Sunday, October 5, 2008
Plano Police reached out Saturday to spread the word about the fastest-growing crime in the nation.
The North Texas Crime Prevention Association, Plano Police Department and more than 25 law enforcement and government agencies organized a “SCAM JAM” event to educate the community about crime prevention, most notably Internet safety.
Some of the topics discussed included protecting children from sexual predators, Internet safety, identity theft, mortgage fraud and healthcare fraud.
Tammy Snider, president of the NTCPA and Plano crime prevention officer, said these type crimes affect 10 million people a year.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Plano: National Night Out participation record high
October 5, 2008
Neighborhoods throughout Plano are being invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide for the 25th annual National Night Out. Linda Barnes, Plano public safety officer, said this year the participation has doubled.
"We have over 60 neighborhoods and five apartment complexes," Barnes said. "This is the first time we have had the event in October. Texas is the only state (celebrating in October) because of the weather. It proves it's a better time."
Barnes said the idea of National Night Out is simply for neighbors to get to know each other and for citizens to meet their beat officers.
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Neighborhoods throughout Plano are being invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide for the 25th annual National Night Out. Linda Barnes, Plano public safety officer, said this year the participation has doubled.
"We have over 60 neighborhoods and five apartment complexes," Barnes said. "This is the first time we have had the event in October. Texas is the only state (celebrating in October) because of the weather. It proves it's a better time."
Barnes said the idea of National Night Out is simply for neighbors to get to know each other and for citizens to meet their beat officers.
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Plano: Program empowers parents
October 5, 2008
The Plano school district hosted the Empowering Parents program, out of San Diego, for an informational meeting Wednesday night at Williams High School.
“I want to educate myself about what more I can do for my kids,” Gary Hehemann said. “I want to learn how they can get an advantage in their education.”
Speakers Martha Parham and Dr. Darlene V. Willis delivered a dynamic performance to parents of Plano ISD students. Parham and Willis walked down the aisles of the auditorium speaking about their “Mean Ole Mamas.”
“When my friends could have candy for breakfast, we had to have bacon, eggs, toast, oatmeal, you name it. But when my friends could have candy and Coke for lunch, my mama said we ain’t having that,” Parham said. “We had to have bologna sandwiches or peanut butter. Dinner at my friend’s home was quite different than dinner at my house.”
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The Plano school district hosted the Empowering Parents program, out of San Diego, for an informational meeting Wednesday night at Williams High School.
“I want to educate myself about what more I can do for my kids,” Gary Hehemann said. “I want to learn how they can get an advantage in their education.”
Speakers Martha Parham and Dr. Darlene V. Willis delivered a dynamic performance to parents of Plano ISD students. Parham and Willis walked down the aisles of the auditorium speaking about their “Mean Ole Mamas.”
“When my friends could have candy for breakfast, we had to have bacon, eggs, toast, oatmeal, you name it. But when my friends could have candy and Coke for lunch, my mama said we ain’t having that,” Parham said. “We had to have bologna sandwiches or peanut butter. Dinner at my friend’s home was quite different than dinner at my house.”
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