- The Ultimate Price—and Responsibility May 05, 2009
- Prevention Works Feed The National Crime Prevention Council mourns the loss of four police officers in the shooting tragedy that unfolded recently in Oakland, CA. Sergeants Mark Dunakin, Erv Romans, Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege were lost in the line of duty defending the safety of the people of Oakland, the safety that all of us, in communities across the country, depend on and, all too often, take for granted. The loss of these officers was the most in one day since the September 11th attacks.
NCPC News
- Notice: NCPC Offers Prevention Tips on the H1N1 Influenza A Flu
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We do not need to panic about the current flu outbreak but we do need to prepared. Although the spread of the flu is mainly a health issue, NCPC knows there are potential crime and public safety implications. There may come a time when your local law enforcement agency may need you to help it maintain law and order.
Community Members
- Follow guidelines from health officials to keep you and your family healthy.
- Find out how to protect youlself, your family, and others at www.pandemicflu.gov.
- Be prepared to help out in the community. Law enforcement agencies may need you to volunteer if their officers become ill.
- Seek the latest information from local TV, radio, websites, and newspapers.
- Listen to and obey local regulations. Limit contact with people early to keep healthy and safe.
Law Enforcement/Crime Prevention Professionals
- Offer ideas for how citizens can help support local law enforcement in the event of a pandemic.
- Consider using social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace to share up-to-date information.
- Set up a special section on your website where community members can get the latest local information and Web links.
- Plan for contingencies of sick law enforcement personnel
- Visit the Law Enforcement Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist, Swine Flu: 21 Things Law Enforcement Needs to Know and the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Resources on Preparing the Justice System for a Pandemic Influenza for more information on continuation of operating procedures.
- New Resources Available on Cell Phone Safety
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Cell phones can be valuable tools in preventing and reporting crime, but sometimes people use cell phones to bully or cause other problems. The GET WISE ABOUT WIRELESS program from The Wireless Foundation, a proud sponsor of NCPC, helps educate students about the responsible behaviors associated with using cell phones. Check out how McGruff is featured in these new materials! Read more...
- April Catalyst Online
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Check out this month’s Catalyst newsletter for the most recent crime prevention news and resources.
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