TOSA WATCH - The Village in Wauwatosa

TOSA WATCH
Wauwatosa’s Neighborhood Watch Newsletter
Volume 23, Issue 4
Inside This Issue
Tosa's Night Out 2014 ................. 1
Thefts from Vehicles .................... 2
Comparative Incident Analysis.... 2
Motor Vehicle Theft .................... 2
Did You Know .............................. 2
FREE Home & Business Security
Surveys ......................................... 3
Prescription Drop Box ................. 3
Better Business Bureau Online
Shopping Tips .............................. 3
Looking for a Few Good People .. 4
Trick or Treat Safety Tips ............ 4
TNO Coloring Contest Winners .. 4
Wauwatosa's 20h Annual Tosa's
Night Out ...................................... 5
Wauwatosa Thanks You!............. 6
October - December 2014
Tosa’s Night Out 2014
On August 5, 2014, the Wauwatosa Neighborhood Watch Committee, in
cooperation with the Wauwatosa Police Department, hosted our 20th annual Night
Out event at Hart Park.
Our 2014 event benefited from a great
community turn out and perfect weather.
Several thousand participants made their way
to Hart Park for the annual Tosa’s Night Out
tradition. There were nearly 2,000 official
registrants for the family flashlight walk alone! Many of Wauwatosa’s
Neighborhood Associations and Block Watches were represented at TNO 2014
as well.
Thanks to our many sponsors, we were able to include family priced food and
refreshments, live entertainment, free ice cream, water, and more. Special thanks
to our Major Sponsor Froedtert and the Medical College. A great time was also
had in the American Transmission Company kid’s area, including free inflatable
kid’s rides. The ever popular WaterStone Bank coloring contest and canvass bag
promotion was a big hit as well. The evening concluded with an exciting
Bartolotta fireworks display sponsored by Dave & Busters of Wauwatosa.
The quality of our Tosa’s Night Out event depends on the collective support of
the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who donate their time,
talents, and financial sponsorships. Please see the accompanying article,
“Wauwatosa Thanks You,” for a complete list of our sponsors and participating
groups.
TOSA WATCH - Wauwatosa’s
Neighborhood Watch Newsletter is
sponsored by:
The Wauwatosa Police DepartmentCommunity Support Division
1700 North 116th Street
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Telephone: (414) 471-8430
FAX: (414) 471-8470
TOSA WATCH provides useful
information
for
citizens
who
participate in the Wauwatosa Block
Watch Program. Reader comments
and contributions are welcome.
The success of Tosa’s Night Out also relies on the
continued support of the greater Wauwatosa
community and specifically our block watch
captains and participating households. Once
again, Wauwatosa turned out to take a stand
against crime and show their support for
community crime prevention. Everyone who
helped make TNO a reality, including those
who continue to attend and show their support
for the event, should be proud of their efforts.
We have a great event, in a great community,
for great reasons! Thanks again Wauwatosa for
another job well done.
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“A Community Service of the Wauwatosa Police Department”
Comparative Incident Analysis
Wauwatosa Police Department
Category
Barry M. Weber - Chief of Police
Community Support Division
Captain Tim Sharpee
Lieutenant Paul Leist
Sergeant Brad Beckman
Specialist II Donald Semega
Officer Mike McDermott
School Resource Off. Joel Kutz
School Resource Off. Tracy Burbach
School Resource Off. Farris Griffin
School Resource Off. Jim Morrill
Laura Laurishke – Administrative
Support Specialist
Thefts from
Vehicles
Theft from vehicles is an ongoing problem and yes, I know
it sounds like a broken record,
but reminders are never a bad
idea. Here are a few for you.
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Never leave anything of
value in your vehicle, even
if it’s for a short period of
time.
Remove not only your
portable electronic devices,
but everything related to
those items.
Get out of the habit of
leaving loose change in
your car.
Always park in a well-lit
area and if you park in the
driveway at home, install
sufficient exterior lighting.
