymous crime tips or report suspicious activity at www.southfayettepa.com/crimetip. For emergencies or immediate response, instead dial 9 -1-1 (callers can request to remain anonymous).
Chief’s Corner Blog. The police chief shares tips and information to enhance and encourage public safety at www.southfayettepa.com/chiefblog.
Coffee with the Chief. Every other month, the police chief appears at a different township venue to give residents, business owners and community members the opportunity to share comments, ask questions and offer suggestions. Find upcoming dates at www.southfayettepa.com/police.
Police News. Sign up to receive emails or texts of the latest police department news. Visit www.southfayettepa.com/notifyme.
Bike Patrols. Officers who are certified as a police cyclist patrol the township’s 2-mile portion of the Panhandle Trail, plus other neighborhood walking and biking trails. Also, police periodically offer youth bike safety programs and are available for bike safety demonstrations.
Project Child Safe. Free gun locks are available to South Fayette Township residents. Locks can be picked up at the South Fayette Police Department Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limit 2 per household.
Police Call Feedback. The police chief randomly selects 1 percent of each month’s police calls and contacts the complainant for feedback from the citizen perspective.
School Resource Officer. A South Fayette Township police officer is assigned to the South Fayette Township School District campus during the 9-month school year. As a certified School Resource Officer (SRO), the officer helps ensure a safe environment by responding to incidents, developing positive student relationships, and holding educational assemblies. The program is jointly funded by the township and school district.
Identity Theft and Scam Prevention Presentations. Police officers visit senior citizen living centers to educate residents and staff about protecting against identity theft and other scams. Community-Oriented Police Programs
First Aid & Narcan. All police cars are equipped with oxygen, a first-aid kit, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the life-saving medication naloxone, commonly known by the trade name Narcan. All police officers are trained to administer Narcan to reverse the effects of overdoses on narcotics such as heroin, codeine or oxycodone. Narcan may help, for example, a child who accidentally swallows a prescription painkiller.
Homeowner Association (HOA) Meeting Attendance. Police officers visit neighborhood meetings to hear concerns, suggestions and feedback.
Neighborhood Block Watch. Police help facilitate crime watch groups within interested neighborhoods.
Project Lifesaver. Specially trained township police officers use tracking equipment to find people with special needs who wander away from home. Participants sign up to wear a transmitter bracelet that police can follow if they get lost due to cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism or Down syndrome. The program is operated in partnership with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office.
Project Teddy Bear. The police department periodically holds drives to collect teddy bears for comforting children in crisis. Officers carry the stuffed toys in their patrol cars to give to children in need.
Station Tours. Police station tours may be scheduled for youth community groups or school field trips upon request.
Halloween Safety Patrols. During the annual Trick-or-Treat, police officers patrol the neighborhoods and pass out safety materials.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events - Community Safety Training. Community organizations and businesses may request free training in a program called Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). Certified police officers explain what to do during an emergency in which someone is shooting a gun with the intent of killing a mass number of people.
Medication Disposal Box. Deposit expired or unwanted medications in a Drug Take-back Box in the police station lobby, 515 Millers Run Road, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. This free, anonymous service disposes of prescription and over-the-counter medications in their original containers or in a sealed plastic bag, with the name labels removed or blacked out. The permanently secured box is under 24/7 video surveillance. A state grant funded the program with the aim of reducing access to drugs that could lead to accidental or intentional misuse or overdose. The medications are destroyed after collection. Accepted: Prescription medication, Over-the-counter medication, Vitamins, Samples, Pet medication. NOT Accepted: Liquids or cough syrup, Hydrogen peroxide, Inhalers, Aerosol cans, Ointments or lotions, Needles/sharps, Thermometers, Medications from businesses or clinics.
