Saturday, November 29, 2008
THE BENT OAK GRINCH
It is fast approaching, that time of the year when that nasty person, the Bent Oak Grinch comes out of where ever it hides since last year. This year lets all get together and see if we can't stop the Grinch. All that needs to be done, is, take a few minutes and look around your home area, up and down the street and see if there is something going on that should not be happening. Also if you are going away tell some of your neighbors and let them know you will be gone, and let them know if you are going to have someone doing anything at your house. Have a wonderful time this time of year, this is a fun time, so lets make sure we have a lot of it..... Dave
Monday, November 17, 2008
HERE IS AN IDEA THAT WILL HELP
I never would have thought of this:
PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE YOUR BED AT NIGHT Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr.'s Office, the check out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house an d will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is tr ying to break in your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around... After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that! And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.
This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or prevent a sexual assault. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem. P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. It would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone.
What a GREAT idea.
PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE YOUR BED AT NIGHT Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr.'s Office, the check out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house an d will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is tr ying to break in your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around... After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that! And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.
This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or prevent a sexual assault. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem. P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. It would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone.
What a GREAT idea.
SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Some simple holiday shopping tips from Sheriff Beary
and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Squad
1. Don't become distracted - Stay aware of your surroundings, even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things.
2. Don't carry a purse or wallet in a careless manner - If possible avoid carrying or displaying large amounts of cash.
3. Don't carry cash or valuables in usual locations - Keep cash in your front pocket with small amounts in your wallet or purse.
4. Don't overload yourself with packages - It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.
5. Don't park in dark or unpopulated areas - Park in a well lit space as close to the store or building entrances as possible.
6. Don't ignore strangers as they approach you - At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings. Looking people in the face and saying hello lets them know you saw them and may reduce their desire to attack you. Besides it's the nice thing to do.
7. Don't leave your car unlocked - Remember it takes only a few seconds to lock up your car and put packages into the trunk. "Lock It or Loose It"
8. Don't shop with children without having a plan - Make sure that children know where to go if they get separated and who to go to for help. The cash register clerk is usually a good person to ask for help in stores.
9. Don't forget to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped or a trusted neighbor pick it up if you are leaving town - If mail piles up, it's a sure sign you're gone.
10. Don't leave your house looking vacant - Place timers on lights in various rooms and at various times to give the appearance that someone is home.
11. Don't leave your home door or garage door open or unlocked - Criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. Also, it is not uncommon for people to try to take advantage of others' generosity during the holidays by going door-to-door for charitable donations when there is no charity involved.
12. Last but not least, don't let holiday stress get the best of your holiday spirit - Make time to get together with family, friends, and neighbors. Think about reaching out in the spirit of the season and helping someone who is less fortunate or lonely.
Following these basic safety tips could prevent you or your loved ones from becoming a victim. Remember it is equally important to call and report suspicious activity or people to law enforcement as soon as possible. Doing this may prevent a crime from occurring in the first place.
If you see something suspicious that is not an emergency please call:
407-836-HELP -- EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SHERIFF BEARY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN
OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF 'S OFFICE.
and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Squad
1. Don't become distracted - Stay aware of your surroundings, even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things.
2. Don't carry a purse or wallet in a careless manner - If possible avoid carrying or displaying large amounts of cash.
3. Don't carry cash or valuables in usual locations - Keep cash in your front pocket with small amounts in your wallet or purse.
4. Don't overload yourself with packages - It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.
5. Don't park in dark or unpopulated areas - Park in a well lit space as close to the store or building entrances as possible.
6. Don't ignore strangers as they approach you - At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings. Looking people in the face and saying hello lets them know you saw them and may reduce their desire to attack you. Besides it's the nice thing to do.
7. Don't leave your car unlocked - Remember it takes only a few seconds to lock up your car and put packages into the trunk. "Lock It or Loose It"
8. Don't shop with children without having a plan - Make sure that children know where to go if they get separated and who to go to for help. The cash register clerk is usually a good person to ask for help in stores.
9. Don't forget to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped or a trusted neighbor pick it up if you are leaving town - If mail piles up, it's a sure sign you're gone.