Always lock your car.
Part 1 Crimes
Homicide
Sexual Assault
Robbery
Assault
Burglary
Larceny-Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
Subtotal of Part 1 Crimes
1-01-13 thru
08-31-13
1-01-14 thru
08-31-14
% of Change
0
13
36
69
166
1,096
28
1,408
0
7
35
75
138
1,036
57
1,348
0.00%
-46.15%
-2.78%
8.70%
-16.87%
-5.47%
103.57%
-4.26%
2013 -2014
Note: Actual crime classifications usually change when the complaints are analyzed and
dispositions are determined. This will result in different numbers reported to the UCR at year end.
Motor Vehicle Theft
The Milwaukee metropolitan area has seen a dramatic rise in auto thefts
throughout 2014. The City of Wauwatosa has not been immune to this rise in auto
thefts. Like our neighboring communities, auto thefts are up over 100% from
2013. Although auto theft numbers are up dramatically this year, they are near the
ten year average in Wauwatosa. According to the National Insurance Crime
Bureau (NICB), the most commonly stolen vehicle in the United States is a Honda
Accord. Locally, the most stolen vehicles are Dodge and Chrysler vehicles.
Another trend has developed where crime sprees are often committed using the
stolen vehicles as a getaway car. This makes it imperative to notify the Police as
soon as possible if you suspect your vehicle has been stolen.
With that said, there are several things that everyone can do to decrease the
likelihood of becoming the victim of an auto theft.
Always lock your car!
Never leave your keys or even a spare key in the car.
Never leave your vehicle running unattended.
Use a “Club” or other theft prevention device.
Consider installing a GPS monitoring device that can be monitored via
smartphone.
Did You Know…
The Wauwatosa Police Department has a Facebook page! Social media is
booming and we’ve become a part of it. Check out our page for info on police
“Task force” events, city wide special events, road construction and closures,
police training, “Warrant Wednesday”, and
“Flashback Friday”.
Search Wauwatosa Police Department and “Like” us
on Facebook!!!
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TOSA WATCH - Wauwatosa’s Neighborhood Watch Newsletter
FREE Home &
Business
Security
Surveys
The
Wauwatosa
Police
Department offers free Security
Surveys to all Wauwatosa
residents and business owners.
The survey takes an objective
look at your property and its
security measures.
Officer
Donald Semega has been
through extensive training in
crime
prevention,
security
measures, and safety techniques
that can be used to protect one
from the criminal element.
Officer Semega will come to
your property and inspect the
inside and outside of your home
or
business
for
security
deficiencies. A survey is filled
out by the officer on scene
which will list the problems
observed
and
give
you
recommendations as how the
problem can be rectified.
If you are interested in having a
security survey conducted at
your property you can call
Officer
Semega
at
the
Wauwatosa Police Department,
Community Support Division at
471-8430 Ext. 5114.
October - December 2014
Prescription Drop Box
The Wauwatosa Police Department, in partnership with the Wauwatosa Health
Department and Tosa United, is happy to announce that a prescription drop off
box has been installed in the front lobby of the Wauwatosa Police Department,
1700 N. 116th St. The medication drop box was funded by the Preventive Health
and Health Services Block Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Wauwatosa Neighborhood Watch Committee. Please help
prevent the abuse and misuse of prescription medications by turning in unwanted
and unused prescription medications. Remove the temptation of having these
items in the home, as more than seventy percent of young people abusing
prescription pain relievers get them through family or friends, which often
includes raiding the family medicine cabinet. The prescription drop off box is
available to City of Wauwatosa residents during normal Police Department hours.
Currently the front desk of the Police Department is staffed Monday through
Friday from 7am to 10pm, and between 3pm and 10pm on weekends.
What is accepted: prescription medications, prescription ointments, prescription
creams, prescription patches, prescription samples, in the original container, loose
pill form medication, over the counter medications, vitamins, and pet
medications.
