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October 2009 News Releases

 

Released October 30, 2009

POLICE ENCOURAGE SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION PRACTICES FOR HALLOWEEN

The Regina Police Service has a few safety tips for children and their parents to promote safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night:

  • Choose costumes that are light-colored and use reflective tape on costumes and bags to make children more visible.
  • Use facial makeup instead of a mask. Trick-or-treaters need to see as well as be seen.
  • Have children carry a flashlight
  • Make sure children’s costumes fit well. Long hems and oversize garments can trip them up.
  • Have a planned route and travel in groups, accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Stick to well-lit streets, avoiding back alleys.
  • Travel up one side of the street and then down the other; don’t cross at mid-block.
  • Do Trick-or-Treating early in the evening.
  • Children should not approach houses that have no lights on, and should never go inside any house. Wait outside the door for treats.
  • Children should save all treats until they get home. Parents should examine all treats and discard those items that aren’t sealed.
  • Don’t accept homemade treats, unless the person giving them is known to a parent or supervising adult.
  • If you see someone in distress, offer help or get help. For emergencies and crimes in progress, call 9-1-1.

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Released October 23, 2009

POLICE EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDAL OF CANADA

The Regina Police Service has released the name of the 56 year-old male who died in a motor vehicle collision on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at approximately 11:30 p.m.

The victim is 56 year-old Philip Kenny, of Regina. On Saturday, September 26, 2009, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police were called to Froom Crescent for a report of an injured male. The early information received indicated the male may have been struck by a vehicle; however, the vehicle apparently did not remain at the scene. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS.

An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading up to the victim’s death and to identify witnesses or any other persons who may have involvement in this incident. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle that was involved in this incident. The vehicle is described as a cream colored, 2 door, late 1970 to early 1990 car.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Regina Police Service at 777-6500 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
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Released October 9, 2009

REDISCOVER YOUR WINTER DRIVING SKILLS

The Regina Police Service is encouraging all Regina motorists to adjust their driving behaviours now that the season’s first snow has arrived. Since midnight, the Regina Police Service has responded to two motor vehicle collisions involving injury and fourteen collisions involving property damage (no injury). In addition there have been about a dozen minor fender-benders and hit and runs reported at the Front Desk. Though these numbers are not alarmingly high, the current weather conditions are a timely reminder that driving habits should be adjusted.
Those adjustments should include:

  1. Reducing speed on most roadways. The posted speed limit represents the maximum allowed under ideal conditions. Snow and ice on the road surface and reduced visibility because of blowing snow are less-than-ideal conditions.
  2. Allowing more stopping distance and braking carefully;
  3. Giving more room between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you;
  4. Allowing more travel time to reach your destination. Being late increases the temptation to drive faster than conditions permit.
  5. Clearing all snow from your vehicle. See and be seen!
  6. Checking weather forecasts and the highway hotline before taking a road trip. If weather and road conditions are deteriorating, consider staying where you are.

The Regina Police Service wishes everyone a safe Thanksgiving weekend!
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Released October 2, 2009

UPDATE: REQUEST INFORMATION - FATAL MVC

The Regina Police Service has released the name of the 56 year-old male who died in a motor vehicle collision on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at approximately 11:30 p.m.

The victim is 56 year-old Philip Kenny, of Regina. On Saturday, September 26, 2009, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police were called to Froom Crescent for a report of an injured male. The early information received indicated the male may have been struck by a vehicle; however, the vehicle apparently did not remain at the scene. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS.

An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading up to the victim’s death and to identify witnesses or any other persons who may have involvement in this incident. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle that was involved in this incident. The vehicle is described as a cream colored, 2 door, late 1970 to early 1990 car.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Regina Police Service at 777-6500 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
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