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BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
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bridging the digital divide
What Parents Need to Know
Cell Phones - Cyberbullying - Online Predators |
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- 54% of teens complain about or make fun of teachers on the Internet
- 37% have made fun of other students
(Common Sense Media, 2009)
After students participate in SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™ activities, there is a:
- 28% increase in students’ willingness to always tell their parents or trusted adult if they come across anything on the Internet that makes them feel uncomfortable.
This free public education program is a partnership between the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the San Diego Police Foundation. SafetyNet provides tools to facilitate smart cyber choices for our first online generation. Join us for an upcoming parent and caregiver presentation!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, FREE
| 6:00 p.m. Check-in, refreshments, 6:30-8:30 Program and Q&A |
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Montgomery Middle School, Auditorium
2470 Ulric Street
San Diego, 92111
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| Language: |
Spanish translation is available |
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Online |
Friday, June 25, 2010, FREE Presented in Spanish
| 6:30 p.m.Check-in, refreshments, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Program and Q&A |
| Location: |
St. James Catholic Church
625 South Nardo Avenue
Solana Beach, 92075 |
| Register: |
Online |
Networking Site Provides Anonymity (and a Dose of Cruelty)
"While Formspring is still under the radar of many parents and guidance counselors, over the last two months it has become an obsession for thousands of teenagers nationwide, a place to trade comments like: Are you still friends with julia? Why wasn’t sam invited to lauren’s party? You’re not as hot as you think you are. Do you wear a d cup? You talk too much. You look stupid when you laugh. By setting up a free Formspring account and linking it to their Tumblr or Twitter or Facebook accounts, young people invite their hundreds of online friends to ask questions or post comments, without having to identify themselves."
Read the Full Article
Every bit helps!
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We’ll show our thanks by sending you a 2010 "Proud Supporter" decal for your car or home.
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Paul Barnett, Photographer
 As a photographer, Paul Barnett is known for his quick and spontaneous eye and the way he becomes almost invisible, allowing his subjects to relax and be themselves. This not only makes him a talented photographer, but a wonderful resource for the San Diego Police Foundation.
Paul’s unique style and quality is recognized throughout North America, Europe and Mexico, and he has been commissioned to photograph weddings all over the world. Equally popular is his child photography.
Paul Barnett also enjoys giving back. He works with numerous charities, including the San Diego Police Foundation, photographing events and special projects.
http://www.barnettphoto.com/
SDPF welcomes new directors
Please join us in welcoming our newest directors: Kathy Leodler, Director of Global Security for CareFusion, and Jill Olen, CEO of the Olen Group.
Balboa Park: Police patrol on bikes, ATVs
Reassigning the officers to patrol positions and disbanding the San Diego Police Department’s Mounted Enforcement Unit, left Central Division with a problem: how do you patrol 1,200 acres of rough and rugged terrain? With all–terrain vehicles and bikes of course! The Thursday Club Juniors contributed $15,500 to provide SDPD officers with new ATVs and bikes.
Without the horse patrols, community members were concerned about park safety. These new vehicles will allow officers to continue patrols of trails and off–road areas as well as facilitate access to almost all the park’s walkways and canyons. The visible police presence will continue to strongly deter criminal activity.
Thank you to The Thursday Club Juniors!
Regional Canine Assistance Project: Hollie’s new ride
The San Diego Fire–Rescue Department’s Accelerant Detection Canine team is riding a little higher these days! They received a new vehicle purchased with funding from the Gary and Mary West Foundation for the San Diego Police Foundation’s Regional Canine Assistance Project.
"The efficiency offered by K–9 units are tremendous assets that grow even more important when law enforcement agencies struggle with staffing and budget challenges," said Gary West.
Part of a $300,000 grant to 9 law enforcement agencies, San Diego Fire–Rescue has the region’s only accelerant detection canine and responds to calls throughout San Diego, Orange, Imperial and Riverside Counties. When investigators suspect there was an accelerant, like gasoline, used to start a fire, they call on "Hollie" and her handler, Capt. Mike Merriken. Together, the team tracks down even the smallest traces of accelerant that may have gone unnoticed by investigators without canine assistance.
Thank you Gary and Mary West Foundation!
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
5th Annual Surf Dog Competition: Saturday, May 22
 Saturday, May 22, 2010
Dunes Park/Beach
700 Seacoast Drive
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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See Spot surf during the Loews Dog Surfing Competition – the nation’s original surfing competition for man’s best friend. Dozens of canines from across the U.S. will hang 10 (errr, 20) to support San Diego Police Foundation and the SDPD Canine Unit.
Interested in attending, volunteering or sponsoring the event? More information
 Saturday,
June 5, 2010
San Diego Hilton
Bay Front
PETCO Foundation Hands to Paws Gala
The San Diego Police Foundation’s support for the great work of police service dogs earned a position as one of three beneficiaries of the PETCO Foundation’s "Hands to Paws Gala". An evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment.
Interested in attending? More information |