What is NOT accepted: biohazard material, needles/sharps, inhalers, bulk
medications from clinics or commercial business, thermometers, cosmetics or
toiletries, medical devices or instruments, personal care products (shampoo,
soaps, lotions, etc.), or household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas,
etc.).
Better Business Bureau Online
Shopping Tips
Shopping online is extremely popular. People
enjoy getting all the same great deals – but
without all the hassles. Plus, you can easily
compare prices at different stores.
However, with this convenience, comes some
risk. When shopping online, do it safely by
protecting your computer from viruses and
spyware, shop only at stores that you know and
trust – or that have the BBB Online seal. This
seal confirms that a business has been accredited
by the Better Business Bureau and has been determined to meet the BBB’s
truth in advertising standards and follow basic privacy and security
practices.
Also, make sure that when you enter any personal information, you’re on a
secure site with an H-T-T-P-S address, and NEVER wire money as
payment for products.
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“A Community Service of the Wauwatosa Police Department”
Looking for a
Few Good
People
The Wauwatosa Neighborhood
Watch Committee (WNWC) is
a group of citizens who formed
a
partnership
with
the
Wauwatosa Police Department
to promote neighborhood block
watch throughout Wauwatosa.
This working committee also
helps to produce and promote
our annual Tosa’s Night Out
event. The success of Tosa’s
Night Out gives the WNWC the
ability to award grants for many
community-based
programs,
such as “Block Party,” street
banners,
police
safety
equipment, community safety
programming and literature,
neighborhood Block Watch
signage, “Slow Down” yard
signs, playground equipment,
and senior safety programming
and materials.
If you are interested in joining
this group or just have
questions, please contact the
Community Support Division at
414-471-8430 or send your
inquiries
to
communitysupport@wauwatosa
.net.
Trick or Treat Safety Tips
The City of Wauwatosa will celebrate Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 26th
from 1PM – 4PM. So, please take a few moments to review the list below and
discuss the appropriate items with your children before venturing out in search of
sugary treats.
Costumes should be loose fitting to allow for warmer clothes underneath.
Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard.
Masks can obstruct a child's vision, use facial make-up instead.
If masks are worn, they should have nose & mouth openings and large
eye holes.
Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or reflective.
Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.
Walk; do not run from house to house.
Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
Parents should have a flashlight with them.
All non-costume wearers should consider wearing a reflective vest.
Give your Trick or Treat bunch a meal or snack before going out.
Have at least one adult go with the children, more if the group is larger.
Trick or Treat in areas where there are a lot of people around.
Avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.
Always check your child’s candy before allowing them to eat.
And of course, have fun!
TNO Coloring Contest Winners
As always, it was difficult for the judges to make a decision, but the winners have
been selected for the Tosa’s Night Out Coloring Contest. Each winner received a
Mayfair Mall gift certificate for their efforts. McDonald’s and Baskin Robbins
donated certificates as consolation prizes to all other entrants. Mayfair Mall,
McDonald’s Corporation, Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors and WaterStone Bank
sponsored the coloring contest.
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Baylee Rudnitzki
Abby Wagner
Ellison Bliesnek
Eliana Frahm
Emma Collins
Hannah Woldt
Austin Sheldon
Kaia Kunz
Grace Olejniczk
Eva Ruark
Zoe Kunz
Calista Albert
Eric Swenson
Lucy Niemuth
Madeline Kachelski
Shelby Neideen
Maurion Gray
Anastazja Branski
Jimmy Cheng
Jes Schwartz
TOSA WATCH - Wauwatosa’s Neighborhood Watch Newsletter
October - December 2014
Wauwatosa’s 20th-Annual Tosa’s Night Out
For our 20th year, we
thought we’d let you
meet the people that
made our events
happen.
Wauwatosa’s
“Lighting the Way
to a Better
Community”
Accident Investigators Ryan
Cepican and Kurt Svatek setting
up equipment that’s used at
accident scenes.
