City Information Web site: www cityofws.org
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Janudrs 2008
?P2C" gives citizens new public safety resource
Winston-Salem's finest are stepping further into the information age with a
new interactive Web site where citizens can view incident and arrest reports,
view maps showing where incidents and arrests take place, report non
emergency incidents such as vandalism, and obtain copies of accident
reports.
The new "Web site is www.wspdp2c.org. "P2C" stands for "Police to Citizen.*
v The acronym sums up the site's purpose, says Assistant Chief Ronnie
Abernathy, who oversees the department's Support Services Bureau.
"P2C gives the Police Department another way to connect with the
community, and it further enhances our efficiency and effectiveness by
sharing information on-line in a cost effective and timely manner," Abernathy
said.
The site allows citizens to search police records of incidents (i.e. crimes)
and arrests by location, name or date. The search pulls up a copy of the report
as filled out by the police officer. Certain information, such as names or
addresses of victims, may be withheld depending on the nature the incident.
Report locations can also be displayed on a map, for single or multiple reports.
Citizens seeking information abou^a a^ecific report can enter the report or
case number from a search bo* on the home page. ?
Reports of vandalism, burglary and other non-emergency incidents that are
filed online are routed immediately to the department's unit for dispatching
officers to non-emergency calls.
>Jhe site also includes information on outstanding arrest warrants,
andrhe home page displays the departments "most wanted*
persons. Other links on the page take viewers to the department's
main Web site, information about crime statistics, the city Web site,
the N.C. Department of Corrections Web site, the city code of
ordinances and information about city meetings.
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Get the "Blue" perspective
You can learn more about how our men in blue operate through the Citizensr Police
Academy, which will begin March 18, 2008.
The Citizens' Police Academy is designed to acquaint citizens with the law
enforcement profession and the role of the Police Department within the community.
The curriculum is similar to recruit training for new police officers, with a mix of
classroom and hands-on training on such topics as departmental functions, search and
seizure laws, use of force, firearm training simulator, K-9 and special operations, crime
prevention, domestic violence, vice/narcotics and criminal investigations.
Citizens' Police Academy is not intended to train participants to be police officers, but
to help create a citizenry that is familiar and comfortable with the Police Department.
Classes are taught by officers and civilian employees throughout the department.
The Citizens' Police Academy lasts 12 weeks. Classes will meet Tuesdays from 6:30
to 9:30 p.rrj. at the Public Safety Center, 725 N. Cherry St.
Enrollment is open to any citizen 18 years or older who resides, works or attends
school in Winston-Salem. For applications, call the Winston-Salem Police Department at
773-7788, or visit the department s Web site at www.wspd.org to complete an
application online. The class is limited to 30 students. Applications must be received by
March 3, 2008. *
The Winston-Salem Pcyice Department is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc.
Winston-Salem makes the Top 10 - again!
For the sixth year in a row Winston
Salem has been ranked as one of the
top 10 most technology-advanced cities
in America of its size by the Center for
Digital Government.
Winston-Salem tied for fifth in the
center s 2007 Digital Cities Survey of cities with a population
of 125,000 to 249,999. The annual study examines how city
governments are using digital technologies to better serve their
citizens and streamline operations.
The Digital Cities rankings were announced today at a
reception in New Orleans held in conjunction with the
annual meeting of the National League of Cities.
Over the past year, the city has continued to use digital
technology to improve its informati^i infrastructure. Mobile
applications foi Neighborhood Services and Utilities were
implemented that allow employees in the field to access
and update inspection reports, service requests and work
orders.
In addition, the city has been working on a new digital
telephone system for the Citizen Contact Center, has
updated the Customer Service Desk on the city Web site,
expanded the MyCityofWS service that allows citizens to
create a custom home page, and integrated mapping
information from the geographic information system into
the city Web site. *
The rankings were compiled by the Center for Digital
Government^ a national research and advisory "institute.
