| Mayor Gallego to Honor Autism Advocate Denise Resnik with Global Citizen Award | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/ced/3241 | Community and Economic Development | | 10/11/2024 8:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3241/Newsroom_602Day_Businesses_May2024.png | | Mayor Gallego to Honor Autism Advocate Denise Resnik with Global Citizen Award | <div class="ExternalClass2428E42F413541BE8952AC69F667043F"><html>
<p>Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego will honor autism advocate and business executive Denise Resnik with the Global Citizen Award during <a target="_blank" href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/2024/">The Mayor's International</a> event hosted by Phoenix Sister Cities on October 19 at Chateau Luxe. </p>
<p>Resnik is the founder and president/CEO of First Place AZ (established in 2012), co-founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC, established in 1997), and founder and CEO of DRA Collective (established in 1986), a marketing/communications firm serving clients in real estate, economic development, healthcare, education and hospitality.<br></p>
<p>A native Phoenician, Resnik merged her business background with her marketing and communications skills to become an international leader in autism advocacy. A collaboration between First Place AZ, SARRC and dozens of government, private and non-profit organizations led PBS NewsHour to produce a nationally broadcast series in 2016 that identified Phoenix as “the most autism-friendly city in the world."<br></p>
<p>“Denise is improving the quality of life for countless numbers of people on the autism spectrum here in Phoenix and worldwide," Mayor Kate Gallego said. “Her efforts expand resources for neurodiverse individuals, contribute to research, improve community understanding and acceptance, and deliver a path towards independence and attaining careers."<br></p>
<p>First Place AZ develops and maintains housing and community options for adults with autism and other neuro-diversities, collaborating with private, public, non-profit and philanthropic community partners. These partnerships provide individuals self-directed options, along with the benefits of a supportive community that includes homes, jobs, friends, health and wellness, continuing education, transportation, recreation and culture. <br></p>
<p>Additionally, First Place AZ has facilitated 12 <a target="_blank" href="https://firstplaceglobal.org/2024-first-place-global-symposium/">Global Leadership Institute Symposiums</a>, with the next one scheduled for later this month (October 16 to 18), and has hosted representatives from more than a dozen countries. During 2024 alone, the organization welcomed leaders from England, Canada, India and Ireland. Resnik has become a sought-after expert for international forums on autism, and housing and community development for adults with autism and other intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDDs). <br></p>
<p>Mayor Gallego will present Resnik her award during <a target="_blank" href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/2024/">The Mayor's International</a> on October 19. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., and will also celebrate the Phoenix sister cities: Prague, Czech Republic, and Suwon, South Korea. Dinner will feature a creative menu of Phoenix, Prague and Suwon cuisine and beverages. Event entertainment includes folk tales performed by the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, courtesy of the Czech Consulate General in Los Angeles. Tickets for the event are $200 for the general public and $100 for young professionals. Tickets can be purchased online: <a target="_blank" href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/2024/">The Mayor's International 2024</a>.</p>
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<strong>About Phoenix Sister Cities:</strong>
<br>For 50 years, Phoenix Sister Cities has fostered relationships between the residents of Phoenix and eleven sister cities around the world to promote friendship, peace and prosperity. Learn more by visiting <a target="_blank" href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/">PhoenixSisterCities.org</a>.<br></p><br>
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| Phoenix Police Bust Suspects in Family Dollar Burglary Spree | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3239 | Police | | 10/10/2024 4:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3239/Newsroom_police_familydollar.png | | Phoenix Police Bust Suspects in Family Dollar Burglary Spree | <div class="ExternalClassED07E788EB744A82B17E1F258B278119"><html>After months of coordinated burglaries targeting Family Dollar stores across Phoenix and Glendale, authorities have arrested two suspects responsible for stealing approximately $315,000 and causing around $150,000 in property damage.<br><br>The duo, identified as 34-year-old Yosvanys Martinez and 40-year-old Alexei Alvarez, were apprehended following an extensive city-wide investigation involving multiple specialized units.<br><br>Since March 2024, nine Family Dollar locations have been victims of a string of commercial burglaries. The suspects would cut power to the stores, disable video surveillance, and enter through a rear access door. Once inside, they would steal the entire safe or break into it to access the cash.