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An
LACP community member suggested we put a new column on the LACP
website where our readers can "Ask Bill" a question.
We thought this was a great idea ... and we'll answer as many
as we can. |
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now has
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LACP
encourages you to consider supporting our new sponsors, the
first we've ever had. These are businesses that have expressed
a desire and a willingness to support LACP and our work.
We'll
add to this list as time goes on, assuring you of the finest
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| LACP
Press Release - Jan, 2003 |
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former film and television editor, Bill Murray, admits that
running the nine-month-old LACP website has taken over his life
- a tremendous amount of time goes into the effort, now a nonprofit
(not yet funded) |
| Police
Commission honors LA Community Policing |
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the LA Police Commission honored Los Angeles Community Policing
(LACP.org) on October 29, 2002, by awarding its founder, Bill
Murray, with a Certificate of Appreciation |
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just
some of the Page 1 Articles from early editions of the Los
Angeles Community Policing forum, in many cases editorial
comments on a topic that was current at the time
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a
list of articles from Dr. Arthur Jones and Dr. Robin Weisman,
consultants and authors on international policing, social
policy and human rights
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| Valerie
Shaw |
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among its most enthusiastic grassroots participants LACP is
proud to include this extraordinary urban woman - not only is
she a great writer but she's been a community activist for many
years |
| Andrew
Garsten |
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we are delighted to feature the works of Andrew Garsten, a resident
of Echo Park - he's an involved community member, and a contributor
in both the public safety and the neighborhood council systems |
| Choosing
a Chief - 2002 |
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a series of articles and reports written during 2002 as the
Commission went through the process of helping the City locate
the best candidates for Chief of Police |
| Featuring
Los Angeles |
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- one neighborhood at a time - webmasters are finding ways to
reach out to community members by using the internet - as more
residents are connected on the web this will become even more
important |
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recent
comments and criticisms from the LACP "stakeholders"
- community members, LAPD officers and City officials
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| ...Main
Articles 2003: |
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| Teens
- Streetwise, it's the way to be |
Dec |
-
teens are the age group most vulnerable to crime - but putting
into practice some basic crime prevention tips we help you and
your friends avoid becoming the victims of crime - how
streetwise are you and what
would you do if someone tries to intimidate or rob you? |
| Raising
the National Threat Level - to HIGH |
Dec |
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Tom
Ridge, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland
Security, announced they'd raised the national threat level
to its second highest, Orange,
for "High" threat probability, because they'd had
"a substantial increase in the volume of threat-related intelligence" |
| CAO
Message to Neighborhood Councils |
Dec |
-
reaching out to the stakeholders, the CAO announced a plan to
submit monthly reports on the City's financial status to the
Mayor and City Council, and wants to tell you there's access
to the monthly reports on their website with info on the City's
financial status |
| Teen
Line online - teens helping teens |
Dec |
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LACP continues its search for websites and organizations that
serve the community to improve public safety and the quality
of life - we're proud to present Teen Line®, where the
aim is to have "Teens
Helping Teens"
in a professionally supervised adult environment |
| A
Just Cause Is No Sacrifice for Kimi |
Dec |
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by Valerie Shaw - for
years Kimi Scudder-Gamble has been working in the streets of
LA, intervening in gang turf wars, teaching, counseling, tutoring
at-risk youth, and serving as a gang expert in L.A. Superior
Courts, an advocate as was John Brown in 1859 |
| Season
of Light -or- Season of Fright? |
Dec |
-
by Brian Humphrey, LAFD Firefighter - the coming weeks will
be anything but a holiday - fires caused by carelessness will
damage homes and take lives - the
men and women of the LA Fire Department ask you to help put
a stop to these tragic blazes |
| Making
Peace; Tips on Conflict Management |
Dec |
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Conflict
is part of everyday life - anger leads to conflict, produces
stress, hurts friendships, and can lead to violence - while
we can’t always avoid anger or conflict, we can learn
to manage it without violence - here are some tips on conflict
management strategies |
| LA's
Alarm Policy to go into effect January 1st |
Dec |
-
the Police Commission sent a letter to the Alarm Industry,
the only entities that currently have contact with the majority
of alarm users, saying they should explaining the need to register
all alarm systems to their customers - included was a list of
where people can go |
| Cellular
phones and calling 9-1-1 for help |
Dec |
-
by Brian Humphrey, LAFD Firefighter/Paramedic
- Do
you have a wireless (cellular) phone? Did
you know that if a wireless phone keypad is accidentally bumped
it could dial the 9-1-1 emergency system without you knowing?
