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Safety While Exercising By Brian Hartman, #866 Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Officer, Via Linda District
Summer is almost over and it’s time for us to get back outside and enjoy the great Arizona weather. 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us to say the least and has been a reminder of the importance of maintaining physical health. There are numerous ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle which include: Working out at local gyms, walking/jogging around the neighborhood, cycling, and hiking on one of our many trails. Whatever your preferred activity may be, please keep the following tips in mind when it comes to personal safety: Hiking Trail Safety: 1. Lock your vehicle: Vehicle burglars will often simply walk through the trailhead parking lots randomly checking door handles to see if they are locked. 2. Leave valuables at home: Criminals are well-aware that hikers leave their valuables inside the vehicle while they are hiking. Consider using a backpack or fanny-pack to keep items such as cash, cell phone, and identification safe. 3. Watch out for each other: Be aware of your surroundings as you walk to and from the parking lot. Preventing a crime is a community endeavor so immediately report suspicious individuals to the Scottsdale PD as soon and as safely possible. Fitness Center Safety: 1. Lock your vehicle: Vehicle burglars will often simply walk through the gym parking lots randomly checking door handles to see if they are locked. 2. Leave valuables at home: Criminals are well aware that gym patrons leave their valuables inside the vehicle while they are working out.
City of Scottsdale Community Notices Important Information for Scottsdale’s Upcoming General Elections November 3, 2020 The City of Scottsdale will hold a General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Councilmembers. The two candidates for mayor are: • David “Dave” Ortega • Lisa Borowsky 26
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3. Watch out for each other: Be aware of your surroundings as you walk to and from the parking lot. Immediately report all suspicious activity to the Scottsdale PD. Also report the activity to the fitness center employees. ***As you have read, fitness centers and trailheads have very similar theft prevention guides. This is due to the fact that criminals are aware that the parking lots of those locations offer the best chance for them to take advantage of citizens leaving their valuable belongings inside their vehicles for an extended period of time. Cycling Safety: 1. Always wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. 2. Ride on the right-hand side of the road. 3. Always ride in the same direction as traffic. 4. Use a bike path if available. 5. If you are riding with others, ride single-file, not side-byside. 6. Obey all traffic signs. 7. Stop your bike at street corners. 8. Wear light/bright colors and ref lective gear when riding at night. 9. Watch out for motorists turning in front of you. Walking/Jogging Safety: 1. Face on-coming traffic. 2. Cross the street at designated crosswalks. 3. Obey traffic signals. 4. Watch for turning vehicles. Make sure the driver sees you. 5. Walk/Jog on the sidewalk or multi-use path. 6. Wear bright clothing and consider carrying a f lashlight if walking/jogging at night. 7. Walk/jog with a friend whenever possible. 8. Walk/jog in familiar areas but try to vary your routes. 9. Avoid walking/jogging in secluded areas.
The six candidates for three City Council seats are: • Tammy Caputi • Tom Durham • Betty Janik • John Little • Becca Linnig • Guy Phillips For details regarding the candidate listing, voting information and more, visit the City of Scottsdale website at www. scottsdaleaz.gov/elections. For a listing of voting locations visit https://recorder. maricopa.gov/pollingplace.
