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Safety Sales Month is almost over at Davis-Moore, and to wrap up our Safety articles for March, we thought there no better topic than the safety of the entire community and something we can all do to help out. Simply by utilizing something that is FREE to everyone, we can all help make our community a safer place. Want to know how?  Read on!

What is Citizen Observer?
For everyone out there who thinks of social media as a time waster- this article is for you! And for everyone out there who uses social media to stay in the know about anything and everything- this article is for you too! With continuing reliance on social media, internet and mobile devices, the Wichita Police Department is putting these mediums to practical use with Citizen Observer. Citizen Observer allows the Wichita Police Department to instantly update you about crimes, emergencies and other important information- either for the entire Wichita area, a specified zip code or a type of business. There are many different types of alerts available, all pushed out to facebook, twitter, via text message and your personal email- making it accessible at home, work or on your mobile device. The WPD’s YouTube channel also provides helpful tips relating to crimes- such as, if a neighborhood is experiencing a string of burglaries with the same type of method used to break in, the police can post a video explaining how to protect yourself against this specific type and style of crime. Social Media and the internet have never been more beneficial to you on an individual basis than now, when helping to keep you and your family safe.

How Citizen Observer Helps
Aside from the benefits to the general public from this type of communication, the benefits to the Police Department are also vast. The service allows the police to instantaneously communicate with the community, to keep them away from dangerous areas and immediately provide data on suspects who may be fleeing a crime scene moments after the crime. Reducing the communication time to seconds rather than the hours it takes to communicate via traditional media helps to close cases quicker, keep crime scenes and areas clear for police officers and enhances “Intelligence Led Policing”- where the public plays a vital role in helping to keep our city safe. Another great benefit is that there is not technical management or additional IT investments required-as facebook, twitter, email and YouTube are all service free to the general public.

What Kinds of Alerts You Receive
So-what kind of alerts can you receive? Alerts can be specific to a certain type of business, (media, pharmacies, pawn shops, etc), or specific to a certain zip code or radius within the city. External public groups like neighborhood groups and schools can receive targeted alerts, and secure private groups can be created by the WPD for more sensitive communication. Have a tip? Email tips come in via an encrypted Adobe PDF file and are directed to authorized personnel-ensuring your anonymity. Police can then respond in real time to the tipster if need be, and tips can be analyzed and reported on in a more timely manner.

How Do I Sign Up?
SO-the biggest thing that you can do to help is simply participate! Sign up online at www.citizenobserver.com/registration.jsp. Fill out the form and you’re done! Alerts are delivered to you by email, and are also available via text message to your cell phone. Find the Wichita Police Department on Facebook (Wichita Police Department) to see updates there, or follow them on Twitter (WichitaPolice)! About 8,000 people in the community have joined the Wichita Police Department Citizen Alert Network. However, budget issues have forced the department to look elsewhere for funding for this vital project. Davis-Moore is looking to assist the Wichita Police Department with sustaining Citizen Observer. If you would like to assist Davis-Moore with supporting Citizen Observer, contact us with your donation at 618.2000 (ask for Tara) or come by our Jeep Chrysler Dodge dealership at 6205 E. Kellogg. Let’s make sure that our community can continue to have this valuable resource at our fingertips-and let’s spread the word to get everyone involved.

Social media is revolutionizing the way that people communicate, so let’s put this great medium to practical use. And let’s all be good citizens of this great community. Stay safe and from everyone at Davis-Moore and the WPD-remember to buckle up!

The 2010 Nissan Versa is a well-rounded, sporty yet economical, fun to drive car! The 2010 Versa comes in sedan and hatchback models to fit whatever your style. Getting up to 34mpg on the highway, the Versa is definitely easy on the pocketbook. The Nissan Versa offers a ‘shiftless’ transmission for an ultra smooth power flow, a 6-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. Thanks to the rear leg room in the backseat- the Versa can comfortably seat full size adults. For cargo and storage space the Nissan Versa provides 60/40 split fold down seats. And for all the little things, Versa’s interior has lots of smart storage to keep everything organized. The Versa comes available with 5-inch touch screen navigation system, MP3 player and Bluetooth. If you are in the Wichita or Kansas area, searching for a Wichita Nissan Versa or Kansas Nissan Versa, stop by Davis-Moore Nissan in Wichita, Kansas and test drive a new 2010 Nissan Versa today!

We are pleased to share that Ford Motor Company has been recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies by Ethisphere Institute, a leading business ethics think tank. Ford (maker of Lincoln and Mercury vehicles) is one of only 100 global companies – and the only automaker – to be honored on Ethisphere’s annual list, published this morning.