|
| Rampart
Review Panel moves ahead |
Dec |
-
Andre Birotte, Police Commission Inspector General, recommnded
a plan for the new
Blue Ribbon Rampart Review Panel -
the nonprofit
Los Angeles Police Foundation
will coordinated the funding, which will cost about $367,000 |
| LAPD's
District Policing Pilot Program |
Nov |
-
Making Los Angeles the Safest Big City in America - the
Department's new plan for District Policing will be implemented
as a pilot program in three LAPD Divisions, Hollywood,
Rampart and Harbor, allowing
more local flexibility, autonomy and accountability |
| Officer
Survey Reveals the World in which LAPD Operates |
Nov |
-
John Linder and John Hunter presented the results of a survey
taken by approximately 25% of the sworn members of the Department
- the
vast majority feel that the community plays a big role and would
welcome more community interaction |
| Chief
Bratton continues to reorganize the LAPD Command Structure |
Nov |
-
in his continuing effort to reorganize the Department, LAPD
Chief of Police William J. Bratton strives to take advantage
of the talent and resources available to him - this recent press
release indicates his most recent thinking |
| U.S.
Congressman Xavier Becerra - sharing his thoughts with LACP |
Nov |
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local US Congressional Representative, Xavier Becerra, asked
LACP to help him explain to the constituents he serves his perspective
on what's going on in Washington, it's impact on the Greater
LA community and why he takes the positions he does |
| The
Sounds of Sirens - Don't be alarmed |
Nov |
-
by Brian Humphrey, LAFD Firefighter/Paramedic -
No Fire Service equipment topic seems to garner as much interest
as sirens - a new type of mechanical siren on LAFD emergency
response vehicles is arousing a great deal of interest among
fire buffs |
| High
Marks for Consent Decree Progress |
Nov |
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the Police Commission reviewed plans to institutionalize the
reforms embodied in the Consent Decree. A
commitment to community-based policing was emphasized, and the
news was good because the LAPD is well on the way to achieving
its goals |
| City
Attorney invites you to the Neighborhood Champion Awards - Nov.
18th |
Nov |
-
City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo
cordially invites you to the
1st Annual Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, Neighborhood Champion
Awards - Los
Angeles City Hall, Bradley Tower, 200 North Spring Street, 27th
Floor |
| Youth
Against Multiple Sclerosis Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Nov. 15th |
Nov |
-
a group of young people, Youth Against Multiple Sclerosis, all
of them 18 or younger, will be hosting their 3rd Annual Spaghetti
Dinner on November 15th 2003 - at LACP we're delighted to feature
such outstanding efforts by our youth |
| Alliance
of Neighborhood Councils - Nov 15th |
Nov |
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stakeholders will gather from all corners of LA for the next
forum of the Alliance of Neighborhood Councils - reps from DONE,
BONC and a variety of City Departments will meet with stakeholders
on Sat., November 15th, in the Faculty Center at LA City College
on Vermont |
| LAPD
Historical Society presents "A Night with Joe Friday"
- get tickets by Nov. 14th
|
Nov |
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"Behind The Badge: The LAPD Experience" Museum and Community
Education Center, is located inside the former Highland Park
Police Station (in service from 1925 to 1983) at 6045 York Boulevard,
just a few blocks west of North Figueroa in Highland Park |
| College
Scholarships - key to a future |
Nov |
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our young need opportunities for a decent education,
and their parents need financial assistance - the
Mayor's Office sent this list
of over 50 scholarship opportunities - it comes from the Commission
for Children, Youth & Their Families - Check it out &
pass it on! |
| "Cops
4 Tots" - Help Children in Need LA |
Nov |
-
ten years ago, the LAPD adopted the Los Angeles Children's Hospital