The city tied for fifth place with St. Petersburg, Fla.
Winston-Salem is the only North Carolina city in the rankings.
"Recycle" your Christmas tree
The city will recycle your old Christmas tree and put it to good use as mulch for its parks
and roadsides.
Residents in single-family homes insi^je the city limits can put their Christmas trees at the
curb for pick-up by city brush crews. All lights, decorations, stands and nails must be removed
from trees. Please be patient; it may take several weeks to collect all the trees.
People who live in apartments, who live outside the city limits or who dispose of their trees
quickly can take them to the following recreation centers for recycling through January 31:
? Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Dr. *
? Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd.
a Hane^ Park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West End Blvd.
? Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Dr.
? Old Town Recreation Center (tennis court parking lot), 4550 Shattalon Dr.
? Parkland Park (teftnis courts), 1660 Brewer Rd0
? Polo Park (swimming pool parking lot), 1850 Polo Rd.
a Salem Lake (at the gate), 1001 Salem Lake Rd.
? Sprague Street Recreation Center, 1350?. Sprague St.
? Winston Lake (swimming pool parking lot), 3535 Winston Lake Rd.
For more information about drop-off locations, call the Vegetation
Management Division a:- c
Register for the Senior Games
As the years add up, staying physically
active offers tremendous benefits for both
body and mind. And for adults age 55 and
up, the Piedmont Plus Senior Games offer all
these benefits plus fun, fellowship and
friendly competition.
The Piedmont Plus Senior Games are
open to adults in Forsyth, Stokes, Surry,
- Yadkin and Davie Counties, and feature a
yea^rounjl wellness and education
promotion that culminates with athletic and
art competitions. Events include bowling,
billiards, bocce, swimming, running walking,
softball, basketball, spin casting, softbal!
throw, and football throv^ps well as literary,
visual heritage and the performing arts.
Registration for the Summer 2008
games is open through
March 14. For more
information, call
727-2505 or go to
www.weplay.ws.
Mayor Joines, Council Member 1
Clark to Meet with West Ward |
Residents
Mayor Allen Joines and
West Ward Council Member
Robert Clark will hold a
"Talk of the Town" meeting
0Thursday. Jan. 10, in the^
Building B dining room of
Calvary Baptist Church,
5000 Country Club Road.
They'll discuss what's going on in city
government and issues important to the
, West Ward, including sidewalks on Kirklees
Road, break-ins in the Buena Vista and
Country Club neighborhoods, and the missing
section of the Muddy Creek greenway. The
meeting will start at 7 p.m.
For more information call 727-2058.
Nightlife violence reduction
training offered In February
Bar and nightclub owners are invited to
learn how to recognize and resportd to
potential crimes in their businesses at a
violence reduction training seminar the Police
Department will hold Feb. 5. The training will
be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Deacon Room
at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum. The winter
weather make-up date is Feb. 12 at the same
place and time.
The training is free, but registration is
requested. To register, or for more
information, call the Crime Prevention Unit at
773-7835 by February 1.
?
T'>? City of Winston -Salem does not discriminate on the bat la
of race. sen. color, age. national origin, religion or disability In
Its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.
(TOO number 727 8319)
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Question or concern about ctty government servtoes?
Call Citizens Service 7274000. O
Mayor Allen Jolnea City Council: Vivian H. Burfce. Mayor Pro
Tempore. Northeast Wart; Den Bessa, Southwest Ward; Robert
C. Clark, West Wtord; Joyce lyn V. Johnson. East Ward: Molly
Lalght. South Warn: Nelson L Malloy Jr., North Ward; Wanda
Merschel. Northwest Ward; Evelyn A. Terry, Southeeet Ward
City Manager; Lee Qarrlty
2008
Garbage and Recycling
Collection Schedule
Refuse, Yard Waste Cart and Curbslde Recycling collection schedules will
be altered on these holiday weeks. Call 727-2638 for more information.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Observed January 21, 2008
Garbage: Normal Schedule
Curbslde Recycling: Normal Schedule
Yard Waste Cart:
Monday collected Tuesday, Jan. 22 ?
