Inside This Issue

National Night Out............. 1

Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers.............................. 2

Springtime Safety ............... 3

Protect Yourself from Violent Crime.................................. 3

Crime Prevention Works! ... 4

Stolen Property .................. 4

Automatic Teller Machine Safety.................................. 4

K-Town Events ................... 5

Meet Our Wonderful Sponsors............................. 6

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National Night Out County Executive Jim Kreuser, Kenosha County Division of Children and Families, Kenosha Unified School District, and the Kenosha Police and Sheriff Departments are pleased to announce participation in the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

National Night Out is a great opportunity for communitiesto promote police community partnerships, crime and gang prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While one night is certainly not the answer to crime, gangs, and drugs, it does represent the spirit, energy, and determination necessary to make many neighborhoods safer.

National Night Out is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness

• Generate support for local anti-crime programs such as Neighborhood Watch

• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police / community partnerships

• Send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

The 2009 National Night Out event held at McKinley Elementary School was a great success with over 300 family members participating. The event featured games, contests, food, classic cars, and important information about community resources. More importantly, the event helped connect families who were concerned about the safety and future of their neighborhood.

For more information about the 2010 National Night Out, pleasecontact Donna Rhodes @ 605-6635.

The mission of the Kenosha Police Department is to serve all people

with respect, fairness, and compassion. We are committed to preserving peace, order, and safety, enforcing laws and

ordinances, and safeguarding constitutional rights.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY!

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Kenosha Watch provides useful information for citizens who participate in

the Kenosha Neighborhood Watch Program. Readers comments and contributions are

always welcome.

Kenosha Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Newsletter Volume , Issue 1

KENOSHA WATCH

The mission of the Kenosha Police

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“A Community Service of the Kenosha Police Department”

AM Community Credit Union Aiello Family Dental Anastos Motors Aiello Mid-Town Florist AVP/Kenosha Aviation Bain Nelson Barker Shop Barnes, David Attorney Bear Realty Benedictine Monks Berman, Josephine Dr. Big Shots Sports Bar Bill’s Corner Club Bob’s Grandview Camosy Incorporated Carpet Plus Outlet Carpet Plus Outlet Cheers Chiapetta, F. Dr. CJW Clerk of Circuit Courts Coins Sports Bar Community Impact Cool RunningsDairy Queen Danish Brotherhood Dennison Furniture Dickow Cyzak Tile Co. Dick’s Roof Repair Service Erica’s Fine Jewelry Feld Body Shop Final Inning Finney’s Lounge Fisch, Robert Dr. Forest Park Laundromat Frank’s Diner Friendly Food George’s Club Highview Gerlach, Diane Global Roofing Golden Dragon Buffet Grace Lutheran ChurchHansmann Printing Harbor Machining Harborside Eye Care Head to Toe Holiday Village Huck Realty Industrial Safety Sales Instant Refund Interlude Jim’s Aquarium and Pets John’s Lawn Care KCS Nails Kenosha Area Visitor’s Bureau Kenosha Beef Kenosha Animal Hospital Kenosha Tobacco Free Coalition Kenosha Fresh Market Kenosha Labor Kenosha Insulation Kenosha Veteran’s Office Kenosha Visiting Nurses Kutzler Express Lee Nails Lee Plumbing

Lee’s Rent It Iaquinta’s Excell in Communications Mariah’s Madrigrano, Aiello and Santarelli Maria’s Dressmakers Mac’s Deli

Marina Shores Meineke Car Center Mentink-Matoska, Rebecca Mian’s Petroleum Midwest Office Solutions Minuteman Press Modern Cabinet Making Ocenco Patco Industries Pavle’s Lounge Pazzo Petretti Apartments Piasecki-Althaus Post Rehabilitation Prime Realty Group Pro Wash Pulera Collision Auto Care Randy’s Landscaping Rat Race Lounge Red Apple Restaurant Redline Cycles Rendezvous Tiki Lounge Rizzo Diersen Ruffolo’s Hair Studio Safeway Auto Sam’s Amusements Sheffield Motors Southern Lakes Credit Union Southport & Indian Trail Plaza Southport Bank Spanky’s State Farm Sue Panger & Associates Tender Touch Therapy The Salon The Schaeffer Group The Trottier Insurance Group Thomas Eye Care Tim’s Steam Carpet Cleaning Tirabassi, Felland & Clark Tires Plus TK Hwy 32 Shell Trans Corp Ultracoat-East Uttech Auto Repair Valeo’s Pizza Westown Food & Liquor Wilding, Stephen Dr. Y & Z Petroleum Zapp Painting

