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Home My Public Portal About10/1993 * Crime Prevention Monthc' P R O C L A M A T I O N Proclaiming the month of October, 1993 as "CRIME PREVENTION MONTH" in the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida. WHEREAS, the continued vitality of our nation depends on how safe we keep our neighborhoods and our communities because crime and the fear of crime diminish the wellbeing and quality of life of all; and WHEREAS, in the times of rising fear due to the violence that has erupeted in our communities, citizens must be made aware of what they can do to prevent themselves, their families, their neighborhoods, and their entire communities from being victimized; and WHEREAS, we believe in the value of grassroots programs that emphasize self - reliance and cooperation in which people are encouraged to join together to eradicate crime and violence in their neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, every segment of the community from school child tc law enforcement officer, from teacher to business leader, must help to rebuild a sense of mutual responsibility and shared pride; and WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs depend upon close partnerships among law enforcement, other government agencies and citizens; and WHEREAS, crime and drug abuse prevention are more than self - protection and security; they promote positive alternatives to delinquency and drug use among young people, and encourage youth to participate as citizens and enable them to make significant contributions to their communities; NOW, THEREFORE, I. William F. Koch, Jr., Mayor do hereby proclaim October, 1993 as "CRIME PREVENTION MONTH" in the Town of Gulf Stream and call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to increase their participation in our community's crime and drug prevention efforts, so that the fabric of the community can be more tightly woven and the spark of citizenship renewed. a M ,..:, ,.�•5,. ( 7 1A "/J William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERT A. BUTTERWORTH October 1, 1993 The Honorable William Koch, Jr. Mayor, Town of Gulf Stream 545 Golfview Drive Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Dear Mayor Koch: According to the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, the average child in the United States sees 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence on television and in the movies by the time they reach junior high. An estimated 90,000 guns and over 600,000 knives are taken to school every day. These alarming facts help us to see all too clearly that today's world offers fewer and fewer safe havens for our children, and that often the protection they need is from themselves. Crime and violence touch them daily -- at home, at school and at all points in between. We must work together to provide safe schools and neighborhoods where all young people can learn and grow. We must try to instill a sense of responsibility and civic pride in youth and encourage their involvement in changing our communities for the better. Crime Prevention Month gives everyone -- law enforcement, community institutions, parents, schools, businesses and policymakers -- the opportunity to take at least one step toward making our communities safer for children. I join with Governor Chiles, who has proclaimed October as Crime Prevention Month, and the Florida Crime Prevention Association in urging you to make crime prevention a priority in your community during this month. The crime prevention representatives in your law enforcement agency will also be receiving information about Crime Prevention Month. I encourage you to take an active role in supporting their efforts. For your information I have enclosed a kit The Honorable William Koch, Jr. October 1, 1993 Page Two provided by the National Crime Prevention Council with ideas and suggestions for activities during the month. I also stand ready to assist you. If you have any questions or would like additional information or ideas please contact Dan Gilmore in my Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs at (904)487- 3712. Sincerely, Robert A. Butterworth Attorney General RAB /qjm Enclosure F l�. 3 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: October 1993 All county and municipal government leaders Tina M. Kumiega, President FLORIDA CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION Crime Prevention Month As proclaimed nationally and by Governor Lawton Chiles, October is Crime Prevention Month. I would like to take this opportunity to join Attorney General Bob Butterworth in urging you, as our government leaders to not only support the crime prevention efforts being undertaken by law enforcement in your communities, but to become actively involved! Crime Prevention is everyone's business. Successful crime prevention programs have the support and active involvement of law enforcement, government and the community. Enclosed is a copy of the Crime Prevention Month kit distributed annually by the National Crime Prevention Council. This year's focus is on our greatest resource, our youth. They have become a target of crime and violence and are in need of our assistance and guidance to provide for their safety in an environment that allows them to build a strong foundation in which to learn and grow. There is not one of us who can say that they are not responsible in some way for helping to achieve this objective. The Florida Crime Prevention Association is focusing a majority of its training at this year's conference to "Youth Intervention Programs ". These programs will focus on positive and productive interaction between law enforcement and the youth of their community. This is a part of our contribution to the objective of preventing violence to children, what will be yours? v <�ery truly yours, Tina M. Kumie a `�� g PRESIDENT Florida Crime Prevention Association rart a State of Florida Executive Department Tallahassee WHEREAS, the continued vitality of our nation depends on how safe we keep our neighborhoods and our communities because crime and the fear of crime diminish the well -being and quality of life of all; and WHEREAS, in the times of rising fear due to the violence that has erupted in our communities, residents must be made aware of what they can do to prevent them- selves, their families, their neighborhoods and their entire communities from being victimized; and WHEREAS, we believe in the value of grassroots programs that emphasize self- reliance and cooperation in which people are encouraged to join together to eradicate crime and violence in their neiehborhnnds: and WHEREAS, every segment of the community, from school child to law enforcement officer, from teacher to business leader,-must help to rebuild a sense of mutual responsibility and shared pride; and WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs depend upon close partner- ships among law enforcement, governmental agencies, schools, community groups, busi- nesses and residents; and WHEREAS, crime and drug abuse prevention are more than self - protection and security; they promote positive alternatives to delinquency and drug use among young people, and encourage youth to participate as citizens and enable them to make significant contributions to their communities; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lawton Chiles, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim October 1993 as CRIME PREVENTION MONTH in Florida and call upon all residents, governmental agencies, public and private institutions and businesses to increase their participation in our community's crime and drug prevention efforts, so that the fabric of the community can be more tightly woven and the spark of citizenship renewed. ATTEST: AE RETARY F TATE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, the Capital, this 24th day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred