Partnerships: Phoenix Police Department

and by Officer B. Epperson

November, 2012

Volume 2, Issue 3

Cactus Park Precinct “Relationships, Facts and Timing…”- Commander C.W. Miiller

Inside this issue:

Leave Bees Be/ Grand Av. Clean-up 2

Metrocenter series Cont. 3

Coffee With A Cop/Mall Cop-Car 3

Amazing i Challenge 4

Become A Foster Parent 4

November Partnership Events 5

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Officer Perkins- Four Year Old Not Breathing by Sgt. F. Marotta

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Metrocenter Mall, the last mall

built in Phoenix- nestled in the

center of a 1-mile square area

sitting up against Black Canyon

freeway- is now under new man-

agement. Brent Meszaros the

General Manager is committed

to evolving Metrocenter into a

more community oriented mall,

being more civic minded and

including more than just retail.

Brent and his staff are tasked

with remodeling the shopping

environment (planned unit de-

velopment) with emphasis on

including entire family activities

and moving toward a “denser”

population with the possibilities

including medical office build-

ings and independent living for

the elderly.

Brent says Metrocenter is at par

with the closest competitor,

Paradise Valley Mall, with

“north of 78%” occupancy,

which means there is plenty of

growth potential for new ideas.

“Our partnerships have allowed

us to be that safe place to

shop” referring to the relation-

ship with the Phoenix Police

Department, Washington and

Glendale Union School Districts

and others. “Isolation is not

beneficial to anyone”. Brent

also said dialog with the sur-

rounding retailers and enter-

“Isolation is not

beneficial to

anyone .”

Officer Perkins responded to a

condominium complex refer-

ence a four-year-old boy that

had fallen into the swimming

pool. The young boy had been

removed from the pool and was

not breathing.

Officer Perkins upon arriving on

scene, observed two citizens

attempting CPR on the child.

The citizens were not trained in

units arrived on scene and trans-

ported the child to Phoenix Chil-

dren’s Hospital in stable condition.

The physician treating the child at

Phoenix Children’s Hospital said

that without the early CPR inter-

vention the child would have not

survived; however, he is expected

to make a full recovery from the

incident.

CPR techniques and the

young boy was not respond-

ing to their efforts.

Immediately Officer Perkins

took over with and facilitat-

ed CPR procedures. After a

few minutes, Officer

Perkins’ efforts were suc-

cessful and the child began

to cough up water and

breathe on his own. Fire

Continued on page 3

Sgt. Rick Leyvas: 44

92K most Subject Stops

Sgt. Brad Huskisson: 210

91G most Department Reports

Squads that lead in gathering and developing street level intelligence: October 2012

tainment entities such as Castles n

Coasters (donating the “spin the

wheel” – part of the holiday initia-

tive Metrocenter i Challenge)

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Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark/index.html

The Africanized strain of honey-

bees reached Maricopa County

several years ago. All feral hives

or swarms that are observed

should be considered

"Africanized". Maricopa County

Environmental Services Depart-

ment Vector Control Division

investigates all feral bee com-

plaints. We investigate to deter-

mine the responsible party, so

they can remove the feral hive if

needed. If you encounter a

swarm or colony on your proper-

ty, you should call your local

pest control company to remove

the bees. Vector Control Divi-

sion of Maricopa County Envi-

ronmental Services Division is

not an Emergency Responder.

Do's and Don'ts

DO check your property

regularly for bee colo-

nies. Honey bees nest in

a wide variety of places,

especially Africanized

honey bees. Check ani-

mal burrows, water me-

ter boxes, overturned

flower pots, trees and

shrubs.

DO keep pets and chil-

dren indoors when using

weed eaters, hedge clip-

Leave Bees Be

pers, tractor power mow-

ers, chain saws, etc. At-

tacks frequently occur

when a person is mowing

the lawn or pruning shrubs

and inadvertently strikes a

bee's nest.

