The keynote topic was "Crime Busters". Pat Dwyer - Palo Alto Police Chief - tailored
a special presentation for Midtown and included the following topics:

Overview of the Palo Alto Police Department
	See www.papd.org
Crime Rates In Midtown - presented by Doris Cohen, Crime Analyst
	Palo Alto Crime Statistics map Midtown Crime Statistics map Crime Statistics Comparison Child Safety Tips Tips for Staying Safe
Traffic Accident Rates In Midtown - presented by Sgt. Jon Hernandez
	Palo Alto Traffic Accidents map
Identity Theft - presented by Detectives Joyce Metzger and James Zboralske
	The PAPD provided an Identity Theft Information Guide on prevention and what to do if you are a victim.
Chief Dwyer concluded the meeting with several important crime tips:
	Assume crime will happen. Most home and car crimes are due to doors being left unlocked. Alarms, locks, and good lighting, including motion detectors, help to deter criminals. To help prevent identify theft buy a shredder. Buy the cross-cut type NOT the strip type.

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