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Saturday, June 22, 2013, Phoenix Officer Guillermo Arrubla and his son, 19, were visiting “Spitting Cave,” a popular cliff diving location on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The two watched as several people dived off an approximately 60-foot cliff and Guillermo, a former lifeguard and good swimmer, contemplated taking a dive himself. He observed high-breaking waves and rocky water with strong undercurrents might be too much and opted out of diving off the cliff. The view was beautiful but it was very windy and they could see that a storm was approaching. Guillermo, or “Memo” as he’s known to friends, and his son were still watching when they saw a young woman dive from the cliff. She landed safely into the churning water, but as she tried to climb onto the rocky shore, the waves hit her and pulled her back into the turbulent water. She struggled to swim against the waves but continued to be pulled further out and away from shore by the powerful currents. “Memo” noted that she stopped trying to swim to shore and was treading water and floating on her back. She was about 100 yards from shore; “Memo” and others knew she was in trouble. While onlookers called 911, “Memo” grabbed two life vests from a swimmer and rushed down the cliff to the water’s edge. He donned one of the vests and lay on the rocks to allow the undercurrent to pull him out to sea. The rocks on the reef slashed his hand and foot, but he continued to swim out to the victim who had now been treading water for nearly 25 minutes, was exhausted and had begun to panic. Once Arrubla reached her, he calmed her and put the second vest on her. The two then waited for rescuers from the Honolulu Oceanic Safety Division who pulled them both to safety. The 20 year-old woman was unhurt and very thankful for Arrubla’s heroism. The lacerations “Memo” suffered during the event required a trip to the hospital for treatment. During a subsequent interview, Arrubla said, “I had no intentions of going off that cliff or into the water. When I saw the young lady in trouble and everyone on their cell phones, I had to do something and the only something to do was to get out there to her!” On Sunday, June 23rd, Arrubla received an Award of Valor from both the City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety Division. Their public information officer explained, “We discourage our citizens from jumping off ‘Spitting Cave.’ There are no lifeguards, the currents and tides are dangerous, and people have lost their lives or been critically injured. You can drown very quickly there. Your officer definitely assisted in saving that woman’s life. Policing with a Purpose • Nurture and Protect Democracy • Ensuring Justice • A Spirit of Service • Fundamental Fairness The View: Keeping our Citizens informed! South Mountain Precinct July/August 2013 Volume 2, Issue 7 South Mountain Precinct 400 W. Southern Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85041 602-495-5004 Fax: 602-534-1566 Precinct Commander: A.B. Smith
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Saturday, June 22, 2013, Phoenix Officer Guillermo Arrubla and his son, 19, were visiting “Spitting Cave,” a popular cliff diving location on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The two watched as several people dived off an approximately 60-foot cliff and Guillermo, a former lifeguard and good swimmer, contemplated taking a dive himself. He observed high-breaking waves and rocky water with strong undercurrents might be too much and opted out of diving off the cliff. The view was beautiful but it was very windy and they could see that a storm was approaching.
Guillermo, or “Memo” as he’s known to friends, and his son were still watching when they saw a young woman dive from the cliff. She landed safely into the churning water, but as she tried to climb onto the rocky shore, the waves hit her and pulled her back into the turbulent water. She struggled to swim against the waves but continued to be pulled further out and away from shore by the powerful currents. “Memo” noted that she stopped trying to swim to shore and was treading water and floating on her back. She was about 100 yards from shore; “Memo” and others knew she was in trouble. While onlookers called 911, “Memo” grabbed two life vests from a swimmer and rushed down the cliff to the water’s edge. He donned one of the vests and lay on the rocks to allow the undercurrent to pull him out to sea. The rocks on the reef slashed his hand and foot, but he continued to swim out to the victim who had now been treading water for nearly 25 minutes, was exhausted and had begun to panic. Once Arrubla reached her, he calmed her and put the second vest on her. The two then waited for rescuers from the Honolulu Oceanic Safety Division who pulled them both to safety. The 20 year-old woman was unhurt and very thankful for Arrubla’s heroism. The lacerations “Memo” suffered during the event required a trip to the hospital for treatment. During a subsequent interview, Arrubla said, “I had no intentions of going off that cliff or into the water. When I saw the young lady in trouble and everyone on their cell phones, I had to do something and the only something to do was to get out there to her!” On Sunday, June 23rd, Arrubla received an Award of Valor from both the City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety Division. Their public information officer explained, “We discourage our citizens from jumping off ‘Spitting Cave.’ There are no lifeguards, the currents and tides are dangerous, and people have lost their lives or been critically injured. You can drown very quickly there. Your officer definitely assisted in saving that woman’s life.