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit - since then it has actively participated
in raising funds for this invaluable program, which also benefits
the child's immediate family - come participae Nov. 2nd |
| LA's
Verified Alarm Policy - delayed again |
Oct |
-
on July 23rd, the LA Board of Police Commissioners voted 4-1
to accept the modified Verified Alarm Policy negotiated through
the Mayor's Office - it allows
two false alarms per year before verification is required -
but City
Council decided to intervene again, likely causing, at a minimum,
a 30 to 60 day delay |
| Putting
a Stop to Hate Crime - what we can do |
Oct |
-
discriminating against someone because of his or her race, religious
background, or other qualities is wrong - you can do something
to stop violence and prejudice - you can work to change attitudes
- here are ideas from the National Crime Prevention Council
and the
Crime Prevention Coalition of America - LACP is a member |
| Neighborhood
Councils - Get Involved! |
Oct |
-
several worthwhile stakeholder groups and nonprofit organizations
have been developed either to assist Neighborhood Councils in
their formation or are designed to keep them well informed about
issues from across the City - here are a few we're directly
involved with at LA Communuty Policing - we highly recommend
these grassroots efforts |
| Planning
for Sheriff's Community Day |
Oct |
-
LACP is assisting in the planning of the 2004 Sheriff's Community
Day and its Multi-Faith Prayer Breakfast - Sheriff Leroy Baca
serves as the host at
these
extreemly popular annual events - it's
reported that last year over 20,000 people attended! Lend
a hand ... volunteer! |
| Burglary
from Vehicles - Security Information |
Oct |
-
by Wendy Rosen
- 152 people reported property stolen from their vehicles in
the West LA area in July - if someone really wants to break
into your car, they will - but you can reduce the likelihood
by following these LAPD suggestions - it's all about common
sense |
| Do
your part - use the Graffiti Removal Hotline |
Oct |
-
Operation Clean Sweep has a graffiti removal hotline, 800 /
611-CITY ( or 800 / 611-2489 ), through which any resident may
report graffiti - work orders are referred to community-based
graffiti removal programs - all services are free of charge,
usually within days |
| Neighbor
To Neighbor ... and Door To Door |
Oct |
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LACP is proud to be participating in the "Neighbor To Neighbor
Community Mobilization Projects" developed by grassroot
community members in the Northeast Area - the unique two-tier
format includes a kick-off event followed by Door-To-Door outreach |
| The
LA City Council comes to us ! |
Oct |
-
back in July 2002 we were pleased to report that the LA City
Council had enacted a self-imposed rule committing it would
take Council meetings out into the community at least 15 times
every two years -
next opportunity is Wednesday, Oct. 29th, in Glassell Park |
| Mayor
/ Councilman / Chief - Town Hall |
Oct |
-
Hollenbeck Area - CD14 - Public Safety Town Hall Meeting - three
important City leaders, Mayor Hahn, Councilman Villaraigosa
and Police Chief William Bratton will all be at Bravo High School
on Oct. 27th - if you care about
public safety, don't miss this event!
|
| CERT
Fall Refresher planned for October 25th |
Oct |
-
the Los Angeles Fire Department's
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) volunteers are now
being notified of a Fall Refresher training to be held Oct.
25th - the
training prepares community members to take an active role helping
in an emergency |
| Ad
Hoc LA River Committee meeting |
Oct |
-
the City of LA's Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Sanitation
and Police Department are proposing to paint mileage markings
along the LA River to facilitate police response - the initial
pilot will be in the Atwater Village area - the City is requesting
comments, Oct. 15th |
| Special
Fun Games - come, volunteer |
Oct |
-
serving the physically
and developmentally challenged,
the 17th Annual "Special Fun Games," where
everyone is a WINNER, will be held on
October 18th in Belvadere Park - these
games are planned social, daylong outdoors Olympic type games.
