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1 July 1, 2016 Volume 4 Issue 13 On June 9, 2016, Titusville Fire & Emergency Services visited Imperial Estates Elementary School for their Summer Camp as part of the Heroes Reading Program. Station 13 s crew consisted of Lieutenant Brook Smith, Driver/Operator Bobby Crocker and Firefighter Desmond Russo. Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore assisted in the event. The book reviewed was The Case of the Missing Smoke Alarms. The children also viewed the fire truck. As of this week, Titusville Talking Points has a new format online. Don t forget to turn the page! Bridgette Clements of the Finance Department will be graduating on July 25 from the Brevard County Executive Leadership Institute. This program consists of staff from throughout the county. Congratulations, Bridgette! On June 3, 2016, Titusville Fire & Emergency Services visited St. Gabriel s Episcopal Church for Water Night. Water Night is an event that the Church hosts annually for the church s youth ages 12 to 18. Station 11 s crew consisting of Lieutenant Adam Vaknin, Acting Driver Operator Ryan Birge and Firefighter Jermaine McKoy provided an engine display and water resource for the teens to cool off. Page 1 of 6

2 Titusville Police Officer John Cantalupo and K9 dog Jack received The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) Valor Award at the 2016 NAPWDA National Workshop Awards Banquet in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Friday June 24th They were one of three K9 teams presented this prestigious award at this year s NAPWDA Awards Banquet. The NAPWDA Valor Award was bestowed to Officer Cantalupo and Jack because they displayed great courage in the face of extreme danger. This recognition is NAPWADA s highest honor. NAPWDA President, Richard Ashabranner presented the Valor Award to Officer Cantalupo and K9 Valor Award to Jack specifically for the event that occurred at 9:45 AM on November 20th On that morning Officer Cantalupo and Jack were the first to respond to a report of an Armed Robbery to a person on Perimeter Rd in the southeast corner of the Space Coast Regional Airport. Officer Cantalupo and Jack arrived on scene where an adult male robbery victim had been stabbed by an adult male suspect. This K-9 Team confronted the suspect and during the confrontation Jack was stabbed by the suspect. Officer Cantalupo discharged his firearm to stop the deadly threat. Officer Cantalupo was uninjured in the incident. Jack was rushed to a local veterinary hospital for emergency treatment, and was relieved of duty to recover fully from his injuries. Thankfully within six weeks, Jack was back to work doing the thing he loves the most, protecting the community of Titusville. Titusville Community Service Award Recipient On June 14th, Sherryl Worst was named the 2016 Titusville Community Service Award recipient at a ceremony held in conjunction with the City s annual Flag Day Celebration. Ms. Worst is involved in the community through programs, business networking, and mentoring. She is a dental hygienist, and is the founder and CEO of Smile Angel Foundation. Through her foundation, Sherryl provides oral hygiene and dental care to children, seniors, and disadvantaged adults in North Brevard and beyond. She also provides oral supplies and educational booklets to children at schools and health events around the county. Furthermore, for the last several years, Sherryl has served as the North Brevard Manager for Toys For Tots where she has been instrumental in raising money and collecting toy donations for area children. The Community Service Award was established in memory of Reverend Harry R. Lee who served the City and community in many different capacities. Through his words & actions, he set an example for encouraging service and unity. Annually, nominations for the award are solicited from area schools, churches, and civic organizations as well as from the community at large. Those nominated are recognized at the award ceremony and each receive a framed certificate. This year's nominees for exceptional service to the community in addition to Sherryl Worst were Kay Adams, Michelle DeVoss, Dawn Edens, William E. Bill Gary, David L. Hosley, Marc Juarez, Patricia J. Nash-Ryder, and Christine Tate. Sherryl Worst (In blue) pictured with members of the 2016 Titusville Community Service Award Select Committee Page 2 of 6

3 On Monday, June 27 th, Titusville Police Community Watch members held their first joint meeting with the Brevard Sheriff s Office Citizens on Patrol. The goal of the joint meeting is to build an effective working relationship to where each can be called out to serve the other in time of need. This is currently being done on a limited basis and it appears to be work. Community Watch is a VOLUNTEER program administered through the Titusville Police Department. It provides an opportunity for citizens to act as an additional set of eyes & ears for the Titusville Police Department through community patrols and other civic services. Members patrol residential neighborhoods and commercial properties, noting any suspicious or unusual activity. The program is strictly passive, meaning we avoid all confrontational situations. There will be a recruitment event held on August 16, 2016 at the Titusville Police Department from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interested individuals can now apply online and save the drive to the department. Link to apply On June 9, 2016, Titusville Fire & Emergency Services visited Jack & Jill Preschool as part of the Heroes Reading Program. Station 13 s crew consisted of Lieutenant Brook Smith, Driver/Operator Bobby Crocker and Firefighter Desmond Russo. Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore assisted in the event. The book reviewed was Sparky the Fire Dog. Police Arrests Police Department Bi-weekly Stats Highlights 6/18/2016 6/30/ Comparison FALSE ALARMS BURGLARIES PATROL CHECKS PREMISES CHECK ROBBERY 3 3 STOLEN VEHICLES 16 7 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS/THREATS 12 3 TRAFFIC STOPS Page 3 of 6

4 On June 13, 2016, Titusville Fire & Emergency Services received a visit from the Gold Star Academy. Station 11 s crew consisting of Lieutenant Adam Vaknin, Acting Driver Operator Ryan Birge and Firefighter Lucas LaMothe provided a Station Tour that included an engine display and spraying the fire hose. Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore assisted in the event. Fire Safety and Prevention topics discussed included the fire basics: Know 2 Ways Out, Exit Drills in the Home (E.D.I.T.H); Stop, Drop, and Roll; and Crawl Low and Go. A total of 30 students and teachers attended the event. Page 4 of 6

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6 Always Look Before You Lock TIPS TO AVOID HEATSTROKE Always check the back seats of your vehicle before your lock it and walk away. Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child s car seat when it s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. If someone else is driving your child, or your daily routine has been altered, always check to make sure your child has arrived safely. Keep in Mind a Child s Sensitivity to Heat In 10 minutes, a car s temperature can rise over 20 degrees. Even at an outside temperature of 60 degrees, the temperature inside your car can reach 110 degrees. A child dies when his/her body temperature reaches 107 degrees. Understand the Potential Consequences of Kids in Hot Cars Severe injury or death Being arrested and jailed A lifetime of regret For further information go to Parents Central (From Car Seats to Car Keys: Keeping Kids Safe) or contact Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore at heather.gilmore@titusville.com. Page 6 of 6