Community Outreach

			Community Outreach
55 Alive teaches preventive measures to use when driving that saves lives.			Life Saving Courses Pennsbury Townwatch also sponsors CPR courses and AARP's 55 Alive programs. Due to the popularity of the “55-Alive” Class, Townwatch has decided to bring the course back to Pennsbury Township again this year. Produced by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and conducted throughout the country in two half-day sessions, 55 Alive teaches preventive measures to use when driving that saves lives. Eight hours of classroom instruction that refines existing skills and develops safe, defensive driving techniques. The course is spread over two four-hour sessions on consecutive Saturday mornings. Beacon Safety will conduct an Adult and Pediatric CPR program. The 2-hour course will be held at the Pennsbury Township Building, 10:00am to Noon. You will receive a 2-year internationally recognized CPR certification upon completion Life Saving Equipment Through our Outreach Program, Townwatch actively seeks ways to assist those public agencies that service the Township in areas related to safety and security. In 2004, we made a donation of an Intoximeter Breath Tester to the Avondale Barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police – an item they use extensively in their DUI program to keep our streets and highways safe. Also in 2004, Townwatch donated a Lifepak 500 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit to the Longwood Fire Department. The AED is designed to be used by first responders to cardiac emergencies. This state-of-the-art unit determines which shock is right for an individual, and ensures safe, simple delivery. The portable Defibrillator was put into service the day it was delivered. The unit will be used at special events as needed and will be kept on a fire engine at all times for maximum availability. The Pennsbury Township Board of Supervisors has always been very supportive of our Townwatch activities. Not only do they permit us to use the building facilities for our monthly and occasionally our Annual Meetings, but the Road Crew, headed by Dave Allen, places, cleans, repairs and replaces the prominent Townwatch signs scattered throughout the Township. To repay the Township for these services, the Board of Directors voted to provide an automated external heart defibulator in the township building. Camp Cadet As you are aware, Pennsbury Townwatch works very closely with the State Police as an extended set of “Eyes and Ears”. We do our best to support their efforts in improving the security and safety of our Township residents and their programs to educate residents and youth about law enforcement activities.The program is a unique weeklong summer program for Chester County boys and girls, ages 11 to 13, to give a better understanding of law enforcement activities while living in an atmosphere similar to a State Police training academy. Emphasis is placed on self-discipline, building self-esteem and confidence through teamwork and making new friends. Campers participate in a wide variety of instructional activities each day. They learn about firearm safety, radar, fingerprinting, forensics, drug prevention, water safety, rescue operations, personal conflict resolution but the program also devotes ample time to recreational activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, basketball and other games. Camp Cadet is free to Pennsbury Township youth and all expenses are paid by donations obtained from various community organizations, private citizens and other Criminal Justice System agencies. Scholarships To encourage the study of law enforcement and community safety and service, Pennsbury Townwatch is pleased to announce the establishment of a scholarship entitled the Pennsbury Townwatch Scholarship for Law Enforcement Study to a deserving Unionville High School graduate who is pursuing a career in law enforcement, forensic science or criminalistics. The scholarship consists of a one-time $1000 award to a student enrolled in such a training program. In May, a Unionville High School Scholarship Committee selects the student from a list of those meeting the selection criteria established by Pennsbury Townwatch. The 2006 recipient was Ellana Schreep who is attending the University of Tampa as a major in forensics science. The 2010 recipient was John Colven, Jr. of Bloomsburg Univ. of PA and will pursue a degree in Criminal Justice with a long-term goal of becoming a State Police Officer. Chadds Ford Elementary School Pennsbury Townwatch in 2011 has made a monetary donation for a First Aid Program. PA State Police Barracks Members of Pennsbury Townwatch met on June 29, 2011 with the State Police at their Avondale Barracks and donated a much needed laptop computer which will be used by troopers to help with investigation of crimes. The Avondale barracks covers Pennsbury Township for police protection. The group was given a tour of the newly renovated state police barracks by Trooper Neely as well as a demonstration on fingerprinting and an explanation of the day to day work schedule for troopers. - Kathy Howley
	CPR training taught by a Certified Trainer, enables you to receive CPR Certification for Adult and Pediatric CPR.
Camp Cadet is a very worthwhile program started by our local PA State Police whose officers donate their time to serve as counselors and instructors.
	Pennsbury Townwatch Scholarship for Law Enforcement Study to a deserving Unionville High School graduate who is pursuing a career in law enforcement, forensic science or criminalistics.