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* Includes homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson. To view a graph indicating three years of crime data, called Part I crimes, click here. Block Watch What is Block Watch? How do I sign Up? Business Watch The Town of Prescott Valley Police Department created Business Watch to assist and empower Prescott Valley businesses in crime prevention and security through cooperative efforts of the Police Department and business owners and managers. The program is based on the model of the highly successful Block Watch which provides residents in the same geographical area with crime information and prevention assistance. Crime prevention means establishing a new pattern of attitudes and behaviors directed at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing the sense of safety and security. By working in partnership with the police and other businesses, communities can create an environment that is unattractive to criminals. Business Watch participants receive window signs and stickers to show that they are active participants in the program. Businesses are provided with the following as needed: Security Surveys Employee Training Crime Data When you register your business for Business Watch you will be contacted by the Police Corporal responsible for your district. The officer will answer your questions about the program and help get your business started in the program. Sign Up for Business Watch To register your business for Business Watch, owners or managers are asked to contact the Police Corporal responsible for your district. Where's my district? District 1 encompasses everything south of Spouse Drive and west of Robert Road. Contact: Cpl. Jason Kaufman (928)772-5120 District 2 encompasses everything south of Spouse Drive and east of Robert Road Contact: Officer Thomas Grant, Jr. 928-772-5141 District 3 encompasses all areas north of Spouse Drive and west of Robert Road. Contact:Cpl. Mike Williams (928)772-5127 District 4 encompasses all areas north of Spouse Drive and east of Robert Road. Contact: Cpl. Shawn Caswell (928)772-5126 District 5 encompasses all areas south of Highway 69. Contact Cpl. Shawn Caswell (928)772-5126 District 6 encompasses areas north
of Highway 89A. Contact Cpl. Mike Williams DARE Program Officer James Tobin is our D.A.R.E. Officer. Ofcr. Tobin provides the core D.A.R.E. program instruction (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to all 5th graders in the Humboldt Unified School District. He also provides instruction to the lower elementary grades on such subjects as “stranger danger” and other safety-related topics. In fact, the department is now proud to announce that our D.A.R.E. program is one of the first in the country to add a lesson on Bullying Awareness to the basic D.A.R.E. curriculum. If you have questions concerning the D.A.R.E. program, you may contact Officer Tobin by telephone at the Prescott Valley Police Department at (928)772-5173 or via e-mail at jtobin@pvaz.net. NEW D.A.R.E. FACTS Akron, OH -- The University of Akron today released results of the evaluation of the new D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) 7th grade curriculum. The findings show improvements in students' decision-making skills, drug refusal skills, and beliefs that drugs use is socially inappropriate. "The new D.A.R.E. curriculum comes at a critical time in light of the most recent National Household Survey report showing an increase in substance abuse among our nation's youth. These findings suggest important changes that will make D.A.R.E., which is already the largest prevention delivery system in the nation, a more effective intervention," said J. Michael McGinnis, Sr. Vice-President of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The research results are based on findings from an ongoing five-year study of the new D.A.R.E. science-based curriculum, which is being tested in six U.S. Cities-Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark (NJ), New Orleans, and St. Louis. The study involves over 15,000 students from 83 high schools and 122 middles schools. Half of these high schools and middle schools were randomly assigned to receive the new D.A.R.E. program while the others were assigned to a control group for comparison purposes. "The positive findings are very encouraging," said Dr. Zili Sloboda, the study's principal investigator. "The new curriculum showed an improvement in skills and beliefs that make students more resistant to substance abuse. Even more exciting is the fact that the new curriculum is a first step in a process for preparing children for the at-risk years". The findings show:
For further information on this subject, please visit the Arizona D.A.R.E. Officer's Association website at HYPERLINK "http://www.azdare.org/" http://www.azdare.org/, or please visit D.A.R.E. America's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.dare.com/" www.dare.com. School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit The Prescott Valley Police Department currently staffs School Resource Officers (SROs) at Bradshaw Mountain High School, Glassford Hill Middle School and Bradshaw Mountain Middle School. The SRO program is a grant-funded program administered by the Humboldt Unified School District. Funding is derived from the Arizona Department of Education’s Safe Schools Initiative. The purpose of assigning officers to schools is to provide a safe learning environment for students and to provide Law-Related Education (LRE). With leadership and guidance from Administrative Sergeant Brandon Bonney, the SROs integrate into the total learning environment as a recognized faculty member. The SROs work with school staff in police-related matters, often becoming role models for students. Officers are often seen with students in the classroom, the lunchroom, and even on athletic fields. Selection into this special assignment is performed jointly between the Humboldt Unified School District and the Department. The currently assigned SROs are: Officer Emilio Rodriguez Officer David Grant Community members and parents are encouraged to contact the officers at their school sites for additional information. Volunteers in Police Service (VIP) Program The Prescott Valley Police Department continually seeks qualified citizens to become involved with our Department as it strives to serve our community. Not only are volunteers important in saving taxpayer money, but they also allow officers and staff to concentrate on core duties critical to the operation of the police department. In exchange, volunteers benefit by providing a civic service as well as an opportunity to:
Becoming a volunteer with the Prescott Valley Police Department is similar to applying for a job. It requires completion of an application, an oral interview, and a background check that includes a criminal histories inquiry and fingerprinting. Some positions may require administration of a polygraph as a condition of that particular position. Listed below are some available opportunities:
If you have additional questions, contact Sergeant Mark Postula at 928-772-5144. Applications are available at our front desk during business hours, or you can click the link below to download and print an application form. Download the VIP
application form.
Citizen Police Patrol/Motorist Assistance Volunteer Records Aide Volunteer Animal Control Aide Volunteer Administrative Aide Volunteer Investigative Assistant Aide Firearms Range Maintenance Handicapped Parking Enforcement National Night Out It’s a Night Out Against Crime! To all residents of the Town of Prescott Valley, Neighborhoods throughout the country get together to celebrate unity against crime. One neighbor's backyard is typically the setting where festivities usually begin around 7:00 PM. Specific information will be forthcoming, so check back at this site periodically, and then make your plans to be part of the fun! NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to: Increase awareness of crime and drug prevention; Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and, Send the message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NNO has proved to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program that promotes neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships in our efforts to make the nation safer. Plus, the benefits our community derives from NNO most certainly extend well beyond one night! Questions may be directed to Gene McFarland, PVPD's NNO Coordinator, either by phone at 772-5117 or by e-mail at gmcfarland@pvaz.net.
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