The Kenosha Police Department Crime Prevention Unit would like to sincerely thank each and every one of our contributors. We make every attempt to properly list our sponsor’s name. If an

error is made, we will do our very best to correct it.

Please Support our wonderful sponsors! Thank You!

GoodSamaritanLawSomeone you do not know is having a medical emergency right in front of you. Though your instincts tell you to help, do you lend aid or do you hesitate for fear of being sued? Most people would like to help others in an emergency but also want to avoid liability should anything go wrong. Fortunately, Wisconsin has a Good Samaritan statute that provides liability ex-emption if the person who offers emergency care complies with the law. Wis-consin’s Good Samaritan statute for emergency medical care states: “Any person who renders emergency care at the scene of any emergency or accident in good faith shall be immune from civil liability for his or her acts or omissions in rendering such emergency care. This immunity does not extend when employees trained in health care or health care professionals render emergency care for compensation and within the scope of their usual and customary employment or practice at a hospital or other institution equipped with hospital facilities, at the scene of any emergency or accident, en route to a hospital or other institution equipped with hospital facilities or at a physician’s office.” The statute sets forth three elements: First, emergency care must be rendered at the scene of the emergency. Second, the care rendered must be emergency care. Third, emergency care must be rendered in good faith. The court stated that if all three elements are met, the alleged Good Samaritan shall be immune from civil liability for his or her acts or omissions in rendering such emergency care. If any element is not met, the alleged Good Samaritan is not entitled to immunity under the statute. The purpose of the Good Samaritan statute is to encourage individuals to pro-vide emergency care to an injured person by immunizing the caregivers from common-law liability if they fail to exercise reasonable care when rendering emergency care in good faith. Furthermore, in 2006, the Wisconsin Supreme Court examined in detail the Good Samaritan law. In Mueller vs. McMillian Warner Insurance Company, the court held that “emergency care” refers to the initial evaluation and immediate assistance, treatment, and intervention rendered to an injured person during the period before care can be transferred to professional medical personnel. Individuals must decide for themselves whether or not to provide emergency care when a situation presents itself. Thankfully, Wisconsin law provides some protection for those willing to lend a hand.

InsideThisIssueGood Samaritan ................. 1

Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers .............................. 2

Police Funnies .................... 2

Municipal Court(part 1) .... 2

Computer Hacking ............. 3

Crime Free Multi Housing Seminar ................ 3

What’s New ........................ 4

You Asked For It! ................ 4

Identity Theft ...................... 4

Useful Police Links............. 4

Events ................................. 5

Meet Our Wonderful Sponsors ............................. 6

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A. B. Schmitz AM Community Credit Union Aiello Family Dental Abra Auto Body & Glass Allergy & Asthma Clinic America’s Action Territory Aiello Mid-Town Florist AVP/Kenosha Aviation Badger Mini Storage Balprabhu Inc BP Gas Barker Shop Bear Realty Benedictine Biese-Bedogne Chiropractic Bob’s Grandview California Nails Carpet Plus Outlet Century 21, Colleen Realty Clerk of Circuit CourtsCollector’s Den Community Roffler Cordeck KAM Industries Dairy Queen Danish Brotherhood Dave’s Auto Service Dennison Furniture Dianne’s Place Encyclon, Inc.Esther’s Beauty Salon Final Inning Finney’s Lounge Firehouse Performance Forest Park Laundromat Frank’s DinerFriendly Food Gagliardi