Ford was chosen for this distinction from a field of thousands of companies in more than 100 countries and 36 industries for this year’s list. The criteria included a review of each company’s codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; an evaluation of investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; a look into activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and input through nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.

As a company, we have faced historic challenges in the past few years with a strong plan and considerable resolve. Just as our products are gaining momentum in the marketplace and winning an increasing number of buyers new to Ford, it is also important that reputable third parties continue to validate the way we do business.

We are honored to be recognized for the way we do business every day at Ford – for the priority we place on social responsibility, corporate governance, doing business in an ethical way and contributing to a better world. This significant recognition is one we all share – and of which, we should all be proud. This is a clear reflection of your work in making certain that Ford acts responsibly on behalf of all of our stakeholders. So, thank you for your efforts and congratulations to all of you for the role you continue to play in helping Ford to shine.

If you are interested, the complete list of the 2010 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found at http://ethisphere.com/wme-2010.

The 2010 Mazda 3 is already receiving praise! MotorWeek declares Mazda 3 as the ‘Best Small Car 2010.’  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the 2010 Mazda 3 the highest rating for frontal crash performance. The 2010 Mazda 3 wins the Car and Driver Editors Choice Award for Budget/Green and Small Cars. You just can’t beat the Mazda 3! The Mazda 3 comes in two distinct models- the 4 door and 5 door- that definitely stand out from the crowd. They feature your choice of 148hp 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or the 167-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. The Mazda 3 gets up to 33 mpg!  The interior provides available dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, Bose audio, Bluetooth, Keyless entry and start system and compact navigation system. Top safety features include available Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System and Adaptive Front-lighting System. If you are in the Wichita or Kansas area, looking for a Wichita Mazda 3 or Kansas Mazda 3, stop by Davis-Moore Mazda and test drive a new award-winning 2010 Mazda 3 today!

March is Safety Sales Event month at Davis-Moore, which means that every week we’ll be highlighting a different vehicle safety tip. This week we’re going to focus on something taught when you FIRST learn to drive, but something that many of us let slip as we get a bit older and a bit more comfortable behind the wheel: Defensive Driving. The National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course states Defensive Driving as “driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.” Defensive Driving goes beyond the rules of the road and mastery of the mechanics of driving-it focuses on anticipating and avoiding dangerous situations. Here are a few tips to becoming a better Defensive Driver:

DO NOT do unto others.
There will unfortunately always be crazy people on the road, swerving in and out of lanes and cutting others off in their haste to get to their desired destination. Don’t play their game by trying to cut them off to get ahead of them, resort to blaring your horn, or hand gestures-these only make the situation worse, and even more dangerously, they distract you from the road! When you find yourself on the road with someone driving dangerously, step up your awareness of what is going on around you and stay out of the way. Give aggressive drivers plenty of room to get around you.

NEVER insist on your right of way if another driver is challenging you.
Just because you follow the rules of the road and there are laws to ensure that our roads are safe-not everyone abides by these rules as they should. Even if the right of way is yours by law, custom or common courtesy, always remember that the number one objective is to get to your destination safely. When someone plows ahead of you, make sure to keep your ego in check and yield anyway.

Overcome overconfidence behind the wheel.
How many of us have been known to say “I’m a great driver, it’s everyone else on the road that is dangerous!” We all think that we are good drivers, but make sure that if you make that kind of claim that you can back it up by your actions. Slow down, obey traffic laws and always wear your seat belt. If everyone on our roadways followed those easy tips and treated each other with courtesy, our streets would be much safer for everyone.

Be aware of your surroundings!
Distracted driving can be as blatant as texting or applying make-up, or can be as unintended as letting your mind wander on the five o’clock drive home. As a driver, you should always be scanning the road for the unexpected and keeping an eye on those around you. Watch out for pedestrians, and those on motorcycles and bikes that can easily be lost in your blind spot. You can’t afford to be distracted for a second!

Take a refresher course in driving.
The skills being taught to our children to be safe drivers are long forgotten by many of us who have been on the road for several years. Do you sometimes drive or turn using only one hand instead of two? Do you sometimes come to a “rolling stop” (which isn’t a stop at all and could merit a ticket if there is a police officer in the area), or maybe not fasten your seat belt for those short trips? All of these are driving basics, and no matter how comfortable you are driving, should ALWAYS be followed.

Be aware of yourself and your surroundings, and set a good example for others who may be passengers in your vehicle. Remember that the road is no place for ego-the objective, no matter what, is to arrive safely at your final destination. So relax, and enjoy the drive. Slow down-and remember to always buckle up!