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Public Safety By Scott Freeman, Community Resource Offcer Many tribal communities We hope to institute a monthly taken by the Police Department have experienced a better quality have developed neighborhood “community meeting” concept. in partnership with the Housing of life. In addition to being extra advisory/crime prevention A topic and training session is Authority which could include “eyes and ears” which reduce programs to ft their distinct conducted at the beginning of things like, lighting inventories, crime these programs help: needs and geographies. The the meeting. Then, an open light installation, graffti  Building community partnerships Police Department is looking forum is used to address any eradication, fxed/portable (e.g. Law enforcement and for volunteers for each of topics that arise, in addition surveillance cameras, and the use housing authority) the neighborhoods in our to watch issues. This format of interdictory signage. community. will be used to receive,  Address community concerns review, and discuss concerns, We would like to hear from you!  Learn new skills We wish to develop a Citizen’s complaints, compliments, and Would you like to implement a Advisory Committee to recommendations. The Residents neighborhood advisory/crime  Learn about resources in the foster the revitalization of a Advisory Committee acts as a prevention program? These community hybrid Neighborhood Watch consultation and information programs empower residents and  Increase community unity and concept in our community. dissemination entity. The communities to become active pride Members will form a Residents Police Department and the in emergency preparedness, Advisory Committee, with Housing Authority would work as well as fght against crime If you would like more input from the Chief of Police. collaboratively with needs and respond to community information or are interested in volunteering to serve as The geographically diverse, and priorities identifed by the disasters. What are some of the a representative for your respected, and trusted members Advisory Committee other benefts? Throughout the neighborhood please contact of the community will act as de years communities with strong Scott Freeman at 790-8654 or facto neighborhood coordinators. Proactive measures would be neighborhood advisory programs sfreeman@chehalistribe.org CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: We are requesting presentation proposals for the conference. The purpose of this conference is to provide a high-quality education, collaboration and networking opportunity for prevention leaders, treatment professionals, law enforcement professionals, educators, health professionals, government offcials and the community. To take action and bring about change in our communities, we must take time to listen to the problems, needs and opportunities concerning substance abuse prevention across all segments of our communities. The conference offers self-directed educational breakout sessions, interactive Join us in discussing the effects on our forums and exhibitions. Education sessions are designed to cover all community Join us in discussing the effects on our community of community of meth, marijuana, prescription sectors and focus on current and emerging issues, latest research fndings, best meth, marijuana, prescription drugs and more. drugs and more. practices, cutting-edge programs successes, lessons learned or problems solved. Informative breakout sessions   Informative breakout  Great networking Presentations are designed for all levels of experience. They should last one hour, sessions opportunities including a brief question-and-answer session. We will seek continuing education Hear from professionals in many felds   Hear from professionals  Guest keynote speakers unit accreditation for all programs once they are selected. Submission deadline is in many fields  Raffle prizes Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.  Great networking opportunities CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: We are requesting presentation proposals Guest keynote speakers  for the conference. The purpose of this conference is to provide a high-quality education, collaboration and networking opportunity for prevention leaders, treatment professionals, law enforcement professionals, educators, health professionals, government officials and the Raffe prizes  community. To take action and bring about change in our communities, we must take time to listen to the problems, needs and opportunities concerning substance abuse prevention across all segments of our communities. For questions or to submit a proposal, contact: Tamara The conference offers self-directed educational breakout sessions, interactive forums and Clark tclark@thurstonTOGETHER.org 360-493-2230, ext. exhibitions. Education sessions are designed to cover all community sectors and focus on 10 current and emerging issues, latest research findings, best practices, cutting-edge programs successes, lessons learned or problems solved. Presentations are designed for all levels of experience. They should last one hour, including a brief question-and-answer session. We will seek continuing education unit accreditation for all programs once they are selected. Submission deadline is Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. chehalistribe.org  greatwolfodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 7 For questions or to submit Brought to you by: a proposal, contact: Tamara Clark tclark@thurstonTOGETHER.org 360-493-2230, ext. 10