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The Keene Police Officers Association (KPOA) has affiliated with Fingerprint America and with that affiliated comes and enhancement to the Association’s Child Fingerprinting Project. Starting in 2007, the KPOA will be offering parent’s the opportunity to obtain DNA Collection Kits. These kits allow parents to take a DNA sample of their children and store them, at room temperature, for decades. When a child has been reported missing it is essential that the investigating police officer has a complete description and other important information about the child. When a child has been missing for over an extended period of time the original photographs of the child become outdated. Parents also must be aware that because the laws and law enforcement techniques vary between the US and Canada, agency responses related to missing and exploited children in each country are often different. Canada is only a f4 hour drive from Keene, NH. Child abductions are difficult and complex when they occur within the United States . When they involve other countries, they are even more so. Provincial/territorial and federal governments cooperate closely in assisting parents affected by such abductions. Each international child abduction is unique. It is important, therefore, that you, the parent left behind, work closely with officials to improve the chances that you can be reunited with your child. You must be directly involved in the search and the anticipated return of your child. This is a bewildering and often prolonged experience. If a situation occurred where the child was missing for years, physical characteristics might have changed. However you’re DNA NEVER changes. If there was ever a doubt as to the identity of your child, your DNA Sample could make all of the difference. Will have your child’s DNA prevent an abduction? No, but it may be an additional tool if the unspeakable were to ever happen. In international child abduction, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. One example outlining the potential for children to be kidnapped and taken to Canada is listed below.
RALEIGH, N.C. - A woman accused of abducting a pair of 17-month-old Apex, N.C., twins has taken them to Canada, the FBI said late Thursday. Allison Quets, 49, is wanted by federal authorities on criminal charges of international parental kidnapping. The FBI released a statement that said Quets crossed the Canadian border on Saturday with two children. Quets gave birth to Tyler and Holly Needham but gave them up for adoption approximately a month after they were born, her sister Gail Quets said. Quets, who conceived the children through in-vitro fertilization, become severely ill during her pregnancy and worried about her ability to care for the children. Denise and Kevin Needham, an Apex couple, adopted the twins after meeting Quets through a mutual friend, Gail Quets said. Quets was in the process of appealing the adoption and had been granted visitation rights pending a decision by a Florida court. The Needhams last saw their adopted children on Friday when Quets picked them up from their Apex home. The couple planned on seeing their children again on Sunday, when Quets was scheduled to meet them at the Streets at Southpoint mall in Durham. The Needhams contacted Durham police a half-hour after Quets failed to meet them. However, an alert about the missing children was not put out until 24 hours later when another police agency, the Apex Police Department, got involved.
Keene Police Officers Association and Cheshire TV have teamed up to create the departments' first Public Safety Announcement Keene – The Keene Police Department, the Keene Police Officers Association and Cheshire TV have teamed up to create the departments' first Public Safety Announcement in over 15 years. "The PSA was created to remind the general public that school is starting and children will be walking to and from school. Drivers should pay extra attention while driving and be cautious of those children", said Officer Stewart. The PSA was the brain child of Officer John Stewart who contacted Lee Perkins, the Director of Cheshire TV, and discussed the aspect of making a Public Service Announcement for the Police Department. "Mr. Perkins was extremely excited about the idea of working with the Police Department on a project that will help the community," Stewart said. "As a result of our meeting we are also talking about creating other PSA's and a show called, Police Beat." The PSA is set to air on Monday August 28, 2006. The PSA will be approximately 30 seconds long. "Hopefully this PSA will drive the message home that it takes only a split second for tragedy to occur and drivers need to remain alert at all times while operating a motor vehicle, especially during the school year," said Stewart. Mr. Perkins can be reached at Cheshire TV at 603-283-6621.
