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February-April 2011
A publication of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office
CRIME WATCH
Leon County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Campbell Celebrates 50th
Anniversary
January the fifth was a hot night! Over
500 people came out to help roast Sheriff Larry
Campbell. Celebrating his 50th year serving
in law enforcement, Sheriff Campbell was surrounded by his wife, children and his law enforcement family. The roast was a great success
with Gary Yordan as MC and a “celebrity” panel
of roasters including former Tallahassee Mayor
Scott Maddox, Wakulla County Sheriff David Harvey, F.D.L.E. Commissioner Gerald Bailey, former
Tallahassee Police Chief Tom Coe, retired LCSO
Major Keith Daws and Gary Terry.
During the evening, all topics were fair game for
the roast panel and no stone was left unturned.
Sheriff Campbell, appropriately seated on an ornate antique throne, was a good sport about the
stories, true and untrue. The crowd rolled with
laughter at the hilarious and sometimes bawdy
stories of Sheriff Campbell’s hobbies, early career and his age. During the roast, colleagues
and friends also celebrated his long list of
accomplishments in law enforcement. Also
highlighted was Campbell’s family and the
sacrifices that they have made throughout
the years. Congratulations to Sheriff Larry
Campbell for his hard work and dedication
to the great Tallahassee-Leon County community.
IN THIS ISSUE
LCSO Employees..............................page 2
Explorer Program............................page 2
Crime Prevention Unit ..................page 3
Thelma Thwartum...........................page 4
Hunting Safety.................................page 4
Dennis Set to Retire........................page 5
Future of the SO..................................page 6
Deputy of the Year Award......page 6 & 7
Wanted Criminals.....................page 8 & 9
Sexual Offenders....................page 10-12
Social Networking Sites..............page 13
Spring Break Safety......................page 14
Kids page.........................................page 15
February-April 2011
Crime Watch
Magazine Staff
Publisher:
Sheriff Larry Campbell
Managing Editors:
Capt.Craig Dennis
Lt. Bruce Gaines
Sgt. Nancy Burns
Editor: Paige Forshay
Circulation: Dep. Gardner &
Dep. Randolph
Crime Watch Magazine
Teddy Bear
Outreach
CrimeWatch is published
in February, May, August &
November. Articles of interest
are welcome. Publication
of submitted materials are
subject to review & space
availibility. Article deadline
is the tenth day of the
month prior to the month of
publication.
Several times during the
month of December, many members
of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office met
at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
and handed out bears to the sick children in the pediatric wing. The Teddy
Send articles, letters or sugges- Bear Outreach is an annual event that
is sponsored by the Victim’s Advocate
tions to
CrimeWatch
Unit for over ten years. During that
c/o Leon County
time, close to 1,000 teddy bears were
Sheriff’s Office
given away to sick kids that were in
Post Office Box 727
the hospital during the holiday seaTallahassee, Florida
son.
32302-0727
Telephone: (850) 922-3323
Direct Dial Phone Numbers
Non-Emergencies............922-3300
Sheriff ....................................922-3300
Patrol .....................................922-3322
Crime Prevention.............922-3323
School Resource...............922-3327
Shoe Boxes of
Love
On Tuesday December 14th,
members of the Records Unit made a
very special delivery to the TallahasseeLeon Homeless Shelter. Over the last
month the unit collected items for the
children that the Shelter houses. Each
shoe box was filled with toys, candy,
clothing items, games and lovingly
decorated with a holiday theme by Janice Williams. The Records Unit hopes to
make this an annual holiday event in the
coming years!
Wearin’ o’ the Pink Call for Donations
Leon County
Sheriff’s Office
Records..................................922-3317
page 2
L to R: Brett Spadlin, Shannon Black, Cedric Tryman, Scott Sullivan, Jimica Frazier, Dave Teems,
Tom Hildebrandt, Brice Google
Warrants................................922-3448 The Property Unit was dressed
Civil Process.........................922-3447 to the nines in October for Breast CanHuman Resources............922-3341 cer Awareness Month. Jimica Frazier
Investigations.....................922-3467 coordinated the event for the Unit and
the detectives dawned their best pink
Jail............................................922-3500 shirts and ties in recognition of Breast
Emergency Mgt................922-5921 Cancer Awareness. Who says men can’t
wear pink?
The sewing crew at
the jail is
looking for
donations
of sewing
and quilting
supplies such
as fabric (100% cotton or a 50/50 blend),
batting, thread, quilt patterns, etc. The
quilts and other hand made items that
are created are donated to the LCSO Victim’s Advocate Unit for distribution to
victims of crime. If you wish to donate
please contact Loris McCovery at McCoveryL@leoncountyfl.gov or 922-3424
February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
page 3
Leon County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post:
What is the Explorer Program?
Sheriff Larry Campbell, in cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program, is proud
to offer a career oriented program called Law Enforcement Explorers. This program is aimed towards youth that
wishes to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. Youth between the age of 14 and 21 years that have completed the
eighth grade or higher are eligible to apply for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program.
The Explorer’s program helps young adults gain insight in to the Law Enforcement field by providing experienced Deputies to train and prepare youth in Law Enforcement related topics and hands on scenario based
situations. The Explorer’s program enables young people to become responsible individuals by teaching positive
character traits, career development, leadership and life skills, so they can make ethical choices and achieve their
full potential.There are numerous benefits to our community, the youth and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office; The
community receives a service from the Explorers during community events; the Explorers volunteer their time to
assist with parking vehicles, assisting in locating missing persons, providing directions and or information. Explorers reduce the amount of Deputy Sheriffs needed to complete these tasks; this allows more Deputies to handle
calls for service.