George’s Club Highview Gerb’s Tap of Kenosha Gerlach, Diane, DR. Global Roofing Golden Dragon Buffet Habush, Habush & Rottier Hansmann Printing Heartland Produce Heim’s Toy Store & Scoops Herman RealtyHoliday Village Holy Spirit Community Church Industrial Safety SalesItalian American Society Jockey International Kenosha Beef Kenosha Fresh Produce Kenosha Insulation Kenosha Moose Lodge 256 Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association Lakeside Steel Larsen-Mayer Pharmacy Lee Nails Lee’s Rent It Len Iaquinta’s Excellence Mann’s Warehouse Martin Peterson Company Metallo, Karen Midwest Office Solutions Mobil New Wave Auto Appearance PDQ Food Stores Pallin, John Patrick Auto Pavle’s Lounge

Petretti Realty Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home Post Rehabilitation Prairie Lake Estates Prime Realty Group Process Pipe & Valve Randy’s Landscaping Rat Race Lounge Rehorst & Rehorst Rizzo Diersen Seymour & Associates Shooter’s Bar Southport & Indian Trail Plaza Snap-On Southport Bank Southport Pant Spot Drive In Stein’s Gardens & Gifts Sterling Kindy Optical Studios of Potente Sue Panger & Associates T K Hwy 32 Shell Tenuta’s Deli Thomas Eye Care Thomey Financial Tirabassi Felland & Clark Tires Plus Top Choice Rentals Trans Corp.Tri City National Bank Trottier Agency UAW Utopia Nails Uttech Auto Repair

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Kenosha Area Crime StoppersKenosha Area Crime Stoppers is a non-profit community program, which involves the public, the media, and the police in a fight against crime.

It offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish informationleading to the arrest of criminal offenders and the capture of fugitives. Anonymity overcomes fear of involvement and cash overcomes apathy.

If a caller’s information results in the arrest of a suspected criminal offender or the apprehension of a fugitive, arrangements may then be made for the caller to receive his or her reward of CASH.

Callers are furnished with a secret code number, which is used in subsequent transactions. Some examples of rewards paid by Crime Stoppers in 2009 are 09-015 for $150, 09-021 for $200, 09-038 for $850, 09-231 for $150, and 09-279 for $300. Over the 25 years Crime Stoppers has been actively involved in Kenosha County, thousands of dollars in rewards have been paid out.

Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers also administers a program in the school system whereby Police Liaison Officers are supplied with cash to pay a $50 reward “on the spot” for information that leads to the removal of a weapon from school property. This program is called “Quick 50.” In 2009, Crime Stoppers paid out over $300 utilizing this program. As with all other Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers programs, the identity of the student supplying the information remains anonymous. This program has helped to create a safer environment for our children to attend school.

Crime Stoppers needs your support to enhance its effectiveness in our community. Be a part of the fight against crime. You can make a difference.

The Kenosha Police Department thanks Kenosha Area Crime Stoppersfor its commitment to reducing crime within the City of Kenosha as well as all of Kenosha County.

WE WANT YOUR INFORMATION, NOT YOUR NAME.

An ounce of prevention is

worth a pound of cure!

PoliceFunnies(picture)

A burglar broke into a home and was looking around. He heard a soft voice say, “Jesus is watching you”. Thinking it was just his imagination, he continued his search. Again the voice said “Jesus is watching you”. He turned his flashlight around and saw a parrot in a cage.

He asked the parrot if he was the one talking and the parrot said, “yes.”

He asked the parrot what his name was and the parrot said, “Moses.”

The burglar asked, “What kind of people would name a parrot Moses?”

The parrot said, “The same kind of people who would name their pit bull Jesus”.

“A Community Service of the Kenosha Police Department”

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Outta Site Kite Flight

When: Saturday & Sunday, June 5th and 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: Kennedy Park, 4051 – 5th Avenue

A grand launch of more than 300 kites will officially kick-off the event. See flying demonstrations of gigantic show kites and very cool stunt kite demonstrations by professional flyers from around the Midwest.

Free kites to the first 100 kids to register for the Kids Mad Dash. Kids can participate in kite-making and kite-decorating workshops, and there will be kite flying lessons and contests. Bring your own kite or buy one at the event.