Keene Police Officers Association brings first ever Law Enforcement Expo to Cheshire County. Law Enforcement and Education Working Together for Our Children and the Community Mark your calendar for Public Safety Day! In the C&S Wholesale Grocers’ (formerly Schleicher & Schuell) parking lot on Optical Avenue, Keene, New Hampshire. Parking across the street in the Timken parking lot. Law Enforcement Exposition – 9:00 am – 4 pm 1. Cheshire County police and fire departments – Come talk to the officers and explore their vehicles! 2. State police bomb squad 3. K-9 demonstration 4. Child finger printing station 5. Child passenger safety seat info 6. National Guard demonstration area 7. Helmet safety and bicycle rodeo (bring your bicycle and helmet!) Games & Activities – 10:30 am – 2 pm 1. Bouncy house · Craft table 2. Dunking booth · Face painting 3. Giant slide · and more! Raffle of bicycles and lots of great children’s prizes including Swamp Bats’ season tickets and Yankee Lane birthday parties! Speaker – Dr. Lonnie Carton, "Stepping Into Adolescence,” a member of the Anheuser-Busch Speakers Bureau. Plus food, give-aways and special appearances by Ribby the Bat, Vince & Larry (crash dummies) and Buckle Bear! Live broadcast by WKNE-FM! Gold Sponsors – C&S Wholesale Grocers, Clarke Distributors, The Keene Sentinel, Monadnock Radio Group, The Monadnock Shopper News Silver Sponsors – 99 Restaurant & Pub, MARKEM, Ocean National Bank Bronze Sponsors – Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring, Church & Main, David Ford Lincoln Mercury, Dunkin Donuts, Masiello Insurance Agency, Walier Chevrolet, Yankee Lanes Event Sponsors – ATCU Computers, Dick’s Sporting Goods, G. Housen, Home Depot, Jodi Genest Design, Keene Family YMCA, Keene Police Officer’s Association, Keene Swamp Bats, Monadnock Marauders, Norm’s Ski and Bike Shop, Price Chopper, The Colonial Theater, Timken, Walmart, Waste Management
Keene Police Officers Association bring high tech fingerprint system to the Keene area. (January 13, 2006) The Keene Police Officers Association would like to extent their deepest thanks to the Keene Elks Club # 927; the Keene Emblem Club; the Cheshire Medical Center, and Peerless Insurance Company. These local companies donated the necessary funds so that we could obtain the SentryKIDS® FingerTIPS child fingerprint software program so children of the Keene and surrounding communities could be protected. The KPOA is the first law enforcement affiliated organization in the state of New Hampshire to utilize the SentryKIDS® FingerTIPS fingerprint system. The system is a robust software program that electronically captures 10 fingerprints or two thumbprints, photo and vital biographical information. The FingerTIPS software program produces two popular ID formats. Statistics show that 34 percent of parents in the United States do not know their child's exact height, weight and eye color. And, when a child is reported missing, time can be the greatest adversary. The first few hours of any investigation into a missing child are extremely critical. Possessing up-to-date photographs and detailed information about a child can prove to be important proactive measures that can greatly assist local law enforcement officials to quickly respond to a child's disappearance. FingerTIPS can print a Bio-Doc, an 8-by-11-inch document that includes a color digital photo, 10 finger prints and personal information of the person fingerprinted to include parental information as well as distinguishing marks. This Bio-Doc can be printed on plain bond paper or on pre-printed cards. Fingerprints can also be saved to a CD or Bio-Disk and can be viewed on any computer. The FingerTIPS system is used by other larger agencies such as the Boston Police Department and the Klaas Kids Foundation for Children. Having up-to-date information on your child will enable law enforcement agencies to electronically disseminate essential missing child information, statewide if necessary, within minutes and dramatically increase the possibility of bringing a missing child home unharmed. In addition to being able to quickly provide important details to police agencies investigating child disappearances, the SentryKIDS® FingerTIPS Fingerprint Card will serve as an important tool when used in conjunction with the New Hampshire Amber Alert System. If your business, organization or club would like to sponsor a child safety fingerprint event and utilize the SentryKIDS® FingerTIPS system, please contact the Keene Police Officer's Association at 283-7600 or e-mail us at kpoa@ne.rr.com and we will get back to you to discuss the arrangements to have a KPOA member at the event.