The youth benefit by gaining career information, leadership experience, character education, citizenship
and life skills. They gain a sense of belonging to the right group in a safe environment with adult like activities.
This program provides youth with a positive alternative to negative youth activities, such as delinquency. Another
benefit is scholarship opportunities to further their education. The agency benefits by preparing youth to be our
next generation of leaders and community service providers. The program also gives the agency a higher qualified group of entry level applicants to select from with known moral principles.
The Requirements to become a Leon County Sheriff Explorer are:
-You must be between the age of 14 and 21 and have completed the eighth grade or higher.
-You must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average.
-Be of good moral character and integrity.
-Complete an application and health physical.
-Be willing to volunteer for community events.
If you or someone you know might be interested in Law Enforcement Exploring and meet the above criteria,
please contact Deputy C. Reed @ (850) 922-3323 or (850) 251-1567
Links: www.leoncountyfl.gov, www.fsea.com, www.learningforlife.org/exploring
Info Abounds In Crime Prevention Unit
by: Sgt. Nancy Burns
The LCSO Crime Prevention Unit has many programs to inform our citizens. Whether it is introducing children at day care facilities to the role
of the law enforcement officer or teaching them
about their personal safety by using the McGruff
puppet program, we enjoy the kids! Personal safety
and identity theft are always a priority and we offer these lectures to any group, club or organization that may be interested. For banks and credit
unions we have a robbery program to keep their
employees aware of what to do before, during or
after a robbery. We also offer home and business
owners security surveys to evaluate their security
issues. These are just a few of the many programs
we offer and the best part is that they are all free!
Listed below are some of our programs:
*Citizen’s Academy
*Neighborhood Crime Watch/Homeland Security
*Introduction to Crime Prevention
*Personal Safety (adults, seniors, children)
*Child lures program
*Fraud (Identity theft)
*McGruff puppet program (many various topics)
*Role of the Law Enforcement Officer (children and Pre-K)
*Vacation Tips
*Robbery
*Shoplifting
*Violence in the Workplace
*Elder abuse
*Home Security Surveys
*Commercial Security Surveys
(businesses, apartment buildings, convenience stores)
For more information contact Sgt Nancy Burns at
922-3331or burnsn@leoncountyfl.gov
February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
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Hunting Safety
by: Tony Young
Media Relations Coordinator
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
Hunting season is in
full swing throughout Florida
and many of us are planning
trips to our favorite patch
of woods in search of game.
But, we all must use extreme
caution when handling firearms because unfortunately,
some hunting trips end in
tragedy when someone fails
to practice safe gun-handling procedures. In Florida
last season, there were 10 shooting-related accidents,
of which half were self-inflicted. One accident resulted
in a fatality. It is important to note the victim of the
gun-related fatality was not wearing any hunter orange
clothing. Additionally, there were two more deaths that
were a result of the hunter falling out of a treestand.
In both cases, the hunter was not wearing any type of
safety harness. The goal and motto of the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Hunter
Safety Section is “Safe hunting is NO accident.” It may
be only a trend, but hunting-related accidents have declined the
past several Safe Hunting Is NO
Accident seasons with a dozen or
less incidents occurring each year
during this decade. As a comparison, 10 years ago, there were more
than three times the number of
accidents than there were during
the 2006-07 hunting season. Hunting accidents do
not just happen. They are caused by carelessness
and a disregard for basic hunting safety rules. Most
of these accidents could have been avoided if the
hunters had used good common sense when handling their firearms. Florida law requires everyone
born after May 31, 1975 to have taken and passed an
approved hunter safety course before he or she can
purchase a hunting license and hunt by themselves.
To learn more about this free class, contact the FWC’s
Hunter Safety Section at 850-413-0084 or go online
at MyFWC.com/huntersafety. Here’s wishing you all
a successful hunting season. If you can, introduce
someone new to our great sport. Have fun, hunt
safely and ethically, and we’ll see you in the woods.
10 Commandments of Gun Safety
1. Always point a firearm in a safe direction.
2. Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded
gun.
3. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond before
you pull the trigger and keep your finger off the
trigger until ready to shoot.
5. Unload guns when not in use.
6. Never point a gun at anything you do not wish to
shoot.
7. Never climb a fence, tree or jump a ditch, with a
loaded gun.
8. Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water.
9.Store firearms and ammunition separately and
safely under lock and key.
10. Avoid alcoholic beverages and mood altering
drugs before and during shooting.
February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
page 5
Captain Dennis Set to Retire
by: Major Mike Wood
Captain Dennis has been with the Leon County
Sheriff’s Office 33 years starting 1/16/1978, hired by
Sheriff Ken Katsaris. His first assignment was as a Uniform Patrol Deputy which he held for several years,
during which time he was selected as a Field Training
Officer. In 1985, he was promoted to Detective in the
Crimes Against Property Unit where he served until he
was transferred to the Street Crimes Unit where he remained until he was promoted to Uniformed Patrol Sergeant in 1993.
After a short stint as a Patrol Sergeant, Craig
was promoted to Uniform Patrol Lieutenant where he
remained until being transferred to the Criminal Investigations Bureau as a Lieutenant. In 1997, Craig was
promoted to the rank of Captain where he has served
in many bureaus including CIB, Patrol, Corrections, Administrative Investigations and the Special Services Division.
During his career, Craig also was a member of the
Leon County Sheriff’s Office SWAT for 11 years before
leaving as a result of a promotion to Captain in 1997.