Tuesday collected Wednesday, Jan. 23
Wednesday collected Thursday, Jan. 24
Thursday collected Friday, Jan. 25
Easter
Observed March 21
Garbage:
Tuesday-Normal Schedule <
Wednesday-Normal Schedule
Thursday-Normal Schedule
Friday collected Monday, March 24
Curbslde Recycling: Normal Schedule
Yard Waste Cart: Normal Schedule
Memorial Day
Observed May 26
Garbage: Normal Schedule" '
Curbslde Recycling:
Monday collected Tuesday, May 27
Tuesday collected Wednesday, May 28
Wednesday collected Thursday, May 29
Thursday collected Friday, May 30 4
Friday collected Saturday, May 31
Yard Waate Cart:
Monday collected Tuesday, Mav ?7
Tuesday collected Wednr * ?
Wednesday collected Thi
Thursday collected Friday ?> T 0
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Independence Dai
Observed July 4
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Garbage: ^ ^
Tuesday-Normal Schedule to Q
Wednesday-Normal Schedul
Thursday-Normal Schedule
Friday collected Monday, July
Curbelde Recycling:
Monday-Normal Schedule
Tuesday-Normal Schedule
Wednesday-Normal Schedule
Thursday-Normal Schedule
Friday collected Saturday, July 5
Yard Waate Cart Normal Schedule
Labor Day
Observed September 1
Garbage: Normal Schedule
Curbalde Recycling:
Monday collected Tuesday, Sept. 2
Tuesday collected Wednesday, Sept. 3
Wednesday collected Thursday, Sept. 4 .
Thursday collected Friday, Sept. 5
Friday collected Seturday, Sept. 6
Labor Day Yard Waste Cart:
Monday collected Tuesday Sept. 2
Tuesday collected Wednesday, Sept. 3
Wednesday collected Thursday, Sept. 4
Thursday collected Friday, Sept. 5
Thanksgiving
Observed Nov. 27 & 28
Garbage:
Tuesday collected Monday, Nov. 24
Wednesday collected Tuesday, Nov. 25
Thursday collected Wednesday, Nov. 26
Friday collected Monday, Dec. 1
Curbside Recycling:
Monday-Normal Schedule
Tuesday-Normal Schedule
Wednesday-Normal Schedule
Thursday collected Friday, Nov. 28
Friday collected Saturday, Nov. 29
Yard Waste Cart:
Monday & Tuesday collected Monday, Nov. 24
Wednesday collected Tuesday, Nov. 25
Thursday collected Wednesday, Nov. 26
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Christmas
Observed December 25 & 26
Garbage:
Tuesday collected Monday, Dec. 22
Wednesday collected Tuesday, Dec. 23
Thursday collected Wednesday. Dec. 24
Fridav ^ilected Monday, Dec. 29
Recycling:
Drmal Schedule
:>rmal Schedule
-Normal Schedule
Elected Friday, Dec. 26
(y 0* 'ted Saturday, Dec. 27
W cart:
(ft ? isday collected Monday. Dec. 22
mm ollected Tuesday, Dec. 23
ictefl Wednesday, Dec. 24
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Q a Day 2009 -
oci ved January 1
Qarbage:
Tuesday-Normal Schedule
Wednesday-Normal Schedule
Thursday collected Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
? Friday collected Monday, Jan. 5. 2009
CurbsMe Recycling:
Monday-Normal Schedule
Tuesday-Normal Schedule
Wednesday-Normal Schedule ,
Thursday collected Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 ?
Friday collected Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009
Yard Waste Cart
Monday-Normal Schedule
Tuesday-Normal Schedule
Wednesday-Normal Schedule >v
Thursday collected Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
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