The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois will be grilling up burgers, brats and hotdogs for purchase, or bring your own picnic lunch.

Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade 2010

When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; 2 p.m. Route: Start @ 60th Street and 22nd Avenue, eastbound along 60th Street, around Library Park to 3rd Avenue.

The Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade has been entertaining thousands of people for more than 40 years. This year’s theme: Honoring Women Veterans – Past and Present.

K-TOWN EVENTS

Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks

When: Saturday, July 3, 2010; duskWhere: Harbor Park, 56th Street and 1st Ave and Wolfenbuttel Park, 5901 – 3rd Avenue

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John A. NeuenschwanderMunicipal Judge

625 – 52nd Street Room 97 653-4220Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

Municipal court has jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic ordinance violations in the City of Kenosha. You have the right to be represented by an attorney, or you may go ahead without one. If you want an attor-ney, you must retain one at your own expense. The court cannot pro-vide you with a Public Defender, regardless of your economic status.

INITIALAPPEARANCE

Defendants who plead Not Guilty will be assigned a pretrial date, sign a signature bond, and be released. At the pretrial hearing, each defendant will have an opportunity to discuss his or her case with an attorney from the City Attorney’s office. The purpose of this hearing is to try and settle cases prior to trial. If you fail to appear at the pre-trial hearing set for you by the court, default judgment will be entered against you.

Defendant who pleads guilty or no contest will be given an opportuni-ty to make a brief statement. The judge will then review the police re-ports and, depending on the seriousness of the present charge and any prior record of relevant offenses, impose an appropriate forfeiture.

K-TOWNEVENTS

KenoshaAreaTip Line

(800)807-TIPS(8477)(262)656-7333

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State Coat of Arms: Finalized in 1881, the Coat of Arms contains symbols

that represent the diversity, wealth and abundance of resources in Wisconsin.

Police FunniesA police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding. The suspect gradually increases his speed until he’s topping

100 mph. He eventually realizes he can’t escape and

finally pulls over.

The cop approaches the car and says, “It’s been a long day and my tour is almost over, so if you can give me a good excuse for your be-

havior, I’ll let you go.”

The guy thinks for a few seconds and then says, “My

wife ran away with a cop about a week ago. I thought you might be that officer trying to give her back!”

The Cell Phones for Soldiers organization turns cell phones into calling minutes that our soldiers can use to call home.

Drop off used cell phones at:

Kenosha Police Department (front counter) 1000-55th Street Monday thru Friday 7 am to 6:30 pm.

cell phones for soldiers®

We Give Blood. Will You?1-800-GIVE-LIFE

The need is constant.The gratification is instant.Give blood.

We Need Your BLOOD!On April 16, 2011, between 9 am and 1 pm, at the Rotary Safety Center (5716-14th Ave), we will be hosting a blood drive along with the American Red Cross. Help us reach our goal of 50 pints! To reserve a donation time go to www.redcrossblood.org and go to “make a donation.” Enter 4382 in the sponsor code or call Ron and Jeff at 657-3937.

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Crime Prevention works!Beginning in the 1960’s, the idea that the root cause of crime lies in direct correlation to economic conditions was born. In 2008, the United States entered into a recession followed by the loss of over 7 million jobs. One would think crime would rise, but that was not the case. Instead, crime has plummeted to its lowest level since the early 1960’s.

Adding to the 1960’s fallacy, the 1980’s FBI annual report included the disclaimer that “criminal homicide is largely a societal problem which is beyond the control of the police.” It was widely accepted that police could only respond to crime after the fact; preventing it was considered the responsibility of government welfare programs.

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports, homicide dropped 10 percent nationwide in the first six months of 2009; violent crime dropped 4.4 percent and property crime dropped 6.1 percent, all during the current recession.

How was it possible for the crime rate to drop during a recession? The answer lies in the use of a combination of crime prevention techniques and the use of crime data to determine policing strategies. Police no longer simply respond and react to an incident; it is now possible for them to prevent that incident from occurring altogether.

If your property gets stolen, you want the police to find it and return it to you, right?