DO avoid excessive motion

when near a colony. Bees are

much more likely to respond

to an object in motion than a

stationary one.

DON'T pen, tie or tether ani-

mals near bee hives or nests.

DON'T destroy bee colonies or

hives, especially with pesti-

cides. Honey bees are a vital

link to U.S. agriculture.

DON'T remove bees yourself. If

you want bees removed, look in

the yellow pages under "bee

removal" or "beekeepers".

For more information: click the

bee

On Thursday October 18, 2012

at 8:00 a.m., Community Action

Officers Joe Trujillo and Matt

Martinez coordinated a clean-up

of a public sidewalk located on

Grand Avenue just north of Indi-

an School Road. This location

has been a common sleep area

for the homeless population in

the area. This public sidewalk is

the only means of traveling along

Grand Avenue without walking

along the street.

As the officers made contact on

Wednesday, October 17, 2012,

they immediately noticed that

the entire walkway

was completely blocked by

debris. The officers contacted

several homeless individuals

who had set up several illegal

campsites. They were referred to

Human Services Department for

assistance. The officers ex-

plained the hazards and conse-

quences of blocking a public

thoroughfare.

Officer Trujillo enlisted the help

of Public Works who assisted in

cleaning, picking up and remov-

ing the debris. The sidewalk

was cleaned and power

washed. This project would not

have been the success without

the additional support of city

service teams.

Grand Avenue and Indian School Rd. Sidewalk Clean Up

by Officer Joe Trujillo, Community Action Officer

“Pedestrians don’t

have to walk out on

Grand Avenue

anymore .”

cont. from page 1

Metrocenter Series

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Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark/index.html

As a part of the effort in partner-

ship with Metrocenter Mall and

surrounding neighborhoods, a

Phoenix police cruiser is parked

inside the mall with brochures

and flyers advertising the vari-

ous police related programs and

activities happening in the

neighborhoods around Metro-

center Mall.

“Mall Cop”- Car

has been what has made this

such a success. Brent said he

remembers Metrocenter Mall

when he was growing up in

Phoenix, learning to skate in the

Mall. Brent made it clear that

Metrocenter will remain a mall

but it is getting much more than

just a “face-lift”.

In August, Chief of Police Daniel

Garcia and Cactus Park Precinct

Commander Chuck Miiller were

given a guided tour by the new

management at Metrocenter mall,

strolling through the mall itself

and touring the “outer” mall

shops and property. Topic of dis-

cussion dominating the tour is

how the police department inter-

acts with shop owners and man-

agement of the property to pro-

vide a safe and fun shopping

experience.

With the 24 hour surveillance and

the 84 cameras his policy is “we

are watching”, is a large reason

the parking area and mall is safe.

Noticing the lowest crime stats in

a long time and encouraged by

the relationship with both the

Metro Business Alliance and Met-

ro Block Watch, Commander

Chuck Miiller is dedicated to

reaching out to the residents with

the message: “Metro is a safe

and pleasant place to shop”.

Of course, the City of Phoenix

benefits by keeping “Phoenix

dollars in Phoenix” and the resi-

dents benefit from a shorter com-

Coffee with a Cop

October’s Coffee with a Cop

broke the mold and was moved

to a Friday to accommodate

the crowd at the Metrocenter

Mall food court where we were

treated to a variety of special

events: recognition for citizens

and employees alike as well as

retirement recognition for 30

plus years of exemplary ser-

vice. Coffee and pastries were

catered by Metrocenter.

Councilwoman Thelda Wil-

liams, Chief of Police Daniel

Garcia, and Assistant Chief Jim Piña

officiated handing out the awards

as Commander Miiller read each

certificate of achievement:

Sergeant Gatlin was recognized for

30 years of exemplary service pre-

ceding his retirement early next

year.

Sergeant Marotta was recognized by

receiving the Outstanding Supervi-

sor award.

Mr. Jonathon Taylor received a life-

saving award for his efforts in CPR

of a neighborhood drowning victim.

mute.