The South Fayette Township Police Department serves the South Fayette community 24/ 7. Dial 9-1-1 for all emergency and dispatch calls. To schedule a special program, please call the Police Chief at 412-221-2170 during regular office hours. John Kosky Contracting, Inc. Contractors / Developers
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Domestic abuse, also known as spousal abuse, occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to THE dominate and control the other person. An abuser doesn’t “play fair.” They use fear, CYCLE OF guilt, shame and intimidation to wear Using Using you down and Coercion Intimidation VIOLENCE… gain complete & Threats power over Abuse: you. They Using Using Aggressive or violent behavior, which is may Economic 0/7%2 Emotional a power play designed to show the victim threaten Abuse Abuse “who is boss.” you, hurt AND Using Using Guilt: you, or Male #/.42/, Isolation Guilt is felt afterwards; but it’s about being hurt those Privilege caught and facing consequences, not around you. Using Blaming what’s been done to the victim. Domestic Children Denying Rationalization or excuses: abuse that Minimizing includes physical Rationalizations may include a string of excuses or blaming the victim for the violence is called abusive behavior … anything to shift domestic violence. responsibility. “Normal” behavior: The goal: regain control and keep the victim in the relationship. The abuser may NO ONE If you suspect act as if nothing’s happened, or turn on the charm. someone is Fantasy and planning: has the The abuser fantasizes about their being abused, spouse’s wrongdoing and how he or she right to will be made to pay. Then a plan is made notify your to turn the fantasy into reality. Set-up: abuse local police A situation is created to set up the victim, where the abuser can “justify” his or her department. abuse. you!
For help and advice on escaping an abusive relationship, call THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
2 Sexual Assault WHAT CAN I DO TO REDUCE MY RISK OF SEXUAL ASSAULT? Do not leave your drink unattended or accept one IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM from an open container OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT: while at a bar or club — drugs have been known Report the rape to law enforcement authorities. to be passed this way When the rapist departs, contact help at once. Find a safe environment away from the attacker; if possible have a trusted friend stay with you for moral support. • Do not shower or wash • Preserve all clothing and the crime scene • Be prepared to describe the attacker and anything else that may be helpful • Get medical attention even if there are no visible Be aware of your injuries surroundings at all times Personnel experienced in sexual assaults will Do not allow yourself to examine you and provide counseling and support become isolated with • Ask the hospital for a rape kit exam someone you do not know or trust Travel with a companion whenever possible FEWER THAN 1/3 Think about the level of OF ALL ASSAULTS intimacy you want in a ARE REPORTED relationship and clearly state your limits TO THE POLICE
3 CARJACKING FACTS Robbery Prevention
magine having a stranger walk up to you while you’re sitting Iat a traffi c signal, thrusting a gun in your face and taking your car away from you. Or worse, A STRANGER RUNS UP TO YOU AS YOU PULL INTO YOUR OWN DRIVEWAY, PULLS YOU OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE AND DRIVES AWAY IN IT. This is the crime called CARJACKING, and it can happen anywhere, not just in high crime neighborhoods. It can happen during the daytime as well as after dark. It can happen to you if you are in a shiny new sports car, or an old “clunker”. Why Carjack? Parked cars, especially the newer models, are becoming more diffi cult to steal. Built-in alarm systems, kill switches and other theft deterrent devices are making parked cars less attractive to the inexperienced car thief. Car thieves fi nd it much easier to steal a car while the key is in the ignition, and too many times they are able to catch the driver off guard. There is no guarantee that you will not become a target, however, there are some COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS you can take to put the odds in your favor.
Before You Enter Your Vehicle ❏ Before you approach your vehicle, have your keys ready for entry. Scan the area around your vehicle as you approach. Always look into your rear seat or hatch area before entering your car to make sure no one is in it. If you see someone loitering around your vehicle, turn around and get help. ❏ Always park in a well lighted area. ❏ If you feel uncomfortable, have a security guard from the shopping center or another employee from work, walk you to your car. ❏ Ask for a security escort if you are alone at a shopping center. ❏ Don’t park in isolated or visually obstructed areas near walls or heavy foliage. ❏ Use valet parking or an attended garage.
