My state Rep, and a great American, Danny Bubp, discusses October as crime prevention Month:
In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October Crime Prevention Month. Every year since then, government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses,and youth organizations have reached out to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships during this special month.
In essence, October has become the official month for recognizing and celebrating the
practice of crime prevention, while promoting awareness of important issues such as
victimization, volunteerism, and creating safer, more caring communities. Locally, law enforcement departments here in Southern Ohio are focused on crime prevention and
protection of children.
In fact, I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the schools in Pierce Township where the police department collaborated with school personnel in a program designed to protect our children in case of an emergency. I was extremely impressed with Colonel Jim Smith, Pierce Township Police Chief and his staff as they conducted a “lockdown” of the school during a simulated emergency.
One way in which members of our district can get involved during the month and around
the year to prevent crime is to set up community watch programs. Citizens can simply
organize together to drive or walk around the community in an effort to prevent crime
and scare off would-be criminals. A program like this was successfully implemented in
Decatur in Brown County where there had been a rash of burglaries.
In addition to working with your neighbors to prevent crime in your neighborhood,
citizens can invest in security systems and other means that better protect your home. First, you should start by checking all your doors and windows before going to bed each night or before leaving your home to make sure they are securely closed and locked.
You can also have alarms installed for further protection. Before purchasing a system, be sure to check with several different companies and compare their services and their prices.
These are all great steps you, your family and your neighbors can take to make your
community a safer place. So take some time in the future to better protect you, your
family and your neighbors.
Don’t forget that this Saturday is the Marine Corps Junior ROTC Birthday Ball at 6p.m. at the Ripley High School. It is open to the public. Please show your support for the students in the ROTC program as they recognize the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Also going on Saturday night is the Adams County Pregnancy Resource Center Annual Banquet at 6:30p.m. at the Adams County Christian School in West Union. As always, please contact me at the office if there is a state-related matter you feel strongly about. I can be reached by calling (614) 644-6034 or write me, State Representative Danny Bubp, at 77 S. High St., District 88, Columbus, OH 43215. I can also be contacted by e- mail at District88@ohr.state.oh. us.
