Information and Tips – Shred Event at the Mount Vernon Government

Hello Everyone,

Here is a reminder about the document shredding event to benefit Fairfax County Crime Solvers right here in Mount Vernon this weekend.

It will be in the parking lot of the Mount Vernon Governmental Center – 2511 Parkers Lane Alexandria Va 22306….from 9:00am – 1200pm.

While the event is free, donations are being accepted and are welcomed – to support the very important mission of the Crime Solvers program. (if donating by check – payable to – Fairfax County Crime Solvers)

See below for press release…..attached is a flyer for the event you are welcome to use for you e-mail groups or community bulletin boards.

Remember – one important step in prevention of Identity Theft is to make sure you shred any documents which contain any personal or financial details, applications to open or extend credit, old bills/invoices or old tax returns to name a few.

                                                                                Release Date: February 21, 2013

                                                                                Contact:  PFC Shelley Broderick

                                                                                4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA  22030

                                                                                Office – 703-246-2253

                                                                                www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org

            Fairfax County Crime Solvers is hosting a shred event fundraiser and they welcome the community to drop by! Support your local Crime Solvers program while disposing of your personal and financial documents securely! Shredding your old papers aids in the prevention of identity theft.

            The community is invited to drive through the front parking lot of the Mount Vernon District Police Station and hand off your bags or boxes of papers. Our sponsor, Cornerstone Records Management, will shred your papers on site.

Donations will be accepted to benefit Fairfax County Crime Solvers, a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides anonymous phone, email and text capabilities for the public to report criminal activity and wanted persons to police. Tipsters and their information are protected under state law. Cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 are paid out if a tipsters’ information leads to an arrest and/or case closure. All funds are raised through donations. Learn more by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org

TIP LINE:  1-866-411-TIPS(8477)

TEXT “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)

E-Mail your tip at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org

Be Safe,

Greg

MPO Greg Kottemann

Crime Prevention Office

Mount Vernon District Station

Fairfax County Police Department

703-360-8928