Please help! |
| John
Miller to Address Westside NC
|
Oct |
-
the Westside Neighborhood Council will present Los Angeles Police
Department's Counter-Terrorism
Bureau Chief, John Miller, who will speak to the
community Thursday, October 9th. - Mr. Miller serves as the
LAPD commanding officer of its Anti-Terrorist
efforts |
| Oct
is "Child Safey Month" in LA - four LAPD Events |
Oct |
-
protecting children is a priority for the Los Angeles Police
Department - "October is Child Safety Month", and the LAPD will
be offering free fingerprinting and photographing of children
at selected Area Community Police Stations, one in each Bureau |
| Kick-Off
Domestic Violence Month, October 3rd |
Oct |
-
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-Off - the Domestic Violence
Task Force and the Community Development Department invite you
to join them in observing the Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Kick-Off on Friday, October 3, 2003 |
| A
Father's Perspective on the Loss of His Son |
Sept |
-
by Bill Murray - in a senseless altercation that occurred at
Dodger Stadium following a game against the San Francisco Giants,
one young man took the life of another - the victim's father
gave an impassioned statement at City Council after it had passed
a $25,000 reward - his call is to Stop The Violence |
| Anti-Violent
Crime Group - Amend 3 Strikes |
Sept |
-
Citizens Against Violent Crime,
led by Joe Klass, the grandfather of Polly Klass, is seeking
amendments to the Three Strikes Law, so
that it only applies to violent and serious crimes -
they
believe the current law is too harsh and too expensive |
| City
Council Members Apologize |
Sept |
-
Councilmembers Antonio Villaraigosa and Jan Perry apologized
at the Islamic Center of Southern California for an Anti-Muslim
City Council Resolution that both City Council members had signed
on to by mistake - both said they did not read the statement
carefully |
| LAPD
Community Police Academy Programs |
Sept |
-
we cannot stress the relevance and importance of attending one
of LAPD's Community Police Academy Programs to anyone interested
in LA Community Policing - variations are offered in each of
LAPD's 4 Bureaus - see what's available in your area |
| LAPD
Deserves a Bigger Budget |
Sept |
-
by Rick J. Caruso -
former President of the Police Commission, Rick Caruso, made
these comments highlighting the considerable progress made during
his two year tenure as President - there's a lot more that needs
to be done, especially in terms of LAPD's budget |
| Implementing
a Community Emergency Plan |
Sept |
-
by Don Farkas -
the "Six Simple Steps" for a Community
Disaster Preparedness Plan designed as a simple and economical
framework to help LA residents organize themselves to deal with
foreseeable disasters - read a
summary of the Emergency Plan |
| Alliance
of Neighborhood Council Forum Sat, Sept 20 |
Sept |
-
these forums, held every two months, have become an important
part of the process of sharing current information about the
emerging Neighborhood Councils and their relationships with
the City - this one featured Councilman
Greig Smith
and City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo |
| Message
from the Chief of Police |
Sept |
-
September, 2003
- Chief William Bratton, in his monthly message to the community,
says he intends to stay on the job a full five years - he relays
his plan of action, and says LAPD's not the complete solution,
but an essential component and major catalyst in our City |
| Automatic
Radio Alarm system sought |
Sept |
-
many have come to the realization that there is an urgent federal,
state, and local need to create an "automatic turn-on"
system for radio / TV warning broadcasts due to the increased
threats posed by terrorist groups, hostile nations - just look
at current events |
| LA's
New Strip Club Ordinance Passes City Council 13-0 |
Sept |
-
the LA City Council unanimously passed a new ordinance that
places significant new restrictions and regulations on the City's
Adult Entertainment industry - "Strip Clubs" will
have to follow new strict rules that tighten up the requirements
for such establishments |
| The
other California election issue |
Sept |
-
by Tom Chatt - Prop
54, the question of racial profiling - some have said they think
the wording of the newly proposed initiative is "tricky"
but Tom disagrees - in fact, he says, both sides are really
