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Second Annual Summer Safety Fair 

In partnership with several City of Glendale Departments (Police, Fire, Transportation, Park and Recreation, Code Enforcement) Valley Metro, and Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX radio, the Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) is presented the 2nd annual CPAAG Summer Safety Fair, sponsored by Target. MORE ARTICLE AND MANY MANY PHOTOS!>




This year’s fair was held Saturday, March 20 at the Target located on the southwest corner at 43rd and Peoria in Glendale. This year’s event had in an expanded area of the parking lot over last year’s fair and allowed more room for more families. Safety is something we all need to practice. 

 
Photo 5: Always have a planned escape route, just in case there is a fire. Res Cue or LoriBeth Bykerk (top left) and Firefighter Joe (Duane Kaitschuck) discuss fire safety.


Spring is here and summer is coming which means that more of us will be spending more time outside. Kids (ages 5-13) Saturday’s could be properly fitted for a bike helmet, which they got to keep. After all it did take a little time and some patience to be fitted. Bikes could be inspected to see if rider and bike were a good fit. The bike rodeo provided a fun vehicle to learn about what to do when a bike rider is in traffic. Volunteers held up large photographs of cars, so no one was literally out in traffic. Riders had to watch out though.




Volunteers from the Glendale Fire Department helped young children with palm printing or whole hand printing. Fingerprinting children is an established way of identifying young kids. Young kids are growing, as we all know, so it is a good idea to make a new print of their fingerprints once a year.




Arizona probably has the most boat ownership, per capita, than any other state. The closest lake to Glendale is Lake Pleasant, which is about 33 miles away. Don’t think you can just buy a boat and get in and “drive” it on the water and that’s that. A little training and information may make a big difference in your boating experience.




A simple but important safety tip to start a boat trip is to insure that each person in the boat has the right PFD (personal floatation device) for the water—open and/or rough water, inland waters—should be in good condition and easily available. Each PFD must fit properly. This is very important for infants and kids. PFDs need to be worn if they are to work at all. Please follow the link to the Arizona Game and Fish Department web site listed below; there is more information you need to know. Another resource is the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Their web information is listed below also.




If you are new to boating or have not been on the water for a while, you might want to take a safe boating class. More information about boating safety can be found at these web sites hint, hint.

A little preparation will make your summer activities be less problematic and more fun. The information they provide, could and might save a life.




Some of the big factors that cause accidents are drinking while driving, distractions—talking on cell phones, texting while driving (cars or boats). Even a passenger family or friends can distract the drive enough to cause a problem. Ask the Hinds family about their campaign “Red Means Stop” about red light runners, you will hear first hand the what tragedies traffic accidents can cause.




Red Means Stop Traffic Safety Alliance is an organization started by three families late in 1998. Each family lost a child because someone ran a red light. “The founding Families, Hinds, Marquis and Philippi came together to from the Coalition, dedicated to their children, Jennifer Hinds, Sam Marquis and Krystal Philippi.” The mission of the alliance is to raise “public awareness of the consequences of motor vehicle crashes that injure and kill drivers, their passengers and pedestrians”.







What if your house is on fire? More gloom if you are NOT prepared. Glendale Fire Department provided safety information Saturday. The safety fair was educational and fun for kids, but for the adults, the information is a reminder that safety needs to be practiced.

 


Photo 1: Anthony Doss (8 years old) is fitted for a bike helmet by Peggy Rubach of Valley Metro.

Photo 2: Julea Weptowicz is fitted for a new bike helmet.

Photo 3: A young bike rider gets information   from a bike-certified officer.





Photo 4: Glendale Fire Department volunteer Bobbie Garland helps with a palm printing.

 

 
Photo 5: Always have a planned escape route, just in case there is a fire. Res Cue or LoriBeth Bykerk (top left) and Firefighter Joe (Duane Kaitschuck) discuss fire safety.

 

Photo 6: CPAAG President, Nikki Colletti  and crew spin the prize wheel.

Photo 7: Mr. Frank Hinds of Red Means Stop Traffic Safety Alliance.

