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DuPage County Crime Stoppers Newsletter
DuPage County Crime Stoppers
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 The DuPage Crime Stopper . DuPage's Only Crime Stoppin Electronic Publication 
March 2004 
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Dear Tom,

This is Issue #2 of what we hope to be a monthly, maybe even a weekly, electronic newsletter publication with all your latest Crime Stopper news, DuPage County doings, individual city or town happenings and anything else of interest.

Readers please feel free to forward this to other interested parties. Police and Fire Chiefs this means your staff; Village or City Officials this means your employees; Civic groups this means your members; and Home Owner Associations this means your neighbors. Anyone may e-mail the editor with suggestions, articles, classifieds and opinions.

In this issue
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  • DuPage Crime Stoppers Produce TV Commercial
  • Cell Phone Gun
  • Be Informed
  • "Turn In A Torch" A Crime Stopper Anti-Arson Campaign
  • Put Crime Stoppers In Your Schools

  • Cell Phone Gun
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    Cell phone guns are being built and distributed through the criminal underground. These weapons first showed up in Europe in late 2000. The weapon is built around a hollow cell phone case. The mechanism is installed inside the case so that by hitting the correct buttons, the cell phone case comes apart. In the top half you can see four .22 caliber (5.56mm) bullets in short barrels that are concealed by the plastic covering at the top of the cell phone. When the cell phone is snapped back together, four of the buttons on the cell phone will release a spring loaded firing pin into the rear of one of the bullets, firing it out the front of the case. It's not very accurate, but from a few feet away, a shot in the head will kill, and a hit anywhere else will be felt. These cell phone guns have not yet been reported in the United States.

    Though the novelty of cell-phone guns is interesting, ATF spokesman John D'Angelo says the idea of concealing firearms in common devices is not new. "Disguised weapons have been around forever. We've seen guns in the form of canes, pens, beepers. As technology progresses and becomes more prevalent, disguised weapons will change to mirror that."

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    Be Informed
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    Disaster preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake-prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley." For Americans, preparedness must now account for man- made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. The following five areas have been or will be covered, in past, this or upcoming issues: Biological Threats, Chemical Threat, Explosion, Nuclear Blast and Radiation Threat.

    Part 2 of 5 - Chemical Threats: In the event of a chemical threat, Public Health Officials may not immediately be able to provide information on what you should do. It will take time to determine exactly what the poison is, how it should be treated, and who is in danger. However, you should watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the Internet for official news.

    A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment. Possible Signs of a Chemical Attack: many people suffering from watery eyes, twitching, choking, having trouble breathing or losing coordination. Many sick or dead birds, fish or small animals are also cause for suspicion. If You See Signs of Chemical Attack: find clean air quickly, quickly try to define the impacted area or where the chemical is coming from and if possible move away from it. If the chemical is inside a building where you are, get out of the building without passing through the contaminated area. If you can't get out of the building or find clean air without passing through the area where you see signs of a chemical attack, it may be better to move as far away as possible and "shelter-in-place." If you are outside, quickly decide what is the fastest way to find clean air. Consider if you can get out of the area or if you should go inside the closest building and "shelter-in-place."

    If you think you may have been exposed to a chemical, strip immediately and wash. Look for a hose, fountain, or any source of water, and wash with soap if possible, being sure not to scrub the chemical into your skin. Seek emergency medical attention.

    "Turn In A Torch" A Crime Stopper Anti-Arson Campaign
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    The DuPage County Crime Stoppers has joined the DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force in the fight against arson. A statistical analysis was conducted and it identified a historical fire and arson problem in DuPage County. As a result of this analysis, in September of 1999 the DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force was implemented (Fact - DuPage County experiences approximately 2800 fires a year of which 1300 are structures, of which 450 are arson).

    Based upon a proactive and aggressive approach, there have been a total of 107 individuals arrested for arson. Since the task force has been operational, numerous times a arrest has been made on the fire scene (Fact - 65% of the time the arsonists will return to the scene of the crime). The arson investigator is a unique individual in the law enforcement community. He or she utilizes many different skills such as fire science skills in addition to the standard skills of interviewing, interrogation and forensic science in order to solve the crime. In developing the task force, a partnership with the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute and the International Association of Arson Investigators was also established. These law enforcement/fire service organizations, along with the ATF, conduct mandatory monthly training for all task force members in all areas relevant to fire investigation.

    The goal of the DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force is to see the number of arsons and dollar loss suffered by our community decline and the number of arson arrests increase. In order, to help them succeed in this endeavor, Crime Stoppers has offered up to a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any arsonist.

    Put Crime Stoppers In Your Schools
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    This DuPage County approved program will allow students to provide tips to administration about crime while remaining anonymous. In return students will receive a monetary reward if the tip provides instrumental in solving the crime. DuPage County Crime Stoppers Scholastic Program promotes school spirit, pride and responsibility and allows students to take action against victimization and crime.

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    DuPage Crime Stoppers Produce TV Commercial
    Crime Stoppers, in conjunction with Boom Stick Productions, the DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force and the Westmont Fire Department have produced a 30 second television commercial promoting Crime Stoppers Anti-Arson Campaign "TURN IN A TORCH".

    The commercial is scheduled to air this summer throughout DuPage County over the Comcast Cable Networks.

    M-TV, Commedy Central and CNN will air the commercial 3 times on each channel daily between the hours of 6am and midnight, for a three month duration.

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