Crime Stoppers programs prove effective in nationwide study
A Sunday study by Northwestern researchers finds Crime Stoppers programs in 00 cities have recovered over half a billion dollars in narcotics and stolen property over a decade. The report credits local, self funded programs with cash tips and anonymity, noting higher success where media coverage and police collaboration are balanced.
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Washington
Northwestern University
Center For Public Affairs
Policeman fatally shot during Detroit No Crime Day event
A Detroit officer was killed Saturday possibly by accident during the first No Crime Day. Isiah Thomas led hundreds at Hart Plaza urging vigilance, while Mayor Coleman Young said the shooting was accidental. Organizers reported 15,000 marchers though police dispute the count.
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Isiah Thomas
Thomas
Hart Plaza
Christopher Buck
Buck
Coleman Young
Young
Jones
Chicago
FBI
Beirsit
Detroit Free Press
Alaska declares record $556 dividend for residents
Alaska officials announced a record Permanent Fund dividend of $556.26 for residents who lived in the state at least six months. Gov. Bill Sheffield said the payout, based on revenue Department estimates, will be mailed from October through March to more than 530,000 people.
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Juneau
Alaska
Bill Sheffield
Department of Revenue
Sheffield
Bloodmobile in Frederick October 1 at Independent Hose Co
Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Frederick on Wednesday October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Independent Hose Co on Baughman’s Lane. Urgent appeal to boost blood supply with all types needed, especially O positive O negative B positive and B negative. Donor criteria include good health weight at least 120 pounds and minimum age 17 with no upper age limit if medicals are met. Between 8 and 56 days between donations. Additional October collections listed at Middletown Urbana Frederick and Emmitsburg locations.
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Frederick
Independent Hose Co
Baughman's Lane
Red Cross
Frederick County
Middletown
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Family Independent Pharmacy
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Johnson & Johnson
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