 June will have daily high temperatures ranging from 99°F to 106°F, rarely falling below 91°F or exceeding 112°F.
Why are we talking about the weather?
Because here in Maricopa County, it's hot! And as temperatures rise, danger increases. Vehicular heatstroke occurs when a child or pet is left behind or trapped inside a vehicle and their body temperature increases to the point it can no longer cool itself. Heatstroke is fatal once a child’s internal body temperature reaches 107 degrees, which can happen in a matter of minutes.
 Our Best Tip: Leave a bag, phone or wallet in the backseat to make sure you #LookBeforeYouLock. (Use this hashtag and share a photo of you checking your backseat on social media, don't forget to tag us!)
  Coming Up: Fourth of July
 In addition to fireworks, Fourth of July celebrations may bring in something else: gunshots.
People still do that? Yes, unfortunately celebratory gunfire is a practice that still takes place in Arizona's cities and towns.
What goes up, must come down: When a gun is fired into the air, the bullet will reach its highest point and pick up speed once it begins to fall. Those hit by falling bullets have a higher probability of a fatal wound, because they are more likely to be struck on the head.
Tragedy brought forth a new law: In June 1999, 14-year-old Shannon Smith was talking on the telephone in the backyard of her central Phoenix home when a bullet randomly fired into the air from over a mile away, struck her in the head. In 2000, Shannon's Law was created in her memory, making it a felony to negligently fire a gun into the air within the limit of any Arizona municipality.
Do your part to help curb this dangerous practice. Our law enforcement partners depend and encourage the community to report gunshots on the Fourth of July and anytime during the year.
- If you hear gunshots please call your local non-emergency line
- If you see someone shooting a gun into the air call 911
In the Next Issue...
- How to Keep Your Pets Safe from Heatstroke
- Vehicle Theft in Maricopa County
 Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month
 Last month, to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month we had the privilege of introducing a colleague dedicated to the community in the courtroom and beyond. Meet Jeremy Rovinsky, a Deputy County Attorney in the Early Disposition Court Bureau.
It's important to come together as a community to celebrate and acknowledge the invaluable contributions Jewish Americans have made to our society throughout history.
Get the Facts on Fentanyl
 Click on the image to learn more about opioid related deaths in Maricopa County.
Summer break is here and we want to make sure parents have the facts they need to talk to their kids about fentanyl. We'll be sharing fentanyl facts in every newsletter from now until the fall.
What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 time stronger than morphine. What's even more concerning is that illicit fentanyl, produced in hidden labs abroad and smuggled into the United States, is being mixed into street drugs, including fake prescription pills. This is a deadly combination that poses a grave risk for unsuspecting individuals.
Here are some more eye-opening facts about fentanyl:
🚨 Just two milligrams of fentanyl (think: a tiny grain of salt) can be fatal for the average person.
🚨 Shockingly, 42% of tested counterfeit pills containing fentanyl were found to have a lethal dosage.
🚨 Fentanyl is odorless, tasteless, and invisible to the naked eye, making it impossible to detect without proper testing.
We cannot stress this enough: If your children and/or family members are purchasing pills from street vendors or through social media channels, it's not a question of "if" they come across fentanyl—it's a matter of "when." Their safety and well-being are at stake.
Let's Have a Chat
To learn more about fentanyl schedule a presentation with our community education team. Our presentations are quick, to the point and best of all free! Sign up below.
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