Toronto Police Service Community Alert

THEFTS of GPS


This information is to alert the community members in 33 division in regards to a recent rash of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) being stolen from vehicles. With the average system costing between$180.00 to $1000.00 dollars there is little suprise why these thefts are on the rise.

Even though many people hide their devices when they park their vehicles they usually don't bother to take down the mount from the windsheild or dashboard. This makes it easy for the thieves to recognize that you have one. If your going to leave the mounting bracket up, do not hide the system in your console or glove compartment. These items are small and easy to conceal and are re-sold easily for quick cash.

Consider a friction mount, instead of the suction cup windshield mount that is easily detectable on or off the windshield as it leaves a smudge mark where it was. Write down the serial number of your device and register it with the maufacturer, and keep a copy for your own records. If your GPS comes with a password or pin combination lock feature, make the code very difficult so that theives can't crack it.

Just remember to leave all traces of the device out of sight and keep your windows and doors locked. Remember to report any and all suspicious behaviour to the Police.

This message was brought to you by the 33 Division Crime Prevention Officer.

Toronto Police Service Community Alert

THEFTS of GPS


This information is to alert the community members in 33 division in regards to a recent rash of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) being stolen from vehicles. With the average system costing between$180.00 to $1000.00 dollars there is little suprise why these thefts are on the rise.

Even though many people hide their devices when they park their vehicles they usually don't bother to take down the mount from the windsheild or dashboard. This makes it easy for the thieves to recognize that you have one. If your going to leave the mounting bracket up, do not hide the system in your console or glove compartment. These items are small and easy to conceal and are re-sold easily for quick cash.

Consider a friction mount, instead of the suction cup windshield mount that is easily detectable on or off the windshield as it leaves a smudge mark where it was. Write down the serial number of your device and register it with the maufacturer, and keep a copy for your own records. If your GPS comes with a password or pin combination lock feature, make the code very difficult so that theives can't crack it.

Just remember to leave all traces of the device out of sight and keep your windows and doors locked. Remember to report any and all suspicious behaviour to the Police.

This message was brought to you by the 33 Division Crime Prevention Officer.

Earth Hour - March 29th 8pm - 9pm - Participate!

Sign up and switch off for Earth Hour!

On March 29, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., millions of people in cities across the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour – a global lights out event to show support for action on climate change.

Toronto is the lead Earth Hour city in Canada, working in partnership with World Wildlife Fund Canada, the Toronto Star and Virgin Mobile to make it a success. Our goal is to have one million participants across Toronto—individuals and businesses alike.

By turning your lights off for Earth Hour, you can help shine a light on the urgent need for action on climate change. And in the darkness, people around the world will ‘see’ the difference we can make when we all work together.

It’s easy to participate. Just sign up and turn off your lights from 8 – 9 p.m. wherever you are. And help spread the word!

Be one of the millions in the dark! To sign up and for more information, please visit: www.earthhour.org or click on the above link.

More ways to make a difference
Each year, the City’s Green Toronto Awards recognize and celebrate the organizations, companies and individuals leading the way to a cleaner, greener Toronto. Who’s the greenest of them all? You tell us! You can nominate an individual, group or organization for one of 10 environmental awards of excellence. Nominations close February 29. For more information and to apply online, please visit www.toronto.ca/greentorontoawards.

For more information about the City’s initiatives for a cleaner, greener Toronto, please visit: www.toronto.ca/environment.

Toronto Police Service Traffic Issues Survey - Please Add Your Input!

The Toronto Police Service is conducting a traffic issues survey. I hope that you will take the time to look at it and fill it out to help improve the service we receive in our ward. The survey asks which police Division serves you, and it is Division 33 that serves our ward.

The Toronto Police Service website can be accessed at: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/ or by clicking on the above title of this post. The traffic survey can be accessed by clicking on the stop sign icon on the Toronto Police Service web page.

Evergreen Common Grounds Grant Program

This is forwarded to our office for your information

To Common Grounds Grant Applicants,

We are pleased to announce that our Common Grounds Grant Program will be accepting proposals for the Wal-Mart - Evergreen Grant Program this spring. The deadline for applications is Friday February 29th, 2008. You will find our Spring 2008 guidelines and application forms for the Wal-Mart - Evergreen Green Grants at Evergreen.ca under Common Grounds.



Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or have any difficulty downloading the forms.



We wish you all the best with your projects in 2008/2009. I do apologize if you receive this email more than once.

Sincerely/Sincèrement,

Michele



Michèle Thomas

Common Grounds Grant Coordinator



Evergreen

355 Adelaide Street West, Suite 5

Toronto, ON M5V 1S2

Tel: 416-596-1495, x. 285

Fax: 416-596-1443

Toll free: 1-888-426-3138 x.285