 

 




For more information on the topics and organizations mentioned above, these links may be helpful.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

http://www.azgfd.gov/i_e/edits/boating_education.shtml




Prevent! Fire and Life Safety Specialist

http://www.prevent4life.com




Red Means Stop Traffic Alliance

http://www.redmeansstop.org




2010 Valley Bike Month

http://www.ValleyMetro.org




U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Information

http://www.d11s.org/PDF_files/PEclasses.pdf

 

The 2nd Annual Summer Safety Fair features the following:

The Glendale Family Bike Rodeo

Raffle for a bicycle and pads-Free entry courtesy of Liberty Mutual Insurance

The Family Safety Trailer, CCC demo, fire truck on display

Child fingerprinting

Southwest Ambulance on display

Valley Metro bus on display

Pet therapy teams-Avondale police department VIPS

Smoke house Demo and puppet show-by Prevent Life and Security Educators

Various mascots including McGruff the Crime Dog, SRP Safety Mascots;

Watson and Dewey, and the Red Means Stop Mascot.

Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX remote radio broadcast

Inflatable Bouncers, a face painter and a balloon twister-All Free

Free entry into a raffle to win safety related products

Free popcorn , snow cones and water

Participating Agencies distributing safety related information include:

AAA Arizona

American Red Cross

AZ Attorney General’s Office

AZ Automotive Theft Authority

AZ Humane Society

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG)

City of Glendale Code Enforcement

City of Glendale Fire Department

City of Glendale Police Department

City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department

City of Glendale Transportation Department

Kids & Sports Magazine

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Prevent-Life and Security Educators

Red Means Stop

Salt River Project (SRP)

State Farm Insurance

Southwest Ambulance

Target

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Valley Metro

Walgreens

West Valley Advocacy Center

During the event, donations of new children’s clothing and new small toys were accepted to benefit the West Valley Advocacy Center (WVAC). The West Valley Advocacy Center is a comprehensive, victim focused facility designed to empower crime victims of the West Valley by utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach for the investigation of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.

The following businesses have made donations to support the safety fair:

Target

Ace Hardware

Al’s Electric Boat Service

Best Buy

Credit Union West

Dave’s Tire Corral

Francis and Sons Car Wash

Game Stop

Marine Wholesale

Sand’s Chevrolet

UNITS Mobile Storage

For more information on the 2nd Annual Summer Safety Fair call 623-670-5710.

About the Glendale Family Bike Rodeo

Staff from the City Transportation and Police Departments will instruct children ages 5 to 13 on bicycle safety. Participants will go through an obstacle skills course featuring five interactive learning stations. Individuals will learn how to ride safely and receive tips on what to do in real life situations. All riders must wear helmets! Parents must sign a waiver for each child who participates. Each child will receive a certificate of completion for basic bicycle training, along with reflectors and glow in the dark bracelets.

The Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale held
 its 2nd annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

by: Nikki Colletti,  CPAAG Prisident

One of the wine stations at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Photo by: Nikki Colletti

The Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale held its 2nd annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on June 12th. It was hosted again this year by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at 9712 W. Northern Ave. in Peoria. The attendees were served an array of Fleming’s fantastic appetizers and sampled a number of wines donated by Fleming’s. There were nearly 30 silent auction items of various values covering a wide variety of interests from the traveler, to the sports enthusiast and everything in between. Over $3500 was raised!

The CPAAG would like to thank our hosts and all those that came out to support our mission. All funds raised will be used to improve police services, public safety and community education.

(l to r) Nikki Colletti, Virginia Meeker enjoying a wine selection Photo by:

Some of the auction items donated by local business partners Photo by: Nikki Colletti

Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni of Glendale Story and Photos by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Second Annual Summer Safety Fair 

In partnership with several City of Glendale Departments (Police, Fire, Transportation, Park and Recreation, Code Enforcement) Valley Metro, and Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX radio, the Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) is presented the 2nd annual CPAAG Summer Safety Fair, sponsored by Target. 