Keene Police Officers Association is endorsing Youth literacy programs through programs such as the Keene Public Library's Curious George Project. Keene, NH -. The Keene Police Officers Association today announced that they have teamed up with the Friends of the Library to promote literacy and at the same time reduce crime. Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and employ printed information in daily activities. At home, at work, and in the community, to achieve one's goals and to develop one's knowledge and potential, we must work together to address the education gap in our country. It is the belief of many that there is a relationship between youth illiteracy and crime. While there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim, however the statistics seem to indicate a strong relationship between low literacy skills and increased levels of crime in later years; the higher the level of literacy, the lower the crime rate. On average, offenders have significantly lower literacy skills than the general population. Without addressing the root causes, the possibility of rehabilitation is also seriously hindered. ("Without literacy there can be no justice." Burt Galaway, John Howard Society, 1997.) A literate society is more productive, healthier, and globally competitive. As a developed nation, we have to ask ourselves if it is more cost effective to invest in literacy initiatives now or attempt to recoup the immeasurable costs of an illiterate society; i.e.: build more jails, that are associated with higher crime rates later. It is important to emphasize that the majority of people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds do not become criminals. However, low literacy levels may play a role in criminal behavior. Individuals with limited literacy skills have fewer opportunities for training and employment, and fewer options in life. Literacy training can help youth at risk to make more choices about their future. Increased literacy levels can make children, including those on the fringes, feel like part of their community. That is why the Keene Police Officers Association is endorsing Youth literacy programs and getting involved in programs such as the Keene Public Library's Curious George Project. "The Curious George Reading program emphasizes early reading and pre-reading skills. Parents are so important in helping their children become ready to read, and it begins from birth. Early literacy research has shown that the home environment and specifically the language interaction between parent and young child are key components in later reading success. The Curious George Reading program is a fun way for adults to become comfortable sharing books and literature with young children which in turn helps young children grew to be successful readers," said Gail Zachariah, Head of Youth and Community Services at the Keene Public Library. Today's child is tomorrow's employee. To ensure our ongoing success as businesses, we need to make certain the pool of candidates from which we choose our future employees is socially adaptable, educated, knowledgeable, and skilled. "We must work to develop partnerships among parents, youth and the community to strengthen and empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to foster the optimal development of children, youth, and adults. We need to ensure that families and youth "at-risk," especially children in the custody of the state, are provided with interventions such as early literacy and remedial schooling. We need to provide consistent and accessible supports to children, families, and adults. Therefore we are proud to be making a donation to the Keene Public Library's Youth Literacy Program to ensure that literacy programs such as the 'Curious George Reading Program' are able to continue," said John Stewart, President of the Keene Police Officers Association.
The Keene Police Officers Association holds its first Child Fingerprinting Event. The KPOA was offered a 45 day trial period to use the FingerTIPS™ software and scanner. The scanner was used at the Child Fingerprinting Event and it performance and ease of the system was phenominal. "The quality of the fingerprints is superior to what can be accomplished with ink due to the unique scaling process and fingerprint editor," said, Officer John Stewart - President of the Keene Police Officers Association. FingerTIPS™ is a robust software program that electronically captures 10 fingerprints or 2 thumbprints, color digital photo and vital biographical information. It is so versatile it can be used for law enforcement, schools, daycare programs, entrepreneurs, nursing homes, labor unions, corporations and all other operating environments. FingerTIPS™ produces two popular ID formats (Bio-Doc™ & Bio-Disk™) instantly with no waiting or batch printing necessary. The program allows for the use of pre-populate records to increase daily throughput. The FingerTIPS™ fingerprint scanner can be connected to any computer through a USB port. You can take photo's with a web camera, digital camera or choose .jpg and .bmp photo's already on the computer. FingerTIPS™ can print a Bio-Doc™, an 8.5 X 11 inch document that includes a color digital photo, 10 finger prints and personal information of the person fingerprinted to include parental information as well as distinguishing marks. This Bio-Doc™, can be printed on plain bond paper or on pre-printed cards online. Fingerprints can also be saved to a CD Disk or Bio-Disk™ and can be viewed on any computer. The FingerTIPS™ system is used by other larger agencies such as the Boston Police Department and the Klaas Kids Foundation for Children. As of 3/10/03 the KlaasKids Foundation operates 7 SentryKIDS® FingerTIPS™ systems and has fingerprinted over 250,000 of our Nation's Children. The KPOA is currently working on raising the necessary funds to purchase the FingerTIPS™ software and scanner from SentryKIDS®. The cost of the system is $2995.00. The ELKS Lodge 927 of Keene has donated the first $1000.00 dollars towards the purchase of this system. When the KPOA purchases this system, we will be first Law Enforcement Affiliated Organization in the State of New Hampshire to utilize the SentryKIDS® FingerTIPS™ system. Donations can be sent to the Keene Police Officers Association, P.O. Box 1416, Keene, NH 03431.
