NEWS DESK
Song aims to inspire escape
Crooks to be chased out of the Shadows
TWO-TIMES Frankston mayor and current councillor Sandra Mayer has recorded a song highlighting the plight of women trapped in an abusive relationship. Cr Mayer, under the artist name Shania Mayer, will launch the song Getaway at a domestic violence candlelight vigil held by Safe Steps at Federation Square Wednesday 4 May, 6pm. Cr Mayer says the song’s lyrics encourage women to leave the abusive relationship. “Many people who have heard it have had an emotional reaction. It seems to strike a chord in people. I called it Getaway rather than Runaway, because leaving an abusive relationship can be an extremely dangerous time and therefore is something you need to plan and do carefully,� she said. “I wrote it from both personal experience and listening to other women talk about their experiences. It wasn’t an easy song to write. I cried so much when I was writing it that I couldn’t even sing it and I got emotional while recording the vocals and the music video too.� Cr Mayer says there is a shortage of effective domestic violence prevention and early intervention programs in Frankston and 50 per cent of any profit from sales of the song will be donated to such programs. CDs will be sold at the Federation Square launch and Getaway will be available for digital sale on CDbaby and iTunes from the release date of 4 May. The music video will also be available to watch on YouTube. See shania115.wix.com/mayer or facebook. com/shaniamayermusic for further details.
FRANKSTON police’s Operation Shadow aims to investigate, disrupt and arrest known repeat offenders engaged in high volume crime. Superintendent Glenn Weir, who heads Southern Metro region, said thefts of cars and from cars would receive a high priority focus, as would public order and anti-social behaviour at shopping centres and train stations. “The state government has announced the provision of extra police and we hope we get our fair share in Frankston to bolster our capacity,� he said. “Hopefully it will flow onto the whole Mornington Peninsula down the track.� Superintendent Weir said the Frankston police district was suffering “an amazing number of high-volume crimes�, such as car theft and thefts from cars, house break-ins, petrol drive offs and assaults – many by repeat offenders. “We know they are being committed by certain groups in the community
and we make no apology for targeting them,� he said. “Some will be identified by DNA or fingerprints but there will be many other policing methods used, such as having plain clothes and uniform police out and about in the community, as well as surveillance of people we know are no good, for example, in shopping centres. “Operation Shadow – run from Frankston and Carrum Downs police stations – is about the intelligence assessment of what we see and who we see committing offences.� Residents are invited to view the police Eyewatch Facebook page which aims to empower the community in crime prevention activities and ensure community safety. The online forum for crime and antisocial behaviour runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents are invited to dob in offenders to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Stephen Taylor
On the lookout for car FRANKSTON detectives would like to hear from residents or walkers who saw three men and a silver Ford Territory parked at Langwarrin Equestrian Reserve, near the intersection of Cozy Valley Rd and Huntingtower Cr, on the morning of Wednesday 30 March. Detective Senior Constable Kerryn Merrett said the car – with its bonnet up – was parked near the entrance to the pony club, 7-8.30am. She said the men may be linked to a series of offences, including theft, at Frankston, Pearcedale and Narre Warren. “People may have seen them and if they let us know it can help our inquiries.� Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Detective Merrett 9784 5555.
The artist now known as Shania: Cr Sandra Mayer has recorded a song highlighting domestic violence.
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