Second annual Operation Medicine Cabinet protects public, Wabash

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For the second year, residents can safely dispose of their expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications through “Operation Medicine Cabinet.” Event sponsor Home Instead Senior Care in Lafayette is partnering with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, Rosewalk Commons, and the West Lafayette Go Greener Commission for the one-day event that allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unwanted drugs.

“Operation Medicine Cabinet is a valuable community service that educates the public on how proper disposal not only protects loved ones from accidental ingestion but also helps protect the environment,” said Chris Irons, owner of the Lafayette Home Instead Senior Care.

Many residents flush their medications down the toilet or down a drain, he said. “But Indiana’s wastewater treatment system is not designed to remove these types of contaminants from the water supply.”

“In addition, pets and children can access medications that are carelessly thrown away in the trash,” said Irons. “Proper disposal also prevents illegal use of the drugs or theft of identity from prescription labels.”

Operation Medicine Cabinet will be held in two locations on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rosewalk Commons senior community, 250 Shenandoah Drive, in Lafayette, and in the Cumberland Park farmers’ market parking lot in West Lafayette. Collection will be supervised by the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department and properly incinerated by the animal crematory at Hippensteel Funeral Home.

For more information, contact Jeanise Delano at (765) 447-8800.

Project Safe Neighborhood launches Tippecanoe County Rental Property Owners and Managers Training Program

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Lafayette Online) — Pat Harrington, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor, and Kathryn Redd, PSN Gang Initiative Coordinator will host speakers and special guests from federal, and local law enforcement agencies, state and local government, and national and local agencies as they formally announce the Tippecanoe County Rental Property Owners and Managers Training Program to the public at Thomas Duncan Hall this week.

Project Safe Neighborhood initiatives are built upon forming strong partnerships in the community between law enforcement agencies, governmental entities, community organizations, neighborhood associations, and citizens. It is the power that the coalition has when acting together that is most disruptive to crime and criminal activity.

Project Safe Neighborhood Initiatives have five core components that are critical to success: Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Training, Outreach, and Accountability.

The announcement will be Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 5:00pm, Thomas Duncan Hall, 610 Ferry Street, Lafayette (765) 742-4788.

Key speakers will be available to the public and press following the event. The public is encouraged to attend.

Scheduled Speakers:

• David Capp, U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Indiana
• Susan Aguilar , Chief Executive Officer, WeTip
• Ron Alting, State Senator
• Sheila Klinker, State Representative
• Patrick K. Harrington, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor
• Tony Roswarski, Mayor, City of Lafayette
• John Dennis, Mayor, City of West Lafayette
• David Payne, Acting Chief, Lafayette Police Department
• Jason Dombkowski, Chief, West Lafayette Police Department
• Tracy Brown, Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department
• Kathryn J. Redd, Project Safe Neighborhood/Gang Initiative Coordinator, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office
• Russell Conard, Student, Harrison High School

Special Guests

• James R. Mesterharm, U.S. Attorneys Office, Northern District of Indiana
• Ryan Holmes, U.S. Attorneys Office, Northern District of Indiana
• Sue Mandell, Director of Marketing, WeTip

Key Community Guests

• Edie Peirce-Thomas, Executive Director, Lafayette Housing Authority
• Sergeant Troy W. Harris, Criminal Investigation Division, City of West Lafayette Police Department
• Brain C. Gossard, Officer, Street Crimes Unit, Lafayette Police Department

Selected Special Guest Attendees

• Dr. Rocky D. Killion, Superintendent, West Lafayette Community School Corporation Superintendent
• Dr. Edward Eiler, Superintendent, Lafayette School Corporation Superintendent
• Brett J. Gruetmacher Principal, Tecumseh Junior High School
• Jane Boswell, Neighborhood Association Leadership, 9th Street Hill
• Kathy Gueff, Store Manager, Village Pantry

Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office holds 3rd Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser to aid local disaster relief

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Lafayette-Online) — The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office hosts its third annual “Community Fish Fry” benefiting the local Chapter of the American Red Cross. This year’s event kicks off the “Heroes of the American Red Cross Campaign” and is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds on Teal Road in Lafayette.

Interaction between the two agencies is not uncommon. “We often work with the American Red Cross to provide assistance and disaster relief to those affected by flooding or other disasters that impact our community. Over the past three years this has allowed members of the Sheriff’s Office an excellent opportunity to work with the Red Cross in a different capacity” said Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown.

American Red Cross Executive Director Debbie Elsner agrees. “This collaborative effort with the Sheriff’s Department is a great example that we work well together for a common cause. We are very appreciative that the members of our local Sheriff’s Office volunteer their time in support of the American Red Cross,” Elsner said.

Tickets are priced at eight dollars ($8.00) for adults and five dollars ($5.00) for children age twelve and under. Tickets may be purchased during regular business hours at the Sheriff’s Office at 2640 Duncan Road, or at the Red Cross Chapter House located 615 N. 18th Street, Suite 101 in Lafayette. Tickets will also be on sale at the event on June 6th.

Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office holds 3rd Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser to aid local disaster relief

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Lafayette-Online) — The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office hosts its third annual “Community Fish Fry” benefiting the local Chapter of the American Red Cross. This year’s event kicks off the “Heroes of the American Red Cross Campaign” and is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds on Teal Road in Lafayette.

Interaction between the two agencies is not uncommon. “We often work with the American Red Cross to provide assistance and disaster relief to those affected by flooding or other disasters that impact our community. Over the past three years this has allowed members of the Sheriff’s Office an excellent opportunity to work with the Red Cross in a different capacity” said Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown.

American Red Cross Executive Director Debbie Elsner agrees. “This collaborative effort with the Sheriff’s Department is a great example that we work well together for a common cause. We are very appreciative that the members of our local Sheriff’s Office volunteer their time in support of the American Red Cross,” Elsner said.

Tickets are priced at eight dollars ($8.00) for adults and five dollars ($5.00) for children age twelve and under. Tickets may be purchased during regular business hours at the Sheriff’s Office at 2640 Duncan Road, or at the Red Cross Chapter House located 615 N. 18th Street, Suite 101 in Lafayette. Tickets will also be on sale at the event on June 6th.

Lafayette School Corporation distributes 20,000 WeTip flyers to students today

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Lafayette School Corporation will be handing out over 20,000 flyers today explaining how the new Tippecanoe County WeTip Crime Reporting Hotline works. The teachers will be sending home three flyers with each child. The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s office is encouraging parents to visit their next-door neighbors with their children and deliver a WeTip flyer to them.

The model, based on one used in the Compton Unified School District, reduced school incidents by 90% during its first semester of implementation. The distribution process is meant to spark friendly communication between neighbors. The goal is to get out the word regarding the WeTip Hotline and how it works, however, it also encourages neighbors to introduce themselves and to start talking to each other.

“A large part of illegal activity can be stopped when neighbors watch out for each other. Getting to know your neighbor is the first step,” said Kathryn Redd, Project Safe Neighborhood/Gang Initiative Coordinator, Tippecanoe Prosecutor’s Office.

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