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THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE
Double Oak Police Department
by Chief Thomas Sanders
The Double Oak Police Department has been busy lately. So, this may be a bit short, but an update is definitely in order.
If you have access to the Internet, please visit our new web site: www.doubleoakpoIice.com. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know us. The
site contains links to our Mission and Vision statements, activity reports, contact information, recruitment/hiring policy, explorer information, great links and
more. Officer Mentemeier has worked very hard putting the site together and I’ve received numerous compliments on his work.
Double Oak Police Reserve Officer Terry Hargis has accepted a full-time police officer position with the Krum Police Department. His last
day with us was April 11. Although we hate to see anyone leave, we know that this change was important to him. Good
feluck, Terry!
Officer Mentemeier has been released from worker’s compensation back to patrol duty. There are a few temporary
restrictions but we anticipate his full release within a few weeks. We will miss him around the office (he makes such a good secretary.....).
Officer Eric Newton has been undergoing intensive training in motor vehicle accident investigation. He has been attending Intermediate
and Advanced Accident Investigation at the Tarrant County College. In addition, Officer Newton is available for your Home Security
Survey / Inspection. You may access his voicemail at 972-355-5995, or you can write to: off.newton@double-oak.com.
On Saturday, April 4, the Double Oak Police
Department was represented at the Lowe’s Safety Fair in
Flower Mound at FM 2499 and FM 407. Sergeant Damon
Cole and Officer Matt Mentemeier voluntarily chose to rep-
resent the Double Oak Police Department. Sergeant Cole
proudly displayed the bicycle and demonstrated various
aspects of our patrol functions and equipment.
Officer Mentemeier led the Explorers in the event as
they were active participants. The Explorers took turns
in the “Rover” costume....they were excellent!
Sergeant Cole and Officer Mentemeier received
formal letters of appreciation from me for their
participation and great representation. Thanks, guys.
And... .thank you, the citizens for tolerating my absence
the last few weeks!
Thomas Sanders
Rover
The Explorer Table
A Special Thank You to the Explorers
DOUBLE OAK POLICE EXPLORERS
It has only been one month but the Explorers have a lot of new and exciting things to share! The Double Oak Police Explorers would like to announce that the
winner of the two Southwest Airline tickets is...
Mr. Mark Krueger of Double Oak
The drawing was held at Double Oak Town Hall on Tuesday evening, April 12. There were 110 tickets sold during the
last few months. On behalf of the Explorers I would like to thank everyone that purchased a raffle ticket that helped;
support the program, as well as a very special thank you again to Southwest Airlines for donating the tickets. We were able to raise a
considerable amount of money that will be used for uniforms, supplies, training, trips and many more things that come up.
On April 2, 2005 the Explorers were invited to participate at the Safety Fair that was held in the Lowe’s Parking lot located at FM 2499
and FM 407. The Safety Fair was to educate young children to the dangers that can be found in most homes and what to do if they
encounter any of them in their home. The Explores had their own table set up with brochures on 9-1-1 education (courtesy of the
Denton County 911 District), “Police are our friends” brochures, Law Enforcement Exploring brochures, along with key chains, rulers,
erasers and other give-a-ways for the kids. Explorers Wes Crowder, Brad Krueger, and Dominic Pollone were excellent representa-
tives. The Double Oak Police Department also had a Police vehicle available at Lowe’s for the kids to see “up close and personal.’
If you are around the Double Oak or Copper Canyon area and you see one of our Explorers, please make sure to stop and introduce —•—r-,jl
yourself. The Double Oak Town Council approved the initial funds for the Explorer Program through the Double Oak Police Community n ,
Programs. So, thanks to each member of the Double Oak Town Council. Without the generous and continuing support of the surrounding Crowder- Krue9ar and Mentemeier
have been possible. If you or your company would like to help the Double Oak Police Explorers Program, please feel free to contact us. The Explorers can be reached by calling
the police department, 972-355-5995, or you may write to off.mentemeier@double-oak.com.
Predators Among Us!
submitted by David Westfall, Crime Stoppers Board Member
Child Abuse HotLine
1- (800) 252-5400
Who are these predators that we speak of; are they male, female, young, old, family or neighbors? With the latest abductions and the loss of life, it’s time we reeducate ourselves
and our children about the evil around us.
How can you tell if someone is a sexual predator? Do you know what a sexual predator looks like? While some people appear suspicious, there are no stereotypes. What do I
have at my disposal to find out who they are and if they are in my neighborhood? The internet is a great place to start. The Denton County Sheriff Department has a website that
lists sex offenders and much more. The web address is sheriff.dentoncounty.com. Once at the Denton County Sheriff’s site double clink on Sex Offenders and it will take you
to a screen where you can select a zip code to search your area. At this point you’ll be able to view the name, address, and date of birth, sex, race, victim age, charge and the
date of the offense. Most important is the picture of the individual so you know who it is and you can show your children.
All this means nothing unless you train your children to be aware of these people. Children are friendly and believe nothing bad can ever happen to them because. So here are a
tew situations that we need to retrain them on, to keep them safe and out of harm’s way.
1. No reasonable adult will ask children for directions. This is a ploy to get them close enough so they can manipulate them into getting into there car.
2. Children love animals, have them watch out for the person who will approach with just a leash and ask for help finding their lost pet. Again, this is a way that they can
separate one child from their friends and not be noticed when they are abducted.
3' 5f°W what y0ur children are doing on the internet. Should they ever get into a chat room and meet someone on line, tell them to tell you and never to go meet this person.
This is another ploy used to get your children into a vulnerable position.
4. Have a family emergency code word. Should your child be approached and told their parents have been in an accident or that they were told to pick them up this kev word
would verify that it’s ok to be with this person. y
Sexuai predators are suppose to register with the local authorities and check in with their parole officers on a regular basis. This may not happen due to the number of parolees or
e lack of parole officers. Sex offenders are limited to the perimeters at which children congregate. However this does not always stop them.
onH^kfs^ °f S°me0ne Wh° haSn,t registered or moved int0 your neighborhood and is a sex offender please contact your local law enforcement office. It could save just
TT T • •. yt , 3 X DOUBLE OAK TOWN CLEAN-UP DAYS
Upper Innity Household Waste Day Is ] Waste Management will deliver a dumpster to the Town Hall/Firehouse
Sat., May 14, 9 am to 12
Charlie Wright, Building Official, 972-539-9464
corner
for Double Oak residents to use after cleaning up around your yard and our
town, the weekend of April 30th - May 1st. Feel free to take advantage of this
J service, and let’s keep Double Oak clean, but please don’t deposit any tires,
batteries, paint, or chemicals into the dumpster.
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