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Georgia Teen P.R.I.D.E. Presentation
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Is your teenager's life worth two hours of your time? Georgia Teens Ride With P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error) is a free, National Award- Winning two-hour course designed to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14 to 16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. There are no attendance restrictions, you may attend P.R.I.D.E. anywhere a class is offered.
Rather than a technical hands-on driver training course, this program addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior of both the parent and new teen driver. Teens and Parents must register to attend.
Thanks to the overwhelming response, the May class is full. The next class will be held at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. The class will be held at the West Precinct located at 6160 Crescent Drive in Norcross. There is no charge to attend this class, however, pre-registration is required. Please call Officer Jeffery Richter at 770.417.2376 ext. 5720 or send an e-mail to jeffery.richter@gwinnettcounty.com.
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New Car Seat Check E-Mail Address
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The Crime Prevention Unit is pleased to announce the creation of a new e-mail address custom tailored for those citizens to utilize for the purpose of requesting a car seat installation or inspection. You can now e-mail your request to pdcarseatchecks@gwinnettcounty.com. An officer will then contact you to set up an appointment to inspect and/or install your seat.
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Personal Armed Robbery Tips
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- Do not loiter in the parking lot of a business or apartment complex
- If at all possible, never walk alone
- When walking to or from a location, take the most direct route possible
- Do not walk in secluded areas or hang out in unoccupied or abandoned buildings
- Do not accept rides from, or offer rides to people that you do not know
- Do not open the door for anyone unless you know them personally. If the person tells you that they need help, advise them that you will call thepolice for them. Do not let them into your home to use your telephone
- Do not carry large amounts of cash or wear a lot of jewelry
- Make sure your wallet or purse is carried in a manner that will make it difficult for someone to grab
- Do not count your money in public
- Do not leave your purse unattended in a shopping cart or on the front seat of your vehicle
- Do not place yourself in harms way by frequenting areas where criminal activity is prevalent
Always be aware of your surroundings and the activity going on around you. If your instincts tell you that something is wrong and to be alarmed, pay attention and remove yourself from the potentially dangerous situation.
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Crime Statistics
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You can now access crime statistics for your area, neighborhood, etc. Please visit www.crimemapping.com to view crime statistics in your area. This website will provide you with statistics from the previous 90 days.
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District 1 Statistics for July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011
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Robberies
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Down
During the period from July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011, there have been seven robberies compared to nine from the previous two week period. It should be noted that robberies were down for this period, so as always remember to be aware of your surroundings and review the robbery prevention tips listed above.
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Traffic Concerns
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Down
During the period from July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011, there have been 128 motor vehicle accidents with no injury compared to 148 from the previous period, 27 motor vehicle accidents resulting in injury compared to 30 from the previous period, and zero motor vehicle accident(s) resulting in a fatality compared to zero from the previous period. There are many contributing factors in these accidents which include but are not limited to: speed, inexperience, D.U.I., too fast for conditions, failure to yield and disobeying a traffic control device.
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Citations Issued
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Down
During the period of July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011, there were 726 citations issued compared to 1,048 from the previous two week period. There were 19 DUI arrests compared to 33 from the previous two week period, and 15 county ordinance citations issued compared to 20 from the previous two week period. Please remember to always drive safely, buckle up, and obey all traffic laws. The life you save may be your own!
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Residential Burglaries
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Down
During the period of July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011, there were 30 incidents of burglary compared to 47 from the previous two week period. Remember to lock your doors/windows and keep the garage door closed whenever possible. Burglaries were down for this period, so remember to always be aware of suspicious persons/vehicles in the area. We also suggest that you keep an eye out for your neighbors.
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Entering Motor Vehicles
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Down
During the period of July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011, there were 24 incidents of entering autos compared to 25 from the previous two week period. Remember not to leave valuables in your vehicle and lock your vehicle doors at all times. Secure items in the trunk when not going directly home. The majority of these vehicles that were entered were unlocked. Items of interest that have been taken from vehicles are Ipod's, GPS Systems, and Laptop Computers Entering Auto thieves that have been arrested have told Gwinnett County Detectives that they are targeting upscale and gated communities. Residents tend to believe that their neighborhoods are safer and will more often leave their vehicles unlocked even when personal items are left inside, i.e. laptops, wallets, purses, etc.
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Stolen Motor Vehicles
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Down
During the period of July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011, there were 15 incidents of stolen motor vehicles compared to 17 from the previous two week period. Three vehicle(s) have been recovered compared to eight from the previous two week period. Never leave your vehicle running and unattended especially at gas stations or convenience stores. This is a good way for the bad guy to take your car. The majority of these stolen vehicles have been occurring in the Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Singleton Road, South Norcross Tucker Road areas.
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False Alarms
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Down
During the period of July 7, 2011 to July 20, 2011, there were 231 false alarms compared to 283 from the previous two week period. For this same period there was a total of 279 alarm calls received, indicating all but 48 alarm activation(s) were false. Police responding to false alarms wastes valuable time and costs the county money. So keep your alarm in good working order, know the proper procedures for operating it, and be sure to register with the County.
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District Attorney's Office
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The District Attorney's Office has an outreach program and when asked, will speak at C.O.P.S. meetings and other civic group functions about gangs, fraud, homeland security, etc.
If interested please contact Candace Pittman at 770.822.8491.
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