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Video Prompts “Carlie’s Crusade” And “REACT”

Release, Escape, Take Action, Use Counter Tactics

CORNWALL, NY, March 9, 2004 – Cornwall Police Officer, Keith Lipsey is reacting to the surveillance video that was released on the news about Carlie Brucia and her horrible fate. Lipsey feels that if Carlie had attempted to release her hand from the man’s grip, things may have turned out differently. Officer Lipsey’s new campaign could be an asset in any young girls life. “Carlie’s Crusade and REACT” are for the safety and wellness of our children,” says Lipsey. This program has been deemed a necessary tool shown by the number of volunteers and by the number of registrants to the upcoming program. Officer Lipsey states, “Anyone that has a child, particularly a young girl should hope to see this program incorporated into our school systems.”

The importance of REACT , (Release, Escape, Take Action, Use Counter Tactics) could give young girls the confidence in potentially detrimental situations of abductions. Officer Lipsey has created Carlie’s Crusade and has approached Senator William Larkin as well as the Criminal Justice Board. A letter to the State Education Department regarding this program as part of the curriculum is also in the works.

Officer Keith Lipsey is offering a free class geared towards young girls, junior high thru high school at DJs Arena located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh the next 4 Tuesdays starting March 9th. Another free class will be held on Friday, March 12^th at The New York Military Academy from 6:30-7:30.

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and articles regarding REACT available upon request.

· Donations for Carlie’s Crusade & REACT are accepted but optional.

Adrienne Mazzone, Publicist

21 Giovanna Street

New Windsor, NY 12553

(845) 534-7490

(845) 729-4755