VALU* 2013 Summer Summit – New Wave to Vulnerable Adult Services Changing the Cultural Perception of the Aging Process 

JUNE 20, 2013, 7:45 a. m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gonzaga University Law School, 721 N. Cincinnati Street, Spokane, WA

Just $25 registration • Advanced registration is required • Pre-registration deadline is June 10, 2013 • Space limited to first 200 registrations • Lunch and parking are included.

If you have or may have elderly or DD clients, their families or caregivers, or have personal contact with elderly or DD persons, you should not miss VALU’s 2013 Summer Summit!  This unique and affordable educational day is designed to include extra practical twists to assist you with the vulnerable adults in your life!

Morning Keynote:

Keith Ochwat, Managing Director, Documentary Foundation.  Keith produced the Age of Champions in 2009 and has been engrossed in the subject of competitive sports for older adults ever since.  He has been invited to participate in a number of expert panels alongside aging policy and advocacy experts to give his perspective on active aging.

Afternoon Keynotes: 

April Lewis, Co-Owner and Trainer/Consultant, Figure 8 Consulting LLC, Oregon.  April Lewis is a co-owner of and trainer/consultant for Figure 8 Consulting LLC.  April has more than 15 years experience in cultural competency, diversity and intercultural organizational development.  Her dynamic and charismatic style engages audiences with her knowledge, skills, sense of humor and her passion for combining humor with learning.

James V. Woodard, Attorney, Spokane County, WA.   James has been on the Spokane County Guardianship committee since 1993 and was also a professional guardian from approximately 1985 until 2007.  His primary focus of practice is in the area of guardianship, probate and estate planning.

 Panel discussions: Community Reflections and Resources

REGISTRATION: Your $25 fee includes requested continuing educational credits, lunch and parking.  Register and pay online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/gulawcle or mail completed registration for, check or money order payable to Gonzaga Law School to Gonzaga Law School, Attn: ULA, P.O. Box 3528, Spokane, WA  99220-3528.

2013 VALU Summer Summit Registration Form

For questions, contact 835-4572 or mvulcano@spokanepolice.org.

 3rd Annual Bug Splat Motorcycle Ride 2013

The Bugs Are moving • Saturday, September 7, 2013 • Sponsored by Spokane C.O.P.S.

Check-in at Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, 19011 East Cataldo, Spokane Valley, WA at 9am with a $25 registration per rider for Spokane C.O.P.S. Fundraiser.  $15 per passenger.  You’ll receive a Bug Splat Decal for your motorcycle to see who can get hte most bug splats…that’s right bug splats.  You will also receive a one-of-a-kind Bug Splat T-shirt!

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Remove It, Or Lose It!

Stop vehicle prowling

Vehicle prowling is one of the most common crimes in our community.
The Spokane Police Department reminds us to Remove It, Or Lose It! on the biggest shopping weekend of the year.
Here are a few tips that will help prevent you from becoming a victim.

• Do not leave belongings in your vehicle.
• When shopping, put your bags in the trunk.
• Do not leave valuables in the console or glove box.
• Park in a well lighted or high traffic area.
• Call 911 if you see someone in your vehicle.
• Call Crime Check, 456-2233, if you’ve been a victim of vehicle prowling

Block Watch in Your Apartment Complex

Tools and Resources To Help You Start or Maintain a Block Watch Program

Block Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer.

Sponsored by Spokane Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.), Block Watch can trace its roots back to the days of colonial settlements, when night watchmen patrolled the streets. The modern version of Block Watch was developed in response to requests from sheriffs and police chiefs who were looking for a crime prevention program that would involve citizens and address an increasing number of burglaries.

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Have You Ever Had Your Bicycle Stolen? Did You Get It Back?

Chances of getting your stolen bike returned are greater if you register the bike!  Every year, C.O.P.S. volunteers register hundreds of bicycles throughout the city of Spokane for children AND adults.  For more detail, go to http://www.spokanecops.org/bicycle-registration

Contact your nearest C.O.P.S. substation to register your bicycle.

    The Gang Threat – How Big Is The Problem?

Dangerous Criminal Gang Activity and Violence is Getting Worse

Due to the growth of gang membership regionally and as a preventative measure, the Spokane Violent Crime Gang Enforcement Team and the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC), have created this website to educate the public about criminal gangs and to provide a way for residents to report tips to thwart the potential threat.    

Learn more…

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be MCGRUFF the CRIME DOG

Spokane C.O.P.S. has openings for McGruff the Crime Dog volunteers!

Back in 1980, a dog in a rumpled trench coat said, “You don’t know me yet. But you will.” Since then, McGruff the Crime Dog has taught millions of people that the police can’t fight crime alone – crime prevention is everybody’s business and everyone can help “Take A Bite Out Of Crime.”    

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Prevent Yourself from Being a Victim!

Spokane C.O.P.S. would like to remind Spokane Citizens how to help protect themselves from becoming a burglary victim. Please help us help you – don’t become a victim! 

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13 Things Your Burglar Won’t Tell You!

Very important information that could save your life.

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Who depends on YOU in an emergency?

Your family, elderly or special needs relatives, pets or farm animals, or friends? We encourage you to prepare for potential emergencies and disasters so you can reduce suffering by your loved ones. While there are many local organizations actively preparing to assist us; they can be overwhelmed by large incidents and may not be able to respond quickly enough.

Now available, a new brochure on Preparedness and Involvement on both disaster preparedness and crime prevention.  Click on Public Preparedness Pamphlet to download.  The brochure is also available at http://www.spokaneprepares.org/ and in printed format at your C.O.P.S. or S.C.O.P.E. stations.

 Taking Charge – What To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen

Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission.  It is a serious crime that can wreak havoc with your finances, credit history, and reputation – and it can take time, money, and patience to resolve. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, prepared this guide to help you repair the damage that identity theft can cause, and reduce the risk of identity theft happening to you.

This 68 page guide has tips, worksheets, blank forms, and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process. It covers:

• what identity theft victims must do immediately

• what problems may crop up

• how you can reduce your risk of identity theft

Click here to view the PDF version of this guide.

The Birth and Evolution of Community Oriented Policing in Spokane, Washington

Spokane’s Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.) is, I believe, unique in that no other type of community policing exists like our model.  To qualify that statement, I feel a short history lesson on how Spokane C.O.P.S. came about is in order.  Click here for the full article. 

Property Crime Investigation within the City of Spokane
What we’re doing in terms of property crime investigation

The Spokane Police Department is still investigating property crimes, but have changed their approach to investigating those crimes to achieve the greatest impacts on public safety within the current budget constraints.

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When to call 911?

• If you are the victim of a crime that is in progress or just occurred.
• If you are witnessing a crime that is in progress or just occurred.
• If you are the victim of a crime and the suspect is still in the area.
• If you have a need to immediate police response to a crime.
• If you need to report a fire.
• If there is a medical emergency.
• If you need the Fire Department for a rescue or if you are trapped.

When to call Crime Check? (456-2233)

• To file a police report over the phone for a crime that is no longer occurring.
• If you witnessed a crime that previously occurred.
• If you have information about a past crime.
• To add information on a previous crime report.
• If you are the victim of a crime that is not in progress.
• To report a crime after the fact which does not require a officer/deputy at the scene.