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Towson Times Article on Crime in the Towson Area

The Towson Times published on 11/23/2009 an article about the rash of burglaries in the Towson area.

Here's the link to the article. Click here to read the article.

Rodgers Forge has not been immune to this spike in crime.

Mike Calwell (mikecalwell@gmail.com), the board's chair of the Crime Prevention and Safety Committee, and Rob Williams (RodgersForgeCOP@gmail.com), head of Rodgers Forge COP, have been working diligently to address the problem.

The bottom line is they need your help. Contact both Mike or Rob to see how you can help.

To borrow from Rob Williams, the least you can do is: LIGHTS ON, LOCK UP, & LOOK OUT!

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Below is a response by Rob Williams, head of RF COP, that he sent to the Towson Times regarding this article:

In the article, "Towson area hit by rash of burglaries," the
Rodgers Forge community was portrayed as being somewhat
in a desperate state because of the crimes that are neighborhood
had experienced. That is not the truth. I find it strange that
though you single out Rodgers Forge in the article, you never
once cited anyone from the community.

Rodgers Forge for the past few years had experienced an
upswing in crime during certain times of the year but this
time was going to be different.

Concerned neighbors and the Rodgers Forge Community Board agreed that our neighborhood had do more to help deter and prevent crime.

Though less than 1% of homes had been burglarized, many
still felt it was time for the community to take a more pro active
stance in preventing crime.

A Crime Prevention and Safety Committee was formed to better
educate and inform our neighbors about our crime issues and
to assist them in better securing their property.

The Rodgers Forge Citizens On Patrols has been the most visible and
pro active in its history. The RFCOP continues to grow in
the number of volunteers and in the amount of patrol hours.

The Rodgers Forge community continues to be strengthened
by the efforts of the Safety Committee and the RFCOP.

Crime isn't welcomed in our neighborhood. Through the power of
neighbors, Rodgers Forge will deter crime to the best of its
ability and send criminals elsewhere.

Rob Williams
RFCOP Leader
Rodgers Forge
410-561-6378

St. Pius Movie Night on Saturday

St Pius will be showing the Disney film "Up" this Saturday at 7:00pm in the Lower Church.

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

There is no cost but a donation would be appreciated.

RF Break-Ins and Robberies! Stay Alert & Call 911 If You See Anything Suspicious!

BCPD Significant Events report for the week of Novermber 9, 2009.

Please read the report below. It describes an assault and robbery and three break-ins in Rodgers Forge.

It can't be stressed enough: Call the police if you see anything suspicious!

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RF Meeting Summary - October 2009

Below is a summary of the Rodgers Forge Community, Inc. meeting held at Rodgers Forge Elementary School on October 14, 2009.

In addition to information presented in the Rodgers Forge Directory, the monthly newsletter, the Rodgers Forge website (http://www.rodgersforge.org/) and this blog, these minutes may be useful in understanding what the board does and how you may get involved.

Thank you.

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BCPD - Significant Events Report - CRIME IN THE AREA!

Below is the BCPD Towson Precinct Significant Events report.

There are two incidents listed in Rodgers Forge, but read the whole report. Awareness of what is happening in and around Rodgers Forge is very important.

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STOPPING CRIME IN RODGERS FORGE - Meeting at 7pm at RFES on 11/10

Join us at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Rodgers Forge Elementary for a seminar on how best to protect your Rodgers Forge house from burglars. Jerry “Buz” Busnuk, a former Baltimore City police captain and current security consultant, will discuss steps residents can take to secure their homes. The Towson area has experienced a spate of burglaries recently, but there are measures we can implement to deter future crimes. Come learn what you can do, and bring any questions you have about your particular residence.


For more details and future events, please see the RFCA web site (www.rodgersforge.org) or the Rodgers Forge blog (www.rodgersforgecommunity.blogspot.com) or contact Rodgers Forge Crime Prevention and Safety Committee chair Mike Calwell at mikecalwell@gmail.com.


Also, please consider becoming a volunteer with Rodgers Forge Citizens on Patrol. Your neighbors would greatly appreciate your service.
COP is the "eyes and ears" of the neighborhood. COP volunteers patrol the community by vehicle or by foot. Our goal is to prevent crime from occurring in Rodgers Forge. If you have questions about becoming a volunteer, please contact Rob Williams at rodgersforgecop@gmail.com or 410-377-4756.

Towson Swim Club Presentation - Nov. 11 @ 7pm at RFES

Josh Glikin, one of the organizers for the Towson Swim Club, will be making a presentation at the beginning of the next board meeting.

Mr. Glikin's presentation will begin at 7:00pm and last approximately 15-20 minutes.

The meeting will be in the Rodgers Forge Elementary School cafetrium at 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 11.

For more information about the Towson Swim Club, vist their website: www.towsonswimclub.com.

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BCPD - Significant Events Report - Week of 10/26

Below is the latest Significant Events report from the BCPD Towson Precinct.

Although it doesn't list anything in Rodgers Forge, please read through the pages. We should all be aware of what's happening in and around Rodgers Forge.

As always, if you see anything suspicious, call 911!

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Hazardous Waste Collection In Baltimore County

Hazardous waste may be dropped off by Baltimore County residents at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill from April through November of each year. Located at 6259 Days Cove Road in White Marsh, the facility is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 A. M. to 3:30 P. M.

Hazardous waste is defined as: household paints and chemicals. lawn and garden chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, cleaning solvents, swimming pool chemicals, re-chargeable batteries, medicines, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent light bulbs, fireworks and ammunition. Please call the Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management at 410-887-3745 for more information.

In addition, one day Hazardous Waste Collection events are events are held, usually twice per year at the Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility, located on Drop-Off Drive, off Warren Road, between Beaver Dam Road and York Road in Lutherville. The next one-day event is scheduled for Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 9 A.M. until 2 P.M.