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South Mountain Precinct
400 W. Southern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
602-495-5004
Fax: 602-534-1566
Precinct Commander:
A.B. Smith
City Council:
Mayor Greg Stanton
602-262-7111
Thelda Williams Dst 1
602-262-7444
Jim Waring Dst 2
602-262-7445
Bill Gates Dst 3
602-262-7441
Tom Simplot Dst 4
602-262-7447
Daniel Valenzuela Dst 5
602-262-7446
Sal DiCiccio Dst 6
602-262-7491
Michael Nowakowski Dst 7
602-262-7492
Michael Johnson Dst 8
Vice Mayor
602-262-7493
Emergency
Numbers:
∗ Police / Fire
911
∗ Crime Stop
602-262-6151
∗ Poison Control
602-253-3334
∗ Traffic Signal
Malfunctioning
602-262-6021
Community Events
In July, Officers’ from the South Mountain Precinct took 50 children from
the Neighborhood Renewal Program to an Arizona Rattlers arena football
game and Diamondbacks baseball games. These officers helped to make
a positive impact on these children. For some of the kids, this was their
first time to participate in this kind of sporting event. A special thanks to
the Rattler’s and Diamondbacks Corporations for donating the tickets.
2nd Annual Target and Blue Water Day The Community Action Squad for the South Mountain Precinct participated in the 2nd Annual Target and Blue
Water Day. This event is held during the month of July which is one of the hottest months of the year. Water
was given to anyone who was out in the heat for work, commuting, or in need. Thank you to Target for donating
the water, and to all the Target employees who volunteered their time to help keep people hydrated.
DEA National Drug Take Back
Event:
October 26, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bring your unused, unneeded, or
expired prescription drugs to be
disposed of. All prescription drugs
are disposed of free of charge.
*No syringes, flammables, glass, or
contents under pressure
Target store drop-off locations:
♦ 2140 E. Baseline Rd.
♦ 4734 E. Ray Rd.
G.A.I.N. Day 2013
Saturday, October 19th
Register your event online at:
http://phoenix.gov/POLICE/ gain1.html
Deadline to Register is October 2, 2012
Call or email Officer Sheree Lee
for more information:
(602) 534-6545 or [email protected]
This year we will be having a G.A.I.N. kick-off
event. Be sure to attend to pick up your
crime prevention tote.
When: Saturday, October 5th
Where: Metro Center Mall (Inside by Sears)
Time: 10am – 1pm
South Mountain Precinct
Coffee with a Cop
Coffee, juice, donuts, and mini burritos will be served. Sponsored by the Phoenix Revitalization Corporation
Come meet your precinct officers over a cup of coffee. No presentations. Just getting together with Phoenix Police Officers, City Employees, Community
Leaders, and You!
Did you know…….
You can now file online (Non-Emergency) police reports with the Phoenix Police Department at: http://www.phoenix.gov/police/policereport/index.html
Come engage with your local police officers and other community members in
an informal and informative setting in the Ahwatukee area.
Have a question, comment or just want to put a face with that voice
you’ve heard over the phone?
Come join us for conversation, coffee and other light refreshments.
(Refreshments provided by the Phoenix Revitalization Corporation)
Next meeting:
August 28, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Pecos Community Center
17010 S. 48th St.
For more information contact: Officer Sheree Lee 602-534-6545 [email protected]
TUKEE TALKS
When: August 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Where: 1326 W. Hadley
Upcoming PNP
Training Dates:
September 14, 2013
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mountain View Precinct
2075 E. Maryland Ave.
Please RSVP to:
Officer Sheree Lee
602-534-6545
Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol has long supported the fact that involved
residents are the most effective crime fighters, reporting suspicious activity as
it occurs. This program allows residents to become more actively involved as
partners in crime prevention. They are the Phoenix Police Department's "Eyes
and Ears!"
Invite your neighbors and Block Watch groups to attend and get more
involved with your community.
Title Name Phone# Email
Community Programs
Sergeant Scott McCauley 602-534-1885 [email protected]
Community Programs
Officer Sheree Lee 602-534-6545 [email protected]
Community Action Officer
41 Area Garrick Henry 602-495-7713 [email protected]
Community Action Officer
41 Area Patrick McBride 602-495-7713 [email protected]
Community Action Officer
42 Area Jared Charley 602-495-7581 [email protected]
Community Action Officer
42 Area Larry Dotson 602-495-7581 [email protected]
Community Action Officer
43 Area Chris Granado 602-534-8698 [email protected]
Community Action Officer
43 Area Ben Morris 602-495-7604 [email protected]
Community Action Officer
44 Area Chad Williamsen 602-534-6534 [email protected]
Community Action Officer’s Contact Information
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