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“Hot Prowler” Burglary Suspect Sketch Released

08-332 - San Jose, CA
*UPDATE: On 9-12-2008, the San Jose Police Department made an arrest in this case. Parolee Joseph Hoppa was arrested and charged with 22 counts of first-degree residential burglary

20Aug2008 | Steve Ferdin | 1 comment | Continued
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Teenage Drinking and Driving

Teenage Drunk Driving! Know the Facts! If You Drink, Don’t Drive.
If You Drive, Don’t Drink.
The aforementioned rule applies to drivers of all ages. I [...]

8Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 0 comments | Continued
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6 Steps to Computer Security

Computers  have revolutionized how we learn, work, shop, pay bills, keep track of our accounts, and communicate with others. Your computer is like your  home – it contains sensitive and valuable information, so it’s a good idea to keep it locked and be careful about who you let in.  Intruders lurking in cyberspace or those [...]

7Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 0 comments | Continued
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Gun Safety For Children

Every Parent’s Challenge
As a parent, you teach your child to make correct decisions. The guidelines you set help your child navigate a path between right and wrong choices.  Discipline is extremely important for your child to learn to control behavior.  Loving, yet consistent application of rules and consequences helps develop your child’s trust in you [...]

7Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 1 comment | Continued
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Report Bad Credit Counselors They Hurt Consumers

Report: Credit Counselors Hurt Consumers
Wed Mar 24, 1:44 PM ET
By MARCY GORDON, AP Business Writer
WASHINGTON - Weighed down by $90,000 in credit card and bank debt, retired museum director Raymond Schuck heard an ad [...]

7Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 0 comments | Continued
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ATM Crimes/Safety Tips

ATM Safety Tips
from the ABA Education Foundation
The automated teller machine (ATM) revolution has made banking more convenient today than ever before. With the touch of [...]

7Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 0 comments | Continued
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Date Rape/Dating Violence

Dating is a part of growing up. It’s important to meet new people and begin relationships in life. It is also important to protect yourself and to be aware of what’s going on around you. The purpose of this section is to increase awareness, not fear.

7Apr2007 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Abduction Prevention For Kids

What kid would have a chance if a big adult tried to grab them?

6Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 0 comments | Continued
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New Years Anti-Gunfire Warning

What Goes Up , Must Come Down

6Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 0 comments | Continued
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Awarness At The gas Pumps

A friend stopped at a pay-at-the-pump gas station to get gas. Once she filled her gas tank and after paying at the pump and starting to leave, the voice of the attendant inside came over the speaker.  He told her that something happened with her card and that she needed to come inside to pay.

6Apr2007 | Scott Castruita | 0 comments | Continued