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Volume 21 December 2014

Desert Horizon Precinct

The Horizon’s Edge 16030 North 56th Street

Scottsdale, Arizona

85254

(602) 495-5006

(602) 495-3639 Fax

www.twitter.com/600precinct

Commander’s 1 Corner Holiday Safety Tips 2 New Kiosks 3 Early Bag Check 4 Shannon's Law 5 Phoenix Block Watch 6 Giving Back 7 Upcoming Events 8 Information 9

H o n o r P r i d e I n t e g r i t y

Greetings! Hello! My name is Lisa Ruggiero. I walked through the doors

of Desert Horizon Precinct on the Monday following my

academy graduation, as a brand new officer, back in July of

1991. Words cannot express how exciting and how much of

an honor and privilege it is to now be your newly assigned

Commander at the very precinct in which I started my

journey.

Patrol has always been near and dear to my heart. It would

take me thirteen years in patrol, and a few mentors urging

me to promote, before I took the Sergeant’s test; I loved

working the field so much that promoting was a difficult

decision! I am grateful I took the leap but as a Sergeant, a Lieutenant and now as a

Commander, my favorite assignments have always been patrol. I am so appreciative

of the officers and sergeants who pound the pavement on a daily basis doing what

we do best - putting bad guys in jail and working to maintain the quality of life to

which you are accustomed. I could not ask for a better team of people.

But, as you know, we cannot be everywhere all of the time and, as always, we need

your help to be our eyes and ears. Please call when you see suspicious activity, blight

issues (graffiti, abandoned properties, etc.), or criminal activity of any kind. While I

am strongly motivated by crime statistics, I am equally as motivated about quality of

life issues within this precinct.

I am truly vested in this area. I have been a long time resident in Desert Horizon

Precinct; it is where I attend church, shop, eat, and exercise. I have strong ties here

and I hope to build even stronger connections with the community members I meet

along the way. It is my sincere hope that we exceed your expectations as we ap-

proach the Holiday Season and ring in the New Year.

In trust,

Commander Lisa M. Ruggiero

Commander Lisa Ruggiero

December 2014 Volume 21

Be Aware

- Be alert to any suspicious activity and report it immediately to the Phoenix Police Department by calling Crime Stop at (602) 262-6151 or if it is a crime in progress call 9-1-1.

- Be alert to your surroundings when parking, walking, or withdrawing money at an ATM. Try to avoid carrying a large amount of cash. Keep your purse closed and close to your body.

- Don’t overload yourself with numerous packages; by doing this you become vulnerable.

- Automobile accidents increase over the holiday season so please drive carefully, and watch for children.

Parking - Park as close to your destination as possible and in a well lit area.

- Re-park your car in another spot after you have secured packages and plan on more

shopping, this is to deter criminals that may be watching.

- When returning to your vehicle walk with confidence and have your vehicle keys in hand.

Vehicle

- Lock your vehicle and set your vehicle alarm or use an anti-theft device. When returning

to your vehicle look around outside and inside before you get in. - Never leave your vehicle running while unattended, even for a minute.

- Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle.

- Secure your packages out of sight, preferably in the trunk.

- Remember where you parked, if possible write it down, which aisle and near what store.

- Have your license plate number and the description of your vehicle written down and kept in your purse or wallet, in the event your car is stolen or towed. - Don’t place your purse on the rooftop or on the trunk of your car, this is setting yourself up to

be a victim.

Have a Safe and Happy Holidays

The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the safety and

well being of its customers. If you have any questions or com-

ments please call the Desert Horizon Precinct Community Action

Officers 602-495-5006 (In the event of an emergency please call

911.)


New Kiosks at Sky Harbor Help with

International Travel

International travel at America’s Friendliest Airport® is now a little

easier and quicker thanks to the recent installation of Automated

Passport Control (APC) kiosks. The 12 kiosks are available for U.S. and Canadian citizens not requir-

ing an entry visa.

In the future, the APCs will be available to travelers from visa waiver countries and legal permanent

residents. No pre-registration is required for travelers to participate, and there’s no cost for travelers

to use the kiosks. Travelers using the APCs experience shorter wait times, less congestion and faster

processing.

Use of the APC is simple: travelers follow on-screen instructions and answer Customs declarations

questions. A confirmation receipt is printed and then the traveler proceeds to a Customs and Border

Protection (CBP) officer to finalize processing. There’s no need to complete a paper declaration card

under this system.

This technology is in use at several other major airports including Boston Logan International Airport,

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Tampa Internation-

al Airport. Travelers can select from a variety of languages – English, Spanish, French, Italian, Kore-

an, Dutch, German, Chinese and Japanese.

Next time you are returning home from abroad, try out the APC to speed up your journey through

Customs.

Personnel from the Gun Enforcement & NIBIN Squad are available to speak to community groups regarding

our gun enforcement program, gun laws and the NIBIN program. For scheduling, please contact Sgt. Bran-

don Huntley (602-262-4829). Information regarding gun laws, gun safety tips, NIBIN, as well as additional

information regarding the Gun Enforcement & NIBIN Squad can be found on our webpage: http://

www.phoenix.gov/police/gun_enforcement.html.


United Airlines

Begins Early Bag Check

at Sky Harbor

We’re happy to report that United Airlines is now participating in Early Bag Check. If you

recall, we noted in a previous column travelers flying American Airlines, Southwest Air-

lines and US Airways could take advantage of Early Bag Check and eliminate the need

to carry checked baggage aboard the PHX Sky Train® or Airport shuttle. The free ser-

vice – available at East Economy Parking, the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station and

the Rental Car Center – has proven to be quite popular.

Here’s how it works:

- If you’re parking at East Economy, you can drop off your luggage before you park. Just look

for signs when entering the parking area.

- Travelers using the Valley Metro Rail or who are dropped off at the 44th Street PHX Sky

Train® - Station can check their bags on level 2 on the east side of the station.

- Travelers using the Rental Car Center can check their bags after returning their car and be-

fore boarding the Airport Shuttle.

You will need to check your bags a minimum of 90 minutes prior to your flight departure. Al-

so, note that due to airline policies, baggage cannot be checked more than four hours in ad-

vance of flight departure. The nice part is that there is no additional cost for this service,

but individual airline bag fees still apply. Gratuities are accepted for exceptional ser-

vice.

Hours of Operation:

East Economy: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.

44th Street: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, including holidays.

Rental Car Center: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.

For more information, visit skyharbor.com/earlybagcheck.


Shannon’s Law Reminder… As the holiday season approaches, we all look forward to spending

time with our friends and family. This is a time to celebrate and

look forward to the new year ahead. As we celebrate, we must do so safely.

There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season safely. However, the dis-

charge of firearms is not one of them.

We are reminded of the tragic events that occurred in June of 1999. Shannon

Smith was enjoying a nice evening in the backyard of her home when she was

struck by a bullet that someone had fired randomly into the air from some-

where near her neighborhood.

The discharge of firearms within the city limits is danger-

ous and illegal. An individual that discharges a firearm

within city limits will be charged with a class 6 felony. Of-

ficers will be out this holiday season trying to make the

city safe for everyone. If you see or hear someone dis-

charging a firearm in your neighborhood please report it.

With the combination of our officers on the street and the

community serving as our eyes and ears, we can work to-

gether to make the 2013 holiday season safe for everyone.

Thank you,

Lt. Sean Kennedy


Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board

by AJ Marsden, Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board Director - Desert Horizon

If you are familiar with the Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board (PBWAB), you have probably met Candy

Dugdale and me. If you are not familiar with PBWAB, this is the time to become acquainted. The PBWAB

mission is to offer continuing education, networking, and support for block watches.

We hold meetings and classes all over Phoenix. Some are bound to be close to your home and work and

definitely worth a drive. The past 14 months as a Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board Director have been

amazing. When I first stumbled across the PBWAB I was gobsmacked! You mean to tell me that there is a

group that covers ALL of Phoenix that works to lower crime? I get to attend interesting and useful meetings

with like-minded people. I get to talk with people who have brilliant ideas. I get to share those brilliant ide-

as with others. SIGN ME UP! I promptly became a member and a director. And since I live at 11th Ave and

Camelback, the change in precinct boundaries brings me in to Desert Horizon from Mountain View.

Here's a little about myself. I grew up in the backwoods of New Jersey and my tack toward crime fighting

started in 2003. I got involved on my street and in my neighborhood to lower crime, raise property values,

and increase the quality of life. As the years went on, I met extraordinary people in my neighborhood and

at Mtn View precinct meetings and events. In August of 2012, a group of 12 neighborhoods in Mtn View

joined forces to share ideas about crime fighting, grant writing, increasing neighbor involvement, and even

offering moral support when a neighborhood experienced a problem. We feel that this combining of ideas,

efforts, resources, and camaraderie made a difference in reducing the crime level in the 73 area of the

precinct. I look forward to meeting more of you in Desert Horizon. We'll work together to reduce crime and

we'll have fun doing it.

The other Block Watch Advisory Board Director for Desert Horizon is Candy Dugdale.... Hi, I am Candy Dug-

dale, another one of your Desert Horizon Directors. Although I come from Minnesota I have spent most of

my life here in Phoenix. I have been part of Block Watch for a little over 4 years and a Director for three.