trying to achieve the same thing - he gives the issue's pros
and cons |
| Victims
of the "War on Terrorism" |
Sept |
-
a panel of community leaders, including U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters
and LA City Councilman Martin Ludlow, will hear personal testimonies
from LA residents about the impact of the "War on Terrorism"
on their lives - Sat, Sept 13, at First AME Church |
| Fire
Department to Dedicate 9/11 Memorial |
Sept |
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you are cordially invited to join the LA Fire Department, Mayor
James K. Hahn and Councilman Ed Reyes, of Council District 1,
as they dedicate the Los Angeles Fire Department's 9/11 Memorial
- Frank
Hotchkin Memorial Training Center |
| Gubernatorial
Debate in Los Angeles - Sept 9 |
Sept |
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candidates will answer questions from a panel of prominent ethnic
media journalists representing California's minority communities
on issues relevant to the state's 20 million minority citizens
- Cruz Bustamante, Arianna Huffington and Peter Camejo |
| LAPD
Chief Will Inspect Reserve Officers |
Sept |
-
on Saturday, September 6, LA Police Chief William J. Bratton
will conduct a formal inspection of the Los Angeles Police Reserve
Corps - the inspection will showcase the strength and professionalism
of LAPD's 747 Reserve officers |
| Los
Angeles Fire Department - making strides |
Sept |
-
the LA Board of Fire Commissioners held a Special Meeting on
Tuesday, September 2 - many locals from the community attended
the event, held at Fire Station 47 in El Sereno - Fire Chief
Bamattre and the LAFD have done some amazing things this past
year |
| Chief
Bratton at South Bureau Town Hall |
Sept |
-by
Leslie Evans - more than 200 people from the
community turned out at
the new Exposition Park Community Center
in South Bureau to hear Police
Chief Bratton, Deputy Chief Paysinger and others report to the
community on gangs, homelessness, and police reform |
| National
"Do Not Call" Registry now in effect |
Aug |
-
by US Senator Barbara Boxer - a nearly
universal experience for Americans, almost everyone with a telephone
has experienced the inconvenience of telemarketing calls - the
Federal Trade Commission now has a way to avoid many of these
calls |
| City
of Los Angeles' 222nd Birthday - Sept 4th |
Aug |
-
you are invited to join in celebrating the 222nd Birthday of
the City of Los Angeles on Thursday, September 4, 2003, 5-8:00
p.m. at Olvera Street - Cesar Chavez and Main St. near the Union
Station - free music, entertainmant - food - come celebrate
LA! |
| Los
Angeles County's "Baby Safe" Program |
Aug |
-
in LA County there's a "Baby Safe" program by which
newborns can be safely given up, no questions asked, at any
County hospital emergency room or fire station - every baby
deserves a chance for a healthy life |
| Tips
To Avoid Gangs and Drugs |
Aug |
-
by Patricia Price
- now
that
the summer's upon us it's a good time to think about and prepare
for the time we'll send out kids back to school - here are some
things you can help to do about crime and violence in our schools
- let's be safe and have a happy school year |
| Message
from the Chief of Police |
Aug |
-
the August "Message from the Chief" was written by
Mary Grady, the Department’s Public Information Director, on
Chief Bratton’s reflections on the death of NE Detective Abiel
Barron - it also includes current the crime stats and recruitment
information |
| Let's
Remember Dexter, Make Time for Kids |
Aug |
-
by Valerie Shaw - I
promised myself nearly a year ago that I'd not go to another
funeral for a pre-adult manchild whose life was cut short by
a bullet,
and
I kept that promise until yesterday, when I attended the homegoing
for Dexter Derel Rideout, age 20 |
| Police
Commission Meeting in West LA |
Aug |
-
by Bobbie J. Logan - on
the evening of August 5th the LA Board of Police Commissioners
shared the experience of "National Night Out" by giving the
West LA community an opportunity to attend one of their regularly
scheduled Tuesday meetings |
| DONE
Proposes NC Election Procedures |
Aug |
-
by Greg Nelson - after
some 58 Neighborhood Council elections, many quite contentious,
the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment has gained valuable
insight into best practices and worst practices |
| Emergency
Plan Discussed in Bel Air |
Aug |
-
by Don Farkus - the