During his tenure as a member of the SWAT team Craig
always excelled in proficiency with firearms, regardless
of the weapon, pistol, shotgun or rifle.
He quickly became a member of the sniper team while on the
SWAT team and eventually the Sniper Team Leader. His capabilities
as a rifleman and his leadership qualities were immediately recognized in the capabilities of the Sniper Team. As a member of the sniper team, you always knew he was paying attention to your cold bore
(first shot) shot because in the sniper world that is the only one that
counts.
It should be noted that Craig’s commitment and dedication paid
the ultimate dividend, when on the night of November 15th, 1989,
his proficiency saved the life of a domestic violence victim being
held hostage at gun point.
As for his interests away from the LCSO, it is safe to say that Craig
is an outdoorsman to the core. Regardless of the time of year, he is
hunting deer and ducks in the fall/winter or turkey in the spring, only
to be followed by fishing in the spring/summer.
During Craig’s tenure here at LCSO, he raised two beautiful daughters, Lauren and Ashley. With all of this said, the most recent addition
to Craig’s list of things to be proud of is his grandson Davis Craig
Smith, who guarantees to keep him busy in his upcoming retirement.
Davis was born to Gary and Ashley on January 31, 2010 and will be
the perfect one to tag along with gramps whether, in the boat or in
the woods.
February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
page 6
FTO II – Training the LCSO Announces
Future of the LCSO Deputy of the Year
Award
by: Sgt. David Graham
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office Field Training
Program is a complex management system with the
goal of improving the department’s overall effectiveness and efficiency. The purpose of this program is to
provide evaluation of and training to probationary
deputies. As part of the department’s training process, the FTO Program is designed to place maximum
emphasis on post academy and on-the-job training.
The program is devised to assist new deputies in
making the transition from what they have learned in
the academy to performing general law enforcement
patrol duties competently in the field.
For many years, the FTO Program has done an
excellent job preparing new and experienced deputies for their career at the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
Our Field Training Officer’s have the monumental responsibility of building the future of the Sheriff’s Office through the deputies they train. The FTO’s have
a significant impact on the future of the Sheriff’s Office in terms of imprinting attitudes, style, values and
ethics. Consequently, the Field Training Unit is probably the most effective influence on the direction of
our agency. As the field of law enforcement becomes
more demanding, we must demand more of our training officer’s.
In July of 2010, Sheriff Campbell approved the
FTO II Deputy position, which will provide the agency
and trainee with a more diverse FTO. The FTO II position will consist of those members who have been
through patrol; gained experiences in the Criminal
Investigation’s Bureau and have selected to return
to patrol via the FTO II selection process. By virtue of
the more diverse FTO II, today’s new deputies start
their careers better prepared than their predecessors. Highly experienced and motivated FTO II’s, will
use their experience to mold new public servants to
a higher standard of responsiveness to the citizens of
Leon County.
The
Leon
County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Citizen’s
Academy
Alumni
Association (CAAA)
has established an
annual Leon County Deputy of theYear Award to be
presented to an outstanding Deputy in April 2011.
In keeping with the mission of the Association to “promote and preserve a close relationship
between the alumni, the community and the LCSO,”
the intent of the award is to provide a way for the
CAAA to recognize a Deputy that has been identified
by a citizen for outstanding service to the community.
Anyone can nominate a Deputy for outstanding service performed in Leon County during the designated
time period of April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. While
the event/service must take place in Leon County, the
person making the nomination does not have to be a
resident of Leon County.
Deputies are serving the community in many
types of situations each day. The categories of outstanding service to be recognized include; heroic life
saving event, distinguished above & beyond service,
community involvement, exemplary level of professionalism. Award nomination forms are available
through the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit. You may also visit the LCSO website at
leoncountyso.com to obtain a nomination form. After
the nomination deadline, the nominations will be reviewed by a panel consisting of the Sheriff, members
of CAAA and members of the community. The award
will consist of a cash award and an engraved plaque.
The award presentation will be made at the graduation banquet of the LCSO Citizen’s Academy in April
2011.
For Additional Information, Contact: Sgt. Nancy Burns,
LCSO Crime Prevention Unit, 850- 922-3331 or email
burnsn@leoncountyfl.gov. Please see further information on the nomination form in this issue.
Crime Watch Magazine
February-April 2011
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WANTED
If you have any information
please call L.C.S.O. at 922-3300.
Algin K. Walker
Christopher L. Abrams
Black
Male
DOB: 7/21/1970
H: 5’10” W: 170 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
White
Male
DOB: 06/01/1984
H: 5’06” W: 175 lbs
Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
2118 Keith St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
674 Benton Rd
Ochlocknee, GA31773
Warrants: Writ- withholding support $500
or 30 days
Warrants: Violation of Probation, Driving
under the influence
Bruce W. Tatterton
Rodney W. Waiters
White
Male
DOB: 09/28/1969
H: 5’10”
W: 180 lbs
Hair: Gray
Eyes: Blue
3025 Cloudland Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Warrants: Failure to appear-Aggravated
Battery (great bodily harm), Fraud failure to
redeliver hired, leased property over $300
Black
Male
DOB: 2/08/1960
H: 5’09” W: 185 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
2608 Country Club Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Warrants: Violation of Probation Battery
to touch or strike/domestic
February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
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CRIMINALS
concerning these wanted people,
Yo u m a y re m a i n a n o ny m o u s.