This year’s fair was held Saturday, March 20 at the Target located on the southwest corner at 43rd and Peoria in Glendale. This year’s event had in an expanded area of the parking lot over last year’s fair and allowed more room for more families. Safety is something we all need to practice. 

 

Spring is here and summer is coming which means that more of us will be spending more time outside. Kids (ages 5-13) Saturday’s could be properly fitted for a bike helmet, which they got to keep. After all it did take a little time and some patience to be fitted. Bikes could be inspected to see if rider and bike were a good fit. The bike rodeo provided a fun vehicle to learn about what to do when a bike rider is in traffic. Volunteers held up large photographs of cars, so no one was literally out in traffic. Riders had to watch out though.




Volunteers from the Glendale Fire Department helped young children with palm printing or whole hand printing. Fingerprinting children is an established way of identifying young kids. Young kids are growing, as we all know, so it is a good idea to make a new print of their fingerprints once a year.




Arizona probably has the most boat ownership, per capita, than any other state. The closest lake to Glendale is Lake Pleasant, which is about 33 miles away. Don’t think you can just buy a boat and get in and “drive” it on the water and that’s that. A little training and information may make a big difference in your boating experience.




A simple but important safety tip to start a boat trip is to insure that each person in the boat has the right PFD (personal floatation device) for the water—open and/or rough water, inland waters—should be in good condition and easily available. Each PFD must fit properly. This is very important for infants and kids. PFDs need to be worn if they are to work at all. Please follow the link to the Arizona Game and Fish Department web site listed below; there is more information you need to know. Another resource is the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Their web information is listed below also.




If you are new to boating or have not been on the water for a while, you might want to take a safe boating class. More information about boating safety can be found at these web sites hint, hint.

A little preparation will make your summer activities be less problematic and more fun. The information they provide, could and might save a life.




Some of the big factors that cause accidents are drinking while driving, distractions—talking on cell phones, texting while driving (cars or boats). Even a passenger family or friends can distract the drive enough to cause a problem. Ask the Hinds family about their campaign “Red Means Stop” about red light runners, you will hear first hand the what tragedies traffic accidents can cause.




Red Means Stop Traffic Safety Alliance is an organization started by three families late in 1998. Each family lost a child because someone ran a red light. “The founding Families, Hinds, Marquis and Philippi came together to from the Coalition, dedicated to their children, Jennifer Hinds, Sam Marquis and Krystal Philippi.” The mission of the alliance is to raise “public awareness of the consequences of motor vehicle crashes that injure and kill drivers, their passengers and pedestrians”.







What if your house is on fire? More gloom if you are NOT prepared. Glendale Fire Department provided safety information Saturday. The safety fair was educational and fun for kids, but for the adults, the information is a reminder that safety needs to be practiced.

 


Photo 1: Anthony Doss (8 years old) is fitted for a bike helmet by Peggy Rubach of Valley Metro.

Photo 2: Julea Weptowicz is fitted for a new bike helmet.

Photo 3: A young bike rider gets information   from a bike-certified officer.





Photo 4: Glendale Fire Department volunteer Bobbie Garland helps with a palm printing.

 

 
Photo 5: Always have a planned escape route, just in case there is a fire. Res Cue or LoriBeth Bykerk (top left) and Firefighter Joe (Duane Kaitschuck) discuss fire safety.

 

Photo 6: CPAAG President, Nikki Colletti  and crew spin the prize wheel.

Photo 7: Mr. Frank Hinds of Red Means Stop Traffic Safety Alliance.

 

 




For more information on the topics and organizations mentioned above, these links may be helpful.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

http://www.azgfd.gov/i_e/edits/boating_education.shtml




Prevent! Fire and Life Safety Specialist

http://www.prevent4life.com




Red Means Stop Traffic Alliance

http://www.redmeansstop.org




2010 Valley Bike Month

http://www.ValleyMetro.org




U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Information

http://www.d11s.org/PDF_files/PEclasses.pdf

 

The 2nd Annual Summer Safety Fair features the following:

The Glendale Family Bike Rodeo

Raffle for a bicycle and pads-Free entry courtesy of Liberty Mutual Insurance

The Family Safety Trailer, CCC demo, fire truck on display

Child fingerprinting

Southwest Ambulance on display

Valley Metro bus on display

Pet therapy teams-Avondale police department VIPS

Smoke house Demo and puppet show-by Prevent Life and Security Educators

Various mascots including McGruff the Crime Dog, SRP Safety Mascots;

Watson and Dewey, and the Red Means Stop Mascot.

Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX remote radio broadcast

Inflatable Bouncers, a face painter and a balloon twister-All Free

Free entry into a raffle to win safety related products

Free popcorn , snow cones and water

Participating Agencies distributing safety related information include:

AAA Arizona

American Red Cross

AZ Attorney General’s Office

AZ Automotive Theft Authority

AZ Humane Society

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG)

City of Glendale Code Enforcement

City of Glendale Fire Department

City of Glendale Police Department

City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department

City of Glendale Transportation Department

Kids & Sports Magazine

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Prevent-Life and Security Educators

Red Means Stop

Salt River Project (SRP)

State Farm Insurance

Southwest Ambulance

Target

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Valley Metro

Walgreens

West Valley Advocacy Center

During the event, donations of new children’s clothing and new small toys were accepted to benefit the West Valley Advocacy Center (WVAC). The West Valley Advocacy Center is a comprehensive, victim focused facility designed to empower crime victims of the West Valley by utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach for the investigation of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.

The following businesses have made donations to support the safety fair:

Target

Ace Hardware

Al’s Electric Boat Service

Best Buy

Credit Union West

Dave’s Tire Corral

Francis and Sons Car Wash

Game Stop

Marine Wholesale

Sand’s Chevrolet

UNITS Mobile Storage

For more information on the 2nd Annual Summer Safety Fair call 623-670-5710.

About the Glendale Family Bike Rodeo

Staff from the City Transportation and Police Departments will instruct children ages 5 to 13 on bicycle safety. Participants will go through an obstacle skills course featuring five interactive learning stations. Individuals will learn how to ride safely and receive tips on what to do in real life situations. All riders must wear helmets! Parents must sign a waiver for each child who participates. Each child will receive a certificate of completion for basic bicycle training, along with reflectors and glow in the dark bracelets.

Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) 
present a check for $2200 to West Valley Advocacy Center

L to R -   Nancy Lenox, Virginia Meeker, Lt. Katrina Alberty, Nikki Colletti, Jerry Berntsen, Sue Berntsen

 Members of the Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) present a check for $2200 to Lt. Alberty of the West Valley Advocacy Center.  This presentation was made on Friday, Sept 4 at the West Valley Advocacy Center.   The donation was the direct result of the Wine Tasting and Silent Auction that was held on July 25, 2009 at Flemings Steakhouse in Peoria, AZ. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Event Raises
$2,200 for the West Valley Advocacy Center

By by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

(L to R) Joan Conrad, Melissa Thomas- Victims Assistance Caseworker, West Valley Advocacy Center, Lt Alberty -who runs West Valley Advocacy Center, Chief Steven Conrad - Glendale AZ Police Department.

The Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) would like to thank
all those that supported our Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fund Raiser
held at Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar on July 25, 2009.  Together, we
raised $2,200 for the West Valley Advocacy Center (WVAC).  The donation to
the West Valley Advocacy Center will be used to help fund their valuable
programs.   This donation to the WVAC is yet another demonstration of the
CPAAGs continuing support of the Glendale Police Department, its programs
and the community it serves.

The CPAAG would like to sincerely thank the host and sponsor for the event,
Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar, located at 9712 W. Northern Ave in
Peoria, AZ.   Without the support of Flemings, this fund raising event
would not have been possible.  Not only did Flemings provide the venue for
the event, they also donated the wine for the wine tasting and donated
several Flemings gift certificates for the silent auction.   A very special
thank you goes out to Jenny Smith, the Private Dining Director of Flemings
in Peoria, who was directly responsible for Flemings contribution to and
support of this event.  Culinary thanks to Chef Jeff Fearing for serving an
outstanding selection of Flemings appetizers. 

