today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today … “The Susquehanna River is sick and needs help.” – Quote from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Website

• It could happen! – “Often, it’s one of the most trusted people in the church who’s pilfering from the collection plate, or diverting funds from the church budget or investment accounts.” – Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company Website

• Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement at Your Worship Center – a presentation

• May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – The York Dispatch

• Thefts in New Holland get announced near and far. – PennLive

• Unfortunately … not on their own very inactive facebook page nor on the Police Department blog. Maybe, just maybe, the lack of timely, dependable communication coming from law enforcement agencies contributes to community mistrust!

• “Social media is a communication tool the police can use to engage the community on issues of importance to both and to gauge community sentiment regarding agency policies and practices.” – Interim Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing

• “Agencies should also develop policies and practices on social media use that consider individual officer expression, professional representation, truthful communication, and other concerns that can impact trust and legitimacy.” – Ibid

• Summer-like weather continues – a few weeks ago, our heating systems were on. – PennLive

• Borough Council meeting this evening | “2nd Monday at 7:00 pm”