Watch Your Athlete For Signs of Heat Related Illness

Although today is not an extremely hot day, runners are still at risk for developing heat related illnesses.  Athletes and people who exercise in warmer weather are more likely to become dehydrated and are more likely to get heat sickness.

Signs of Heat Exhaustion can include:

• Heavy Sweating
• Weakness
• Cold, pale, clammy skin
• Fast, weak pulse
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting

Watch for the signs and seek medical care immediately if you or someone you know has the symptoms of heat-related illness.  Warning signs and symptoms of Heat Stroke vary but may include:

• High body temperature (above 103)
• Hot, red, dry or moist skin
• Raid and strong pulse
• Possible unconsciousness

Stay cool, stay hydrated and stay informed!

Good Luck to All Cleveland Marathon Runners Tomorrow!

Good Luck to All Cleveland Marathon Runners Tomorrow!

Benny the bomb dog says he will be out along the route tomorrow checking things out and making sure we all stay safe.  He says “stay cool…we got this”.

The Cleveland Division of Police has a security plan in place for tomorrow’s marathon, as we do for all large scale events in the City of Cleveland.  The Division will have officers along the route as will many of our law enforcement partners.  Policing is a partnership and the public is reminded that if you see something suspicious, please say something.  You can download the free app iWatchNEohio on your smartphone as a resource for reporting suspicious activity.  Remember, there is no substitute for 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.

Enjoy the event and stay safe!

For Marathon Info: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/

Police Memorial Week 2013: Badge Case Ceremony

Today, members of the Cleveland Division of Police participated in events ceremonious to Police Memorial Week.  The raising and lowering of flags to half-staff and the badge case ceremony honor those officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

Missing Man Shawndale Harris: Contact Fourth District Detectives With Information

The Cleveland Division of Police is currently seeking the public’s help in locating a male missing from the city’s east side since late December, 2012.  Shawndale A. Harris was reported missing by his mother on February 5, 2013 as the male has not been in contact with family, nor has he reported for work.  Shawndale is a black male, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  The Fourth District Detective Bureau continues to investigate this case and asks that anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Shawndale A. Harris contact detectives at 216-623-5418.

Police Memorial Parade and Memorial Service

Join us this Friday, May 17, 2013 for the annual Police Memorial Parade.  The Parade will kick off at 10:30 am and travel down Lakeside Avenue westbound from East 12th Street to West 3rd Street. Line Lakeside Avenue (Police Memorial Way) to support and honor law enforcement.  See units of Pipes and Drums, marching bands, color guards, police cars, special response vehicles and more.

The Memorial Service will be held immediately following the parade at Police Memorial Square in Huntington Park.  All are invited to attend the Memorial Service to show support and honor those who died in the line of duty.