Frederick High Cadet Cheerleaders

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Halloween 2009 Tips

The Frederick Police Department wants all children to be safe this Halloween. By following a few simple safety tips, parents and guardians can make this Halloween a safe and fun time for their trick-or-treaters.

1. Parents accompany children or groups of children around the neighborhood. If you are letting your child/ren go unaccompanied have them walk with friends in a group and carry a cell phone. Plan your route and share it with your family.
2. Have your child/ren use glow sticks and reflective tape. Children should also carry flashlights.
3. Only visit homes that have the porch light on.
4. Do not allow children to eat or sample any candy while trick or treating. All candy should be checked by a parent/guardian.
5. Carefully examine any toys or novelty items received by trick-or-treaters under three years of age. Do not allow young children to have any items that are small enough to present a choking hazard.
6. Costumes should fit well and not drag on the ground to guard against trips and falls. Make sure children can see out of face masks or use face make-up instead of masks.
7. Keep candles away from landings or doorsteps. Costumes are extremely flammable.

Also, do not leave burning candles unattended.

new drug prevention programs

The Frederick Police Department, the Frederick County Health Department, and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America today announced the start of two new community education campaigns in the City of Frederick aimed to inform parents and teens about today’s alcohol and drug landscape.

The Partnership for Drug-Free America developed Parents360 and Youth360 in response to strong, positive feedback from Meth360, a multi-disciplinary community outreach program designed to enhance local efforts to deal with the impact of methamphetamine. Implementation of Meth360 resulted in many requests for a parents and youth version, prompting the Partnership to create both programs and expand the scope from methamphetamine to all drug and alcohol issues.

The programs are designed to be co-delivered in teams comprised of law enforcement officers, substance abuse prevention and treatment professionals, as well as other community members committed to the cause of raising awareness at local organizations, schools, churches and parent groups.

The goal of Parents360 (also called Parents: You Matter) is to increase parents’ understanding and confidence in preventing and addressing drug and alcohol issues. The multi-media training program aims to educate parents of teens/tweens about why kids use drugs and alcohol; what parents can do to protect their children, and tips on how to communicate with their kids, monitor their activities, how to spot drug/alcohol use and what a parent should do when they find it.

Youth360 (also called WreckED) is a teen-oriented substance abuse prevention education presentation program that aims to teach teens (15-19 years old) about the realities and consequences of substance use. The program encourages teens to think more introspectively about their own and their friends’ behavior regarding alcohol and other drugs, and to consider the associated consequences of getting involved. In addition to getting attendees to take a closer look at themselves, the presentation will also motivate them to be proactive in “looking out” for their friends who may be engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

Youth360 starts out with a video depicting all aspects of the contemporary drug and alcohol scene that is part of the teen life today, as well as real-life stories of addiction and recovery from the A&E Network program series Intervention. A special wreckED interactive card game was designed that focuses on the issues presented in the video, simulating real life choices, behaviors, and consequences. While the video sets up the bigger picture regarding alcohol and other drug use and abuse, the card game personalizes the choices, behaviors, and resulting consequences, giving the teens the opportunity to play out scenarios from their own experiences and viewpoint.

The Department is also pleased to continue the Meth360 Program to interested groups. This program presents the dangers and warning signs of Methamphetamine manufacture and use, as well as the consequences of becoming addicted.

All of the programs are coordinated through the Frederick Police Department. Please call Lt. Steve Tuel at 301-600-2715 to schedule a presentation.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit organization uniting parents, renowned scientists and communications professionals to help families raise healthy children. The Partnership motivates and equips parents to prevent their children from using drugs and alcohol, intervene when drug and alcohol use is present and find help for family and friends in trouble. The Partnership’s site, drugfree.org, translates current research on teen behavior, addiction and treatment into easy to understand tips and tools and connects parents with expert advice and support. For parents who need help starting and maintaining conversations with their kids about drugs and alcohol, Time To Talk, a nationwide parents’ movement, offers empowering tips and tools at TimeToTalk.org. The Partnership depends on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and government. The Partnership thanks SAG/AFTRA and the advertising and media industries for their ongoing generosity.

Christopher Wayne Allen Arrest

On today's date officers from the Frederick Police Department’s Directed Patrol Unit were conducting covert foot patrols in the area of Tollhouse Ave. This area of the city has been experiencing an increase in commercial burglaries over the past couple weeks. These foot patrols were being conducted to prevent further occurrences, as well as identify and charge the individual(s) responsible.