10. Don't leave your house looking vacant - Place timers on lights in various rooms and at various times to give the appearance that someone is home.
11. Don't leave your home door or garage door open or unlocked - Criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. Also, it is not uncommon for people to try to take advantage of others' generosity during the holidays by going door-to-door for charitable donations when there is no charity involved.
12. Last but not least, don't let holiday stress get the best of your holiday spirit - Make time to get together with family, friends, and neighbors. Think about reaching out in the spirit of the season and helping someone who is less fortunate or lonely.
Following these basic safety tips could prevent you or your loved ones from becoming a victim. Remember it is equally important to call and report suspicious activity or people to law enforcement as soon as possible. Doing this may prevent a crime from occurring in the first place.
If you see something suspicious that is not an emergency please call:
407-836-HELP -- EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SHERIFF BEARY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN
OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF 'S OFFICE.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
We never had this when we were kids
The Internet is a powerful tool children can use to learn and connect with friends. Teaching them safe surfing practices when they are young can protect them throughout their lives.
This generation of young people will be the first raised in the Internet era. Using computers and devices that access the Internet will be something they expect rather than a new and exciting trend. As time goes on, their lives will become more and more “Web-based” through social networking, information retrieval, commerce, and connecting with family and friends.
We don’t teach children to drive by giving them the keys to the car and expecting them to be “self-taught.” Similarly, we shouldn’t let them sit down at the computer and surf away without training and supervision. At times it may seem our children know more about the Internet and technology then we do, however, that doesn’t change the responsibility parents have to teach their children to use the Internet safely.
This generation of young people will be the first raised in the Internet era. Using computers and devices that access the Internet will be something they expect rather than a new and exciting trend. As time goes on, their lives will become more and more “Web-based” through social networking, information retrieval, commerce, and connecting with family and friends.
We don’t teach children to drive by giving them the keys to the car and expecting them to be “self-taught.” Similarly, we shouldn’t let them sit down at the computer and surf away without training and supervision. At times it may seem our children know more about the Internet and technology then we do, however, that doesn’t change the responsibility parents have to teach their children to use the Internet safely.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
CYBER-SECURITY TIPS
Who wants to go phishing?
Consider this: If you receive a phone call from someone and they said, “Hi, this is (insert name here). I need to log on to your computer to clean a virus; could you give me your password please?” What would you do? No, this isn’t where you blame your kids for using your computer and catching a virus. This is a hypothetical question. It’s called ‘phishing’ and it happens. Hmmmm…“phishing happens”…maybe an idea for a new t-shirt with a big yellow smiley face on it.
If you do your banking on-line you have probably received emails from your bank warning of various schemes to steal your account information. These phishing schemes sometimes arrive as an official looking email with a link to what you ‘think’ is your bank’s web page. It is very easy to duplicate a webpage, so the ‘bad guys’ just make a fake page; you proceed to login; and presto, they have your username and password. They can then logon to the ‘real’ bank’s web page and buy that Harley they’ve always wanted.....using your money.
A simplified example yes, but food for thought. Check out the link below for information about fishing....err, I mean PHISHING. J
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html
Consider this: If you receive a phone call from someone and they said, “Hi, this is (insert name here). I need to log on to your computer to clean a virus; could you give me your password please?” What would you do? No, this isn’t where you blame your kids for using your computer and catching a virus. This is a hypothetical question. It’s called ‘phishing’ and it happens. Hmmmm…“phishing happens”…maybe an idea for a new t-shirt with a big yellow smiley face on it.
If you do your banking on-line you have probably received emails from your bank warning of various schemes to steal your account information. These phishing schemes sometimes arrive as an official looking email with a link to what you ‘think’ is your bank’s web page. It is very easy to duplicate a webpage, so the ‘bad guys’ just make a fake page; you proceed to login; and presto, they have your username and password. They can then logon to the ‘real’ bank’s web page and buy that Harley they’ve always wanted.....using your money.