4 While You Are In Your Vehicle ❏ Always lock the doors and keep your windows up high enough so a potential jacker cannot get his/herhis / her hand or arm in the window. ❏ Observe your surroundings. Be conscious of any activity near your car. Carjackers pick on people who don’t seem alert. ❏ When stopping in traffictraffi c, always keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you. If you have to make a quick getaway, you will be able to turn you wheel and move without being boxed in. ❏ Avoid high crime areas whenever possible, especially after dark. ❏ Be suspicious of people approaching you car, asking for directions or handing out flyers.fl yers. ❏ If a suspicious person approaches your car, drive away carefully. ❏ If another driver bumps your car, keep your doors locked and windows up. Call 9-1-1 from your c ell. Drive to the nearest police or firefi re station, or well lighted, populated area. ❏ Be alert when using a drive-up ATM. ❏ If you suspect someone is following you, don’t go home. Drive to the nearest police or firefi re station or well lighted, populated area for help. ❏ Don’t be a target by turning your back while loading packages into the car. ❏ Beware of a Good Samaritan who offers to repair your car or a flatfl at tire. It’s okay to get help, just be alert. Wave to follow, and drive to a gas station or busy place before getting out. ❏ If you have a cell phone, call 9-1-1 for help.
Consider Your Safety If Actually Confronted By A Carjacker ❏ Don’t reach for your personal items. Leave everything behind if forced from the car. ❏ Don’t resist, especially if the thief has a weapon. Give up your vehicle with no questions asked and move away. ❏ Never agree to be kidnapped. Put as much distance between yourself and the carjacker as quickly as possible. Throw your keys as far as you can and run in the opposite direction, screaming for help. ❏ Call the police (9-1-1) immediately to report the crime and provide detailed information. DO NOT STOP FOR ANY REASON!! DIAL 9-1-1 AND REPORT WHAT YOU SAW BUT DO NOT SLOW DOWN! If you are driving at night and eggs are thrown at your windshield, DO NOT STOP TO CHECK THE CAR, DO NOT OPERATE THE WIPER, and DO NOT SPRAY ANY WATER because eggs mixed with water become milky and can block your vision up to 92.5%, and you are then forced to stop beside the road and become a victim of these criminals. This is a new technique used by gangs, so please inform your friends and relatives. These are un- savory individuals who will take desperate measures to get what they want.
5 Businesses Suffer Because of Crime Shoplifting is estimated to occur between 330 to 440 million times per year. Rate of loss is estimated between $19,000 and $25,000 stolen per minute. here are things a business owner can do. If your store has aisles, Tplace mirrors strategically so that an assigned person can see everywhere. Some stores use hidden (or visible) cam- eras which may prevent a theft or aid in prosecution. More expensive items are in locked cases or have devices affi xed which will set off an alarm if not removed at point of sale. Large volume stores em- ploy uniformed and / or plainclothes guards to discourage or apprehend shop- The front-end cost seems prohibitive, lifters. Employee education is also part of but as shoplifting continues and shoplift- the prevention. ers become more sophisticated to evade detection, the business owner has little choice but to do his / her best at preven- tion and to build the cost of security and loss into the prices charged. Community education is still the best answer, which includes teaching young people why crime is wrong...legally and ethically through school programs, parental guidance and cooperation with local authorities. Shoplifting is a multi-billion dollar hidden tax on business owners and their customers.
6 Shoplifting is a Crime and Stores Will Prosecute.
IF YOU GET CAUGHT, YOU WILL BE ARRESTED, FINGERPRINTED AND JAILED Businesses Beware!
❏ Whenever possible, keep the cash register away from entrance of store. ❏ Do not block windows with posters, ads, etc. ❏ Maintain visibility into your business. Place cameras inside and outside by the entrance to your building. This could reduce your insurance cost.
