Police Encourage You to Secure Your Outdoor Items
GREENSBORO, NC (March 27, 2013) – Although it may not feel like spring just yet, soon warm weather will be upon us; and, with warm weather comes an increase of outdoor activities. Home repairs. Lawn work. Children playing outside. Bar-b-ques.
For most people, the change of season is an opportunity to get outdoors and celebrate nature’s glory. For others, warm weather provides an opportunity to take valuables that are left unattended and unsecured.
Thieves look for items that are easy to steal. Take a good look at your home from the criminal’s point of view. Walk around the outside of your home. What valuables do you have in plain view? Here are a few tips to protect your property:
Lock your sporting or exercise equipment, gardening and mechanic tools, children’s toys or bikes in your garage, shed or home. Don’t leave them outside or in an open garage.
Whether you are inside or outside, make sure to lock your home, shed and garage. Open garages have been a tempting target in the past. Close your garage door when it is not in your sight – even if you are working outside.
Don’t leave your yard equipment or tools unattended. If you leave your lawn mower, leaf blower, or trimmer in the front yard while you are inside, a passerby can take it.
Lawn care businesses must their tools locked up or in sight, as well. Some are being left in the beds of pickup trucks and on trailers, and they are being carried off.
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Businesses and residents should make a record of your tools that have serial numbers. Record the number on a list, and keep the list in a safe place. You can also photograph the tools, and etch or paint your own marking on them, such as your driver’s license number “NCDL 1234567.” If they are stolen, this information helps police find and return your property.
And while you are outside enjoying nature’s glory, get to know your neighbors. Communities are safer when people are looking out for each other. If your neighborhood doesn’t already have one, consider starting a Neighborhood Watch. These programs are proven to prevent and reduce crime.
To learn more about protecting your property, and how to start a Neighborhood Watch, contact your Community Resource Officer. If you don’t know who your Community Resource Officer is, find out at www.gsopd.org. Visit the “Our Communities” section.
City Seeks Teen Summer Camp Volunteers
GREENSBORO, NC (March 27, 2013) – The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is offering an opportunity for teens to volunteer at one of its summer camp locations from June 7 to August 9. Interested teen volunteers will be considered a Counselor in Training (CIT) and will assist summer camp staff in caring for the children, leading activities and helping with the day-to-day operations of summer camp.
During the camp, CIT teens will gain valuable, real-work experience, service learning hours, and leadership skills. To gain the most from the experience, teens must commit to volunteering for at least three weeks, but are welcome to commit longer if their schedule permits.
Interested teens must fill out a CIT application, available online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/Counselors There is a one-time $60 administration fee to apply; scholarships are available.
Learn more at www.greensboro-nc.gov/Counselors or call Michelle Gill-Moffat, the City’s Coordinator of Youth Initiatives, at 336-373-4588.
City Budget Planning Meeting for District 2 Set for Thursday, March 28
WHAT: Greensboro City Council members and City officials will meet in March and April to discuss the 2013-14 budget planning process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts by attending any of the community meetings (flyer attached).
WHEN: Thursday, March 28, at 6 pm.
WHERE: Eastern Division Police Station, 1106 Maple St. in District 2. (Google Map)
WHO: The meeting will be hosted by City Councilmember Jim Kee.
Greensboro Fire Department, Spartan Village Apartment Fire investigation
GREENSBORO, NC (March 27, 2013) – The City of Greensboro Fire Department continues to investigate the March 14th fire at the Spartan Village apartment complex. Due to the magnitude of the fire and the amount of loss, a strategic and thorough investigation involving numerous agencies is purposefully taking place. The process involves the collaborative efforts of the following agencies: The Greensboro Fire Department, the Greensboro Police Department, the UNCG Police Department, the NC Bureau of ATF, and NC SBI. Private Fire Investigators representing various contractors and stakeholders in the project are also on site. A media update will be provided when a cause is determined.
GREENSBORO, NC (March 27, 2013) – Although it may not feel like spring just yet, soon warm weather will be upon us; and, with warm weather comes an increase of outdoor activities. Home repairs. Lawn work. Children playing outside. Bar-b-ques.
For most people, the change of season is an opportunity to get outdoors and celebrate nature’s glory. For others, warm weather provides an opportunity to take valuables that are left unattended and unsecured.
Thieves look for items that are easy to steal. Take a good look at your home from the criminal’s point of view. Walk around the outside of your home. What valuables do you have in plain view? Here are a few tips to protect your property:
Lock your sporting or exercise equipment, gardening and mechanic tools, children’s toys or bikes in your garage, shed or home. Don’t leave them outside or in an open garage.
Whether you are inside or outside, make sure to lock your home, shed and garage. Open garages have been a tempting target in the past. Close your garage door when it is not in your sight – even if you are working outside.
Don’t leave your yard equipment or tools unattended. If you leave your lawn mower, leaf blower, or trimmer in the front yard while you are inside, a passerby can take it.
Lawn care businesses must their tools locked up or in sight, as well. Some are being left in the beds of pickup trucks and on trailers, and they are being carried off.
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Businesses and residents should make a record of your tools that have serial numbers. Record the number on a list, and keep the list in a safe place. You can also photograph the tools, and etch or paint your own marking on them, such as your driver’s license number “NCDL 1234567.” If they are stolen, this information helps police find and return your property.
And while you are outside enjoying nature’s glory, get to know your neighbors. Communities are safer when people are looking out for each other. If your neighborhood doesn’t already have one, consider starting a Neighborhood Watch. These programs are proven to prevent and reduce crime.
To learn more about protecting your property, and how to start a Neighborhood Watch, contact your Community Resource Officer. If you don’t know who your Community Resource Officer is, find out at www.gsopd.org. Visit the “Our Communities” section.
City Seeks Teen Summer Camp Volunteers
GREENSBORO, NC (March 27, 2013) – The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is offering an opportunity for teens to volunteer at one of its summer camp locations from June 7 to August 9. Interested teen volunteers will be considered a Counselor in Training (CIT) and will assist summer camp staff in caring for the children, leading activities and helping with the day-to-day operations of summer camp.
During the camp, CIT teens will gain valuable, real-work experience, service learning hours, and leadership skills. To gain the most from the experience, teens must commit to volunteering for at least three weeks, but are welcome to commit longer if their schedule permits.
Interested teens must fill out a CIT application, available online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/Counselors There is a one-time $60 administration fee to apply; scholarships are available.
Learn more at www.greensboro-nc.gov/Counselors or call Michelle Gill-Moffat, the City’s Coordinator of Youth Initiatives, at 336-373-4588.
City Budget Planning Meeting for District 2 Set for Thursday, March 28
WHAT: Greensboro City Council members and City officials will meet in March and April to discuss the 2013-14 budget planning process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts by attending any of the community meetings (flyer attached).
WHEN: Thursday, March 28, at 6 pm.
WHERE: Eastern Division Police Station, 1106 Maple St. in District 2. (Google Map)
WHO: The meeting will be hosted by City Councilmember Jim Kee.
Greensboro Fire Department, Spartan Village Apartment Fire investigation
GREENSBORO, NC (March 27, 2013) – The City of Greensboro Fire Department continues to investigate the March 14th fire at the Spartan Village apartment complex. Due to the magnitude of the fire and the amount of loss, a strategic and thorough investigation involving numerous agencies is purposefully taking place. The process involves the collaborative efforts of the following agencies: The Greensboro Fire Department, the Greensboro Police Department, the UNCG Police Department, the NC Bureau of ATF, and NC SBI. Private Fire Investigators representing various contractors and stakeholders in the project are also on site. A media update will be provided when a cause is determined.
