Year: 2012

The Houston Police Department's Homeland Security received a grant to make a "what to do if there is an active shooter" video. It is short, precise, gives options, is very well done. Obviously there have been a number of "experts," television pundits, law enforcement professionals, etc., since the Aurora, Colorado shooting, giving varying opinions on what to do and when to do them in the event of an "active shooter." Video is excellent and very well put together. Here is the link: http://youtu.be/5VcSwejU2D0

NEWS RELEASE  Fifty members of the Tri County Y’s Active Older Adult club were recently educated by a trio of local experts on how to avoid being victims of crime and fraud. Coordinating the program for the Y was Lowell Carl, a retired insurance fraud manager, and now an independent business consultant who advises businesses on topics including fraud prevention. Carl recruited Detective Chris Cybell of the Menomonee Falls Police Department and Menomonee Falls Neighbor Watch President, Bill Schmitz, to join him as presenters. Carl was asked by Tri County Y management to coordinate the program as part of his role a Y Ambassador. Y Ambassadors are chosen to be conduits of information between members and center management. Cybell, a 17 year veteran of the department, is considered an expert…