The best way for stolen property to be returned is for you to keep track of the serial numbers.

When you purchase an item either keep the serial numbers in a safe place or write them down in a log.

Many stolen items are pawned for cash. When the police recover these items the serial numbers provided by you help us return the property quickly.

Another great way to get your property back is to mark it in an inconspicuous place with a distinct marking only you would know.

“A Community Service of the Kenosha Police Department”

656-73331-800-807-TIPS

Automatic Teller Machine Safety

In recent years ATMs and their users have become a target for thieves. Here are some tips you should know to prevent yourself from becoming a victim at an ATM.

1. Avoid using ATMs at night. 2. If you must use an ATM at night, select one with many people around, that is well lighted, and is not in a secluded, low-visibility area.3. Try to have a friend accompany you when using an ATM. They can keep a watch on the area while you make your transaction.4. Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you.5. Complete your transaction as quickly as possible. 6. Do not flaunt your cash.

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Springtime Safety Springtime is upon us and with it, new safety concerns to take into consideration!

Driving SafetyRoad maintenance projects will begin. We can expect to see road crews working along roadways, mowing grass, and repairing potholes.

Remember, speeding fines are doubled in construction zones, and it is extremely dangerous for both you and the workers if you speed.

Warm weather will bring on the leaves and foliage. This could obscure your vision atintersections and driveways. Use caution in these areas, as it is our responsibility to insure the road is clear before we enter it.

Extra caution should be used this time of year, as pedestrians and bicyclists increase in number. Children can be very unpredictable. Be prepared for them to turn directly into your path.

BBQ Safety Check your gas grills for leaks, breaks, and other wear and tear before beginning your grilling season.

When using charcoal grills, consider buying briquettes already treated with starter fluid. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or any other accelerant that is not designed specifically as a starter fluid.

Smoke AlarmsIf your smoke alarm is battery powered, replace it once per year. Why not make that part of your spring-cleaning routine? A smoke alarm can save your life. All you have to do is keep it working properly.

Protect Yourself from Violent Crime!• Do not walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when streets are deserted.

• Always try to have another person walk with you, especially at night.

• Carry only the money you’ll need on a particular day.

• Do not display cash or any other inviting targets such as cell phones, electronic devices, expensive jewelry, and clothing.

• If you believe someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. If the person continues to follow you, use your cell phone to call the police and move quickly toward an open store, restaurant, or lighted house. Don’t be afraid to yell for help.

• Try to park your vehicle in well-lighted areas with good visibility.

• Make sure you have your key out as you approach your door.

• Always lock your car, even if it is in your own driveway, and remove all valuable items. Never leave the motor running while unoccupied.

• Do whatever necessary to keep a person from forcing you into your car or forcing you into his or her car.

• If you have been battered by a spouse or another person, call the police immediately.

• If someone tries to rob you, give up your property and call the police when you feel safe to do so.

• Safeguard your homes. Lock your doors, keep lights on, and use timers.

Dear Block Captains,

Please keep in mind when delivering this newsletter to your neighbors, the UnitedStates Postal Service regulations govern what can and cannot go in a mailbox. The Kenosha Watch cannot be placed in or on a mailbox when delivered.

Thank you!

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ComputerHackingHackers “Hack” for a variety of reasons but their main purpose are to steal the identity of another person. If you find that your computer behaves abnormally, such as unexpected pop-up ads, shutting down of applications, or poor internet connections, there is a good chance that it has become infected and vulnerable to computer hackers.

To correct these issues, you may spend a lot of time performing a complete computer scan or trying to locate and remove the infected files. You may even have to reformat and install the entire hard drive again. In some cases, infections can do more than simply shut down your computer, they can damage your hard drive physically by “force writing” over a specific sector repeatedly within a very short time.

AvoidHackingProblems- Install good internet security software and update often.- Do not visit high-risk websites.- Change your passwords weekly.- Use passwords with more than 10 characters.- Use different passwords for all accounts.

While these tips cannot guarantee your computer will be free from intrusions, it will lower the chances significantly. Without using these tips, your computer is 100% exposed.

