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Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release: 09/276/LHC
October 6, 2009
October is Crime Prevention Month;
Officers Highlight Weekly Themes
Larcenies from Vehicles are the first issue to be addressed by Fairfax County Police Department Crime Prevention Officers during Crime Prevention Month. Officers encourage the public to be part of their “Write to Fight!” campaign and record the make, model and serial numbers of their electronics and valuables. If those items are stolen, police will be more likely to track the items, arrest the culprits and return the property to owners.
Throughout October, officers will highlight a series of issues that need greater public awareness in Fairfax County and each week and will focus their efforts and attention on those issues. Following Larcenies, the second week will address Personal and Senior Safety. The third week will focus on Home Security, and the final week, Pedestrian and Halloween Safety.
In 1984, October was designated as Crime Prevention Month by the National Crime Prevention Council. The month-long commemoration urges citizens to get involved and reminds them that they play a vital role in helping to keep communities safe. Crime Prevention Officers will lead a series of community activities that highlight prevention information and reach out to educate and empower communities across Fairfax County.
Highlights for Crime Prevention Month include: October 8, officers will partner with Inova Health Systems to address employees about their personal safety. October 27, a Crime Prevention Awareness Event at LynBrook Elementary School, 5801 Backlick Road, Springfield aimed at individuals who speak primarily Spanish (as all events and activities will be in Spanish). On Halloween night, October 31, school crossing guards in the West Springfield Police District will be deployed to busy intersections and to assist costumed trick-or-treaters cross Fairfax County roadways. Residents are welcome to contact their local Crime Prevention Officer at any time to request a personal home security check or for information about crime in their neighborhood.
Crime Prevention Month will culminate in a countywide event November 6th, featuring an opportunity for the public to have VIN-etching applied to their vehicles. Forthcoming details will be posted on www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police.
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