While on foot officer’s attention was drawn to the sound of breaking glass. Officers came upon an individual who was to the rear of a business in the 300 block of W 7^th St. Officers approached this individual, who was later identified as Christopher Wayne Allen, and asked what he was doing. Allen admitted he broke out the window, and planned on entering the business. Officers placed Allen under arrest for destruction of property and attempted 4^th degree burglary. Through subsequent interview, Allen admitted his intention was to steal cash from inside the location. This investigation is continuing to ascertain Allen’s involvement in the previous burglaries.

Allen (photo right) was transported to central booking for processing without incident. No further information is available at this time.

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A Night at the Brunswick Railroad Museum

BRUNSWICK, MD - Join Brunswick Railroad Museum staff and volunteers on October 30th and October 31st for A Night at the Brunswick Railroad Museum. This program will include Maryland legends, mysteries, and tales of the unexplained dating from the pre-Civil War period to the present. Some of these legends, such as that of a winged and horned beast known as the Snallygaster, may be familiar to visitors. Others, such as the tale of menacing maniac dressed in a rabbit costume, may be somewhat less familiar. Visitors, who are encouraged to bring flashlights, will be guided through the darkened halls of the Brunswick Railroad Museum and encounter storytellers wearing historical garb from three different time periods - and perhaps a scary surprise or two!

The approximately one-hour program will be offered at 7 pm and 9pm on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID, and $5 for children 12 and under. Space for this program is limited, and reservations are strongly recommended. Call the Museum at (301) 834-7100 or email roleary@brrm.net for reservations. The Museum is located at 40 W. Potomac St. in downtown Brunswick, MD.

Sexual Assault

At the time of this press release, officers and detectives with the Frederick Police Department are investigating an alleged sexual assault of a male student of the MD School for the Deaf. It is believed the assault occurred in one of the Dorms. As the investigation is currently actively being pursued, details are not available at this time. The victim is being treated at FMH and is good condition. The lead Detective in this investigation is Detective Dale Renninger. Further details will be available as they become available.

Because of the nature of this investigation and the age of those involved no additional information will be released at this time. We are working closely with the administration of the Maryland School for the Deaf and the States Attorney’s Office on this matter. We anticipate a second release with additional details within days so please be patient and we will provide additional details as they become available.

Graduation of the 17th Citizens Police Academy

On Saturday October 24th, 2009 the Frederick Police Department celebrated the graduation of the 17th Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy was a 10 week program that taught its participants the many facets of the law enforcement field and the Frederick Police Department.

CPA participants pictured are;

Back row from left to right: Eve Raffensberger, Donald Weller Jr., John Day, Michael Moore, Nicolette Moore, Douglas Aquino

Front row from left to right: Amanda Haddaway, Kate Sherbine, Jessica Sweeney, Michael Dempsher

Mount St. Mary's University Gets H1N1 Vaccine

The Mount Vaccinates Hundreds Against H1N1
Great Success at Vaccine Clinics

Emmitsburg, MD – Mount St. Mary’s University announces over 520 H1N1 vaccines have been administered to the Mount community during the first three days of the clinic and will continue to offer, while supplies last.

The Mount holds its next H1N1 Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 27th in the Mount’s Wellness Center located in McGowan Hall.

“I, along with the University’s Board of Trustees, administrators, and faculty are committed to the protecting our students and employees from all threats including the threat imposed by H1N1,” says Mount President Thomas Powell. “We continue to work with county, state, and national agencies and institutions to be prepared in the event of a serious outbreak affecting the Mount and our community.”

The H1N1 vaccine is available to all Mount students and employees.

Memorial Service Remembering OFC Mark Bremer

The Frederick Police Department will be holding a memorial service on Friday October 23, 2009 at 1 pm in the rear parking lot of 100 W. Patrick St Frederick MD 21701 (FPD Headquarters), to remember the one year anniversary of the death of OFC Mark Bremer.

During the service Lt. Pennington will recap the careers of the two officers killed in the line of duty while serving the citizens of Frederick, OFC Mark Bremer and OFC John Adams. His remarks will be followed by comments from Police Chief Kim Dine and FOP Lodge #91 President Charles Snyder.

During the ceremony, members of the Department will unveil and dedicate a memorial stone displaying the names of OFC Mark Bremer and OFC John Adams. The memorial stone was donated by the family of the late Sgt. Charles Cashour who served with the Frederick Police Department from 1957 – 1985. In honor of Sgt. Cashour, his family donated this memorial for those “Fallen Officers” of the Frederick Police Department.

We are asking family, friends, co-workers and the citizens of Frederick to join us in this Memorial Ceremony.

Location: 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick MD 21701 (Court Street Side of the Frederick County Court House).

Those media representatives planning to attend should call Capt Kevin Grubb at 301-600-1254.

Thank you for your anticipated attendance.

Special Note: Click Here for photos from the funeral a year ago.

City of Frederick Fall Photos 2009

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