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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH. The Place to Help You; Help Us; Keep Each Other Safe...in Our Corner of Shawnee, OK. We welcome new residents and encourage you to attend our meetings. The WNW strives to have a variety of speakers to provide you with information on various topics.
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Earthquake Hits Shawnee
Did you all feel the Earthquake that hit us here in Shawnee? About 4:24 PM Saturday, February 28, 2010. You could feel the house moving back and forth there were two waves that came through. Interesting because I was on the computer looking up more info. on the Earthquake that hit Chili and the Tsunami that is on it's way to Hawaii.
CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK-UP
Saturday, March 6th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Shawnee Fire Station #3
306 East MacArthur Street
Shawnee, OK 74804
There will be a limited number of child safety seats for eligible families.
Required: proof of government assistance, i.e. WIC, food stamps, etc and $10 co-pay.
Safe Kids Oklahoma
A program of
Oklahoma Highway Safety Office
(405) 271-5695
recent crime in the area
BURGLARY-RESIDENTIAL at 1012 N JEFFERSON PL.
2/20 Eluding police - Kirk
2/19 domestic - Overland Ct.
2/16 petit larceny - Pottenger
2/3 public drunk - W. Ford
2/3 warrants/misdemeanor arrest - N Kickapoo
2/18 juvenile runaway - W Wood
2/13 larceny from a house - N Chapman Ave
2/14 larceny from a house - W Benedict St.
2/20 burglary 2nd degree building - W benedict St.
2/6 burglary 2nd degree building - W Benedict St.
BURGLARY-IP at 4309 N POTTENGER AVE SHAWNEE
K2 "synthetic" marijuana
K2 contains the same active ingredient as marijuana. However, the synthetic cannabinoids in K2 are made in a lab and are not restricted by law.
K2 is a legal, smokable, herbal drug with chemical properties very similar to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. Staff at Clemson University first created the drug that was until now primarily used as incense and plant food.
K2 is also addictive and produces side effects similar to marijuana.
Some people that have smoked K2 complain or feel the following anxiety, agitation, elevated blood pressure and fast heart rate after smoking the drug.
K2 is packaged and sold in four varieties in three gram packages bags for $15 to $30 a piece depending on what type of mixture.
Known as K2 Summit, K2 Blonde, K2 Citron, K2 Standard
Contained with in the mixture of K2 standard includes the following extracts and herbs: canavalia rosea,clematis vitalba,nelumbo nucifera, pedicularis grandifolia, heimia salicifolia, leonurus sibiricus and ledum palustre.
This was a hard one to find out more information on. Kansas is in the process of making it illegal in their state. The use of the K2 mixture was only recently introduced into the United States, although it has been popular in Great Britain since 2008 and was introduced in Germany about three years ago.
February is teen dating and violence awareness month
Raise awareness for teen dating violence by wearing your heart on your sleeve the whole month of February. Make your own heart or put on a heart sticker.
http://www.haveaheartcampaign.org/heart-of-the-matter.html
http://www.athinline.org/ covers the subjects of sexting, constant messaging, spying, digital disrespect, and cruelty on cell phones.
http://www.teendvmonth.org/about-teen-dating-violence.html National resource center for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Your Relationship is Healthy If…
You trust your partner.
You treat each other the way you want to be treated, and accept each other’s opinions and interests.
You each feel physically safe in the relationship.
Your partner likes your friends and encourages you to spend time with them and wants to include them in his/her life as well as yours.
You make important decisions together.
Your partner understands when you spend time away from him or her.
You don’t feel responsible for protecting your partner’s reputation or for covering for his/her mistakes.
Your partner encourages you to enjoy different activities (like joining the volleyball team or football team, running for student government, or being in a play) and helps you reach your goals.
Your partner likes you for who you are – not just for what you look like.
You are not afraid to say what you think and why you think that way. You like to hear how your partner thinks, and don’t always have to agree.
You have both a friendship and a physical attraction.
You don’t have to be with your partner 24/7.
Your partner doesn’t force sexual activity or insist that you do something that makes you uncomfortable.
Red Flags for Abusive Relationships
The following is a list of warning signs for potentially abusive relationships. They are presented as guidelines and cues to pay attention to, not as judgments on the worth of the other person.
Question relationships with partners who:
Abuse alcohol or other drugs.
Have a history of trouble with the law, get into fights, or break and destroy property.
Don’t work or go to school.
Blame you for how they treat you, or for anything bad that happens.
Abuse siblings, other family members, children or pets.
Put down people, including your family and friends, or call them names.
Are always angry at someone or something.
Try to isolate you and control whom you see or where you go.
Nag you or force you to be sexual when you don’t want to be.
Cheat on you or have lots of partners.
Are physically rough with you (push, shove, pull, yank, squeeze, restrain).
Take your money or take advantage of you in other ways.
Accuse you of flirting or “coming on” to others or accuse you of cheating on them.
Don’t listen to you or show interest in your opinions or feelings. . .things always have to be done their way.
Ignore you, give you the silent treatment, or hang up on you.
Lie to you, don’t show up for dates, maybe even disappear for days.
