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Tips

TIP: Gypsy Paving / Asphalt Paving Scam

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date January 30, 2013

I was informed by today by Deputy Constable Ron Hall, PCT 5 of an incident in the Kai Vista Subdivision on January 28, 2013 regarding a possible “Gypsy Paving” or “Asphalt Paving” scam.

Their typical pitch is to contact homeowners and tell them they have extra paving materials left from a previous job. They then offer their services at a much reduced price. In many cases, the work is poorly done, done with materials that do not last, or the driveway scam they pour old motor oil on the asphalt and it looks great at first but then you realize that it never dries.

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunity: SWAT Training Assistance

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date January 23, 2013

On Thursday, January 24th from 5:00p to 8:00p, the SWAT team is needing at least 20 Alumni Volunteers at the Government Center for some training assistance. If you can help, now is your time to have some fun (hopefully)! If you can help please contact Deputy Jeff Jordan.

Tips

TIP: Door-to-Door Salespeople

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date January 3, 2013

THIS IS A WARNING REGARDING DOOR TO DOOR MAGAZINE SALES

On January 2nd, 2013, I was approached inside the Wal-Mart store in San Marcos, TX by a door to door magazine salesman trying to do his magazine sales scam. The company the receipt said he worked for is “Back A Winner” based out of Colorado. During my conversation with the “salesman” he disclosed that law enforcement in the New Braunfels area have already been called on the group. He claimed to a have a “permit” to solicit in San Marcos. He also told me that he and several others would be in the Comal County/Hays County/Travis County areas for at least the next five to six weeks. The “salesman” I encountered appeared to have been drinking. Wal-Mart staff was informed and he was “politely” asked to leave.

Tags Consumer, Consumer Information, Consumer Protection, Crime, Prevention

News

FBI CREST Program

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date December 19, 2012

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 8:00am to 4:00pm in the large teaching theater at San Marcos Police Department.

The FBI has offered to the following program to be brought to the HCCSAAA. The FBI CREST (Community Relations Executive Seminar Training) is a shorter, more focused version of the Citizens’ Academy, conducted in partnership with a community group at an offsite location. Students learn about the mission, goals, history, and internal workings of the FBI, but the sessions are customized to meet the needs of each organization. CREST serves as a means to exchange information between the FBI and the participating communities. Through this exchange, criminal problems affecting communities will be identified and addressed.

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunity: First Responders Christmas Breakfast

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date December 19, 2012

On Christmas Day morning, the San Marcos Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will be hosting their annual First Responder Christmas Day Breakfast. This breakfast is open to all first responders that are working on Christmas Day. They have asked if any of our members would be interested in preparing and serving food for first responders.

News

Texas Crime Prevention Association (TCPA) Membership

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date December 10, 2012

I wanted to take a moment to reminder you or encourage you to sign up for or renew your Texas Crime Prevention Association membership. Membership dues are $30 per calendar year. Corporate or Business Sponsorships are $300 per calendar year. There are several opportunities for crime prevention training and information sharing. We have active law enforcement officers, civilians who work in law enforcement agencies, Citizen Academy graduates, members of non-profit groups, and members of the retail and private business community in our association.

Tips

TIP: Holiday Safety Tips

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date December 5, 2012

Sheriff Gary Cutler wishes to share the following Holiday Safety Tips. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Unit has complied safety tips to contribute to the safety and security of people during the holiday season. The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. We can never be too careful, too prepared, or too aware. Please share this information with family, friends and neighbors. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office wishes you a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday season.

Tips

TIP: 5 Things To Know About Going Back To School

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date September 12, 2012

NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates.

5 Things To Know About Going Back To School With NetSmartz

Tags Internet, Internet Safety, Internet Security, Prevention, Safety

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunity: Extended Jails Operations

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date September 11, 2012

If anyone is interested in spending a 4 hour tour of duty in the jail with officers to see more of their day to day activities and to learn more about how the jail operates outside of the hour and a half you got in the Citizens Academy class, please let me know and we can schedule something similar to the patrol ride-outs.

For more information, contact Deputy Jeffrey Jordan at 512-393-7373 or via email at jeff.jordan@co.hays.tx.us.

Respectfully,

Jeff Jordan
Deputy Sheriff

News

Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (TCPAAA) Conference Roundup

Post author By SiteAdmin
Post date August 27, 2012

The HCCSAAA attended its first Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (TCPAAA) Conference (http://www.texascpaaa.org/). Ron and Deborah Huffman, Dax Verlye, and myself attended. There were several great mini courses and training sessions offered. There were over 250 Alumni Association members present. There is a special cruise for Alumni Association members and law enforcement personnel called the “Witness Protection Cruise” scheduled for Spring 2013.

Tags Training, Volunteer