BABC Neighborhood Council Public Safety group helps the Santa
Monica Mountain community homeowner associations organize themselves
to deal with foreseeable natural disasters -- earthquakes, fires
or landslides |
| Shift
in Police Commission leadership |
Aug |
-
the LA Police Commission voted to ask David Cunningham to lead
it as President over the next year since Rick Caruso had served
in this capacity for two years, the maximum time allowed - Alan
Skobin was elected as its Vice President - a lot was done in
two years |
| New
LAPD Police Commissioner Commissioner - Alan J. Skobin |
Aug |
-
the LAPD Board of Police Commissioners said good-bye to Bert
Boechmann and, in a unanimous vote, City Council found it easy
to appoint his replacement, Alan Skobin, right away - read
about Commissioner Alan J. Skobin here |
| LAPD's
Discipline System reviewed |
Aug |
-
ther are renewed complaints about the LAPD's Discipline System,
especially in the wake of recent decisions by a police review
board overturning the opinions expressed previously by the Police
Commissioners, the civilian group mandated with LAPD oversight |
| Locals
Denied Input in West Los Angeles |
Aug |
-
by Tom Freeman and Wendy-Sue Rosen
- locals in West Los Angeles have been denied input on the development
of the Veteran Administration property
that spans some 400 acres - residents are demanding that the
process be opened to the public |
| Female
Safety - some very good tips |
Aug |
-
anonymous -.last night I attended
a personal safety workshop, and it jolted me - it was given
by an amazing man, Pat Malone, who has been a bodyguard for
very famous figures like Farrah Fawcett and Sylvester Stallone
-
talk focus
was on how to avoid being a victim |
| Celebrate
"National Night Out" - August 5th |
Aug |
-
like-minded community policing enthusiasts across the LA region,
will be participating in the 20th Annual National Night Out
- in
fact, no matter where you are in the country, you have an opportunity
to celebrate
in these once a year events |
| Alliance
of Neighborhood Councils survey |
July |
-
at the July Forum of the Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils
40 NC's responded to the request to present their greatest accomplishment
and their biggest roadblock - the results of the survey provide
a snapshot of the status of the overall program |
| Inglewood
Jury Deadlocked - but calm ensues |
July |
-
a little more than a year after an altercation between Inglewood
police officers and a teenage boy was caught on videotape, the
jury hearing the case deliberated for three days but was deadlocked
- but the community-at-large remained relatively calm - Thank
you LA ! |
| Modifications
to the Verified Alarm Policy |
July |
-
by a 4-1 vote by the Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor Hahn's
modifications will become the backbone of LAPD's Alarm Policy
- you'll find the entire presentation inside, an outline of
his compromise - but there are still quite a number of things
to work out |
| Blue
Ribbon Rampart Review Panel |
July |
-
as promised several weeks ago, the Police Commission introduced
ten individuals for the Blue Ribbon Rampart Review Panel at
a press conference held at Parker Center - approval of the panel
and its mission was accepted at the LA Police Commission which
followed |
| Together
As One - Human Relations Initiative |
July |
-
the Human
Relations Commission and the National Conference for Community
and Justice have announced a program designed to create greater
awareness and sensitivity to differences and provide skills
that can be used to mend human relations in the community |
| How
to Register for Mayor's Budget Day |
July |
-
the Mayor's Budget Day, scheduled for the LA Convention Center
on Sat, July 26, promises to be a unique opportunity to include
the leaders of LA's Neighborhood Councils in the budget process
in the future, when stakeholders will help shape City priorities
|
| Northeast
Los Angeles Public Safety Forum |
July |
-
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Councils is sponsoring a regional
Safety Forum at Occidental College, Thursday, July 24 - Councilman
Antonio Villaraigosa and Deputy Chief Gary Brennan are among
those participating in this community event |
| Be
Prepared - Disaster Preparedness Guide |
July |
-
in the event of any emergency, be it an earthquake, a major
fire or a terrorist attack, no matter where you live or work,
