Wednesday, September 12, 2012

West Bloomfield Police Department Memorial page for fallen officer Patrick O'Rourke

Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke was shot and killed while making entry into a home on Forest Edge Lane after responding to a domestic dispute and reports of shots fired inside of the house.

He and four other officers had responded to the initial call shortly after 10:00 pm. Several family members who had been in the home had exited it prior to the arrival of the officers and informed them that the man inside may have committed suicide.

The officers entered the home and made their way to a bedroom. Before entering the bedroom they called out the subject's name but were met with gunfire through the bedroom door. Officer O'Rourke was struck by the gunfire and critically wounded. He was transported to McLaren Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject was found dead in the home the following evening following an entry by members of the Special Response Team.

Officer O'Rourke had served with the West Bloomfield Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, parents, three brothers, and grandfather.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Michael Patton
West Bloomfield Police Department
4530 Walnut Lake Road
PO Box 250188
West Bloomfield, MI 48325

Phone: (248) 975-9200


Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/21388-police-officer-patrick-orourke#ixzz26He6VdrY

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Michigan Cyber Initiative- 2012 Campaign






The State of Michigan's Cyber Security initiative has been very busy tracking cyber crimes, how to avoid being victims of online crimes, data breaches and more. The MI Cyber Initiative offers workshops and community forms around the state for those interested. Here in Washtenaw County we have a county wide task force with law enforcement, elected officials, schools, (public/charter/local colleges), and seniors helping with the awareness of how not to be a victim.

Click on the link provided for more details and resources.  Michigan.gov/cybersecurity

You can also check out our Washtenaw County Cyber Citizenship's website that we are extremely proud of  filled with updated current resources for individuals, families and businesses.

Washtenawcybercoalition- WC4

Rich Coleman, PSCC, PTDPS, Member, WC4, CPAM Legislative Liaison