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October is Crime Prevention Month. Preventing crime is everyone's responsibility. It's truly a partnership between law enforcement and the people we serve. Join us at the following safety events:

Walk Like MADD
Saturday, October 12
Registration: 7:00 a.m.; Walk: 8:30 a.m.
NTC Park
2455 Cushing Road, San Diego
Register at http://goo.gl/m6gD6.
Join Sheriff Bill Gore and the Sheriff's Department family in honoring the memory of Deputy Ken Collier. Deputy Collier was killed in the line of duty in 2010 while trying to stop a drunk driver going the wrong way on Highway 52 in Santee.

Vista Crime Prevention
Saturday, October 12
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Vista Branch Library Parking Lot
700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista
Find us next to the bounce house
Crime Prevention and SWAT Display, kids crafts, health screenings, food demos and more

San Marcos Crime Prevention
Saturday October 12
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
180 W. Mission Road, San Marcos
Observe Crime Prevention & Fire Prevention Month by attending an open house at San Marcos Fire Station 1. Child fingerprinting, games and giveaways for kids

Coffee with the Community - Spring Valley
Saturday, October 12
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Casa de Oro Library
9805 Campo Road #180
Spring Valley
(619) 463-3236
Share your concerns over a free cup of coffee with Captain Pete Callewaert.

Vista Crime Prevention
Saturday, October 19
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Brengle Terrace Park
1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista
Crime Prevention and Patrol Car displays, face painting, art activities, games, educational displays

Bike Rodeo for Kids - Santee
Saturday, October 19
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sonrise Church
8805 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee
(619) 956-4022

The Bicycle Rodeo features a bicycle and helmet safety inspection. A quick lesson on the rules of the road is followed by a ride on a miniature "chalk street" course where children are shown where and how to apply the rules. Don't forget to bring your bicycle and helmet.

If you can't make it to these events, the Sheriff's Department provides many Crime Prevention Resources year-round.

*http://www.crimemapping.com/- Sign up to receive alerts concerning crime trends in your neighborhood. Remember, an informed community is a safe community.

*Vacation Checks - our Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members offer free vacation checks year-round. Just fill out a vacation check form on our website (www.sdsheriff.net) and bring it to a Sheriffs' Station/Substation.

*Home Security Checks - our Crime Prevention Specialists can inspect your home through the eyes of a thief and give tips on how to improve your home security. Just call a Crime Prevention Specialist near you. http://www.sdsheriff.net/lesb_patrolstations.html.

*Neighborhood Watch - when neighborhoods work together, entire communities can benefit. Get involved and call your Crime Prevention Specialist. http://www.sdsheriff.net/lesb_patrolstations.html.

*Be a Friend, Not a Bully - October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. A Crime Prevention Specialist or School Resource Deputy can come to your school to give a presentation.

*Star Smart - October 20-26 is National Teen Driver Safety Week.
We can all help improve teen driver safety. Take part in the Sheriff's Start Smart program. This FREE class is for new drivers and their parents/guardians so they clearly understand their responsibilities when a teen starts to drive. To register for a free class near you, visit http://www.sdsheriff.net/co_startsmart.html.