The CPAAG would like to sincerely that those people that attended the wine
tasting event, that submitted bids during the silent auction and that made
the winning bids.  Thanks SO MUCH for your generous support. 

Very special thanks to Chief Steven Conrad and Lt. Katrina Alberty of the
Glendale Police Department who took time out of their personal schedules to
attend and support the event.  

Finally, the CPAAG would like to thank its members who volunteered their
time to the Wine Tasting and Silent Auction event.  We absolutely couldn't
have done it without you!

Overall, this was a very successful fund raising event.   Based on this
success, we are already planning for a similar event within the next year
that we hope will be bigger and better.  Thanks again to everyone that
helped to make this event a success and we look forward to your
participation in the next event. 



Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale Mission Statement

Incorporated in 2007, the mission of the CPAAG is to work in partnership
with the City of Glendale Police Department and the residents of our
community to help provide a safe and secure environment where the quality of
life is enhanced through the delivery of police services.

Our Upcoming Fund Raising Events

Night Golf Event
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time:       4-5 pm         Putting Chipping Contest
                5-6:30 pm    Dinner (GREAT BBQ Meal)
                7pm            SHOTGUN START  
Where: Desert Mirage Gold Course   8710 W. Maryland Ave. Glendale
Fee: $50 per player (pay in advance)
       $55 per player (day of event)
Includes: 9-hole green fees, Glow Ball and Necklace, Dinner and Drink Ticket, and donation to the CPAAG (your donation may be tax deductible.)
Format: 4-Player Team Scramble

Citizens' Police Academy Alumni of Glendale
P.O. Box 2244
Glendale, AZ  85311-2244

(623) 670-5710
info@cpaag.org

Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8:00am – 11:00am, at the
SW corner of 43rd Ave and Peoria Ave (Target Center)

Glendale, AZ- The Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) was pleased to present its 1st Annual Summer Safety Fair. The Summer Safety Fair was held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8:00am – 11:00am, at the SW corner of 43rd Ave and Peoria Ave (Target Center) in Glendale, AZ. The Safety Fair was hosted through the generosity of the  Glendale Target store, the Glendale Police Department, the Glendale Fire Department, and the Glendale Transportation Department. 

Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Councilmembers Steve Frate and Joyce Clark were on hand to meet with attendees and the Police Explorers were out in force helping out with logistics and passing out water.

Mayor Elaine Scruggs stated: "The Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) did an outstanding job of presenting their first ever Summer Safety Fair. The event was wonderfully organized, provided a wide variety of useful information, and offered fun for the whole family." She added: " I want to thank them, the Target Store manager and personnel, and all the agencies and sponsors who worked together to create this important experience for the community."

Early in the morning Target staff comes bearing gifts!
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

KNEELING - Stacy Schoch (Target liaison), Virginia Meeker, Becky Shady, Jerry Berntsen, John Bessler

2ND ROW - Sue Berntsen, Judy Fink, Suzanne Warsaw-Warner (white shirt), Monique Lesko, Mayor Elaine Scruggs, Joel Davis

THIRD ROW - Chris Rodriguez, Nelson Fink, Councilman Steve Frate, Michael Cadiz, Milly Doolin, Nikki Colletti, Chief Steve Conrad, Nancy Lennox, Al Lennox (behind pole), Ken Markstrom - Photo by Joel Davis - CPAAG member

Glendale Police Chief Steve Conrad looks out across the scene
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

We asked Glendale Police Chief Steve Conrad about the activities He told us' "This was a first for the Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale. This group, which is a 501c3 non-profit corporation, is made up of graduates of the Glendale Police Department's Citizens Police Academy." He continued, "This group organized the entire event and invited our department, the Glendale Fire Department and Phoenix Police Department to participate ... I'm very proud of them!"

Bob Lasher assisting in the bike rodeo
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Safety Fairs are not just an event for adults! The best way to teach safety is to start with children when they are young, To this end, the kids who came to the event got a chance to experience a great bike rodeo, which the Foothills Patrol Division CAT personnel put together with the help of a couple of patrol officers from the Foothills Neighborhood Response Squad.

Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President, explains, "Education is also part of our mission. It is one way to assist officers and to create a safer community. We were very pleased to present this free Safety Fair to the public in partnership with our generous sponsors. "

She continues, "Many thanks to Target for allowing us to use their location for easy access as well as their donations to Victims' Assistance. We also want to recognize all the agencies that participated. We are very grateful for their contributions and look forward to working with them again next year!"

Mario arrives!
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

The alumni group used the fair to raise some funding to benefit the West Valley Advocacy Center (WVAC), which among other things, provides support to victims of crime in a safe and comfortable setting. During the event, donations of new children’s clothing and new small toys were accepted to benefit WVAC also.

Millie Doolin and Jason (Target) show off some of the goods
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

One item that is always a hit at any event is the legendary Glendale Fire Department Fire Safety House - training trailer and volunteers were on hand giving tours and safety tips. In charge of demonstrating the trailer was Lisa Kutis, the Community Relations Coordinator for the Glendale Fire Department

Firefighter Daniel Valenzuela, PIO for the Glendale  Fire Department tells us."The Glendale Fire Department is appreciative of the opportunity to be a part of this event. We were able to teach families of the importance of home escape planning with the Glendale Fire Department's Safety Trailer."  He continued, "We also gave demonstrations on continuous chest compressions (CCC). We had a great time," 

 Glendale Fire Department Community Relations Coordinator Lisa Kutis ran the safety trailer for this outing .

Photos from the video footage of Telly award winning
fire_department_safety_house movie Staring Dennis Davis

The 'Safety House' trailer, or 'smoke trailer,' creates non-toxic smoke to help educate families on the importance of escape planning. Once in the trailer, families get some classroom time and are encouraged to stay low as they escape the smoke and flames.

See movie below 
Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV 
did with the trailer and Dennis Davis in 2006.

http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/media/fire_department_safety_house_movie_final1_150kbps.wmv

L to R Virginia Meeker, Becky Shady, Councilwoman Joyce Clark
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Phoenix Police Department, Cactus Park Precinct, joined in with three officers, one on his motorcycle. a booth with safety materials, brought a parade-size police car and motorcycle for kids to sit on

In addition, for just great wild fun, there was an inflatable for the kids to play on

Officer photographs Police Explorer Scout and the 'tiny police cruiser' during fair setup
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Police toys?? Mini versions of the real thing!
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

After the event, we asked Chief Conrad what he thought was a 'unique' item at the fair, he smiled. "They have a small police car (child size - kind of like a go-cart) and a small police motorcycle. They were quite a sight!"

L to R John Boone, Nikki Colletti, Councilman Steve Frate
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Steve Frate, City of Glendale, Councilmember said,"The Citizens Police Academy Alumni did a great job welcoming people and assisting them during the safety fair. Those attending could tell the alumni were having fun while giving back to the community with their time and talent" He continues, " The Target Store parking lot was a great venue for the first citizens police academy safety fair. It was very visible from the street and many people visited the fair before or after shopping."

The doctor is "in" Therapy Dog!
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Southwest Ambulance
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Valley Metro brings a bus!
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Setting up SRP provided trash bins
Photo by Nikki Colletti, CPAAG President

Participating Organizations in the
 CPAAG Summer Safety Fair 2009

Valley Metro – (booth with bike safety materials, assisted with bike rodeo, had a Valley Metro bus on display).

ABOUT CPAAG -Membership and Sponsorship

The Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG), a 501c3 non-profit organization is Glendale whose mission is to work in partnership with the City of Glendale Police Department and the residents of our community to help provide a safe and secure environment where the quality of life is enhanced through the delivery of police services.

Membership in the CPAAG is restricted to individuals that have graduated from the Glendale Citizens’ Police Academy. However, there are ways that Glendale businesses and community leaders can get involved and can support the mission of the CPAAG

To participate or be a sponsor of a future Summer Safety Fairor other event, contact the CPAAG at 623-670-5710 or send email to cpaag@qwest.net