August 3, 2010 is National Night Out in California

National Night Out was created to give neighbors the opportunity to meet each other and spark working relationships that lead to public safety activities in their neighborhoods, and eventually to other projects that benefit their community.

Click on these links for more information about how Neighbors are Working Together to Build Safer Communities National Night Out

http://ct3k1.capitoltrack.com/Bills/asm/ab_0101-0150/acr_107_bill_20100630_amended_sen_v97.pdf

School is out and summer is here. It’s time to start planning vacations and weekend trips to places both near and far.  Summer represents one of the highest travel periods in the United States. It also can represent one of the most dangerous times on our highways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides motorist with a safe travel guide. Follow these tips to stay safe this summer:

Guide Helps Parents Inform Their Children About Online Safety

Published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), "Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online" offers parents practical tips to guide their children in navigating the online world.

As the guide notes, online means of interaction come with certain risks, including inappropriate conduct, contact, and content. The information that "Net Cetera" provides can help parents empower their children to reduce these risks.

This free resource is available via OnGuardOnline.gov, a Web site maintained by the FTC with support from its partners, among which is the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs.

Resources:

"Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online" is available online at www.onguardonline.gov/topics/net-cetera.aspx.

The guide is also available in Spanish at www.alertaenlinea.gov/pdf/stec04.pdf.

Free Training Programs for Law Enforcement.  For more information on programs offered visit www.posai.org.