June 2, 2003

Mr. Ronald F. Deaton
Chief Legislative Analyst, City Council
City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Suite 255
Los Angeles, California 90012

Dear Mr. Deaton:

On April 22, 2003, the City Council approved the Burglary Alarm Task Force’s report on verified burglary alarms and forwarded it to the Board of Police Commissioners for their consideration. Attached is the Police Commission staff’s analysis of those recommendations for your consideration. It is anticipated that this matter will be placed on the Commission’s agenda for June 17, 2003.

The Burglary Alarm Task Force recognized that “successful implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force is dependent upon the City knowing all the alarm users in the City.” While in the past the alarm industry has been unwilling to provide their client lists to the City unconditionally, it is requested that the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst attempt to obtain this information from the alarm industry. When the Commission hears this matter, it would be appreciated if your office could inform the Commission on the level of compliance you were able to obtain.

Your assistance in resolving this matter is greatly appreciated. Please contact me directly if I can be of any assistance or provide any clarification you may require.

Very truly yours,

Original signed by:

Dan Koenig, Executive Director
Board of Police Commissioners

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