Tag Archives: public safety
Safe Families, Safe Communities Forum Held In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last month, a special event was held in response to the senseless and tragic death of Jamil Baskerville, Jr., the two-year-old Pennsauken boy allegedly killed by his mother’s boyfriend, Zachary Tricoche last August.
Community Forum Discusses Issues Of Domestic Violence, Child Safety
The Camden County Board of Freeholders and Pennsauken Township, in conjunction with the Camden County Commission on Child Abuse and Missing Children, will be holding a “Safe Families, Safe Communities” forum on Thursday, Oct. 13. Held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 Rt. 130 N., Pennsauken, the event provides the community an opportunity to discuss the issues of domestic violence and child safety.
Fire Department Hosts Open House During National Night Out
The Pennsauken Fire Department will open all of its fire stations to the public during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 2, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
Pennsauken Police Unveil Safe Exchange Zone
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Police Department recently created a Safe Exchange Zone for use by members of the community.
Pennsauken’s Finest Recognized During National Police Week
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During National Police Week, an annual event dedicated to not only honoring America’s law enforcement community, but also remembering those officers that lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others, the Pennsauken Police Department held a special awards ceremony to recognize the courageous men and women who go above and beyond to protect and serve the Pennsauken community.
Pennsauken Police Stress Vehicle, Pedestrian Safety
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
At the end of March, the Pennsauken community mourned the loss of high school student Quason Turner, who was tragically killed as he crossed Rt. 130. A few days later, Norman Schultz of Philadelphia was killed crossing Rt. 70 by McClellan Ave.
In the last 39 months, there have been 11 traffic-related fatalities in Pennsauken. Nine of them have been pedestrians, with most occurring on major highways. The Pennsauken Police Department shares the sentiment of the Pennsauken community that it’s 11 too many.
Pennsauken Police Respond To Luring Attempts
Information Provided By The Pennsauken Township Police Department
The Pennsauken Township Police Department has been notified of a number of luring attempts within the past month. Each incident was investigated to the fullest extent. At this time none of the reported incidents were able to be substantiated. Extra patrols have been added to the areas. The safety of our residents is of the utmost importance.
Parents and guardians are asked to read the provided information and to review these following safety tips with your children.
New Police Officers Training In The Field
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Two longtime Pennsauken residents, Linnette Ramos and Daxton Canales, are currently serving their community as two of the Township’s newest police officers.
Web Site Raises Awareness About Drunk Driving In New Jersey
The Pennsauken Police Department is helping to further awareness about the issue of drunk driving in New Jersey through their support of an online resource called the New Jersey Open Data Project – Stay Sober NJ. The initiative, created by law firm Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., and spearheaded by partner Steven Benvenisti, who was nearly killed by a drunk driver in college, compiles nine years worth of open source data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s FARS database, from 2005-2013.
Pennsauken, Merchantville Police Participate In Rapid Deployment Training
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In today’s day and age, the threat of an active shooter looking to cause massive casualties is becoming more and more prevalent. To prepare for these types of situations, should they occur locally, the Pennsauken Township and Merchantville police departments are participating in joint rapid deployment training.