7 Home Security & Burglary Prevention There is a burglary in the United States every 15.4 seconds
urglars are for And most of the time that the most part is the case, so we think Bopportunists. nothing of it and go about They tend to take the path our business. Or we don’t of least resistance when even notice it at all. This looking for a home to is something burglars invade. take advantage of. In fact, Most home burglaries 62% of burglaries happen happen between the during the daylight hours. hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. Think about According to the Uniform Crime Reporting that. This is when most of us are at work or Program Crime Clock there is a burglary every out running errands. How often do you see, or 15.4 seconds. Protect yourself and your home more importantly notice a strange car or van from potential burglars. Burglars like to get in in a neighbor’s driveway or on the street. We and get out as quickly as possible. So let’s make usually think it is a friend of theirs or a worker them think twice about entering your home by they’ve hired such as an electrician or plumber. making it more diffi cult for them. Helpful Tips To Make Your Home Safer ❑ Put up an alarm system sign even if you don’t have an alarm. This will make any burglar think twice about entering your home. ❑ Always keep your garage closed. Burglars will often drive through a neighborhood to seek potential targets. If there is anything valuable in your garage, you may be their next target. ❑ Make sure you lock every entry to your house even if you are only leaving for a short time. ❑ Use a simple door jam on a patio or deck door as extra security. ❑ Install simple motion detector lights. ❑ Keep trees and bushes trimmed and away from doors and windows. ❑ In case your home does get broken into keep your valuables OUT of your master bedroom. A burglar looking for valuables in a home will make the master bedroom their fi rst stop. ❑ If you are unsure that your home is secure, call your local law enforcement and ask them to do a check of your home to see if it is secure. ❑ Burglars will sometimes ring your front doorbell to see if you are home, then go to your back door to break in. Make sure all of your doors are secure. Use a deadbolt lock on all entrances.
OF THE ESTIMATED 2,199,125 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES OCCUR 62% DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS
8 HowThievesHow Thieves PreferToPrefer To Get In Burglars want to spend less than 60 seconds trying to break into a home.
Make your home look lived in Burglars gain ac- when you are away. Make sure cess to your home your lawn is taken care of, have through open or your mail and newspapers unlocked patio stopped, put a T.V., light or doors, windows radio on a timer to make it and garages. seem like someone is home.
First stop for burglars is usually the master bedroom since most people keep their valuables there. Burglars spend an average of 8 to 12 minutes in a home. AVERAGE LOSS PER BURGLARY: $ 1,725.00 * Second Floor 2%
Unlocked Doors & Storage Areas 6%
Back Door 22% Front Door First Floor Garage Basement 34% Window 9% 4% 23%
Homes without security systems are about three times more likely to be broken into than homes with security systems.
* 2005 statistic – SOURCE: Bureau of Justice Statistics; FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program
9 Prevent teen abuse of Teenage prescription drugs Drug Use
Next to Marijuana, the most common drugs teens are abusing to get high are prescription and over-the-counter medications. OxyContin and Vicodin are the most commonly abused prescription drugs by teens.
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number of national studies and become the second most abused illegal drug, published reports indicate that the behind marijuana. Aintentional abuse of prescription Types of Prescription Drugs drugs, such as pain relievers, stimulants, sedatives and tranquilizers to get high is a Abused by Teens: growing concern – particularly among teens Cough & Cold Medications • Steroids – in the United States. In fact, among young Pain Killers • Stimulants people ages 12-17, prescription drugs have Tranquilizers • Sedatives • Diet Pills Nearly three out of 10 teens believe prescription pain relievers are NOT addictive.
10 Teens Feel Prescription Drugs are Safer Than Street Drugs. So, above all....TALK TO YOUR TEENAGERS! What Can You Do To Help Prevent Your Child From Abusing Prescription Drugs? ❑ Keep track of your prescription and over the counter drugs ❑ Instruct your teenager on his / her prescriptions and usage ❑ For guidelines on safe and proper disposal of medications, visit www.nfp.org/safemeddisposal ❑ Ask friends and family to safeguard their prescriptions How Teens Get Prescription Drugs: ❑ Properly conceal medicine ❑ Medicine Cabinets ❑ Be a good role model for your teenagers and follow instructions ❑ Parties - Friends yourself ❑ On The Internet ❑ Forging Signatures ❑ Calling In A Parent’s Prescription
What To Do If Your Child Already Has A Problem If you suspect your teen is using drugs, do not wait to do something about it. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Say NO To at www.fi ndtreatment. “Pharm-Parties” samhsa.gov for a listing Prescription Drug Abuse... Teens drop an array of pills into a bowl, of treatment centers Say YES then pass around the “trail mix” for the in your area, or call partygoers to “graze”. 1-800-662-HELP (4357). To Life!