Special Response Team Members
Officer Shane Wrucke and
Detective Brad Isaacson.
K9 Officer Tim
Kastner with Officer
Addy.
Motorcycle Patrol Officer Jamie
Cruz, ready for duty.
Special Response Team
Equipment.
Maija Ptaszek, Warrants Clerk,
promoting the new Police
Department Facebook page.
Lt. Paul Leist with Laura Laurishke,
Administrative Support Specialist,
getting ready for the big event.
School Resource Officers Jim
Morrill, Farris Griffin and Joel Kutz
with Reserve Officer Kurt Kloba,
assigned to Bike Patrol.
Community Service Officers Carly
Glavin and Kerry Corrus always
ready to help.
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“A Community Service of the Wauwatosa Police Department”
WAUWATOSA THANKS YOU!
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On August 5, 2014, Tosa’s Night Out was held at Wauwatosa’s Hart Park. Our 20 -annual event was well
attended by those helping to “Light the Way to a Better Community”. The success of TNO is also dependent upon
the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who donate financially, with products or services, or with their
time. We would like to recognize these supporters and encourage you to patronize their businesses.
FROEDTERT & MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
Our Major Corporate Underwriter
AMERICAN TRANSMISSION COMPANY DAVE & BUSTERS WATERSTONE BANK
True Blue Sponsors
TOSA’S FINEST SPONSORS
Bartolotta’s Fireworks Company Café Hollander – Grand Café Wauwatosa The Chancery HartFest Home Depot The Little Read Book Lutheran Home & Harwood Place Wauwatosa Business Improvement District Wauwatosa Village Task Force (TosaFest) Wheaton Franciscan GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
Alioto’s Restaurant Baskin-Robbins Café Bavaria Catral Doyle Crowne Plaza Hotel Kiwanis Club of Wauwatosa Milwaukee County Zoo Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Services St. John’s Lutheran Church and School Target Uptown Ford – Lincoln SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
AMF Bowlero Aurora Psychiatric Hospital C & G Printing and Promotions Colonel Hart’s Cornerstone Security Group Fast Signs Great Clips Hector’s – A Mexican Restaurant Vince Ingrilli & Sons Plumbing Leff’s Lucky Town Luther Manor Mayfair Mall Properties McDonald’s Modern Woodmen of America Pick N’ Save Wauwatosa Pro Media Streff The Reserve at Wauwatosa Village Sport Clips Haircuts Tri-City National Bank Wash Brite Wauwatosa NOW Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce We Energies Wisconsin Athletic Club Zilber Family Hospice PARTICIPATING GROUPS
American Red Cross Aurora VNA of Wisconsin Zilber Family Hospice Big Brothers Big Sisters Canadian Pacific Railroad Children’s Health Education Center Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin Cornerstone Security Group Dave & Buster’s Ebenezer Child Care FBI Milwaukee Friends of Hoyt Park & Pool Froedtert Hospital Girl Scouting of Wisconsin Southeast Hart Park Senior Center Home Depot Interfaith R.S.V.P. Program Kiwanis Club of Wauwatosa MADACC Mayfair Public Safety Modern Woodmen of America Noodles & Company Safe Place for Newborns St. Aemillian - Lakeside Inc. St. John’s Lutheran Church and School Shielded Hearts Target Corporation Tosa Skateboarders United Tosa United WaterStone Bank Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers Wauwatosa Fire Department Wauwatosa Health Department Wauwatosa Lion’s Club Wauwatosa Neighborhood Watch Committee Wauwatosa NOW Wauwatosa Police Department Wauwatosa Police Reserves Wauwatosa Recreation Department Wild Card Gymnastics Wisconsin Athletic Club Wisconsin DOC – Sex Offender Registry Wisconsin Donor Network Wisconsin Heart Hospital Wisconsin Probation / Parole YMCA A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED IN THE
SUCCESS OF TOSA’S NIGHT OUT 2014!
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