Jeremiah Sailor
Black
Male
DOB: 10/22/1976
H: 6’01” W: 164 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
114 Ridge Road
Tallahassee, FL 32305
Warrants: Witholding support $500 or 30
days
Rosa Ervin Waldon
Jennifer MacDonnell
White
Female
DOB: 10/25/1967
H:5’08”” W: UNK
Hair: Red
Eyes: UNK
1179 Ox Bottom Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Warrants: Grand Theft by passing worthless bank checks
Brandon L. Sadler
Black
Female
DOB: 7/27/1980
H: 5’04” W: 150 lbs
Hair:Black Eyes: Brown
White
Male
DOB: 4/6/1992
H: 5’07” W: 140 lbs
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
1630 Balkins Rd
Tallahassee, FL
32305
Days Inn #133
North Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Warrants: Failure to appear-Grand Theft of
motor vehicle, 3 counts of Failure to appear Insufficient funds, check make, utter
issue
Warrants: Grand Theft ($300 or more/less
than $5000), Violation of Probation
Note: Criminals are wanted as of 2/21/11
February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
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Sexual Offender Notification
Chapter 943, Florida Statutes allows local law enforcement to release certain information concerning sexual offenders. The below information is being provided to inform the citizens of Leon County of those sexual offenders who live
in the community. The information should not be used to harass the sexual offender, to vandalize their property, or to
facilitate any other crime against them. A partial listing of known sexual offenders will also be printed in each future
issue of the Crime Watch publication. For a complete listing and photograph of sexual offenders in Tallahassee and
Leon County, you may contact the FDLE Hotline at 1-888-357-7332 or visit their webpage. Name and addresses verified as of 1/26/2011
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Travis
THOMAS
William
Joe
MARSHALL
Charles
Stephanie
Bobby
JOHNNIE
Robert
Christopher
Harold
AKIL
Chester
Bosworth
LEWIS
Richard
JOHN
MICHAEL
JOHN
Franty
Park
Victor
Donald
Virgil
British
Anthony
Travis
William
Tarek
Arthur
Christopher
Dwight
RONALD
JAMES
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Augustus
Manuel
Joseph
Carlton
Eddie
Raul
Leonoard
Oliver
SAMUEL
Reign
Jason
Derryl
Lester
Matthew
Michael
Kevin
Anthony
RAYMOND
Michael
Gregory
Eric
Terry
MICHAEL
NATHANIEL
Terry
FREDDIE
James
ROY
Michael
Allen
Baldwin
BENTON
Bouknecht
Bowick
BRUNI
Clark
Clay
Cooper
DANIELS
Fennell
Flores
George
HARVEY
Haworth
Henry
HUDSON
Huntley
LARKIN
LONDON
MCNICHALS
Michel
Price
Puiatti
Resha
Riley
Robinson
Shove
Smith
Tuck
Webb
Whitfield
Williams
Williams
WILSON
YATES
480 W TENNESSEE ST
32301
2604 Brighton Rd
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1530 Live Oak Dr Apt 1C
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2420 CASTLETOWER RD
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2913 Mock Dr
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1401 Ramble Brk Apt A
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1528 Myrtle Dr
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503 Lyndale St
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1512 WEKEWA NENE
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480 W TENNESSEE ST
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215 GRACE ST
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2740 SPRING FOREST RD
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1432 FISHER LN APT B
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1928 Nicklaus Ct Apt A
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480 W TENNESSEE ST
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1575 Paul Russell Apt 2704 32301
412 W Virginia St
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1710 SEMALACHEE DR
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480 W TENNESSEE ST
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184 WHETHERBINE WAY
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1914 Nicklaus Ct Apt A
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1971 DARRYL DR
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412 W Virginia St
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508 Paul Russell Rd
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1120 Cross Creek Cir
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501 LYNNDALE DR
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2902 Prospect St
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500 Castlewood Dr
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1320 Linda Ann Dr # B
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1402 SHALLOW BROOK APT A 32301
926 COCHRAN DR
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480 W TENNESSEE ST
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410 Victory Garden Apt 171 32301
2731 Blairstone Rd Apt 12 32301
480 W TENNESSEE ST
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2913 Mock Dr
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Aikens
Arzuaga
Avery
Barnhart
Barron
Bazain
Biondo
Bivins
BIVINS
Blombergh
Bohlk
Brown
Brown
Bullard
Burgess
Butler
Caesar
CARLSON
Chrisman
Cleary
Coleman
Cotton
DASINGER
DUNHAM
Ferguson
GAINES
Ganyard
GLOSCH
Hines
4424 COOL EMERALD DR
2800 N Monroe St Apt 111
1734 Ray Rd
2507 Old Bainbridge Apt B
1537 Payne St Apt 3
5624 Nature Ln
3254 Baragona Acres Rd
1118 FORD ST
800 N Bronough St
2920 LIVINGSTON RD
2829 Stokley Ln
6328 S Placid Pl
2412A Clemons Rd
2624 ONYX TRL
2872 GULFWIND DR W
1832 DEVRA DR
6285 Bombadil Dr
3130 Joree Ln
101 GLENVIEW DR APT 15
2107 MONTICELLO DR
1931 GREENWOOD DR
4512 Russels Pond Ln
1305 Pullen Rd
5890 Cypress Cir
3125 Huttersfield Cir
2422 Gothic Dr
4024 N Monroe St # M38
1305 Pullen Rd
1548 Merry Oaks Ct
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Joel
Kenya
Christopher
PAUL
James