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Con Games & Scams If the offer seems like it is “too good to be true,” it probably is. SIGNS OF FRAUD on artists are rarely violent. Once the con artist has gained • Must pay to win or must pay now Cyour “confi dence,” he/she will use it to get your money. • Must decide now Some of the consumer con games to be aware of are: • Pressure you for a credit card • Home Repair - offers of free estimates and inspections number • Debt Consolidation - offers with high interest rates • They instruct you not to tell • Medical Fraud - never buy “miracle anyone cures” If you feel uneasy about an offer or • Tell you that someone, trust your instincts. Check the initial out the company or person by asking for references and investment ask to see their state licenses. will be well Check with your local Better Business Bureau. worth it JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT! The phone rings, you pick it up, and the caller identifi es themself as an offi cer of the court. They tell you that you have failed to report for jury duty and that a warrant is out for your arrest. You say you never received a notice. To clear it up, the caller then says they’ll need some information for “verifi cation purposes”- your birth date, social security number, maybe even a credit card number. This is when you should hang up the phone. It’s a scam. The judicial system does not contact people by telephone and ask for personal information such as your date of birth, social security number, or credit card numbers. If you receive one of these phone calls, do not provide any personal or confi dential information to these individuals. To read more about this scam visit www.fbi.gov and type “jury scam” in the search box.
13 Child Identity Theft Your child’s identity can be stolen as early as 6 months... more than 500,000 children had their identities stolen in recent years.
Your Child’s Identity Can Be Stolen From Medical Records, an Obituary or a Social Security number. IT CAN BE USED FOR: • Immigrants seeking to establish an illegal identity • Someone with bad credit trying to establish new credit • Scam artists trying to make money off of YOU!!
WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOUR CHILD IS A VICTIM: • Contact credit issuers • Keep a log with date, name, phone number & title of each person you speak with and summary of the conversation • File a police report & request copies • Consider changing your child’s social security number If your child hasn’t worked, they shouldn’t have an existing Earnings Report or Credit Report!! 7 Steps to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft 1. Disclose personal information carefully 2. Shred any paper with your child’s social security number 3. Have all bank accounts require a photo ID and password for all transactions 4. Be wary of credit card offers in the mail 5. File complaints with the Federal Trade Commission (877-438-4338 or FTC.gov) 6. Check with the credit agencies to see if credit reports exist 7. Check for an earnings report from the Social Security Administration Identity thieves target children because parents are unaware that their children are at risk...
14 LOCK YOUR CREDIT AWAY FROM IDENTITY THIEVES FRAUD CREDIT ALERTS vs FREEZES
What are Fraud Alerts? Credit Freeze is a way to block your Consumers can put an electronic red credit reports – that makes it a lot fl ag on their credit reports at the three Atougher for an identity thief to get a ! major bureaus: loan or open a credit account in your name. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. While a freeze is in place, no one, not even Fraud Alerts are pretty you, can open an ac- count in your name. easy to put in place. Lenders, insurers and All it typically takes to get a fraud alert is a even employers doing phone call to each bureau. background checks are not able to access your credit fi le. They will get a code saying Fraud Alerts can be your reports are frozen. ignored by lenders. Lenders are required by law to take “Reason- To Lift the Freeze: able Steps” to verify the ID of anyone applying In order for you to get credit, you for credit in your name. “Reasonable Steps” is have to call the bureaus, supply ambiguous – consumer advocates say the PINs they gave you and the freeze will be fraud alerts are too often ignored. lifted in 2-3 days, depending on the state.
To Get A Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze Go To A Credit Bureau Website Or Phone Them www.experian.com www.equifax.com www.transunion.com 1-888-397-3742 1-800-685-1111 1-800-680-7289 FREEZING YOUR CREDIT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO FEND OFF THIEVES. IT MEANS THAT NOT EVEN YOU CAN OPEN A CREDIT ACCOUNT WITHOUT DELAY.
