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 FWPD West Division Newsletter
September 2024
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Habitat for Humanity - Aspiring homeowners attend safety and security presentation.
On August 3, 2024, Crime Prevention Specialist Steve Mitsuhashi and NPO Grinalds (L16) spoke to future homeowners about the different steps that can be taken to keep themselves and their property safe. These future homeowners will become residents of Fort Worth or Cleburne once they satisfy Habitat for Humanity's requirements for becoming homeowners.
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McGruff the Crime Dog makes guest appearance at Children's Lighthouse
At the request of North Division Crime Prevention Specialist Rosalinda Mendoza, West Division's McGruff the Crime Dog (Bob Bienski) and his handler (Mona Bienski) made a guest appearance at Children's Lighthouse. Making guest appearances at other venues outside of West Division is nothing new for McGruff as he's ventured out to visit students at Kids R Kids back in June 2024.
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The Tradition celebrates National Night Out.
The residents of The Tradition celebrated National Night Out on August 6, 2024. While Texas is one of a few states that observes National NIght Out on the first Tuesday in October, most cities and states across the country celebrate National Night Out on the first Tuesday in August. NPOs Janzen (K17) and Villagomez (K11) met with the residents of The Tradition to participate in National Night Out festivities.
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Walmart in L18 hosts grand reopening. Helping Others Prioritize (HOPE) and FWPD receive a $5000.00 donation
Dr. Robert Harper from Helping Others Prioritize (HOPE) along with West Division Commander Ricks, Lincoln District Sgt. Owen, PIO Carter and NPO Bryant L18 were in attendance as Walmart and their employees celebrated the grand reopening of its store at 9500 Clifford St. Employees were recognized for outstanding service as well as years of service by store management. Dr. Harper and Commander Ricks accepted a check in the amount of $5000.00. A portion of the cash award will be used to fund the annual Shop with a Cop event in December, where disadvantaged school children living in the community will have the opportunity to "Shop with a Cop" for Christmas presents for themselves and their families.
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Back- to-School event held at Life at Westland Estates
Staff at Life at Westland Estates hosted a back-to-school event. As students disembarked the school bus, they were able to join their parents for a time of fun and refreshments. Before leaving the event students had the opportunity to pick up school supplies including backpacks, clothing, crayons, pens, pencils and pen/pencil bags. NPO McEwan (L17) and CPS Mitsuhashi met with the students and assisted with the distribution of the school supplies.
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Ridgmar Place invites NPO Musquiz, CPS Mitsuhashi and CCPS Mendoza for a discussion on telephone scam prevention
Residents of Ridgmar Place learned about some preventative steps that can be taken to avoid becoming a victim of a telephone scam. The presentation gave an overview of the various types of telephone scams being used, how to identify a scam and the preventative measures that can be taken to avoid being victimized by a scam.
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Sgt. Brady's Retirement
After a 25-year law enforcement career with FWPD, Sergeant Jeff Brady has decided to retire and begin the next chapter of his life. On Friday August 23, 2024, command staff, city dignitaries, officers, co-workers and friends gathered at the POA Building to honor Sergeant Brady and extend their well wishes as this "shark afficionado" swims off to his next adventure.
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NPO News
Beat Happenings
King 19 - Residents of Ladera Tavolo Park meet with NPO Vasquez and CPS Mitsuhashi to discuss safety and security concerns.
The Board of Ladera Tavolo Park along with the community's Neighborhood Crime Watch block captains invited the residents to attend a safety and security meeting to address concerns residents had with regard to security at main vehicle entrances and non-residents using the community pool. NPO Vasquez and CPS Mitsuhashi fielded questions from the residents regarding these issues and offered suggestions on steps that can be taken to better protect themselves and their property.
Lincoln 17 - NPO McEwan has Hide Lock and Take signs installed at The Canyons.