<br><br>The turning point came in mid-September when Phoenix PD's Crime Analysis and Research Unit (CARU) utilized predictive analytics to narrow down likely future targets. This led to identifying several high-probability locations, including a Family Dollar store in west Phoenix.<br><br>On Sept. 27, investigators made a breakthrough when they identified a potential suspect vehicle. Two days later, a vehicle matching that description was observed at two Family Dollar locations, with investigators linking the car to Yosvanys Martinez. The vehicle had also been spotted near several other stores that had been previously burglarized.<br><br>By Sept. 30, surveillance teams were closely monitoring Martinez and Alvarez. The pair was observed casing a Family Dollar store after business hours, but their attempt to gain entry failed.<br><br>On Oct. 3, investigators secured digital evidence linking the suspects to all nine Family Dollar burglaries and a February break-in at a local KFC. Later that night it was believed the suspects discarded potential evidence in the Gila River. The Phoenix PD Dive Team recovered two safes believed to be related to the series of burglaries.<br><br>On Oct. 4, Martinez and Alvarez were arrested. Search warrants at their homes and vehicles uncovered $40,000 in cash, burglary tools, security uniforms, and additional evidence linking them to the crimes. Additional evidence believed to be related to other crimes was also located.<br><br>Both suspects were booked on multiple burglary charges, concluding a months-long investigation that spanned several precincts and involved the efforts of numerous specialized teams, including PPD's Crime Analysis and Research Unit (CARU), Tactical Support Bureau (TSB), Dive Team, the Phoenix PD Crime Lab and Desert Horizon Precinct's Real Time Operations Center (RTOC).<br><br>“This is a prime example of internal cooperation department-wide," said Sergeant Michael Hayes. “The resources it took to identify the suspects, locate additional evidence, safely apprehend them, search the various locations and process those scenes."<br><br>"I want to thank everyone involved in this investigation," said Property Crimes Bureau Commander Shane Disotell. "This truly was a department-wide effort to stop a crime trend committed by criminals that thought out how and when they committed their crimes." <br><br>"This was outstanding detective work by the team on this case," Assistant Chief Ed DeCastro said. "The collaboration between all units involved to catch these criminals was extremely impressive to watch."<br></html></div> | https://phoenix.gov/police | News |
| The City of Phoenix Commemorates 25 years of Combating Domestic Violence | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/human-services/3240 | Human Services | | 10/10/2024 4:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3240/Slide1.jpeg | | The City of Phoenix Commemorates 25 years of Combating Domestic Violence | <div class="ExternalClass2F349174CB4B4CF985BBE33808A3B0DF"><html>
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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City of Phoenix has a long history of working to end domestic violence and promotes this work through the Strategic Initiatives
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Phoenix
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"With the Paint Phoenix Purple initiative, we renew our commitment to raising awareness and providing support to end domestic violence in our community, said Mayor Kate Gallego.
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Together, we can create a safer and more caring city for each and every one of our residents."
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“Domestic
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The
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collaborates with the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Domestic Violence Council and more than 50 community, private and public organizations to build initiatives including the annual
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Paint Phoenix Purple exists to shine a light on a dark issue,” said Strategic Initiatives Manager Raquel Wind. “Abuse thrives in silence, so we want to encourage conversations about domestic violence to promote education and prevention.”</span>
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Since 1999, the
City of Phoenix’s
Family Advocacy Center (FAC) has been available for victims of
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omestic violence. The FAC provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and other violent incidents. The centralized location of the FAC allows victims to receive a variety of resources from multiple agencies, including the Human Services Department and the Police Department. In addition, the Human Services Department has mobile victim advocates who can meet with victims or their families within the community.
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To learn more, or if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please reach out
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<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li><li><p><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)</span>
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602-534-2120
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The Strategic Initiatives Section provides proactive messaging throughout the year for awareness and education on
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