The Keene Police Officers Association team up with ICE-ER, Unicell and the Professional Fire Fighters of Keene to bring ICE Stickers to the Monadnock Region. "We are happy that the Professional Fire Fighters of Keene are going to be working with us to promote the ICE Stickers in the Monadnock Region. We are also very excited to be working with ICE-ER, the NH Company who manufactures the ICE Stickers and very pleased to be working closely with Unicell, a local cellular service provider. It's nice to be able to provide a program that deals directly with public safety and at the same time provide an opportunity for positive exposure for a local business." said Officer John Stewart – President of the Keene Police Officers Association." The ICE concept is similar to the "File of Life" program started years ago for elderly citizens. The File of Life is a red plastic magnetic file folder that attaches to your refrigerator. The file contains vitally important information about you so that emergency medical professionals have quick access to your basic medical information. The ICE Stickers are red stickers that attach to your cellular phone and cell phone users are asked input an entry into their cellular phonebook called ICE for "in case of emergency." Accompanying that acronym would be the name and phone numbers of the person who should be called if something has happened to the owner of the phone. By putting your "cell phone on ICE" alerts police officers, firefighters and paramedics that the person has placed an emergency contact in their cellular phone that could help save their life one day in case of emergency. John Stewart said, "Since Keene State College is centrally located in Keene, many college students walk to where they need to go instead of drive. Therefore many do not carry their identification such as driver's licenses, but most carry cellular telephones. If there was ever a situation that called upon the services of Emergency personnel such as paramedics and/or firefighters, who arrived at the scene only to find the person was not able to communicate with emergency services personnel, valuable time would be wasted trying to figure out who these people are or if there are any specific medical problems they should be aware of. As a result they look through wallets for clues, or for those that carry cellular telephones, scroll through cell address books and guess. Many people identify their friends or family by first name in their cell phone, making them indistinguishable from other entries. This is extremely difficult for emergency services personnel trying to get the necessary help for these people," said Stewart. Now that police officers, firefighters and paramedics are on the lookout for ICE numbers, putting your emergency contact in your phone could help save your life one day in case of emergency. By working together, we can make the Keene and the entire Monadnock Region a safer place for everybody. Please take a moment to put your emergency contact information in your cell phone today. ICE Stickers can be picked up free of charge from the Unicell cellular store, located in the Riverside Plaza in Keene; By calling the Keene Police Officers Association at (603) 283-7600 and we will be happy to mail the ICE Stickers out to you or by calling the Professional Fire Fighters of Keene at 313-0525 to make arrangements to pick the ICE Stickers up. For more information on ICE Stickers campaign you can contact Mr. James Pendegraft owner of ICE-ER at 120 Lexington Avenue, Manchester, NH 03104 or by telephone at (603) 603.669.9222. Unicell can be contacted at 346D Winchester St., Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 1-800-GO-CELLULAR and President Mike Burke of the Professional Fire Fighter of Keene can be contacted at 313-0525.
The Keene Police Officers Association announce today that they have joined the Keene Chamber of Commerce. According to John Stewart, President of the Association, "Joining the Keene Chamber of Commerce has been a goal of the Association for a number of years. Its only through the hard work and dedication of the membership that we have finally reached our goal. We are excited and proud to finally be members of the Keene Chamber of Commerce."
The Keene Police Officers Association continues to be a co-sponsor for the Washington Street Cafe - youth program. The Washington Street Cafe project is geared towards the area youth and offers them a tobacco and substance free night of live music, with high energy bands during school year. The Washington Street Cafe also offers local area bands the opportunity to play in front of their peers. "Its a wonderful program that offers the youth of Keene and the surrounding areas an outlet to express themselves in a positive way thus reducing the chances of being involved in criminal activity," said Officer John Stewart - President of the Keene Police Officers Association. The Keene Police Officers Association is once again co-sponsoring the Washington Street Cafe youth program and looks forward to continuing its commitment to sponsors events such as the Washington Street Cafe for many years to come.
