Bits and Pieces

Oro Valley Police Department Alert: School Starts-Be Careful Driving 

"The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) would like to remind the community that most private and public schools are back in session this week. Please exercise caution when driving as there will be an increase in children walking or riding bikes.

As a reminder:

• You may not pass a school bus when it stops and displays the stop sign and flashing red lights. All vehicles must stop! This includes both directions of travel when a physical median is not present. 
• The school zone is 15 miles per hour. You must be at or below 15 miles per hour prior to entering the zone. The zone is marked by the first sign as you enter. 
• It is prohibited to pass another vehicle while in a school zone. 
• Please pay attention to the crossing guard's directions and be prepared to stop. 
• School crosswalks require drivers to stop at the point a pedestrian enters into the crosswalk. 
• Please do not text and drive. 

OVPD is anticipating a large amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, so we ask that you start your day earlier and give yourself plenty of time for increased congestion. There will also be an increased police presence around schools to ensure safety." (Source: The Oro Valley Police Department Press Release)
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August's HIVE Dates

Here are this monty's Oro Valley high traffic enforcement times for Oracle Road, from Magee to Suffolk.  Six motorcycle officers will be deployed:

• August 12, 2013 4 - 7 p.m. 
• August 14, 2013 4 - 7 p.m. 
• August 22, 2013 4 - 7 p.m.
• August 27, 2013 7 - 10 a.m. 
• August 28, 2013 4 - 7 p.m.

(Source: Oro Valley Press Release)

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Next Week's Meetings: CDRB and Stormwater Utility Commission

The Oro Valley Conceptual Design Review Board has a full agenda when it meets on August 13.  The Stormwater Utility Commission meets on August 15.  They have 9 items on their agenda.

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Score 4 for the good guys:

"Four Suspects Apprehended in Shoplifting Ring

Oro Valley, Arizona (August 6, 2013) – On August 2, 2013, the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) responded to a report of shoplifting at Ulta, 11,875 N. Oracle Road. Three adult females and one juvenile female entered Ulta and concealed 40 bottles of perfume, valued at $3,500. The subjects exited the store and left the area in a vehicle. The vehicle was located and items from Ulta, along with numerous items from other stores, were recovered from the vehicle. Evidence indicates the subjects were running an organized shoplifting ring.

OVPD is asking the public for assistance. If anyone has any further information about these suspects, please call 911, 88-crime or (520) 229-4900. All four suspects have been arrested for organized retail theft and shoplifting with an artifice (class 4 felony). The juvenile’s photograph and name have not been provided. (Source The Oro Valley Police Department Press Release)"  (These guys are 20-21 years old! What a shame.)

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MAX Is The Oro Valley Police Department's Newest K-9

Welcome To Oro Valley, Max

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (August 8, 2013) - The Oro Valley Police Department is proud to introduce the newest member of its K-9 unit. Max is a three-year-old German Shepherd, imported from the Netherlands and purchased from Alderhorst K-9 International of Jurupa, CA.

He is certified in service dog work and has already begun narcotics detection training with the OVPD K-9 Unit. Max will be a dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection canine and will be trained in search, apprehension and protection.

Max is a replacement canine for one that recently retired. His handler, Officer Roger Reynolds, anticipates being certified as a team in about four to six weeks.
(Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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