William
Morris
Billy
Daniel
GEORGE
Hubert
Lorenzo
TIMOTHY
JOHN
Kenneth
NATHANIEL
Roberte
KEYO
Paul
Samuel
PHILIP
CHARLES
Steven
Darius
Jim
Michael
BENNY
Jose
Tony
Bryan
Al
Anthony
Samuel
Edward
Arthur
Chris
SPENCER
Keir
Costa
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DARREN
EDITH
Kelly
Michael
Johnny
Lashard
Carlos
Ricky
Terry
Leo
Juan
Delwyn
Henry
CURTIS
William
Donald
Richard
EDRICK
CHRISTOPHER
William
Lavan
James
David
Norman
Jeffrey
DAVID
Gerald
Hodges
Holton
Jackson
JACOBS
Jones
Kenney
Knight
Lambert
Langnehs
LIZOTTE
Lynch
Mccray
MEARS
MILLS
Moore
MUSE
Neville
NORTON
Odom
Raddish
RICHARDSON
RIGGS
Ritchie
Robinson
Robinson
Robinson
ROEBUCK
Rutiaga
Sawyer
Sessions
Smith
Stephens
Sullivan
Sutton
Thomas
Thullen
TINSON
Tolliver
Vathis
500 E 8th Ave
32303
3166 HUTTERSFIELD CIR
32303
4921 Brittany Blvd
32303
5747 CYPRESS CIR
32303
2425 McWest St
32303
1318 N M L King Jr Blvd # B4 32303
4546 WIMBELTON CT
32303
5075 MEADOWLARK LN
32303
6472 Hooded Bay Ct
32303
2698 Crowder Loop
32303
736 N Bronough St
32303
5814 ALOU LN
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3801 Mission Trace Bd Apt D 32303
2110 Tamerlane Dr
32303
2012 BRADFORD CT APT B
32303
1126 Central St
32303
2698 Crowder Loop
32303
2765 W THARPE ST APT 221
32303
3772 Maria Cir
32303
1886 Gina Ln
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2130B Pecan Ln
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1305 Pullen Rd
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1318 N M L King Jr Apt 1A
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821 Goodbread Ln
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1839 Portland Ave Apt 2
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Box Wood Ct 5020
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1820 SEAY CT
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1305 Pullen Rd
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2117 FAULK DR
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806 BIVINS CT
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736 N MACOMB ST
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2651 AMBER TRCE
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4003 Chipola St
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2331 Sandpiper St
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824 Old Bainbridge Rd Apt A32303
2319 Talley Ln
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406 Glenview Dr Apt C11
32303
2013 Bradford Ct Apt C
32303
1642 Mitchell Ave
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1638 Hernando Dr
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2416 Jackson Bluff Rd # 1B32304
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1215 Hernando Dr Apt A 32304
6046 W TENNESSEE ST LOT 19 32304
1606 Arizona St
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1109 CALLOWAY ST
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1298 Commanche Ln
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1630 Smittys Way
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1224 Eppes Dr
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1224 EPPES DR
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2121 W Tennessee St Rm 262 32304
3153 CARRIAGE MANOR CIR 32304
1105 Ellington Ct
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2325 W PENSACOLA ST APT 11232304
2121 W Tennessee St # 239 32304
433 WILDER RD
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5750 Whitehill Ln
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1019 Joe Louis St
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708 Dunn St
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5207 Ellsworth Trce Lt 10 32304
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5227 GUM TRCE LOT 16
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480 West Tennessee Street 32304
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1231 Hernando Dr
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3098 Carriage Manor Cir 32304
1223 Hernando Dr
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445 Appleyard Dr # E2
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1224 EPPES DR
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2616 Mission Rd Apt 184
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6064 W. Tennessee Street
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1525 W TENNESSEE ST
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809 DELAWARE ST
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1224 EPPES DR
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1224 EPPES DR
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3782 Houston Rd
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1224 Eppes Dr
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2636 Mission Rd Lot 30
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303 S Lipona Rd Apt 15B
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2636 MISSION RD LOT 10
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5207 Ellsworth Trce Lot 3 32304
3083 Carriage Manor # 22 32304
5692 AENON CHURCH TRL
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1224 EPPES DR
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5660 Aerion Church Trl
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1124 Ellington Ct
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1224 Eppes Dr
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1224 EPPES DR
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1179 Ocala Rd
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1018 Joe Louis St
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1224 EPPES DR
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1224 EPPES DR
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319 Hayden Rd Apt 18
32304
4344 Conifer St
32304
1166 POPLAR DR
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6517 Ellenman Ln
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1512 Elberta Dr
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1420 Nashville Dr
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2927 Rexwood Dr
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215 LOVELACE DR APT 11
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5680 BLOUNTSTOWN HWY 21B 32304
1224 EPPES DR
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5313 TRAILS END LN
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6135 WOODVILLE HWY APT 2
809 Bahama Dr
3333 SUNNYSIDE DR
2662 Low Ridge Ln
348 Chastain Ln
4246 Autumn Ct
834 Bahama Dr
8427 SANDHILL RD
117 Bragg Dr Apt 7
296 CROSSWAY RD LOT 3
3618 S Lakewood Dr
1052 Shady Wood Trl
4949 CAPITAL CIR SW
940 TERN RD
678 Vaughns Ln
565 OAK RIDGE RD E
4293 Bark Dr
207 SWEET GRASS LN
3406 MIZELL ST
3321 ZILLAH ST
4017 Morgan Rd
951 CASEY DR
4023 Penelope Rd
9815 John Franklin Rd
2030 Register Rd
575 Joseph St
1444 Jake Dr Lot 86
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TIMOTHY
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JAMES
William
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Anthony
Charles
James
Charles
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William
Thomas
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John
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Extermeade
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FABIAN
Walker
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Walker
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Wells
1216 Carson Dr # A
2336 GAIL AVE
912 TOWHEE RD
3516 Lakewood Dr
5971 Shawmut St
9390 BARWICK DR
2774 OLEBEN CIR
6040 Button Willow Ln
5320 Kestrel Way
8592 WIDE RD
11865 REGISTER FARM RD
4246 Autumn Ct
213 GREAT LAKES ST
1009 SHADY WOOD TRL
3216 WHEATLEY RD
8476 Titus Ln
9788 Elgin Rd
10829 WOODVILLE HWY
1209 Carson Dr Apt A
1555 BALKIN RD
2210 B AUTUMN LANE
4140 S MAXWELL BLVD
311 Fairfield Ave
1216 Carson Dr Apt B
1445 BALBOA DR
1212 SPRINGSAX DR APT A
11139 Bright Star Cir
4704 HIBISCUS AVE
4723 Cobblestone Ln
8205 WAKULLA SPRINGS RD
8473 COLBERT RD
878 Balkin Ct
9310 ELGIN RD
2210 B AUTUMN LANE
1487 Jeremy Dr
8794 Flicker Rd
206 FLEETWOOD AVE
1216A Carson Dr
2555 TINY LEAF RD
8072 WAKULLA SPRINGS RD
4365 BIG PINE RD
3187 Notre Dame St
513 Curtis Rd
2205 Franklin Oaks Ln
902 Sunflower Rd
9064 Old Woodville Rd
1275 Balkin Rd
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2427 WILLIAM JONES LN
32308
1401B McCauley Rd
32308
3325 THOMAS BUTLER RD
32308
3573 Chatelaine Dr
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1839 MICCOSUKEE RD APT A15 32308
2562 EDDIE ROAD
32308
2551 EDDIE RD
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1561 Coombs Dr Unit 1
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1839 MICCOSUKEE RD APT A1 32308
1500 Dempsey Mayo Road 32308
2881 BALTIC AVE
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Folsom
Foster
GALLAHER
Gavin
Godwin
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HANCOCK
Henry
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Leland
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3735 Donovan Dr Apt A
5280 GREEN HAVEN LN
4111 Forsythe Way Ste B
7502 Ranger Rd
6085 THACKERAY LN
6500 MONTROSE TRL
4364 SAFARI RUN
3747 Donovan Dr Apt B
4158 CRUMP RD
2756 Eastview Ln
4574 Sunray Rd S
9089 FOXWOOD DR S
3250 MOUND DR
2800 Whittington Dr
3141 LOOKOUT TRL
12171 WILDERNESS DR
6432 Forward Pass Trl
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February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
page 12
“Offenders” from page 11
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2925 Springfield Dr
12646 Backtrail Rd
5151 VELDA DAIRY RD
9536 Bass Alley Way
6460 Needles Trl
3602 Cagney Dr
6333 Duck Call Ct
3628 Barbary Dr
2620 Malin Dr
9001 ANY OLD WAY
3716 Forsythe Way
6616 Tommy Lee Trail
7067 BUCKSKIN RD
3958 ROYAL OAKS DR
3588 PLOWSHARE RD
32309
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CAMERON
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Fabian
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Morris
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514 KISSIMMEE ST
32310
1701 HARRIS ST
32310
515 Howard Ave
32310
2623 GERALD DR
32310
1619 Lake Ave Apt 2A
32310
14984 Grasshopper Trl 32310
8395 Crossbow Trl
32310
9405 Blountstown Hwy
32310
1840 BABY FARM CIR
32310
1717 Sunbeam Ln
32310
1882 RODRIQUE LN
32310
517 LEO DR
32310
1614 Stanley Ave
32310
2548 RAINEY ALLEN RD
32310
3395 Whipporwill Dr
32310
845 BURNTLEAF LN
32310
2119 Pasco St Apt D
32310
1698 Stuckey Ave Apt 7
32310
1718 Sunbeam Ln
32310
1710 Sunbeam Ln
32310
503 Palm Beach St Apt 431 32310
833 Floral St Apt 1
32310
2753 PARRAMORE SHORES RD 32310
2111 Daisy St Apt 1
32310
5409 Sullivan Rd
32310
2319 Tommy Lackey Rd
32310
8456 Lake Atkinson Dr
32310
1719 Sunbeam Ln
32310
720 Alice Wester Dr
32310
1506 McCaskill Ave Apt 4
32310
236 Francis Maples Dr
32310
3501 W ORANGE AVE LOT 62 32310
561 MAIGE RD
32310
2012 SILVER LAKE RD
32310
7300 WAGON TRAIL LN
32310
1619 Wade Rd
32310
2512 Holton St Apt 7
32310
2512 Holton St Apt 7
32310
7304 WAGON TRAIL LN
32310
3472 Collins Landing Bg 2 32310
1507 Daniels St
32310
1824 BABY FARM CIR
32310
1263 Mathew Way
32310
425 Ravensview Dr
32310
3535 Roberts Ave Lot 297
32310
2054 HOLMES ST
32310
1230 KRIS KEV TRL
32310
2025 Warwick St
32310
9361 Blountstown Hwy
32310
2718 Lake Palm Dr
32310
19339 Cotton Patch Rd
32310
8012 BABY FARM RD
32310
2059 OSCAR HARVEY RD
32310
2808 Raeles Trl
32310
2775 Cathedral Dr Lot 211 32310
1955 Flipper St
32310
15211 BLUE BOAR RD
32310
1006 Tucker St Apt B
32310
1240 MCCASKILL AVE
32310
32311
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Christopher
William
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James
BENJAMIN