The Keene Police Officers Association has created a program called the Community Service
Initiative or "CSI" for short. Our goal is to provide community service involvement through both traditional and more creative volunteer agencies, and to encourage and facilitate that involvement amongst others. This initiative will create an environment in which we can learn from each other and at the same time provide increased public safety awareness and reduce crime within the City of Keene. As part of our Community Service Initiative, we have developed a project called, "Operation Identification." Learn More
The Keene Police Officers Association Teams up with the Cheshire County Shriner's Club and the Salvation Army. Annually several thousand Granite State children and their families are given something to smile about as the Bektash Shriners provide free tickets and cash vouchers for its annual circus, held in Manchester. This year the Bektash Shriner's Circus will be held at the JFK Coliseum in Manchester, NH on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday April 8, 9,10, 2005. The Shrine of North America is known for its colorful parades, circuses and clowns. But there is also a serious side to this international fraternity of over 575,000 men belonging to 191 Shrine Temples, or chapters, throughout North America. For 75 years, the Shrine has operated a network of specialized hospitals that treat children with orthopedic problems, burns and spinal cord injuries, up to their 18th birthday, free of charge. Since the first Shriners Hospital opened in 1922, the Shrine has supported what has come to be known as the "World's Greatest Philanthropy." The Shrine and its 22 hospitals, while maintaining separate legal and financial identities, are linked through the Shrine's continuing support of Shriners Hospitals. Officer John Stewart, President of the Keene Police Officers Association said, "The Cheshire County Shriner's Club and the Salvation Army take their commitment to the community seriously, demonstrating it every day in practical, life-changing ways. It is a real honor to work with such two great organizations and we look forward to a close working relationship with them in the future." On Saturday April 9th, there will be one bus leaving from the Salvation Army located in Roxbury Plaza in Keene at 7:30 am. Seating on the bus, provided by the Cheshire County Shriner's Club, is filling up fast. There are 15 seats left on the bus. Tickets to the show are free. Parents must sign a liability release form, provided by the Cheshire County Shriner's Club, prior to their children being allowed to go on the bus. Therefore it's recommended that all parents and children who plan on going must be at the Salvation Army located in Roxbury Plaza by 7:15am. There will be chaperones from the Salvation Army, Cheshire County Shriner's Club and the Keene Police Officers Association accompanying the children on the bus. For more information or to sign up call the Cheshire County Shriner's Club, Attn: Jim Brown @ 352- 6137 or contact Officer John Stewart at 357-9813 Ext. 189. The bus will leave the Salvation Army at 7:30 a.m. sharp! The bus will return between 1:30pm and 2:00 p.m. This is a great family event. The show has many great acts and children of all ages will enjoy themselves. Hope to see you there!
The Keene Police Walking Team The Monadnock Humane Society raised more than $48,500 for the care of the shelter animals during our annual Walk for Animals on Sept. 19. For 17 consecutive years, walkers have turned out by the hundreds to participate in animal-friendly demonstrations, games and activities, culminating in a symbolic walk to support homeless, abused and neglected animals in the Monadnock Region. In 2003 the Monadnock Humane Society:
End of the Year YMCA Gymnastics Club.
