How to Describe and Report Events, Vehicles and Persons
Describing and Reporting of Events, Vehicles and Personsp { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }Practicing to develop skills in providing quick, accurate descriptions is an excellent NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meeting activity. In attempting to describe events, vehicles, or persons, write down the... [Read More] |  |
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Neighborhood Legal Fund
Your response and support of the newly formed Legal Fund by the LaVista Park Civic Association is most appreciated. This fund will assist in covering the cost for legal consultation and representation in the current zoning matters on LaVista Road and others in the future that will impact the... [Read More] |  |
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How to Vounteer in LaVista Park
Areas to volunteer your services How you can help ... AREAS TO VOLUNTEER YOUR SERVICES The LaVista Park Civic Association is a volunteer organization, and as such we depend heavily upon the special skills and talents of our members. We have room for you in all areas of our organization:... [Read More] |  |
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How to Report Suspicious Vehicles
Reporting Activity - Suspicious VehiclesVehicles in the following situations MAY be involved in crimes and should be reported to authorities: Slow moving, without lights, following aimless course in any location, including residential streets, schools, and playgrounds (burglar, drug pusher, or sex... [Read More] |  |
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How to Describe Suspicious Vehicles
Reporting Activity - Describing Vehiclesp { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }When describing vehicles, write down: Vehicle license number and state, make and type of vehicle, color, and approximate age; Special designs or unusual features, such as vinyl top, mag wheels, body damage, pinstripes,... [Read More] |  |
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How to Describe Suspicious Persons
Reporting Activitiy - Describing Personsp { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }In preparing descriptions of persons, it is important to write down the following: Sex; Race; Age; Height (estimated from eye contact level measured against your height); Weight; Hair (color and length); Hat; Facial Hair... [Read More] |  |
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How to Describe Suspicious Events
Reporting Activity - Describing Eventsp { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }When describing events, write down: What happened; When it happened; Where it occurred (note the nearest cross street, home address, or landmark in relationship to the event); Whether injuries are involved... [Read More] |  |
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How to Report Suspicious Persons
Reporting Activity - Suspicious PersonsObviously, not every stranger who comes into a neighborhood is a criminal. Legitimate door-to-door sales and repair people appear in residential areas frequently. Occasionally, however, criminals disguise themselves as these workers; therefore, it is important... [Read More] |  |
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How to organize a phone tree
Often during an issue, you have to mobilize people very quickly. You may need individuals to fax letters, make phone calls or show up for a public meeting. One of the fastest ways to mobilize people is by setting up a phone tree. How a Phone Tree Works A phone tree is a pyramid where a designated... [Read More] |  |
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How to operate a phone bank
Phone banks can be a very effective advocacy tools if they are set up properly. They can be used to generate support for a campaign, to find volunteers for projects, or to get out the vote for a campaign. For example, when you need to influence one or two key legislative members, a phone bank can... [Read More] |  |