Richard
Anthony
Brian
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John
ANNETTE
Michael
Cornelius
WARREN
32312
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CHRISTOPHER
Marvin
Michael
Robert
Clifford
DERRICK
James
Michael
Roberto
VALERIE
Mark
Daniel
Justin
32317
NICHOLAS
NICHOLAS
James
William
John
Antonio
AARON
James
Jerry
Matthew
Ash
CLARK
Dunsford
Dyke
Eades
HOWARD
Johnson
LYLES
Miller
Moreland
Owens
Russell
Spence
UZOH
Wells
West
WOODWARD
1084 Rockbrook Ct
2518A Chandalar Ln
9556 APALACHEE PKWY
2361 Windermere Rd
3846 MATT WING RD
4792 W W Kelley Rd
5838 Deer Park Cir
6244 Crestwood Dr
4031 W W KELLEY RD
1549 Cinnamon Bear Cir
6297 CRESTWOOD DR
1128 Carrin Dr
5666 Woodvalley Rd
9556 APALACHEE PKWY
1478 TWIN LAKES CIR
3710 ROCKBROOK DR APT D
3149 Mulberry Park Ct
32311
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BATCHELOR
BRADHAM
Fishburn
Gaston
Howard
Hutchinson
JAMES
Lane
Moody
Quinones
ROBINSON
Stroud
Walsh
Zidak
3431 Treaty Oak Trl
293 Bermuda Rd
709 Sandy Dr
14332 FAIR FOREST LN
890 TIMBERLANE RD
8608 OAK FOREST TRL
14217 KIN CROSS LN
8525 Bannerman Bluff Dr
8760 Minnow Creek Dr
416 TIMBERLANE RD
213 Winn Cay Dr
1748 BROKEN BOW TRL
610 Piedmont Dr
8740 MINNOW CREEK DR
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CRUZ
GREEN
Hovey
Law
Medlock
Odom
RAINES
Simmons
Swallow
Young
6141 Observation Cir
3628 CHAIRES CROSS RD
200 Carl Ray Rd Apt 200
1180 LOVERS LN
11407 GORDON ST
10670 Capitola Rd
2410 JEFFERSON RD S
8812 MAE WALTER LN
2578 Jefferson Rd S
9265 PARKHILL RD
32317
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February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
page 13
Social Networking Sites: A Parent’s Guide
“It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?” Remember that phrase from your own
childhood? It’s still a valid question, but now, it
comes with a twist: “Do you know where your kids
are — and who they’re chatting with online?”
Social networking sites have morphed into
a mainstream medium for teens and adults. These
sites encourage and enable people to exchange information about themselves, share pictures and videos, and use blogs and private messaging to communicate with friends, others who share interests,
and sometimes even the world-at-large. And that’s
why it’s important to be aware of the possible pitfalls that come with networking online.
Some social networking sites attract preteens – even kids as young as 5 or 6. These younger-focused sites don’t allow the same kinds of communication that teens and adults have, but there
are still things that parents can do to help young
kids socialize safely online. In fact, when it comes
to young kids, the law provides some protections –
and gives parents some control over the type of information that children can disclose online. For sites
directed to children under age 13, and for general
audience sites that know they’re dealing with kids
younger than 13, there’s the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). It requires these sites to
get parental consent before they collect, maintain,
or use kids’ information. COPPA also allows parents
to review their child’s online profiles and blog pages.
Parents sometimes can feel outpaced by their technologically savvy kids. Technology aside, there are
lessons that parents can teach to help kids stay safer
as they socialize online.
Help Kids Socialize Safely Online OnGuard
Online shares these tips for safe social networking:
Help your kids understand what information should
be private. Tell them why it’s important to keep some
things – about themselves, family members and
friends – to themselves. Information like their full
name, Social Security number, street address, phone
number, and family financial information — like
bank or credit card account numbers — is private
and should stay that way. Tell them not to choose
a screen name that gives away too much personal
information.
Use privacy settings to restrict who can ac-
cess and post on your child’s website. Some social networking sites have strong privacy settings. Show your
child how to use these settings to limit who can view
their online profile, and explain to them why this is important.
Explain that kids should post only information
that you — and they — are comfortable with others
seeing. Even if privacy settings are turned on, some —
or even all — of your child’s profile may be seen by a
broader audience than you’re comfortable with. Encourage your child to think about the language used in
a blog, and to think before posting pictures and videos.
Employers, college admissions officers, team coaches,
and teachers may view your child’s postings. Even a
kid’s screen name could make a difference. Encourage
teens to think about the impression that screen names
could make.
Remind your kids that once they post information online, they can’t take it back. Even if they delete
the information from a site, older versions may exist on
other people’s computers and be circulated online.
Know how your kids are getting online. More and
more, kids are accessing the internet through their cell
phones. Find out about what limits you can place on
your child’s cell phone. Some cellular companies have
plans that limit downloads, internet access, and texting; other plans allow kids to use those features only
at certain times of day.
Talk to your kids about bullying. Online bullying
can take many forms, from spreading rumors online
and posting or forwarding private messages without
the sender’s OK, to sending threatening messages. Tell
your kids that the words they type and the images they
post can have real-world consequences. They can make
the target of the bullying feel bad, make the sender
look bad – and, sometimes, can bring on punishment
from the authorities. Encourage your kids to talk to you
if they feel targeted by a bully.