the old scout motto of "Be Prepared" makes a lot of sense -
being prepared is the best way to take care of yourself, your
home and your family |
| Maria
Perez - Southside Activist needs help |
July |
-
by Everett Littlefield - Maria
Perez, a resident in the Southside of Los Angeles, is a true
community activist and volunteer - she's tried to communicate
her concern to LA's various city agencies, but it's been frustrating
- she now hopes TeamWork LA will help |
| Community
Emergency Response Team - training in July |
July |
-
local government prepares for everyday emergencies but during
a disaster the sheer number and scope of incidents can overwhelm
conventional emergency services - the CERT program is designed
to help you protect you and your neighborhood in an emergency |
| The
Los Angeles Police Historial Society |
July |
-
"Behind The Badge: The LAPD Experience" - the LAPD Historic
Society is located inside the former Highland Park Police Station
(in service from 1925 to 1983) at 6045 York Boulevard, just
a few blocks west of N. Figueroa in Highland Park - come visit |
| Free
the LA Times Reporters - Letter from Rick Caruso |
July |
-
by Rick J. Caruso,
President
LA Police Commission - when
the LA Times wrote an editorial entitled "Free the Inspector
General" in the end of May it criticized the LA Police
Commission's ability to act with integrity on behalf of the
community - the Times failed to understand the Commission is
the community |
| The
Alliance of Neighborhood Councils meets at LACC |
July |
-
representatives from DONE, BONC and a variety of City Departments
will meet with Neighborhood Council stakeholders on Saturday,
July 19, at LA City College |
| Los
Angeles County Sheriff Leroy D. Baca Recognition Banquet |
July |
-
celebrating the success of the 2003 Multi-Faith Prayer Breakfast
and Community Day at the Beverly Hills Hotel, with Leroy D.
Baca - event at Beverly Hills Hotel, Saturday, July 19th |
| Death
Is Different - ACLU Discussion |
July |
-
Should California impose a moratorium on the death penalty?
Seven Rohde, well known attorney
and expert on Constitutional Law,
immediate past president of the ACLU of Southern California,
and author of Words of Freedom will speak on the subject
|
| CA
Vehicle License Fee tied to public safety |
July |
by
Bill Murray - as
state officials grapple with how to resolve the current $38
billion budget crisis, in terms of local public safety a primary
method of getting by this year is the proposed restoration of
the Vehicle License Fee - many agree it's badly needed |
| LA
River Committee at the Audry Musium of Western Heritage |
July |
-
LA City Council's Ad Hoc River Committee is holding meetings
to determine the best way to revitalize the LA River, usually
in City Hall, but sometimes out in the community - the July
14th meeting was held at the Autery Museum of Western Heritage |
| Operations
Central Bureau Town Hall, June 26 |
June |
-
by Bobbie Logan - Chief
William Bratton spoke and took questions - Central
Bureau's Deputy Chief Gary Brennan hosted - LAPD's John
Miller gave a presentation concerning local
anti-terrorism efforts and discussed LAPD's
involvement with Homeland Security
|
| Tenants
ordered to vacate Bel Air apartments |
June |
-
by Don Farkas-
with
no warning all the tenants of a multi-unit apartment building
in Bel Air found it being cordoned off and notices to vacate
the premises being issued - why? - earthquake damage incurred
in the 1994 shaker! |
| City's
Nuisance Abatement Program - CNAP |
June |
-
by Mary Clare Molidor
- Senior Asst. City Attorney - Director of Nuisance Abatement
- CNAP began in 1997 and is
a multi-agency task force, the first of its kind in the
nation, targeting
the worst properties in Los Angeles |
| Environmental
Review Becomes Objective |
June |
-
by Andrew Garsten - Assembly Bill 406 (AB 406), which I wrote
about in March, is coming due - the time to do so is NOW - the
community will have the ability to fight bad development projects
on a much more level playing field |
| On-Location
Filming - community meetings |
June |
-
by Lisa Liddel -
the
City Council has asked the EIDC (Entertainment Industry Development
Corporation) to get your community's perspective about
how location filming impacts your lives and your quality of
life |
| Securing
your home - easy security |
June |
-
by Donnette Thayer
- securing your home might be easier than you think - it might
