Kissimmee Police Launch New Citizen Communication Tool
Kissimmee, Fla. (February 17, 2012) – The Kissimmee Police Department has launched a new citizen communication tool called Nixle Connect. Nixle Connect is a medium to connect with residents by text message and e-mail. The Kissimmee Police Department will be able to alert residents about emergency situations, traffic alerts and community outreach. When residents sign up for Nixle Connect they can choose the way in which they receive the information.
By creating an account at www.nixle.com , residents can tailor what information is received and how they want to receive it, either text message, e-mail, mobile application or web browser. The Kissimmee Police Department has also put a link to Nixle on their website at police.kissimmee.org.
“We are always looking for new and exciting ways to communicate with our citizens,” said Chief Iwanski, “Nixle Connect gives the police department the ability to get important emergency or crime prevention information directly to the residents in the way that they choose to receive it.”
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R3 Domestic Abuse Screening App Now Available.
Free app designed for medical practitioners, but can be used by anyone
The app is available at the App Store http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/r3-app/id491452316?mt=8
The following is a copy of what appears on the App Store page courtesy of ITunes,Apple.com
WARNING: If you feel that you may be in an abusive relationship, do not download this app on a device that might be accessed by your partner or another individual. Please call the national domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to speak directly to an advocate.
The R3 App, which stands for Recognize, Respond and Refer, is the first mobile domestic abuse screening tool in the U.S. and the leverages the research based HITS screening tool created 13 years ago and used across the globe.
• HITS uses four simple screening questions to assess if a patient is a victim of abuse.
• Using the app, health care and other professionals will ask patients to respond to each of the questions using a 5-point scale.
• A high score will alert a professional to offer help to the patient and make a referral
• Steps on how to help or seek help are provided as well as links to assist in developing protocols for screening.
• The screener can then access contact information for the nearest domestic abuse service provider in the United States by simply entering a zip code.
• Two entry portals allow for differing resources and steps to be provided for both those in abusive relationships and professionals providing assistance.
• The screening tool is 91% effective in identifying individuals who may be in an abusive relationship and has been researched for use with women, men and multiple ethnic populations.
About the Developer
Harbor House is the state-certified domestic violence program in Orange County (Orlando, Florida) and seeks to eliminate domestic abuse in by providing safety, shelter, empowerment, education and justice. Harbor House provides safe shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, and emotional support, and legal advocacy for thousands of domestic violence survivors and their children each year. For more information, please visit www.harborhousefl.com
This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad.
FREE
Category: Medical
Released: Jan 04, 2012
Version: 1
Size: 14.9 MB
Language: English
Seller: Harbor House of Central Florida
© 2011 Harbor House of Central Florida, Inc.
Rated 4+
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.
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G R A F F I T I
Cops can't be everywhere at once. That's where citizens can help. After all, it's our property values and neighborhood reputations that are diminished by graffiti. Graffiti goons like to strike the same areas or property repeatedly. That means that if we are especially vigilant of those areas, our chances of catching them increases.
If you see tagging in progress dial 9 1 1 .
For recent graffiti in Orlando report it to (407) 254-GRAF (4723) or click HERE
For recent Orange County graffiti dial 3 1 1 or click HERE
M.O.S.T. strongly advises you to remove tags immediately after they get documented by law enforcement. We feel it is bad advice for anyone to advise you to leave the tags up a week or two to prevent retaliation. Letting tags remain sends a message of tolerance, lowers the property value for both you and your neighbors and can drive away your customers or potential property buyers. Not to mention that each day you look at the tag is a reminder of how your property was violated. Who needs that kind of aggravation ?
Here are some recent hot-spots:
S.O.B.T. between Sand Lake Rd. + Oakridge Rd.
Lee Rd.
S. Orange Ave
Millinia Blvd.
Oakridge Rd.
Dean Rd.
Michigan St.
Princeton area
2428 E. Robinson St (tagger central "Milk District")
South St.
Locations throughout Taft
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