NPO McEwan provided The Canyons with Hide Lock and Take signs that management has installed in high-traffic areas on the property to remind residents to Lock their vehicles and to Hide or Take all property from the vehicle (especially firearms) to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a vehicle burglary. Businesses and/or residential communities interested in obtaining the Hide Lock and Take signs can contact West Division Crime Prevention Specialist Steve Mitsuhashi at 817-392-4768.
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Lincoln 17 NPO, Crime Prevention and Citizens on Patrol meet with Vista West HOA to discuss crime prevention
On August 22, 2024, NPO McEwan, Westpoint/Chapel Creek Citizens on Patrol (COP) Captain Bob Bienski and Crime Prevention Specialist Mitsuhashi met with the homeowners of Vista West to discuss recent crime activity in the neighborhood and the preventative measures that can be taken to avoid becoming a victim of a crime. Numerous topics were discussed during the meeting including the community camera program, Neighborhood Crime Watch, homeless camps, panhandling and preventative steps that can be taken to minimize the chances of your vehicle being burglarized.
Crime Free Multi Housing Safety Socials
Lincoln 12 - NPO Kuzenka and CPS Mitsuhashi attend a safety social and back to school event at El Jardin Apartments.
NPO Kuzenka and CPS Mitsuhashi attended the El Jardin Apartments safety social and back to school event to celebrate the successful completion of meeting all of the requirements of the Crime Free Multi Housing program. To beat the heat many of the residents listened to the crime prevention presentation while wading in the cool waters of the refreshing swimming pool. Residents enjoyed food and refreshments and had the opportunity to win $25.00 gift cards or backpacks of school supplies. CPS Mitsuhashi provided various types of school supplies, as well as instructional safety booklets for the children. In addition, brochures were made available to the adults in attendance covering the Community Camera Program, Neighborhood Crime Watch, Personal Safety, Preventing Vehicle Burglaries, and What is Suspicious.
A Safety Social and presentation on frauds and scams given to the residents of the Silverstone Retirement Community.
A safety social was held at Silverstone Retirement Community to commemorate the facility's successful completion of all 3 phases of the Crime Free Multi-Housing program. On this hot summer day, residents sampled various types of ice cream and had their names entered into a drawing for a chance to win door prizes. CPS Mitsuhashi used this occasion to speak to the residents about how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or a scam. In addition, a discussion was held with the residents on crime prevention measures that can be taken to add layers of protection for themselves, their neighbors and the community as a whole.
NPO Roster
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 Scam Alerts
Car Service Contracts. Make sure you read the fine print.
If a company selling car service contracts had tons of exceptions and exclusions to their coverage, would you want to know? Probably. But the FTC says CarShield left that part out.
You might’ve seen one of the TV ads — celebrities touting CarShield’s promise that “you’ll never pay for expensive car repairs again.” If you called in, a “specialist” confirmed what the ads promised and offered to sign the contract on your behalf. But after you gave your OK, the FTC says customers got a thick document full of many, many exceptions and exclusions. If you tried to use your coverage, you’d discover CarShield might require you to pay to find out what caused your breakdown, might fail to cover repairs, and might decline to give you a rental car until your claim is approved. The FTC says CarShield customers also had trouble finding a mechanic willing to accept their CarShield contracts.
Maintaining a car can be expensive. If you’re considering buying a car service contract, do some research and remember:
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Never agree to a contract you haven’t looked at first. Look for exclusions that deny coverage or restrict where you can get your car serviced. Does the contract match the coverage the salesperson described to you? If not, walk away.
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You don’t need (or want) duplicate coverage. Check to see if your car is already covered by an existing warranty. You might already have the coverage you were looking to buy.
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Don’t rely on celebrity endorsements alone. It’s helpful to look at reviews from a variety of sources, like trusted websites with impartial expert reviews. Also be on the lookout for fake reviews.
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Community Center News
LVT Rise Community Center
Thomas Place Community Center
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National Night Out will be held on Tuesday October 1, 2024. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. You can register to host the event in your neighborhood by pressing the button below |
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