http://www.crimefreeaz.com Contains vital and timely information regarding crime awareness and prevention in our shared community. Aids in the safety and protection of you and your family members. Fuller perception of the resources and processes in the criminal justice system. en-US Copyright 2008, Maricopa County Attorney's Office. ricksb@mcao.maricopa.gov 11 Jan 2008 0:00:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 240 http://www.crimefreeaz.com/global_images/jpg/xml-banner.jpg http://www.crimefreeaz.com 88 31 Truancy http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_10145791 The Sun: You recently announced new strategies for tackling juvenile truancy. Can you tell us how that became a goal for you? Ramos: Well, there are (three) ... http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19897434&BRD=1697&PAG=461&dept_id=44551&rfi=6 "It means combining the prevention and intervention of anti-truancy and after-school care and job training and placement and ex-offender re-entry programs.... http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=709841&category=REGIONOTHER&BCCode=&newsdate=8/7/2008 ... and nine satellite offices, Berkshire also provides a variety of programs across the state, including foster care, group homes and truancy prevention. ... ID Theft http://newsblaze.com/story/2008080806030500004.pnw/topstory.html Identity theft has been cited by the US Justice Department as the leading consumer fraud in 2008, and as the fastest-growing crime in America. ... http://www.suntimes.com/news/zimmermann/1098058,CST-NWS-Fixer08.article In addition, according to the FTC, fraud victims are entitled to two free credit reports in the 12 months following an identity theft alert being ... http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/microbilt-guarantees-red-flag-identity/story.aspx?guid=%7B9901D17B-9C01-425C-8D85-E9D9167A2E3C%7D&dist=hppr "With identity theft, it can take only a few extra seconds to prevent a crime that takes years to recover from," says Bob Raleigh, Chairman of MicroBilt ... http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2008Aug11CommunitiesActAgainstCrime.php "These resources have been instrumental in developing our neighborhood Block Watch, identity theft prevention program and the reduction in burglaries and ... DUI http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/5297909.html The department will take part in the national drunken driving prevention campaign "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" Aug. 15 through Sept. ... http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Opinion/My-View-Alcohol-energy-drinks-a-threat-to-teens-081008 The Santa Fe Underage Drinking Prevention Alliance has raised alarms about alcohol energy drinks — the newest form of alcopop, because of their appeal to ... http://somd.com/news/headlines/2008/8092.shtml The national "Drunk Driving - Over the Limit - Under Arrest" impaired driving crackdown is a prevention program organized by the US Department of ... Graffiti http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080809/ZONE01/80809009 ... and Marc Hall and Sgt. Jamey Schwab, all of the 5th Division, gave presentations about crime prevention, residential safety and graffiti awareness. http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/08/giving-crooks-the-heave-ho/ Concerned about an increase in graffiti on your street? Troubled about a break-in when away on vacation? Worried about your safety while out for an evening ... http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0809/p01s01-ussc.html You have to do prevention and intervention, and you have to make a serious investment in both." The mayor's office raised nearly $1 million from donors to ... Gangs http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6318223 By Sheyenne Rodriguez RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Recent gang related incidents across the Triangle are inciting officials to take action. ... http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/08/10/at_the_boys__girls_club_of_lawrence_passing_the_torch/ He also works with Boys & Girls Club staff on gang prevention and youth-against-violence workshops, and coordinates the Torch Club for junior youth leaders. ... http://www.inglewoodtoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1466&Itemid=3 The Inglewood Police Department in partnership with Target, City of Inglewood and community organizations hosted this crime and drug prevention festival. ... Burglary http://www.moberlymonitor.com/news/x1340028157/Drug-arrests-made-Task-Force-faces-severe-cuts “The task force deals with burglary rings, homicides, assaults and property crimes,” said Sheriff Hughes. “We are a do-it-all agency,” said Brown. ... http://www.lawrencecountyjournal.com/articles/2008/08/08/lawerence_county/headlines/doc489cad158f425383739179.txt “This was a perfect example of the business community and law enforcement working together in crime prevention,” Fuller concluded. http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2008/08/07/20080807phx-crime0808inside.html Officials in the city's Desert Horizon Precinct said revamped teams of burglary detectives recently led to the arrests of 11 repeat thieves in the area. ... Drug Prevention http://www.tribstar.com/valley_life/local_story_220233959.html Most of the month’s activities focus on indirect factors affecting drug use among children and teens, including community, family and school factors. ... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/10Rcough.html?_r=1&ref=nyregionspecial2&oref=slogin Drug abuse prevention groups and lawmakers nationwide are trying to curb the problem, especially among teenagers. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America ... http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=8813191&nav=0RZF The drug testing kit is just part of "Project 7th Grade," a privately funded National Drug Prevention Program. "This is a completely voluntary program. ... http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080808/NEWS01/808080316/-1/NEWSFRONT2 The runs collect $2000-$3000 annually to provide grant funding to youth-based programs to reduce teen drug and alcohol use. Auto Theft http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/17145092/detail.html According to The El Paso County Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Task Force, there have been 103 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks taken this year. ... http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8806403 Las Vegas continues to rank among the worst in the country for auto theft. Right now, we are number two in the nation for stolen cars. ... http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?articleID=20080806_53_E4_hPreve565209 By PHIL MULKINS World Staff Writer The number of vehicles stolen decreased between 2004 and 2007, but drivers should remain vigilant because auto theft ... Elder Abuse http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Eldercare/2008/20080808-NationalCenterOnElderAbuse.htm Links to lists of resources in each of the states on elder abuse prevention, including State government agencies, state laws, state-specific data and ... http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles/abuse_16876___article.html/elder_one.html By JILL MOON ALTON - Elder abuse - the dirty, little secret of domestic violence - often is a spectrum of abuse at its end and increasing with an aging ... Animal Cruelty http://www.irontontribune.com/articles/2008/08/09/news/local01.txt So says Teresa Landon, director of the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “Anyone can remove an animal that is in dire danger … if a ... http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2008/08/07/news/local/news57.txt A concerned neighbor put in a call to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and Pete, a Special Agent for Humane Law ...