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May 13, 2008
May 12, 2008
Weekly Crime Map for May 5 to May 11
Here is the weekly crime map of significant events for the period of Crime Map – 05/05 to 05/11.
- Sergeant Terri Smith
Please note this is basic information that has not been subjected to further investigation or crime analysis. Some calls may eventually be cleared as unfounded from what was originally reported or reclassified into a different crime category upon further investigation.
May 10, 2008
National Police Memorial Engravers
While reading the latest edition of USA Today, I came across a most interesting and moving article about the two men who engrave the names of fallen heroes on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
I trust you will find the article interesting as well.
National Police Memorial Week runs from May 11 - 17, 2008. May we never forget our fallen heroes.
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
May 08, 2008
"Do The Right Thing" Awards Presented for May
The final bi-monthly awards for the "Do The Right Thing" program were presented during an afternoon ceremony last week. A total of five students were recognized for their actions and positive behaviors as exemplary citizens in our community.
From left to right: Officer Wayne Skinner, Danielle Bass, Shannon Gill,
Hannah Keyt, Mitchell Salazar, and Chief of Police Roger Boatner.
Overall Winner
Hannah Keyt - a fifth grade student at Southwest Elementary School, Hannah was recognized for her involvement in various fundraisers at the school, including one to provide funds for an outdoor play area for Pre-K ESE students. She also volunteers to work with Pre-K ESE students in addition to being on the A/B Honor Roll.
Honorable Mention Winners
Danielle Bass - a Senior at Kathleen Senior High School, Danielle was recognized for her involvement in numerous FFA programs at the school, including participating in State and National FFA Conventions. She is also active in volunteer service through her church and the National Honor Society.
Justin Gundell - from Lakeland High School, Justin was nominated for assisting police officers following a recent vehicle burglary at the school. He witnessed subjects running from a vehicle and recognized one of them. Based on his information, officers were able to locate the suspects and recover stolen property.
Shannon Gill - a fifth grade student at Southwest Elementary School, Shannon was nominated for the DTRT award for her volunteering to work with Pre-K ESE students at her school. She helps walk the students to class in the morning and helps them reach their destinations in the afternoon. A straight "A" student, Shannon also tutors a kindergarten student and is a member of the school's E-Team.
Mitchell Salazar - a junior at Kathleen High School, Mitchell was nominated for his volunteering to coach a North Lakeland Little Leage baseball team as well as being active in a mentoring program at the Duff Road Community Park. Mitchell is an exceptional student with over 200 hours of community service to his credit.
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
May 07, 2008
May 06, 2008
Lakeland Police Continue to Enforce Traffic Safety in School Zones
A recent Letter to the Editor urged the Lakeland Police Department to increase the fines for red light runners who get caught multiple times in a calendar year. While the concept seems appealing, traffic fines are established by the Legislature and not individual police departments. We simply note what the current fine is for various traffic violations and direct drivers to the Clerk's Office for payment of those fines.
Despite the fact it seems there is never a police officer around when you see someone run a red light, we are continuing our enforcement efforts all over the city and felt this was a good time to update the community on some of those initiatives.
The Traffic Unit worked school zones during the later part of April in an effort to promote a safe environment for students walking or riding bikes to school. In a one week period, officers wrote:
- 39 speeding citations
- 14 moving violations
- 7 citations for passing a stopped school bus
- 8 no seat belt violations
- 1 criminal traffic offense
- 5 non-moving violations
Officers also returned to Lakeland High School last Friday to enforce seat belt violations as part of our year-long commitment to educate high school students on the importance of wearing your seat belt. Citations numbers were very low, an indication that students are complying with the law (and we think that is a good thing). Officers only wrote:
- 9 seat belt violations
- 2 non-moving citations
As always, we encourage everyone to drive safely to ensure you and your loved ones arrive alive.
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
May 05, 2008
Lakeland Police K-9 Team Recognized by City Commission
The Lakeland Police Department's K-9 Unit was recognized by the Lakeland City Commission this morning for winning the recent 4-man team trophy at the USPCA Region One trials late last month.
Mayor Buddy Fletcher and City Manager Doug Thomas joined the entire City Commission in thanking the officers for their exceptional performance at the trials. The dogs received "doggy cookies" as a token of appreciation as well.
From left to right in this photo are Captain Tom Day, Mr. Thomas, Mayor Fletcher, Officer Charlie Dallas (K-9 Dynx), Officer Ted Sealey (K-9 Bodo), Officer Jeff Barrett (K-9 Beno), Officer Rob Manrow (K-9 Bask), and Officer Ryan Back (K-9 Remy).
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
Weekly Crime Map for April 28 to May 4
Here is the weekly crime map of significant events for the period of Crime Map – 04/28 to 05/04.
- Sergeant Terri Smith
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