Apr 2012
Greendale Joins Wisconsin Crime Alert Network
April 23, 2012 | 10:27 AM Posted by the Greendale Police Department
The Village of Greendale Police Department has joined a statewide crime alert network. The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network will enable the Police Department to quickly alert the community about a crime or criminal that may affect them.
The system, which is coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, uses email, SMS text and broadcast fax technology to send alerts directly to people most likely to be affected by a particular clime or most likely to be able to provide information to solve a crime.
“Our goal is to more quickly identify suspects and apprehend them, as well as provide crime prevention advice to the community,” said Police Chief Bob Malasuk. “The Crime Alert Network allows us to simultaneously send thousands of emails, faxes and SMS text messages to destinations across the region or even across the state. Alerts may be used for crime preventing, apprehending criminals, recovering stolen property and improving security measures within participating organizations. I believe this will be a valuable communications tool for our community.”
Lieutenant Jeff Zainer, who will be coordinating the project for the Village of Greendale, encourages all businesses, Neighborhood Watch members and others with a fax machine, email account or text-capable cell phone to sign up now. The cost of membership is only $12 per year.
Applications can be picked up in the lobby of the Safety Center or you mall call the Crime Alert Network Office at (608) 240-3597 for more information.
The system, which is coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, uses email, SMS text and broadcast fax technology to send alerts directly to people most likely to be affected by a particular clime or most likely to be able to provide information to solve a crime.
“Our goal is to more quickly identify suspects and apprehend them, as well as provide crime prevention advice to the community,” said Police Chief Bob Malasuk. “The Crime Alert Network allows us to simultaneously send thousands of emails, faxes and SMS text messages to destinations across the region or even across the state. Alerts may be used for crime preventing, apprehending criminals, recovering stolen property and improving security measures within participating organizations. I believe this will be a valuable communications tool for our community.”
Lieutenant Jeff Zainer, who will be coordinating the project for the Village of Greendale, encourages all businesses, Neighborhood Watch members and others with a fax machine, email account or text-capable cell phone to sign up now. The cost of membership is only $12 per year.
Applications can be picked up in the lobby of the Safety Center or you mall call the Crime Alert Network Office at (608) 240-3597 for more information.
Ava’s Second Annual Walk To Advocate Vehicle Awareness
April 16, 2012 | 07:00 PM Posted by the Village Manager
On Sunday, April 22, 2012 Guardian Ava and the Village of Greendale are co-hosting the Second Annual Ava’s Walk to help increase awareness for pedestrian safety. Ava’s Walk hopes to help educate and remind drivers that the law states, “drivers must yield for pedestrians in a crosswalk.” The meaning behind the message of this year’s walk, “Stop in the Name of Love,” hopes to be as much of an inspiration to those in attendance as is it to the family and friends of Ava Marie Zimmerman.
Ava’s Walk will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. starting at Greendale Village Hall. Walkers can check-in and pick-up their walk t-shirts from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. and a welcome ceremony will kick-off the event at 2:45 p.m. Ava’s walkers will return from the one mile family friendly route to Greendale’s Village Hall to celebrate with food, music performed by Grace Weber, activities for the children including an interactive educational area, and the opportunity to sign “Pledge AVA – Advocating Vehicle Awareness”.
Proceeds from this year’s walk will go to Children’s Hospital Bereavement Program which supports families who have lost loved ones in traumatic incidents similar to Ava’s, especially when it involves children.
Family Rallies Around a Cause
Shortly after Ava Marie Zimmerman was hit & killed in a crosswalk in Greendale, the family created Guardian Ava, a foundation in Ava’s memory. Its purpose is inspired by the life of a 5- year old to launch a major crusade against avoidable pedestrian deaths & accidents.
Each year, approximately 630 child pedestrian fatalities occur. More than 4,000 pedestrians are hit in Wisconsin each year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Those crashes resulted in more than 350 serious injuries and nearly 60 fatalities a year.
No one should fear walking to the park, visiting a local store or going to school. Pedestrians should have a feeling of safety, knowing that drivers will watch out for them. As a result, Guardian Ava has committed to advocating vehicle awareness and increasing pedestrian safety through education & events like Ava’s Walk.
Join the family of Ava Marie Zimmerman as they take a stand against these avoidable deaths and aid them in increasing awareness for pedestrian safety. For more details on Ava’s Walk and to reserve a 2012 t-shirt, visit www.guardianava.org.
Ava’s Walk will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. starting at Greendale Village Hall. Walkers can check-in and pick-up their walk t-shirts from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. and a welcome ceremony will kick-off the event at 2:45 p.m. Ava’s walkers will return from the one mile family friendly route to Greendale’s Village Hall to celebrate with food, music performed by Grace Weber, activities for the children including an interactive educational area, and the opportunity to sign “Pledge AVA – Advocating Vehicle Awareness”.
Proceeds from this year’s walk will go to Children’s Hospital Bereavement Program which supports families who have lost loved ones in traumatic incidents similar to Ava’s, especially when it involves children.
Family Rallies Around a Cause
Shortly after Ava Marie Zimmerman was hit & killed in a crosswalk in Greendale, the family created Guardian Ava, a foundation in Ava’s memory. Its purpose is inspired by the life of a 5- year old to launch a major crusade against avoidable pedestrian deaths & accidents.
Each year, approximately 630 child pedestrian fatalities occur. More than 4,000 pedestrians are hit in Wisconsin each year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Those crashes resulted in more than 350 serious injuries and nearly 60 fatalities a year.
No one should fear walking to the park, visiting a local store or going to school. Pedestrians should have a feeling of safety, knowing that drivers will watch out for them. As a result, Guardian Ava has committed to advocating vehicle awareness and increasing pedestrian safety through education & events like Ava’s Walk.
Join the family of Ava Marie Zimmerman as they take a stand against these avoidable deaths and aid them in increasing awareness for pedestrian safety. For more details on Ava’s Walk and to reserve a 2012 t-shirt, visit www.guardianava.org.
