 |
Join CodeRED for free to receive community notifications | City of Lake Oswego Home Page |
|
In less than 90 days, I've come to appreciate so many things about Lake Oswego -- from community connectedness in neighborhoods and great opportunities for families to thrive, to involved and engaged people focused on making Lake Oswego better. This really is a wonderful city.
My wife and I purchased a home in the Blue Heron area and are proud to say we are part of the Lake Oswego community. We are exploring parks, neighborhoods, and business districts. We are trying to attend the variety of community events that make Lake Oswego a great place to live.
I am finding that each and every day, the police department staff goes well beyond expectations in their work. In just two short months, our officers have helped save the lives of two residents by providing quick cardiac defibrillation and CPR. They affected two boat rescues of people in need on the Willamette, and answered every call for service with the care and quality of effort that you expect.
We are looking forward to meeting the challenges ahead that tight budgets and lean staffing will present, and I am confident that we can continue to meet your needs.
Finally, our strongest efforts are now focused on increasing our visibility and ties to the community. Look for us at community events and neighborhood association meetings. And, take a moment to introduce yourself and show your thoughts on how we can improve our connection to your neighborhood or business.
The
following is information from a press release sent out by the Oregon State Police on October 20, 2011:
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children, but sometimes the most hectic for parents. Nearly
94 percent of children between the ages of four and twelve participate in Halloween activities each year, so the Oregon
State Police - Missing Children Clearinghouse and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
understand parents and children have concerns when planning for Halloween activities.
Parents need to take a moment to consider basic safety precautions that will help make Halloween and "Trick or
Treating" a safer night of fun:
- CHOOSE bright, flame-retardant costumes or add reflective tape to costumes and candy bags so children are easily seen in the dark. In addition, carry a glow stick or flashlight.
- PLAN a trick-or-treating route in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets. Avoid unfamiliar neighborhoods, streets that are isolated, or homes that are poorly lit inside or outside.
- NEVER send young children out alone. They should always be accompanied by a parent or another trusted adult. Older children should always travel in groups.
- ALWAYS walk younger children to the door to receive treats and don't let children enter a home unless you are with them.
- BE SURE children do not approach any vehicle, occupied or not, unless you are with them.
- DISCUSS basic pedestrian safety rules that children should use when walking to and from houses.
- CONSIDER organizing a home or community party as an alternative to "trick-or-treating."
- MAKE sure children know their home phone number and address in case you get separated. Teach children how to call 911 in an emergency.
- TEACH children to say "NO!" or "this is not my mother/father" in a loud voice if someone tries to get them to go somewhere, accept anything other than a treat, or leave with them. And teach them that they should make every effort to get away by kicking, screaming and resisting.
- REMIND children to remain alert and report suspicious incidents to parents and/or law enforcement.
Child safety is vital year round, but Halloween is an especially important time for parents and children to pay extra attention to their surroundings and not let their guard down. To help parents be prepared year round, the Oregon State Police - Missing Children Clearinghouse (OSP MCC) provides ID Complete Child Identification and DNA kits in case your child ever becomes missing. The free kits are available in English and Spanish.
To obtain a child ID Complete kit from the Oregon State Police - Missing Children Clearinghouse, e-mail child.idkits@state.or.us. Please provide your name, address, number of kits needed and a call back phone number when making a request.
The Lake Oswego Police Department is committed to an open and honest partnership with our community and with our members to create an atmosphere of trust, promoting a higher quality of public service and enhancing the quality of life.
Move Over, America!
The Lake Oswego Police Department would like to remind you to "move over" when you see an emergency
vehicle off to the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing. Motorists are required to move over
to the lane away from the emergency vehicle. If you can't change lanes because of traffic, or if you are
traveling on a two-lane roadway, then reduce your speed and carefully drive past the vehicle. Find out more
at
http://www.MoveOverAmerica.com/.