City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls For Service & Incidents
Date:
02/04/2010Summary:
Employees of the City of Yuma Police Department, Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department responded to the following calls for service and reports of vandalism and graffiti this week.Contact:
Information For This Reporting Period and Year to Date (As of February 4, 2010)
Yuma, Arizona - Employees of the City of Yuma Police Department, Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department responded to the following calls for service and reports of vandalism and graffiti this week.
Yuma Police Department
For the period of January 18th through January 24th, Yuma Police Department responded to an average of 182 calls per day. During this period YPD:
- Responded to 1,278 calls for service
- Documented 232 police reports
- Responded to 59 non-injury accidents
- Responded to 20 injury accidents
The following major incidents occurred during this time period:
- On January 20th the Chevron at 2491 W. 16th Street was robbed by an armed male suspect wearing a mask.
- On January 22nd a female was assaulted and robbed at the Navy Federal Credit Union in the 1600 block Arizona Avenue after using the ATM.
- On January 22nd YPD responded to a serious injury collision in the 3800 block Avenue 8 1/2 E
- On January 23rd a drive-by shooting occurred in the 4800 block W. 20th Lane. No injuries occurred.
From January 1st to January 24th, the Yuma Police Department has:
- Responded to 3,946 calls for service
- Documented 725 police reports
- Responded to 147 non-injury accidents
- Responded to 53 injury accidents
- Responded to 277 alarm calls resulting in 2 police reports
From January 1st through December 31st 2009, the Yuma Police Department:
- Received 208,555 calls into the Public Safety Communications Center
- Received 52,035 9-1-1 calls
- Issued 8,288 Traffic Citations
- Made 1,317 Juvenile Arrests and 4,164 Adult Arrests
- Responded to 84,332 calls for service
- Documented 13,740 police reports
- Responded to 2,384 non-injury accidents
- Responded to 933 injury accidents
- Responded to 5,085 alarm calls resulting in 25 police reports
Yuma Fire Department
For the week of January 24th through January 30th, Yuma Fire Department responded to 233 Emergency Calls for Service, which included:
- 7 Commercial Assignments including a fire alarm pull station activated by a child and various alarms
- 2 Hazardous Materials Response for two vehicles, at different locations, leaking fuel from a punctured gas fuel tank
- 23 Motor Vehicle Crashes - 4 involving pedestrians, 1 roll over, 1 involving 4 vehicles, and 1 involving 5 vehicles
- 190 Other Medical Emergencies (serious to minor) 9 for difficulty breathing, 12 for chest pain, 33 fall victims, 4 unconscious people, 2 seizure cases, 1 diabetic emergencies, 12 subjects with mental problems, 1 stroke case,
- 1 possible overdose, and miscellaneous other illnesses and injuries
- 11 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments that included: An apartment filling with smoke from a heater, a trash can fire at a park, 2 calls for a warming fire at a residence, and various alarms
Many of the injury cases the Yuma Fire Department responds to are the result of falls. Last week at least 33 emergency medical responses were for injuries related to falls. This could be something as simple as tripping in a parking lot or cases often more serious, like falling from a ladder or roof. No matter your age or activity, it pays to watch your footing and be careful.
According to the Center for Disease Control, More than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States, and among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths. Older adults can take several steps to protect their independence and reduce their risk of falling. They can: exercise regularly and improve balance; ask their doctor or pharmacist to review their medicines-both prescription and over-the counter-to reduce side effects and interactions; have their eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year; improve the lighting in their home; and reduce hazards in their home that can lead to falls.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, unintentional falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among children. Some tips for safeguarding children in the home include keeping stairs clear of toys and other items that could cause someone to trip, teaching children to hold the handrail when on stairs or escalators, and always tie their shoelaces to avoid tripping over them. Also, make sure tall furniture, clocks, televisions, etc. are secured to the wall to prevent falling on children; and watch children closely while they are on the playground.
The best treatment in the world cannot compare to never being injured in the first place. Safety is no accident! For more information, contact the Yuma Fire Department Public Information Office at 373-4855.
Parks and Recreation Department
For the week of January 27th through February 2nd in the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department:
- The Graffiti Busters Crew responded to and cleaned up 102 incidents of graffiti
- 1,356 rounds of 9-hole golf were played at Desert Hills and Arroyo Dunes Golf courses
- 1,650 rounds of 18-hole golf were played at Desert Hills and Arroyo Dunes Golf courses
- The Putter Inn served 1,719 meals
- 30 events were held at the Yuma Civic Center with 4,205 people attending those events
- 143 organized games were played at City of Yuma athletic facilities
- The Yuma Art Center hosted 1 event with a total attendance of 200
- 215 ramadas, parks and fields were rented for special events
- 1 programs were offered through the City's recreation program, with 3,708 members of the Yuma community participating in those programs
Since July 1, 2009:
- 2,149 incidents of graffiti have been addressed and cleaned up
- 11,699 rounds of 9-hole golf have been played at Desert Hills and Arroyo Dunes Golf courses
- 21,301 rounds of-18 hole golf have been played at Desert Hills and Arroyo Dunes Golf courses
- The Putter Inn has served 22,528 meals
- 723 events have been held at the Yuma Civic Center with an attendance of 74,338
- A total of 3,338 games have been played at City of Yuma athletic facilities
- The Yuma Art Center hosted 87 events with a total attendance of 25,469
- 2,879 ramadas, parks and fields were rented by Yuma area residents
- 540 programs have been offered with 123,137 people attending those program
There were 102 cases of graffiti abated during the week of January 13th through January 20, with a total of 2,1049 removed from July 1st to date.
Vandalism and graffiti clean-up costs the Yuma taxpayers over $200,000 each year. Please help us reduce vandalism by reporting incidences of crime to 78-Crime and graffiti to the hot line of 329-2828.
If you witness a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The 2010 Census Is Coming...
Did you know that each person living in Yuma who is not counted in the 2010 Census means a loss of $400 per person in state and federal funds for community services such as roads, schools, job training centers, etc.?
Accurate data reflecting changes in our community are crucial in apportioning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and deciding how more than $400 billion per year is allocated for projects like new hospitals and community centers. That's more than $4 trillion over a 10-year period.
Stay tuned for more Census 2010 information.
For immediate information on the 2010 Census, visit the Census website (This link will take you to an external website that is not part of the City of Yuma official website.)
For More Information
For further information, please contact Greg Hyland, CPM, the City of Yuma's Director of Communications & Public Affairs at (928) 373-5023 or by e-mail or Dave Nash, City of Yuma Public Affairs Coordinator at (928) 373-5015 or by e-mail.
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Media Contacts
Members of the media may contact Director of Communications and Public Affairs Greg Hyland, CPM at (928) 373-5023 or (928) 580-4751, or Public Affairs Coordinator Dave Nash at (928) 373-5015, or (928) 941-0199.
