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Neighborhood Watch Materials
Survey The Coalition is currently
seeking input from Kentucky Citizens and Law Enforcement Agencies as to what types of Neighborhood Watch Materials are currently
needed. Please help us in this effort by completing the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PY57ZRL
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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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.
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.
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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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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.
EXTRA CAUTION NEEDED WHEN TRAVELING IN HAZARDOUS WINTER CONDITIONS
First responders are well
aware of the road hazards that winter weather can bring; however, the citizens in their communities may not be as prepared
as first responders. Law enforcement and other first responders can help prepare their communities by getting safety tips
out through campaigns to promote winter travel safety.
Some of the tips that first responders can give motorists
about winter weather travel are: - Clear snow and ice completely
from windows.
- Decrease speed and wear seat belts at all times.
- Keep car fueled and in good repair.
- Place a winter emergency kit in each car that includes a shovel, windshield scraper, flashlight,
battery powered radio, extra batteries, water, snack food, extra hats and mittens, blanket, tow chain or rope, road salt and
sand, booster cables, emergency flares and fluorescent distress flag.
- Inform
someone of your destination and travel time.
- Have a cell
phone with you if at all possible.
Approximately
7,000 roadway deaths and 450,000 injuries each year in the U.S. are associated with poor weather-related driving conditions.
It is reported that weather plays a role in approximately 28 percent of all crashes and accounts for 19 percent of all roadway
fatalities. By being aware and taking extra precautions, drivers can reduce winter travel risks
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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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