Whattodoafteryourcomputerhasbeenhacked?Immediately contact your financial institutions and any other place you may have information that you do not want lost or stolen. Do not contact them using your computer. Instead, contact them by telephone or visit them in person. Be prepared to change all passwords.

It is advisable to have someone knowledgeable about computer security check over your computer. They will probably recommend formatting and reinstall-ing your operating system and making sure it is fully patched. Back up all your documents, taking care not to backup any programs, as they could have been compromised.

After your computer is cleaned, whether by reformatting or in-depth security scans, take proactive steps to keep this from happening again. Install good anti-virus software. Be sure it is setup to do real-time protection. Also, invest in either a hardware or software based firewall. Usually the default settings are the best.

Several Forest Park area Neighborhood Watch groups came together at Forest Park Elementary School. Alderman Orth and Steve Fredrickson from the HOPE council were guest speakers.

AnnouncementThe Kenosha Police

Department will be holding its next Crime Free Multi-Hous-ing Seminar for landlords on April 9, 2011 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at Carolyn’s Coffee

Connection (1351-52nd Street). The seminar is FREE to

area landlords.

Ability+Desire

+ Opportunity= CRIME!

Take away just one piece of the equation and you have just taken

away the crime!

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Crime Prevention works!Beginning in the 1960’s, the idea that the root cause of crime lies in direct correlation to economic conditions was born. In 2008, the United States entered into a recession followed by the loss of over 7 million jobs. One would think crime would rise, but that was not the case. Instead, crime has plummeted to its lowest level since the early 1960’s.

Adding to the 1960’s fallacy, the 1980’s FBI annual report included the disclaimer that “criminal homicide is largely a societal problem which is beyond the control of the police.” It was widely accepted that police could only respond to crime after the fact; preventing it was considered the responsibility of government welfare programs.

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports, homicide dropped 10 percent nationwide in the first six months of 2009; violent crime dropped 4.4 percent and property crime dropped 6.1 percent, all during the current recession.

How was it possible for the crime rate to drop during a recession? The answer lies in the use of a combination of crime prevention techniques and the use of crime data to determine policing strategies. Police no longer simply respond and react to an incident; it is now possible for them to prevent that incident from occurring altogether.

If your property gets stolen, you want the police to find it and return it to you, right?

The best way for stolen property to be returned is for you to keep track of the serial numbers.

When you purchase an item either keep the serial numbers in a safe place or write them down in a log.

Many stolen items are pawned for cash. When the police recover these items the serial numbers provided by you help us return the property quickly.

Another great way to get your property back is to mark it in an inconspicuous place with a distinct marking only you would know.

“A Community Service of the Kenosha Police Department”

656-73331-800-807-TIPS

Automatic Teller Machine Safety

In recent years ATMs and their users have become a target for thieves. Here are some tips you should know to prevent yourself from becoming a victim at an ATM.

1. Avoid using ATMs at night. 2. If you must use an ATM at night, select one with many people around, that is well lighted, and is not in a secluded, low-visibility area.3. Try to have a friend accompany you when using an ATM. They can keep a watch on the area while you make your transaction.4. Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you.5. Complete your transaction as quickly as possible. 6. Do not flaunt your cash.

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Springtime Safety Springtime is upon us and with it, new safety concerns to take into consideration!

Driving SafetyRoad maintenance projects will begin. We can expect to see road crews working along roadways, mowing grass, and repairing potholes.

Remember, speeding fines are doubled in construction zones, and it is extremely dangerous for both you and the workers if you speed.

Warm weather will bring on the leaves and foliage. This could obscure your vision atintersections and driveways. Use caution in these areas, as it is our responsibility to insure the road is clear before we enter it.

Extra caution should be used this time of year, as pedestrians and bicyclists increase in number. Children can be very unpredictable. Be prepared for them to turn directly into your path.

BBQ Safety Check your gas grills for leaks, breaks, and other wear and tear before beginning your grilling season.

When using charcoal grills, consider buying briquettes already treated with starter fluid. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or any other accelerant that is not designed specifically as a starter fluid.