Like so many neighborhoods, it took a break-in to get our group started but now that we have, we have

continued to keep the momentum going. Our events seem to attract new people. Getting folks involved

and looking out for not only their neighborhood but each other is really important. I am very proud of the

fact that we have been able to spot crimes in process and get our precinct to apprehend these criminals in

the act. Like AJ, I echo her comments on the great folks I have met as part of Block Watch and the sharing

of ideas at the various meetings and events.

We invite you to come to our monthly PBWAB meetings.

Attend a Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol class to learn more about

fighting crime and how the Phoenix police do their work. Visit The

Block Watch Advisory Board website and click around to take ad-

vantage of all the resources. Be sure to check the calendar section

for classes and events. Feel free to contact us if you want Block

Watch support or have an idea that we must share with other neigh-

borhoods. We'd love to come to your meetings,....ice cream socials,

block parties, and events.

AJ Marsden

Candy, Officer Makinster, AJ [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: PhxBlockWatch.org


Giving Back...

Recently, Farrell Kenimer, a Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol (PNP) member of the Desert Horizon Precinct

worked with volunteers to knit and crochet about 50 beanie like hats for special needs kids at Moon Val-

ley Elementary School. The kids ranged from 3 to 5 years of age. They dedicated hours of work, about 3 to

5 hours was the average time it took to make one hat. Totaling about 200 to 250 hours required for all

50, but it was all worth it in the end!

Special thanks to Officer Mike Piazza and Officer Mario Lozoya from the Phoenix Police Department, Ms.

Candice of the PNP, Ms. Donna of Seligman, Arizona, Ms. Kay of Cordes, Arizona, Ms. Helen of the Cox

Meadows Neighborhood in the Shaw Butte School area, Ms. Betty of the Helen Drake Senior Center, Ms.

Sylvia of the Helen Drake Senior Center, and of course thank you to the Moon Mountain Elementary

School Head Start and Pre-Head Start special needs teaching staff! Thank you Farrell and all your volun-

teers, this was great deed you did for the children!

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Don’t Forget…

Kids Need You!

Many officers are becoming foster parents,

you can too!

If you would like to learn more about

becoming a foster or adoptive parent,

please call 1-877-KIDS-NEEDU

(1-877-543-7633)

or visit www.azkidsneedu.gov .

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The next meeting will be held on:

February 7, 2015 &

March 14, 2015

At Mountain View Precinct

2075 E. Maryland

8:00 am—12:00 pm

RSVP Officer Brian Kornegay ([email protected] or

Officer Deb Iodice

([email protected] )

Remember to follow us on Twitter at:

www.twitter.com/600precinct

And on the Web at: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/deserthorizon/index.html

Coffee

With a Cop

NO Coffee with a Cop for Decem-ber due to Holidays

NO Coffee with a Cop in January due to the Superbowl

The next event will be:

February 18, 2015

Location: TBD

Liquor License Process

For further information or to schedule training for your neighborhood or community group con-tact:

Detective Breindl ---602-534-5141 or Ida Alonge ---602-438-6625

Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board

No meetings until after the Holidays Enjoy! The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm– 8:30 pm Location: TBD

Visit us at: www.phxblockwatch.org

Contact us at: [email protected]

Holiday Trash Collection

Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014) Thursday's collection moves to Friday, Dec. 26, and Friday's collection moves to Satur-day, Dec. 27

New Year's Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, Thursday's collection moves to Friday, Jan. 2, and Friday's collection moves to Saturday, Jan. 3

http://www.azkidsneedu.gov/

http://phoenix.gov/publicworks/contact/index.html

Community Action Officers

Sergeant Mike Dwyer (602) 534-1896

61 Area 62 Area 63 Area

~ Officer Knight– Fogel ~Officer Piazza ~ Officer Vaughn (602) 534-1745 (602) 495-5634 (602) 534-7096 ~ Officer Lozoya ~ Officer Wehr ~ Officer Titus (602) 534-1745 (602) 534-0339 (602) 534—1747

~ Crime Free Multi-Housing ~ Officer Young ~ Abatement/Liquor

Officer Jim Neverman (602) 534-0337 Det. Eric Breindl

(602) 534-1859 (602)534-5141

Important Important Important

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Emergency 911

Non Emergency Crime Stop (602) 262-6151

Drug Complaint Lines 63 Area (602) 534-1895

62 Area (602) 534-1893

61 Area (602) 534-7119

Graffiti Hot Line (602) 262-7327

Barking Dog (602) 262-6466

Speeding Vehicle (602) 534-7733

Neighborhood Services (602) 262-7344

Graffiti Busters (602) 495-7014

Illegal Dumping (602) 262-7251

Public Records (602) 534-1127

Poison Control (602 253-3334

Traffic Signals (602) 262-6021


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