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Eyes and Ears on Kentucky
Brochures Available
The brochures "Eyes and Ears on Kentucky" developed by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security
can now be ordered from the Materials Available page under Neighborhood Watch.
Eyes and Ears on Kentucky
Eyes and Ears on
Kentucky is an anonymous telephone tip line that allows Kentuckians to report any suspicious criminal or terrorist activity
they may see or hear. The tip line is sponsored by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and Kentucky Intelligence Fusion
Center. The tip line
is 1-866-EYE-ON-KY (1-866-393-6659). Citizens can also report suspicious activity regarding homeland security or crime online
at www.homelandsecurity.ky.gov/tipline Suspicious activity may include persons:
• asking unusual questions about building security;
• taking photographs or videos of buildings, bridges or other locations;
• asking detailed questions
about the schedules of public transportation;
• seen timing the arrival and departure of public transportation;
• loitering around reservoirs, water-treatment plans; dams or power plants;
• watching a building
for extended periods of time.
Citizens should also be aware of suspicious vehicles parked in unusual places or at unusual
times. In cases of emergency, individuals should call 911 or local law enforcement. Kentuckians can
also prepare for any type of emergency – natural or manmade – by preparing a family-disaster plan and emergency-supply
kit. Information can be found by visiting www.homelandsecurity.ky.gov/community.
••Scammers Try To Cash In On Swine Flu Epidemic••
Attorney General Jack Conway cautions Kentucky consumers that con artists are
trying to cash in on the swine flu epidemic. As H1N1 (aka swine flu) spreads, scammers are targeting consumers who turn to
the Internet for information about the deadly virus. An online security firm reports a spike in new swine flu domain names
with some of the sites advertising items to “protect your family” against “swine flu.”“As we have seen all-too-often, con artists seize every
opportunity to prey on the fears of unsuspecting consumers to make a quick buck,” General Conway said. “Their
intentions with these bogus prevention websites and emails are to either obtain money for worthless products that they’re
advertising, or to obtain personal information from consumers to steal their identities or access their bank accounts. Don’t
let your concern about the flu trick you into clicking on links in these deceptive emails. There is currently no vaccine for
the swine flu” General Conway urges consumers
to always be suspicious of these types of ads on the Internet and in printed tabloids. “Do not respond to unsolicited emails making H1N1 flu protection claims. Responding
to the email only verifies a valid address for the con artist,” cautioned General Conway. “The links within the
emails could also contain a computer virus.” To
track legitimate information and to obtain updates on the H1N1 virus, consumers should rely on trusted sources of information,
such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov. Information about this flu strain is also available on the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services website. http://chfs.ky.gov/ . If you receive unsolicited emails regarding
H1N1 virus “cures,” forward them to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov. If you see print ads that make similar claims, report them to the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection
Division at 888-432-9257.
KCPC is currently offering free training for any school in Kentucky that
is interested in our Youth Crime Watch Program. Training available for Elementary,Middle and High School at no cost. Free
Start Up Kit included with training. Youth Crime Watch is a student leadership program using crime prevention activities. For more
information contact the office at 859-727-2678 or e-mail kcpc@fuse.net.
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Attorney General
Conway Cautions Kentuckians About Facebook Postings During Spring Break
With many Kentuckians leaving town for spring break, Attorney General Jack Conway and his Cybercrimes Unit want to
remind those who use social-networking sites, like Facebook or MySpace, to be careful of what they post while away from home.
The warning follows a recent burglary in the Kentuckiana area believed to be prompted by a woman who posted on Facebook that
she and her fiancé were leaving home for the evening. "I have warned kids across Kentucky
to 'think before they post' and that same message applies to adults as well," said General Conway. "This is an important
reminder of the dangers that exist on the Internet and that the people you meet online aren't always as they seem." The victim reportedly believes the burglary suspect was among her more than 500 Facebook "friends" who
received the message that she would be gone for the evening. General Conway says it is always important to consider whether
someone could use the personal information you have posted against you. "What you post online
can not only jeopardize your safety, it can jeopardize your employment, admission to a college or personal relationships with
friends or family," said General Conway. "The words and images you post on the Internet are reflective of you and
may be available for years to come." Investigators in General Conway's Cybercrimes Unit caution
that even posting something as simple as your birth date could be used by identity thieves, spammers or even stalkers. "Cyberpredators can easily use your birth date, address or even your interests or hobbies to find out additional
information about you or to become an online friend. The less personal information you put on a social networking site, the
better," said Bill Baker, an investigator/branch manager of the Attorney General's Cybercrimes Unit.
New Property Inventory Form Added
to Site
A new Property Inventory Form has been added to the Neighborhood Watch
page. Be sure to take a photo inventory of all your property.
Help support the Kentucky Crime
Prevention Coalition as you shop online. If you shop
online you can help support the Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition.Go to the GoodSearch Web Site by clicking on the logo
below. Sign up the Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition as your charity of choice. Then enter their shopping area and shop
at all the stores you normally shop at online. Difference is because you use the GoodSearch portal, we receive a donation.
I used the site for booking travel this past year and KCPC received a 1 percent donation of everything I spent. You can also
use the GoodSearch Home Page and we receive .01 cent for every search you do on the web.
New Home Security Survey Form
Added A new Home Security Form in Excel has been added to our
Neighborhood Watch Section of the Web Site. Please feel free to use with your local programs.
New Highway Safety Brochure
Available
The Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition has a new Hispanic version available of our brochure "What
To Do When Stopped By the Police". The brochure can now be ordered from the Highway Safety Materials page from the web
site. Free to Kentucky Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Drug-Free Action Alliance is excited to
welcome you to the new www.DrugFree24-7.org website. We hope that you find this site to be informative and an asset as you
live Drug Free 24/7 - the way to go!
We're pleased to bring
you the Drug Free 24-7 website with resources to implement prevention programs like the well-known Ohio Red Ribbon Celebration
in your school, business or community.
We hope that through
the Drug Free 24/7 message, you are able to be part of a year-long substance abuse prevention effort because being drug free
is the way to go!
http://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/drugfree247/index.html
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PSC reminds residents of "Do Not Call" list changes
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding residents that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has assumed
responsibility for maintaining the list of telephone customers who do not want to receive calls from telemarketers. Under
a bill passed by the 2007 Kentucky General Assembly, names already on the Kentucky do-not-call list were transferred last
year to the FTC's national registry. With that change, Kentucky customers wishing to sign up for the do-not-call list in the
future must do so by contacting the FTC, either online at www.donotcall.gov or by calling toll-free at (888) 382-1222, from
the number they wish to register. A link to the FTC site is available on the Kentucky Office of Attorney General's do-not-call
Web site, www.nocall.ky.gov. Complaints regarding possible violations of Kentucky or federal do-not-call statutes may
be filed with the Kentucky Office of Attorney General ( www.nocall.ky.gov or 866-877-7867) or the FTC ( www.donotcall.gov or 888-382-1222). A brochure explaining the do-not-call law, as well as today's order, may be found on the PSC's Web site,
psc.ky.gov.
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