DWI Deaths, Crashes Falling in Dutchess County from Poughkeepsie Journal

October 26, 2009

DWI deaths, crashes falling in Dutchess

Emily Stewart
Poughkeepsie Journal

In the 28 years since the STOP-DWI program was started by the state Legislature, the number of arrests and convictions has risen, even as the number of alcohol-related accidents, injuries and deaths has fallen in Dutchess County.

The Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated collects [...]

Playing It safe on Halloween Pointers for Parents from NYS Troopers and "McGruff"

Crime Prevention:
Playing it Safe on Halloween
Pointers for Parents
Pamphlets

Download the printable pamphlet Halloween may be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little troublesome. Concerns about children’s saftey-whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with bountiful bags of goodies-can cast a spell on the evening’s festivities. [...]

NYS Troopers Link to PDF on Halloween Safety Tips for Children

http://www.troopers.state.ny.us/Publications/Crime_Prevention/HalloweeTips.pdf

Halloween Crime Prevention Tips for Your Home from eHow

http://www.ehow.com/how_4430494_protect-home-from-halloween-vandalism.html

How to Protect a Home From Halloween Vandalism

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Although you can never know that your home will be completely safe, you may be able to minimize the risk of vandalism. Here are some ways to try to keep a home safe.

Step 1 Set up elaborate sound and light [...]

Expanded Drug Program Proves More Effective than Prison

FYI – An interesting arrticle. Claims 37% reduction in recidivism versus prison.

BE

Expanded Drug Program Proves More Effective than Prison from Poughkeepsie Journal
October 27, 2009

Expanded drug treatment program proves more effective than prison

Larry Hertz
Poughkeepsie Journal

In 1991, Jesse Maloney was caught on a bus in Virginia carrying what he said was “quite a collection” of illegal drugs.

“I [...]

DCSO Launches Informational Website

10/21/09 Please read below Press Release that TJ Hanlon sent us so we can add the below website http://dutchesscountysheriff.info as a source of current DCSO information. We have added this URL to our Links for your convenience. Just click on the link on the right side of our Home page.

BE

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MADD Proposal Support for Alcohol Sensing Ignition Lock

An interesting article on MADD and some Politicians supporting Alcohol Sensing Locks for DWI Offenders from Poughkeepsie Journal 10/15/09. In Dutchess County, current law requires igintion sensors for 2 DWI offenses within 5 years.

See below link to Poughkeepsie Journal arrticle.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20091015/NEWS01/910150337/1001/news&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL

Three Local Teenagers Arrested for Murrow Park Burglary and Marijuana Possession

Please see attached release on the arrests of three local teenagers. I am withholding their names for obvious reasons. Thanks.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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Please Plan to Attend our Next Community Meeting on October 28th @ 7:00 PM.

Please plan to attend our next Communtiy Meeting on Wednesday October 28th at 7:00 PM at The Holmes Civic Center on Route 292.

The October 28, 2009 7:00 PM Meeting Agenda includes:

+ HPNW Highlights and Brief Overview of 2009 Events.
+ Training on How to be an Effective Witness to Help Law Enforcement.
+ Community Input and Q [...]