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SECURE: not just another website

By David W. Shelton | October 8, 2007 |

When Terry McMoore asked me to help out with a new website he had in mind, thought it would be just another online brochure or nonprofit website presence. I wasn’t sure if it would be something I really wanted to do at first.

Then he explained the purpose of this proposed website, S.E.C.U.R.E. or Safe and Effective Community Using Resources for Empowerment. It would be a site that would provide critical information to local parents and schools on gang awareness. He didn’t have to twist my arm anymore. I was sold.

After all, this wasn’t my first exposure to working to help promote gang awareness. When I attended the Citizen Police Academy back in 1998, I was astonished as to just how much of a problem it really was, even nine years ago. I didn’t know what a Crip or a Blood was, or even that there was a difference between ‘people’ and ‘folk.’ It was a bone-chilling evening for all thirty-plus people in that class. «Read the rest of this article»

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Activist Clears up Confusion About up Coming Community Forums on Gang Awareness

By Terry McMoore | July 9, 2007 |

Community Activist and Director of the Urban Resource Center, Terry McMoore, has assured the citizens of Clarksville and all participants scheduled to attend the July 24, 2007 “Stop the Violence Community Forum” that the forum is still on track.

Mr. McMoore also went on to encourage the community to be sure to attend both forums because Knowledge is Power and in times like these it is always a positive move anytime the community comes together for a common cause.

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City to host forum on crime and violence

By David W. Shelton | July 9, 2007 |

The City of Clarksville will host a Community Forum on Crime and Violence on Thursday, July 12th from 6p.m. until 8p.m. in the Kenwood Middle School auditorium. The school is located at 241 E. Pine Mountain Road near the intersection of Peachers Mill Road and 101st Airborne Division Parkway.

Mayor Johnny Piper, members of the Clarksville City Council, representatives from the Police Department and other civic organizations will address issues and concerns regarding violent activity in Clarksville. In addition, the Clarksville Police Department will make a presentation about gangs and will be available to answer questions. «Read the rest of this article»

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