15 Fire Prevention • Fire Departments respond to fi res every 23 seconds to nearly 2 million fi res a year • 3,010 civilian deaths per year • Young children and seniors are at the highest risk • #1 Cause of Home Fatalities: SMOKING IN BED Where a Smoke Detector was present and operating, 80% of fi res had NO fi re-related deaths. Smoke Detectors
• Test smoke detector batteries each month • Change them at least twice a year, when you change your clocks
Make an escape plan – practice it with your family twice a year!! Agree on a meeting place Never go into a burning building!! Prevention is the job of the Whole Family. Everyone should participate in making plans that may Save Lives!!
16 FIRE FACTS
Major Causes of Home Structure Fires Heating equipment caused 21% of 2005 - 2009 home fi re deaths. Heating equipment 42% 15% ranked second in reported home fi res Cooking equipment 41% 17% and home fi re deaths and injuries. Heating equipment 21% 13% Portable and fi xed space heaters, in- 8% Intentional 13% 7% cluding wood stoves, are involved in Electrical distribution 6% 15% more fi res than central heat. These fi res are also more & lighting equipment 9% 5% 25% likely than central heating fi res to result in death. Smoking materials 10% 4% 1% Intentional fi res are the third leading cause of home Clothes dryer or washer 3% 3% Candle 5% Fires fi res. According to FBI statistics, roughly half of the 3% 8% Civilian deaths people arrested for arson in recent years were under 18. Exposure to other fi re 1%1% Civilian injuries 2% Electrical distribution or lighting Playing with heat source 4% 6% equipment was the fourth leading 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% cause of home fi res. A study by the consumer Product Safety Commission Home Structure Fires (CPSC) found that homes with older Home structure fi res caused 85% of the civil- wiring face an increased risk of electrical wiring fi re. ian fi re deaths and 74% of the civilian fi re inju- Electrical factors can play a role in any fi re in- ries. Homes include one-and two- family homes, volving equipment powered by electricity. Elec- apartments, townhouses, row houses, and manu- trical failures were factors in 13% of home fi res. factured homes. Candles were the fourth leading cause of home fi re injuries. These fi res near- Cooking is the leading cause ly tripled from 1990’s levels. Candles of home fi res and home fi re used for light in the absence of electri- injuries. cal power caused 1/3 of fatal candle fi res. Unattended cooking is the leading factor contributing to these fi res. Frying is the leading type of activity associated with cook- Children under 5 are almost 8 times as ing fi res. likely to die in fi res caused by playing with More than half of all cooking fi re injuries occurred heat sources than are people of all ages. when people tried to fi ght the fi re themselves. Children under 5 and older adults face the Smoking has been the leading highest risk of home fi re deaths, but young cause of home deaths for decades. adults face a higher risk of home fi re injury. More than two-thirds (68%) of the home smoking material fi re fatali- Relative Risk of U.S. Home Fire Deaths ties resulted from fi res originating and injuries by Age Group: 2003-2007 with a) upholstered furniture, or b) mattresses or Deaths Injuries 2.3 bedding. Flammability standards and decreases in 2.5 smoking have helped reduce these deaths, but the 2.0 “fi re safe” cigarette will help prevent many more. 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.0 1.1 1.0 Canada and all 50 states in the U.S. have passed 0.7 1.0 legislation requiring cigarettes to be “fi re-safe.” 1.0 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.0 *Information obtained from www.nfpa.org < 5 5-14 15-19 20-34 35-64 65+
17 Senior Safety Secure Your Home Against Falls Protect 1.6 million seniors were Yourself treated in emergency Don’t give out any rooms for fall-related personal information injuries. More than over the phone to anyone you don’t 1/3 of adults over age know and/or trust. 65 fall each year. Consider putting yourself on a no-call Among elders, falls list to limit unwanted solicitations and are the leading cause protect yourself from possible scams. of injury deaths. (see page 12)
Helpful Tips Inside Your Home For Seniors Clear pathways inside and out & make sure they’re even and well-lit. Use a buddy Clear clutter from the fl oor, and make system so friends, sure rugs are secure to the fl oor. family and perhaps Doors — Be able to see visitors a senior center before you open the door. Install a know where you garage door opener. are and what you are doing. Stairs — Should have railings. Keep each staircase well–lit. Acquire a medical alert device Bathroom — Use bath rugs with rubber mats, and walk-in showers with skid protectors on the fl oor and grab bars so you can get help if you get in- on the walls to prevent falling and slipping. Make sure jured and can’t get to the phone. the bathroom door can be unlocked from the outside. Develop a home modifi cation plan for independent As we age, we need more light to see properly. senior living. Add lights where you need them — some examples are inside stairways, halls and in the Let your police department know if you live alone… kitchen. Place nightlights where you traffi c ask them to check in on you occasionally. regularly.
