By mvlife on August 3, 2009
The public is invited to take part in Mission Viejo’s first annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Florence Joyner Olympiad Park, 22760 Olympiad Road. Mission Viejo Police Services is gearing up for National Night Out – a national crime prevention celebration of “taking the streets back from criminals” by increasing neighborhood [...]
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By mvlife on July 10, 2009
The public is invited to take part in a new child safety campaign the City has launched in an effort to protect children and raise community awareness. The Samantha’s Pride Neighborhood Child Protection Program was adopted by Mission Viejo Police Services as “a Parent’s Call to Action” to take a visible stand to protect children [...]
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By mvlife on July 2, 2009
The Mission Viejo Activities Committee is gearing up for its annual 4th of July Street Faire and Firework Spectacular on Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road. The July 4 extravaganza takes place from noon to 9 p.m. and features an impressive fireworks display, music, entertainment and a host of games, rides, food and [...]
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By mvlife on May 27, 2009
The public is invited to meet Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and Lt. Mike Gavin, Mission Viejo’s new Chief of Police Services, in an informative Town Hall meeting on June 9. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. Hutchens will discuss the changes [...]
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By mvlife on May 8, 2009
Officers killed in the line of duty last year will be honored by peace officers, survivors, family members and friends during Peace Officers’ Memorial Month. The annual May remembrance pays homage to those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep their communities safe. A candlelight vigil was held Thursday to honor fallen officers throughout [...]
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By mvlife on April 1, 2009
Mission Viejo’s Chief of Police Services Lt. Steve Bernardi will retire April 24 after serving as the City’s chief since 2003 and after more than three decades in law enforcement. Bernardi’s post will be filled by Lt. Mike Gavin, a 23-year Orange County Sheriff’s veteran, who serves as watch commander at the Central Men’s Jail [...]
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By mvlife on March 16, 2009
Three Mission Viejo-based deputies will be recognized at the 21st annual Orange County Sheriff’s Medal of Valor luncheon on April 9 for their actions in protecting others, and a City deputy was recently feted for her outstanding efforts and compassion. Deputies Gary Lewellyn and Richard Olszynski will receive the Medal of Valor from the Orange [...]
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By mvlife on January 15, 2009
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Jan. 16 will conduct DUI roving patrols in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. The multi-city DUI teams will target areas that have a high incidence of DUI-related arrests and collisions. The program’s goal is to reduce the rate at which Orange County residents are killed [...]
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By mvlife on January 5, 2009
Deputy Brad Blakely, a 20-year Orange County Sheriff’s veteran, has been named Mission Viejo’s 2008 Deputy of the Year. Blakely has been assigned to the City of Mission Viejo for nearly a decade. His strong work ethic and commitment to the City has earned him the respect of his peers, supervisors and community members. Blakely, [...]
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By mvlife on January 5, 2009
Mission Viejo Police Services Deputy Robert “Bobby” Simmons was honored this month for outstanding service to the City as the Elks Club’s 2008 Mission Viejo Deputy of the Year. Simmons is an 18-year sheriff’s veteran. He joined Mission Viejo Police Services in 1999 and spent the first seven years of his post working patrol. In [...]
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