A simplified example yes, but food for thought. Check out the link below for information about fishing....err, I mean PHISHING. J
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html
Monday, November 3, 2008
Crime Stats for our area
STOLEN VEHICLE 080105928 603 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/10/26
AUTO BURGLARY 080105954 1730 DEANNA DR 2008/10/25
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105823 1320 WILDCAT CT 2008/10/25
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105274 3000 CLARCONA RD 2008/10/24
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105958 600 CHEETAH TL 2008/10/24
AUTO BURGLARY 080104916 1725 VOTAW RD 2008/10/22
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080104522 2403 WALNUT HEIGHTS RD 2008/10/22
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080104675 2217 HEATHEROAK DR 2008/10/22
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080104204 240 STERLING ROSE CT 2008/10/21
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080103559 815 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/10/19
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105996 1325 BOB CAT CT 2008/10/19
AUTO BURGLARY 080103120 809 JEFFCOAT ST 2008/10/18
AUTO BURGLARY 080102997 E SEMORAN BV 2008/10/17
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080103794 139 W CLEVELAND ST 2008/10/16
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080102139 25 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 2008/10/15
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080101820 1734 STEFAN COLE LN 2008/10/14
STOLEN VEHICLE 080101599 2375 LAKEVILLE RD 2008/10/13
STOLEN VEHICLE 080101059 120 S AURORA DR 2008/10/12
AUTO BURGLARY 080100989 523 E 11TH ST 2008/10/11
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080100987 1138 OLD APOPKA RD 2008/10/11
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080100387 238 BRONZE LEAF CT 2008/10/10
ARMED TO PERSON 080100114 454 W MAIN ST 2008/10/09
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080100129 1330 S CENTRAL AV 2008/10/09
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105764 116 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/10/09
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080099758 104 PROSPER DR 2008/10/08
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080099936 113 E 13TH ST 2008/10/08
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080098820 320 E WELCH RD 2008/10/05
STOLEN VEHICLE 080098312 1117 E SEMORAN BV 2008/10/04
STOLEN VEHICLE 080098819 1840 HUGGINS DR 2008/10/04
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080097936 1937 DEANNA DR 2008/10/03
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080097504 104 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/10/02
CARJACKING 080097167 615 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 2008/10/01
AUTO BURGLARY 080105954 1730 DEANNA DR 2008/10/25
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105823 1320 WILDCAT CT 2008/10/25
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105274 3000 CLARCONA RD 2008/10/24
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105958 600 CHEETAH TL 2008/10/24
AUTO BURGLARY 080104916 1725 VOTAW RD 2008/10/22
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080104522 2403 WALNUT HEIGHTS RD 2008/10/22
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080104675 2217 HEATHEROAK DR 2008/10/22
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080104204 240 STERLING ROSE CT 2008/10/21
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080103559 815 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/10/19
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105996 1325 BOB CAT CT 2008/10/19
AUTO BURGLARY 080103120 809 JEFFCOAT ST 2008/10/18
AUTO BURGLARY 080102997 E SEMORAN BV 2008/10/17
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080103794 139 W CLEVELAND ST 2008/10/16
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080102139 25 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 2008/10/15
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080101820 1734 STEFAN COLE LN 2008/10/14
STOLEN VEHICLE 080101599 2375 LAKEVILLE RD 2008/10/13
STOLEN VEHICLE 080101059 120 S AURORA DR 2008/10/12
AUTO BURGLARY 080100989 523 E 11TH ST 2008/10/11
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080100987 1138 OLD APOPKA RD 2008/10/11
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080100387 238 BRONZE LEAF CT 2008/10/10
ARMED TO PERSON 080100114 454 W MAIN ST 2008/10/09
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080100129 1330 S CENTRAL AV 2008/10/09
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080105764 116 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/10/09
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080099758 104 PROSPER DR 2008/10/08
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080099936 113 E 13TH ST 2008/10/08
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080098820 320 E WELCH RD 2008/10/05
STOLEN VEHICLE 080098312 1117 E SEMORAN BV 2008/10/04
STOLEN VEHICLE 080098819 1840 HUGGINS DR 2008/10/04
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080097936 1937 DEANNA DR 2008/10/03
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080097504 104 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/10/02
CARJACKING 080097167 615 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 2008/10/01
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