Smoke AlarmsIf your smoke alarm is battery powered, replace it once per year. Why not make that part of your spring-cleaning routine? A smoke alarm can save your life. All you have to do is keep it working properly.

Protect Yourself from Violent Crime!• Do not walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when streets are deserted.

• Always try to have another person walk with you, especially at night.

• Carry only the money you’ll need on a particular day.

• Do not display cash or any other inviting targets such as cell phones, electronic devices, expensive jewelry, and clothing.

• If you believe someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. If the person continues to follow you, use your cell phone to call the police and move quickly toward an open store, restaurant, or lighted house. Don’t be afraid to yell for help.

• Try to park your vehicle in well-lighted areas with good visibility.

• Make sure you have your key out as you approach your door.

• Always lock your car, even if it is in your own driveway, and remove all valuable items. Never leave the motor running while unoccupied.

• Do whatever necessary to keep a person from forcing you into your car or forcing you into his or her car.

• If you have been battered by a spouse or another person, call the police immediately.

• If someone tries to rob you, give up your property and call the police when you feel safe to do so.

• Safeguard your homes. Lock your doors, keep lights on, and use timers.

Dear Block Captains,

Please keep in mind when delivering this newsletter to your neighbors, the UnitedStates Postal Service regulations govern what can and cannot go in a mailbox. The Kenosha Watch cannot be placed in or on a mailbox when delivered.

Thank you!

Become a Fan! A Neighborhood

Watch Face Book fan!

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Youaskedforit!Identity Theft: What to do if you have been victimized.(Special thanks to John and Dorothy Whyte for providing this topic)

In the process of resolving the theft of your identity, be sure to keep records of all correspondence with the creditors and government agencies you contact.

• Notify all creditors and financial institutions, in writing and by telephone, that your name and accounts have been used without your permission. Immediately file a police or identity theft report with your local police. Provide them with as much documentation as possible.

• Report the crime to the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC collects complaints about identity theft from consumers. It provides information on ways to resolve problems resulting from identity theft.

• Contact the fraud unit at one of the three national credit reporting agencies. Have fraud alert placed on your credit report to help prevent new fraudu lent accounts from being opened.

• Ask utility companies to watch out for anyone ordering services in your name. If someone has ordered services in your name, cancel those accounts.

UsefulPoliceLinks

(Special thanks to Kevin Bush for providing this topic)

LawEnforcementLinks

http://kenoshapolice.com/ Police Departmenthttp://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/statepatrol/ Wisconsin State Patrolhttp://www.co.kenosha.wi.us/da/ Kenosha County District Attorneyhttp://www.doj.state.wi.us/ Wisconsin Department of Justicehttp://www.doj.state.wi.us/dci/ WI Dept. of Justice Div of Criminal Investigationhttp://www.wi-doc.com/ Wisconsin Department of Correctionshttp://www.fbi.gov/ Federal Bureau of Investigationhttp://www.secretservice.gov/ United States Secret Servicehttp://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrationhttp://www.ice.gov/ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementhttp://www.justice.gov/ United States Department of Justice

OtherHelpfulLinks

http://www.kenosha.org/ City of Kenosha http://www.co.kenosha.wi.us/ Kenosha Countyhttp://wcca.wicourts.gov/index.xsl Wisconsin Circuit Court Accesshttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/rsb/stats.html Wisconsin State Statues Home Pagehttp://www.wicrimeprevention.com/ WI Crime Prevention Practitioners Assoc. http://www.ncpc.org/ National Crime Prevention Councilhttp://www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org/ Keep Kids Alive Drive 25http://www.familywatchdog.us/ Family Watchdog / Predator lists

WHAT’SNEW

The Kenosha Police Department’s Crime Preven-tion Unit was awarded the Crime Prevention Program of the Year by theWisconsin

Crime Prevention Practitioner’s Association at

their annual symposium.

Officer’s Francis and Wamboldt want to thank all

the employees of the Kenosha Police Department and Neighborhood Watch

participants for having such a huge impact on Kenosha’s crime prevention program.