With snow still falling and temperatures hovering around freezing, it's clearly only in our imaginations. However, in terms of the effort to raise funds to install a state-of-the-art scoreboard at Keene's Alumni Field, let the lady sing on. Let the birds sing out, let the sun shine bright, and lock up the groundhog so we can get down to business of playing ball sooner rather than later. Yogi said, "Its ain't over 'til it's over." Well it is over and it was great. The scoreboard committee was formed mere weeks ago. Our goal was to raise $20,000. Thanks to many of you, more than $29,000 was raised. In addition to your financial support, many local individuals and companies stepped up to teh plate and donated their time, labor and services. As with most projects, there have been unanticipated costs. Because of your generosity, we can cover those costs and still have some money left over. Rest assured that every last penny will go toward the scoreboard or field improvements that will enhance baseball playing and your baseball-watching pleasure at our grand old field. The greater Keene area is renowned for its grass-roots fundraising efforts. This was a classic example. You exceeded all expectations. The committee would like to extend sincere thanks to: Yvonne and Bruce Demay, Arnold Bailey Inc., Baybutt Construction Corp., Clark Mortenson Agency Inc., Dr. E. Paul Fachada, Ellis Robertson Corp., Engleberth Construction Inc., James Hogancamp and Associates, Keene Police Officer's Association, Kohler and Lewis, Leon's Auto Center/J&L Autobody, Peerless Insurance Co., Linda Fox Cohen Living Trust, Macie Plumbing and Heating, Quality Care Collision Refinishing, ServePro, Swan Associates, Granite Group, Vincent Painting, Walier Chevrolet, W.H. Richardson Builder, Bernard H. Wildove, American Construction Inc., John Walter, Stanley and Carolyn Castor, John and Susan Grover, Susan C. Doyle, Louis and Carol St. Pierre, Larry and Vicki Parker, and Keene Auto Body. You made it happen. The scoreboard has been ordered and plans to install it in time for Keene High's opening home game on April 14 are being worked out. Thank you, see you at the field and play ball. Fred Parsells
Davis Hemingway Memorial Ceremony. Chad Hemingway said his son wasn't reckless and used to swim often at Twin Falls. It's about a 25-minute drive from Keene. The spot got its name from a rock that splits the river into two waterfalls that cascade 20 feet into a swirling pool. Both boys had been to Twin Falls before and felt comfortable swimming there, even though the Westminster fire chief, Real Brazin, said 14 people have died there in the past 30 years. In the day following Davis's death, in an impromptu testimony to the impact Hemingway had on the community and his eight months in Keene, more than 200 people gathered last night at Alumni Field. An equipment shed next to the football field had been painted over in tribute to Hemingway by his teammates earlier in the afternoon, and flowers, photographs, candles and even an old football were laid at the base of the building. John Luopa, who taught at Keene High and is a friend of the Hemingway family, called Davis the All-American boy. In a final tribute to a student, a friend, an athlete and a son, on November 23rd, 2003 a memorial bench was unveiled in front of the Keene High School. More than 100 people showed up to memorial ceremony for Davis Hemingway. Proof that Davis Hemingway touched the lives of many in Keene, NH. The Keene Police Officer's Association became involved in this tragedy because it was members of the Association who had to give the death notification to Davis's parents. Representatives from the Keene Police Officer's Association sat on the Committee that designed the bench. The wording on the bench states, "The greatest power a person has is the power to choose..." "We felt that this phrase worked best in an effort to address all situations - not just one particular situation," said John Stewart, President of the Keene Police Officer's Association. "We wanted to make sure that future generations will reflect on the message inscribed in the bench." Stewart said, "Everything we do in life has to do with choices. If by this tribute to Davis Hemingway we get one person to hesitate before making a bad choice because he/she reflects back on this unfortunate tragedy and remembers the words inscribed in this bench, we have accomplished what we set out to do... that is to prevent another unwanted tragedy."
To The Sentinel: Every year, over one million children are treated for bicycle-related accidents in U.S. hospital emergency rooms or in other medical settings. Head injuries cause three out of four serious injuries and deaths that occur in bicycle accidents. While bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent, only 5 percent of all children cyclists nationwide use bicycle helmets. Many children and their parents are unaware of these statistics and the basic techniques for staying safe while riding a bicycle. In response to these startling facts, on Saturday, June 5, the Kiwanis Club of Keene sponsored its first annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Over 40 children were given free helmets and were able to practice the rules of the road. Many community volunteers made this event possible and I would like to thank them: Jerry St. Pierre, Randy Tefftt and McGruff from the Keene Police Department; Jaycee Clark from Normans Ski & Bike Shop; National Grange Mutual Insurance Co.; Merriam-Graves; Gemini Fairfield Screenprint; M.H. Turgeon Construction; Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute; Greenfield Kiwanis Club; Keene High School Key Club; and the many volunteers from the Keene Kiwanis Club. Thank you.
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Keene, NH – The Keene Police Officers Association, as part of their Community Service Initiative, today announced it has teamed with ICE-ER, Unicell Cellular Service Provider and the Professional Fire Fighters of Keene to provide citizens in the Monadnock Region an additional public safety tool that could possibly save their lives in the case of an emergency.
