Category archives: Website

Articles relating to the website and it's functions.

our thoughts and prayers:

Posted on : May 20, 2013 Updated on : May 20, 2013 in: Website .

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families in Oklahoma after the devastating tornado.

Thanks to those who are working tirelessly giving assistance and aid.

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A THOUGHT:

Posted on : May 18, 2013 Updated on : May 19, 2013 in: Website .

“Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that's what makes you strong.”

Sarah Dessen

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Training - Infant Swim Self Rescue

Posted on : April 30, 2013 Updated on : May 19, 2013 in: Tips, Website .

Every Baby Should be Taught

This is awesome and a must watch for everyone with a child.
Go to: www.InfantSwim.com to watch videos.
 
Although there are no facilities in our area to teach the particular procedure above .. it maybe helpful to check out this link:

Arne Hanna Aquatic Center Swim Lessons - City of Bellingham, WA

 

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PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE HEAT

Posted on : April 29, 2013 Updated on : April 29, 2013 in: Tips, Website .

DO NOT leave children in a car unattended AT ANY TIME:

On average, 38 children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside motor vehicles. Even the best of parents or caregivers can overlook a sleeping baby in a car; and the end result can be injury or even death.

http://www.kidsandcars.org/heatstroke.html

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9-1-1 How Calls Receive Priority

Posted on : April 21, 2013 Updated on : April 21, 2013 in: Tips, Website .

Critical - Immediate
Crime in progress, serious threat to life, for immediate response by the nearest police unit - regardless of current assignment. *Some examples are: Stabbing, Officer down, Armed robbery, Injured persons

First Priority
Prevention of Casualty - Probability of Apprehension
Criminal act in progress with a strong probability of apprehension or the prevention of a more serious crime.
* Some examples are: All alarms, Physical altercations, Injury accidents, Suspicious persons, Vehicle prowlers

Immediate Dispatch
Incidents where there is a threat of violence or injury, opportunity exists for police action to prevent a more serious situation. *
Some examples are: Physical disturbances, Verbal disputes ...

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HOW TO DESCRIBE A SUSPECT TO 9-1-1

Posted on : April 19, 2013 Updated on : April 19, 2013 in: Tips, Website .

Take note of the following characteristics, so you can report to 9-1-1 and make documentation of your own to keep.

Race or Ethnicity
Gender
Age (approximate

Complexion - light, dark, ruddy, etc.
Eye Color (if possible)
Hair - color, length, thick, thin, balding, full, facial hair, etc.

Height - estimate in two inch blocks, 5' 8" - 5" 10"
Weight - estimate in blocks of 20 pounds, 180-200 lbs.
Build - large, medium, small, stocky, thin, etc.

Distinguishing Features - tattoos, scars, eyeglasses, teeth, jewelry, etc.

Clothing - type, color, style, (start at the top and work down).
Direction of Travel

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How to Describe a Vehicle when calling 9-1-1

Posted on : April 19, 2013 Updated on : April 19, 2013 in: Tips, Website .

Train yourself to notice the following details and remember CYMBAL:

C:  Color - include dark or light in your description.

Y:  Year   - estimated

M:  Make - foreign or American-made, Honda, Ford, Volvo, etc.
     Model - Honda Civic, Accord; Ford Mustang, Taurus, etc.

B:  Body Type - sedan, two door, convertible, truck, station wagon, van, etc.

A:  Additional Features - damage, dangling muffler, custom paint job, etc.

L:  License Number - speciify the state of origin

   Direction of Travel
Example: A red, late model, Dodge station wagon, Washington license plate number, ABC !23, with a large dent in the rear bumper, heading west on South 9th from ...

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KendallWatch and the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center

Posted on : April 16, 2013 Updated on : April 16, 2013 in: Website .

KendallWatch and the EWRRC work to provide you with events and information that impact our area.

 Please take a look at their calendar.


EWRRC | Opportunity Council   ... http:// www.oppco.org

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Our thoughts and prayers for Boston

Posted on : April 16, 2013 Updated on : April 16, 2013 in: Website .

We are reminded how fragile life is and at this time send our prayers and thoughts to the families there.

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Please visit our Face Book Page

Posted on : April 16, 2013 Updated on : April 16, 2013 in: Website .

Please visit our new Face Book page at: https://www.facebook.com/kendallblockwatch

Click LIKE if you wish!
Send the information to friends, relatives and neighbors.

Further changes are coming soon!

Thank you so much for supporting the KendalWatch site and the Face Book page. This encourages us as volunteers to keep the sites as current as possible.

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