Make vulgar comments about others in your presence
Blame all arguments and problems on you.
Tell you how to dress or act.
Threaten to kill themselves if you break up with them, or tell you that they cannot live without you.
Experience extreme mood swings. . .tell you you’re the greatest one minute and rip you apart the next minute.
Tell you to shut up or tell you you’re dumb, stupid, fat, or call you some other name (directly or indirectly).
Compare you to former partners.
Some other cues that might indicate an abusive relationship might include:
You feel afraid to break up with them.
You feel tied down, feel like you have to check-in.
You feel afraid to make decisions or bring up certain subjects so that the other person won’t get mad.
You tell yourself that if you just try harder and love your partner enough that everything will be just fine.
You find yourself crying a lot, being depressed or unhappy.
You find yourself worrying and obsessing about how to please your partner and keep them happy.
You find the physical or emotional abuse getting worse over time.
What are your rights in a relationship?
To express your opinions and have them be respected
To have your needs be as important as your partner’s needs
To grow as an individual in your own way
To change your mind
To not take responsibility for your partner’s behavior
To not be physically, emotionally, verbally or sexually abused
To break up with or fall out of love with someone and not be threatened
National Resources
Intimate Partner Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services. 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) (or 1-800-787-3224 TTY)
National Center for Victims of Crime: Dating Violence Resource Center Online resources include fact sheets, tip sheets for teens, parents, service providers, school administrators, and anyone else concerned about dating violence. www.ncvc.org/dvrc
http://www.ncavp.org/AVPs/default.aspx National colition of Anti-Violence Programs
Recent crime in the area
DRUG VIOLATION at 1001 N KENNEDY AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
VANDALISM at 615 S CHAPMAN AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
LARCENY at 1001 N KENNEDY AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
ASSAULT at 1040 N DRAPER AVE SHAWNEE Nov 6
LARCENY at 507 W FORD ST SHAWNEE Nov 6
LARCENY OF AUTO October 17
THEFT, Petty Larceny N Kennedy Ave October 15
LARCENY OF A HOME on Ford Street October 27
ASSAULT AND BATTERY at W Wallace October 24
PETTY LARCENY at W Dewey October 20
November Neighborhood Watch
The November Neighborhood Watch will take place at the Benedict Street Market on Benedict, Starting at 6:30 on Tuesday the 10Th. Hope to see you there.
What a neighborhood watch can do.
The neighborhood watch creates a greater sense of security and well-being because you know that your neighbor will be looking out for you and you for them. The neighborhood watch can reduce the risk of you becoming a crime victim. Vandalism, graffiti, and personal crimes can be decreased or become extinct in your neighborhood.
When you know the neighborhood and your neighbors you learn what is normal and not so normal for your area.
You can receive training on how to protect yourself.
Your neighborhood can post neighborhood watch signs on your neighborhood streets to let criminals know that you and your neighbors have their eyes and ears on them. That your neighborhood will not be an easy target.
What is a neighborhood watch?
A Neighborhood Watch is a program that increases the safety and sense of community in your neighborhood. The program teaches you to look out for your own and your neighbors safety, your home and those of your neighbors.
The program teaches you and helps you:
To recognize and report suspicious and criminal activity.
About home and vehicle security.
Makes your neighborhood less attractive to criminals.
Increases your personal safety.
To better protect your family.
Build stronger relationships with law enforcement.
Tips on how to start a neighborhood watch
If you need more information the best place to start would be to go to the USAOnWatch.org website they have the information to get you started.
Talk with your neighbors to find out if they are interested in forming a neighborhood watch. Tell them that their participation is needed to combat the problems in the neighborhood.
Inform them about the crime in the neighborhood.
Inquire as to which evenings would be a good time to meet to talk about the problems in your neighborhood.
Exchange phone numbers. Tell your neighbors that you will notify them when the meeting is scheduled.
1. Determine the watch area. What streets will be covered in your neighborhood watch.
2. Obtain a meeting place. It could be in the local church. Or the local school. Somewhere close to your neighborhood.
3. Identify the crime in your neighborhood area that needs attention.
4. Contact your local Police Department they can also help you get a watch started.
How well do you know your neighbors?
- How many of your neighbors do you know by name?
- Would you watch over your neighbors home if they were away?
- Would you bring them food if one of their family members were sick, or had died? Would you even know?
- Would you call the police if someone was breaking into their home or car? Or would you even care!
- If you were in the middle of an emergency do you know who you could turn to for help?
- Do you know your neighbors kids, their dog?
If your answer is, I don't Know who my neighbors are! Than it is time for you to go outside and meet your neighbors. Here are some suggestions on what you could do to meet the challenge of meeting your next door neighbor. A smile can go a long way. It makes a person feel noticed and acknowledged, a smile can brighten up someones otherwise down day. Say Hello, it only takes a moment to say the five letter word. This summer complement your neighbor on their yard. You could take them a cold drink of ice water while they are mowing the yard. Once you get to know your neighbor share a meal with them it doesn't have to be a full course dinner just a sandwich and chips will do. Or you could invite them over this summer for barbecue. Or it could just be cookies and coffee. Join or start a walking group. This will allow you to see your other neighbors and get to know who lives where. Knowing your neighbors can bring a sense of security. It is nice to be able to have some one to go to for help or being able to help your friend. Leaving for vacation, get to know your neighbor. Get involved with those around you, know who they are, look out for them and they will look out for you, smile and say hello, and they will respond in kind. You never know when you might meet your very best friend. When you know who is living around you, if you get to know them well, you will see that you feel safer at night. How to be a better neighbor: - Be considerate, don't play loud music or make excessive noise late at night.