With the Valley Metro bus

“hub” and the immense park-

ing area, Metrocenter is a draw

to out of town shoppers as

well. Metrocenter is host to a

number of civic activities and

supports a plethora of organi-

zations with both inside and

outside events.

You are cordially invited to

bring your family, meet friends

and shop, dine and be enter-

tained at Metrocenter mall

with over 176 different shops,

eateries and civic interests,

and of course, this Christmas

will include a 100-foot Christ-

mas tree at Dillard’s court-

with a visit from Santa.

Shop, Dine and

Entertain

"Metrocenter- RE-connected, RE-centered and RE-vitalized"

Brent Meszaros, General

Manager Metrocenter Mall

“...Metro is a safe

and pleasant place

to shop.”

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Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark/index.html

OVER 13,000 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

MYTH versus REALITY

MYTH: Children are placed in a

foster family's home with little

or no financial resources.

REALITY: Licensed foster par-

ents are provided a daily foster

care reimbursement rate,

based on the child's age and

needs. This reimbursement

rate includes a clothing and

personal allowance for the

child. In addition, reimburse-

ment may be provided for a

child's school expenses (books,

tutoring, and graduation). Child

care, for children in foster care,

is provided when needed and

requested. The Department's

Comprehensive Medical and

Dental Program (CMDP) is the

health plan for children in foster

care.

MYTH: When a youth in foster

care turns 18 they are no longer

eligible for any services.

REALITY: All youth who will

reach age 18 while in the Arizo-

na foster care system are pre-

enrolled into health care ser-

vices through the state Medi-

caid program. This program is

called AHCCCS (Arizona Health

Care Cost Containment System).

Youth in care also may be eligi-

ble for the Education and Train-

ing Voucher (ETV) Program. This

program provides financial assis-

tance to help pay the cost of

post-educational expenses.

Youth who turn 18 while in the

CALL TODAY:

1-877-KIDS NEEDU

(1-877-543-7633)

Arizona foster care system have the

opportunity to remain in care or to

leave foster care on their 18th birth-

day. If a youth chooses to leave

foster care, he/she may request

assistance through the “after care”

program, called the Transitional

Independent Living Program or TILP.

Youth may also request to return to

foster care any time prior to age 21

if he/she exited care at age 18 or

older.

For more information: https://

www.azdes.gov/az_adoption/

Take the METROCENTER i

CHALLENGE. Log onto Metro-

center connect and win!

METROCENTER i CHALLENGE

“Spin the wheel”, it’s a fun and

interactive event for the entire fami-

ly. All you need is a smart phone or i

-pad and off you go for your adven-

ture throughout the mall to collect

your photos and treasures.

Take photos of eating-dancing-and

events, upload your photos of you

enjoying your goodies and then get

your friends to "like

us" on face book.

Lots of winning! Win

movie tickets with

Harkins movies

trivia questions,

and everyone gets

to “spin the

wheel”

Metrocenter Series cont. from page 3

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November Partnership Events Page 5

December

November 27, 2012

301 Grant Writing

Location: Burton Barr Library

Pulliam Auditorium; 1221 N. Central

Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

no scheduled

November meeting In October- Phoenix (Cactus Park) Neighborhood Patrol

members logged:

175 hours and 260 miles. That's 1,823 hours and 2,556

miles total this year.

3rd: GraffitiFree Phoenix

Wipe It Out Day!

7th: Coffee w/a Cop;

Mimi’s; 8:00 am.

10214 N Metro Pkwy, West

(602) 997-1299

Meet a K-9 & Air Unit officer

30th; VIN Etch

11839 N. 28th Drive (South of

Cactus Rd at N. 28th Dr.)

9:00am—1:00pm

December, 5th:

Coffee w/a Cop;

8:00 am; Daddy 0’s Grill

4163 W Thunderbird Rd.

CPCA Christmas party;

Helen Drake Senior Center

7600 N 27th Ave. 6:45 pm

November