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ATM / DEBIT CARD With the information in your wallet, a thief can obtain a replacement PIN. DRIVER’S LICENSE PHONE CARD A thief can get a duplicate A thief can sell it made with his/her picture on it. SOCIAL SECURITY CARD and the buyer can A thief can use it to steal your entire identity. use it charging thousands of CHECKBOOK dollars to that Checks can be duplicated number. using any check program that an office supply store sells.
CREDIT CARDS A thief can use your number to shop on the web or at any store. Memorize and scratch off the 3-digit code on the back. OTHER CARDS DEPARTMENT STORE RECEIPTS INSURANCE CARDS Your library, supermarket, If the receipt has a credit card or debit card The medical number is typically the same voter registration, pharmacy, number on it, the thief can use it to make a as your Social Security and there is no limit AAA or other cards can be purchase anywhere. to what a thief can do with it. used to your disadvantage.
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The best way to protect yourself from being ripped off is to be aware of common scams. FBI Internet Scams You’re on your computer surfing the internet when all of a sudden, your screen locks up with a message pretending to be from the FBI or another federal agency. The message states that there has been a violation of federal law punishable by fines and pen- alties and directs you to pay them using a MoneyPak immediately or criminal charges will be filed and your computer will remain locked. You follow their instructions and pay them using a MoneyPak but your computer remains locked up and you realize this was a scam. Lottery Scams You get a notice that you’ve won a lottery. You don’t remember entering, but then again, you might have. To collect your winnings, you have to pay fees or taxes, right away. Rather than send a check or wire the fees and taxes, you’re told to buy a MoneyPak for the right amount and simply send the numbers. But if you had to pay, it was a purchase – not a prize. You didn’t win anything. Imposter Scams You get a call or an email from someone who claims to be a law enforcement officer, a government employee – even a relative. They say they need the money to help out a relative who is traveling in another country. They say the best way to help is to load a MoneyPak and give them the number so they can access the money. Report any communication from someone who wants you to fund a MoneyPak that you don’t control to your local police department. Online Auction/Sale Scams Online ads for goods or services tell you to pay with a MoneyPak. So you do. But the goods or services don’t arrive; and the seller is unreachable. Job Scams You apply for a job. You get the offer, but the company wants you to send money in advance to pay for a background check or the uniform you’ll need. You use a MoneyPak to pay, but the uniform doesn’t arrive, the job is a fake, and you’re out of the money. Grant Fraud Scams You get a letter that says you’ve been selected for a $10,000 grant from Green Dot as part of a corporate grant program or assistance plan, along with a check for a few hundred dollars – or few thousand. The instructions say to deposit the check – it represents a commission you need to pay – and then to send back the numbers for MoneyPaks for the same amount to collect the rest of your “grant.” The check is fake, but you’ve already given the MoneyPak numbers, and you’ve lost your money. Romance Scams You’ve been communicating with someone on a dating site and things start getting serious. You feel good about where the rela- tionship is going when your new love interest tells you he/she is moving for a new job and needs you to send them some money. Shortly thereafter, you realize the relationship is a scam. Advance Payment Loan Scams You’re told that you are pre-approved to apply for a personal loan. But the lender says that to get the full amount you applied for, you need to make the first two payments to show good faith. You buy a MoneyPak to cover the amount, and give the lender your MoneyPak number. The loan never comes through, and the lender cannot be traced.
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