- Offer to pick up their paper and keep an eye on their place when they are gone.
- Let them know if something is suspicious near their home.
WNW Program Ideas
SAFE HOUSES for children such as the McGruff House or Block House.
Youth Escort Service is one way young adults can assist an older person who needs assistance or companionship for any reason.
Beautification Projects
Fire Prevention Programs and topics such as CPR, disaster preparedness, and fire safety.
Ident-A-Youth - The Shawnee Pd can assist us in fingerprinting children which can hasten the Identification of missing children.
Auto Bumper Decal- Program to identify vehicles belonging to residents within the Watch area. The basic purpose of the bumper decal system is to alert police patrol and concerned community members about vehicles which do not belong in the Watch area. Allowing appropriate action to be taken when necessary.
Warm lines - Set up by members willing to spend time talking to children who become lonely after returning from school to an empty home. It can be a link between "latchkey" children and a helping adult should an emergency arise.
House Sitting
Starting a neighborhood watch
I would like to start a neighborhood watch in my area, what does it take to start one?
First, you must have the desire to stop crime in you area.
You have to make a commitment to keep going when you feel that no one wants to help.
It is most important that you get to know the people on your street. Make an effort to talk to them. Without getting to know your neighbors no matter what you do if you don't know them a watch will not stand the test of time.
Get together with some of you neighbors and decide what area your neighborhood watch will cover ie: What blocks, streets.
Have a meeting space in mind. You have people that want to be in the neighborhood watch so you need a place to go. Like a Neighborhood Church, if it is in the summer you could even meet at the local park.
Discuss the types of crime in the Watch area. Above all do not take crime on, on your own.
Notify your local Police Department, they should help you get the information needed to get you started on your way to a crime free area.
Please see other blog posts for more information.
October Safety tips
Here are some items to check during the month of October Fire
· Replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries. A working smoke alarm should be placed on every level of the home and every bedroom.
· Test detectors monthly to make sure that they are working properly.
· Replace detectors that are 10 or more years old.
· Discuss with your family fire safety, your emergency escape and meeting place plan.
· You might even try a drill.
· Have your home heating system tested for proper operation and CO2 (carbon monoxide) at safe levels. Every home should have a carbon monoxide alarm near every sleeping area.
· Replace or clean (if cleanable) forced air furnace air filters.
· Visually check fire extinguisher pressure. Replace unit if pressure is low. Auto safety checks Ready your vehicle for winter
· Check all fluids, oil, coolant and windshield washer, replace as required.
Check tire pressure when tires are cold, Inflate tires to the recommended pressure.
· Properly inflated tires will increase traction, fuel mileage, and will wear longer.
· Replace windshield wiper blades.
· Purchase a good window scraper/brush.
· Replace tires, belts and hoses as needed.
· Get an engine tune up.
· Check battery and clean terminals.
· Pack an emergency safety kit for the trunk.
Blanket, Extra clothing, gloves, hat, Snack food,
Jumper cables, Small shovel
Flashlight with new batteries
Kitty litter or ice bite for emergency traction Prepare yourself for winter driving
· Start out a little earlier for your trip.
· Slow down.
· Leave extra space between you and the vehicle in front.
· Stay calm, watch for ice and slippery conditions.
Why Restorative Justice
What is Restorative Justice- Restorative justice is concerned with healing victims' wounds, restoring offenders to law-abiding lives, and repairing harm done to the community.
Offender’s Role
In the existing criminal justice system, offenders may play a passive role and not be held accountable to right the wrong they have committed. However, in the Restorative Justice process, offenders become active participants in reparation efforts. Offenders are held directly accountable to victims and are confronted with the personal impact of their crime. Restorative Justice requires them to make amends to the victim and community in whatever way possible.
It can help the criminal understand the impact of crime on victims, community, and society.
This requires the assumption that crimes or violations are committed against real individuals, rather than against the state. Restorative justice, therefore, advocates restitution to the victim by the offender rather than retribution by the state against the offender.
Through Restorative Justice, victims are offered opportunities to regain the sense of empowerment they may have lost as a result of crime. Victims can express how they were personally impacted by crime and their resulting needs.
The role of the community also changes dramatically with Restorative Justice. The community is responsible for supporting and assisting victims, holding offenders accountable and ensuring opportunities for offenders to make amends. Communities are also responsible for addressing the underlying factors and influences of crime. Also, that we must give offenders the opportunity to right their wrongs and redeem themselves, in their own eyes and in the eyes of the community.
RESOURCES
http://www.doc.state.mn.us/rj/publications/facilityrjgroupconf.htm
http://www.restorativejustice.org/
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