Talk to your kids about avoiding sex talk online. Recent research shows that teens who don’t talk
about sex with strangers online are less likely to come
in contact with a predator. If you’re concerned that
your child is engaging in risky online behavior, you can
search the blog sites they visit to see what information
they’re posting. Try searching by their name, nickname,
Please see “INTERNET” on page 16
February-April 2011
Crime Watch Magazine
page 14
Spring Break Safety
BEFORE TAKING A TRIP
-Use a reputable travel agency. You should check out the
travel company before signing anything. Look for a street
address and how long the company has been in business.
Also make sure the company books other travel besides
spring break. You should also check the number of people
that are in the room, otherwise you could end up sharing a
room with strangers.
-Learn as much as you can about your destination.
-Pack wisely. Being overburdened with luggage makes you
more of a target.
-Avoid packing valuables or items you cannot afford to replace or have stolen.
-Never leave luggage unattended.
-Lock all luggage.
-Leave a complete travel schedule with a trusted family
member or friend (where and when you will be at a location and how you can be reached).
-Leave copies of driver’s license, passport, and credit cards
with a trusted family member or friend, in case of loss.
HOTEL AND MOTEL SAFETY
-Choose reputable establishments (recommended by travel agency or auto club, etc.).
-Ensure there is a peep hole in the door and that the dead
bolt and other locks are in good working order.
-When in the room, keep the doors locked (purchase a travel door lock for added security).
-Never open your door to anyone you do not know (if the
person states they work for the hotel, call the front desk and
confirm this before allowing them entry).
-Keep valuables locked in the hotel safe and get a receipt.
RENTAL CARS AND TAXIS
-Always use reputable car rental and licensed taxi companies, if possible.
-Choose a rental car company that does not advertises or
identify its vehicles as rentals.
-Keep car doors locked and windows rolled up at all times.
-Keep valuables out of sight and locked in the trunk.
ONCE YOUR ARRIVE
Prepare a list of emergency numbers such as local police,
hospitals, and other emergency contacts. Don’t forget to
include phone numbers for family or friends that may be
needed in the event of an emergency. Also keep a list of
phone numbers to call in case your credit cards or traveler’s
checks are lost or stolen.
DRINKING SAFETY
-It’s best to get your own drinks straight from the bartender,
but if somebody else is bringing it to you, make sure you
know and trust the person.
-Keep your drink in sight at all times. Never leave it unattended. This will reduce the opportunity for someone to
“slip” something in your drink.
-Know
y o u r
limit and
stick to
it.
-If you
are going to drink, eat something.
-Don’t mix medications and drinking, particularly antidepressants.
-Don’t drink and drive.
-There’s safety in numbers. Try your best to stay around
your friends. Three people watching out for each other is better than one. Don’t let your friends go off with
strangers by themselves.
-Don’t bring strangers back to your room and don’t give
out personal information about yourself or those who
are with you.
-If you are unlucky enough to be assaulted or even
worse raped, alert the proper authorities immediately. If
you are raped get medical attention immediately.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
-Don’t take your valuables with you or have them locked
in the hotel safe (get a receipt). If you are staying in a
place without a safe, stow your valuables in the truck of
your car or in a secured place in your room.
-Pack as lightly as you can.
-Lock your suitcases, so a thief can’t use them to carry
out your valuables.
-At night, try to stay in well-lit areas and use routes that
appear more heavily traveled.
-Avoid walking alone through isolated areas; avoid
shortcuts through parking lots, parks and deserted areas.
-Beware of what is going on around you. If you suspect you are being followed, indicate your suspicion by
looking behind you. If you are on foot, cross the street,
change direction, or vary your speed. Head for a place
with people as soon as possible.
-Follow your gut instincts; if your intuition tells you that
you are at risk, try to leave the situation quickly.
-If you enter an elevator and the person riding with you
is making you uncomfortable, leave. Get off before the
door closes, or leave at the next floor.
-You don’t need to make excuses or feel guilty for protecting yourself.
-Use the buddy system; when with a friend at a party or
pub, agree to watch out for each other and to leave the
event together or in a group.
-If you are persistently harassed in a bar or pub, report
the person harassing you to a server or bar personnel.
source: www.crimeprevention/springbreak.com
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school, hobbies, grade, or area where you live.
Tell your kids to trust their gut if they have suspicions. If they feel threatened by someone or uncomfortable
because of something online, encourage them to tell you.
You can then help them report concerns to the police and
to the social networking site. Most sites have links where
users can immediately report abusive, suspicious, or inappropriate online behavior.
Read sites’ privacy policies. Spend some time with
a site’s privacy policy, FAQs, and parent sections to understand its features and privacy controls. The site should spell
out your rights as a parent to review and delete your child’s
profile if your child is younger than 13.
A Few More Tips to Protect Pre-Teens
Many of the tips above apply for pre-teens, but parents of
younger children also can:
Take extra steps to protect younger kids. Keep the
computer in an open area like the kitchen or family room,
so you can keep an eye on what your kids are doing on-
line. Use the internet with them to help develop safe surfing habits. Consider taking advantage of parental control
features on some operating systems that let you manage
your kids’ computer use, including what sites they can
visit, whether they can download items, or what time
of day they can be online.
Go where your kids go online. Sign up for –
and use – the social networking spaces that your kids
visit. Let them know that you’re there, and help teach
them how to act as they socialize online.
Review your child’s friends list. You may want
to limit your child’s online “friends” to people your
child actually knows and is friendly with in real life.
Understand sites’ privacy policies. Sites should
spell out your rights as a parent to review and delete
your child’s profile if your child is younger than 13.
source:www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.
shtm