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Thunderbolt NEWS Oct. 23, 2015
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Bldg. 179 for in-processing before
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52%,16 $,5 )25&( %$6( *D ³ The this resource can provide that additional support,” The 56th Security Forces Squad-
Defense Department has given sexual assault she said. ron handled the following inci- Oct. 14: Security forces re-
victims a resource that helps them take control of dents Oct. 12 through 18 at Luke sponded to medical emergency at
their recovery process. 6DIH +HOSOLQH DOVR SURYLGHV OLYH FRQÀGHQWLDO Air Force Base: the base running track. Security
help over the phone. The telephone helpline staff IRUFHVSURYLGHGÀUVWDLGDQGFRRU-
Established in 2011, the DOD Safe Helpline is can even transfer callers to base sexual assault Tickets dinated with medical personnel.
a crisis support service for members of the DOD UHVSRQVHFRRUGLQDWRUV9HWHUDQV%HQHÀWV$GPLQ- The patient sustained a leg injury
community affected by sexual assault. istration coordinators, Military OneSource, the Security forces issued citations and was taken to a nearby hospital
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and civilian IRUÀYHPRYLQJYLRODWLRQVDQGWZR for further evaluation.
Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one support sexual assault service providers. The phone num- nonmoving violations.
and information to the worldwide DOD com- ber is the same in the U.S. and worldwide via the Nonemergency
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secure and available 24/7 by click, call or text —
providing victims with the help they need anytime, Safe Helpline can also provide referrals via text. incidents Oct. 16: Security forces re-
anywhere. By texting one’s zip code or base name to 55-247 sponded to a report of shoplifting
inside the U.S., or 202-470-5546 outside the U.S., Oct. 15: Security forces respond- at Bldg. 1540. Security forces
Lisa Matney, the 78th Air Base Wing sexual as- Safe Helpline will text back contact information for ed to a report of a minor vehicle GHWDLQHG D QRQPLOLWDU\DIÀOLDWHG
sault response coordinator, said the helpline will the installation SARC and other resources available accident involving a government- juvenile after review of security
provide an avenue for victims to get additional on and off base. Message and data rates may apply. RZQHG YHKLFOH DQG D À[HG REMHFW footage showed the individual de-
support and encouragement to come forward and In addition to providing information for sexual at the intersection of Ammo Road parted without rendering full
make a restricted or unrestricted report of sexual assault victims, the helpline’s website also offers and Strike Eagle Street. There payment. Glendale police was
assault. information for their loved ones to better under- were no injuries. contacted and took control.
stand and be able to help in the recovery process.
7KH KHOSOLQH SURYLGHV OLYH FRQÀGHQWLDO KHOS “Individuals can use the web link to search for Emergency Alarm activations
through a secure instant-messaging format at resources for their installation, so no matter where
SafeHelpline.org. The website also contains vital the person lives they can get help,” Matney said. responses Security forces responded to six
information about recovering from and reporting (Editor’s note: To connect to the DOD Safe alarm activations on base.
a sexual assault. +HOSOLQH RQOLQH YLVLW KWWSZZZVDIHKHOSOLQH Oct. 18: Security forces re-
RUJ3HRSOHFDQDOVRFDOOWKH6DIH+HOSOLQHDW sponded to a domestic distur- Tip of the week
Pamela Davis, the sexual assault prevention and RUWH[W bance in base housing. Security
response victim advocate at Robins AFB, said the forces apprehended an active- Texting and driving is danger-
helpline gives sexual assault victims the additional Courtesy of af.mil duty Airman for Article 128 ous to yourself and everyone
support they may need. after initial investigations. The around you. Using hands-free
devices can save lives.
“Some victims need additional avenues of sup-
port to obtain the courage to come forward and Courtesy of Senior Airman Brian Lefevere
56th SFS
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