be as simple as adopting a dog, hanging up an old super 8 camera,
and planting thorny plants around your fences and under your
windows - find out what career criminals have revealed |
| Computer
Training at City Libraries for NCs |
June |
-
the Los Angeles Public Library is offering a series of free
computer classes for members of neighborhood councils at three
Regional Libraries, the West Los Angeles Library, the Vermont
Square Library, and the Mid-Valley Library |
| Police
Commission response to BAT Force |
June |
-
the Police Commission Staff has presented its response to the
Burglar Alarm Task Force convened by City Council, offered as
an answer to each of the 31 Task Force requests, many of which
were accepted |
| LA's
Promise - ALLIANCE FOR
YOUTH events |
June |
- THE ALLIANCE
FOR YOUTH
- at
LACP we recognize our youth as our greatest asset, and our hope
for tomorrow - but the 2003
Youth Festival, originally scheduled for the L A Convention
Center was postponed until October |
| Early
Notification System Working Group Report |
June |
-
at the direction of the Education and Neighborhoods Committee,
the Early Notification System Working Group was created - this
report is a result of their work, collected from a variety of
sources |
| ArroyoFest
Festivities - in Northeast LA |
June |
- Sunday, June 15th - the 110 Freeway will be SHUT so that the
ArroyoFest activities in Northeast LA can be held - almost 10
years in the making, the freeway will become a bikepath and
walkway for several hours |
| Muslim
Public Affairs Council meets with FBI |
June |
-
by Isa-Kae Meksin - the
MPAC offered 10 points to enhance the partnership between American
Muslim organizations and law enforcement, and two additional
suggestions about how to work jointly with media - read them
here |
| Community
Police Academy - begins June 5th |
June |
-
by Sergeant Daryl M. Russell - we cannot stress the
relevance and importance of participating in the Community Police
Academy to anyone interested in LA Community Policing - several
of our volunteers have graduated from these wonderful courses |
| Los
Angeles Neighborhood Initiative Forum |
June |
-
LANI will be hosting a Community Forum on Friday June 6, at
the USC Davidson Conference Center - the
six hour conference will offer tangible, practical tools for
revitalizing neighborhoods and strengthening your community
organizations |
| My
hope for us, the people of Los Angeles |
May |
-
by Federico Esparza - as we enter midyear 2003, the dramatic
decline in State revenues and the weak national economy portend
serious challenges in the coming months, making collaboration
and our working together all the more important |
| City
Controller finds $3 million wasted |
May |
-
City Controller Laura Chick found an over $3 million dollar
loss on a city contract for computers - she's vowed many more
audits on city contracts, remarking that, "We need those
millions of precious dollars and we need them now." - we
certainly agree |
| Human
Relations makes real strides! |
May |
-
the Human Relations Commission, and it's staff led by Rabbi
Allen Freehling, have made significant strides recently, helping
people get along, combatting hate, and promoting LA as a world
class City |
| 2003
Police Unity Tour - Memorial Fundraising |
May |
-
by Carol Miller
- Pacific Division officers will bicycle 300 miles from Ground
Zero in New York to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
in Washington, D.C. - it honors officers who died in the line
of duty |
| Task
Force issues Rampart-Related Report
|
May |
- the LA County Bar Association has just concluded a nearly
21 month long investigation into the Rampart scandal - the
Blue Ribbon group has produced a 30 page Final Report |
| West
LA C-PAB Traffic Committee |
May |
-
LACP has always carried C-PAB News from all 18 LAPD Divisions
- the Community-Police Advisory Board system, now 10 years old,
is an integral part of the partnership that occurs in community
policing |
| Mary
Lou Trevis - State of Califiornia Woman of the Year |
May |
-
by Bobbie Logan
- Mary Lou's an LA Eastside third generation Latina, and a hard
working, dedicated leader - I
thought I knew this fellow C-PAB member ... but I found out
why she was honored |
| Chief
Bratton attends Northeast area meeting |
May |
-
by Tony
Scudellari - Northeast
Divison's community meeting with Chief William Bratton was informative
and productive - Deputy Chief Gary Brennan, Central Bureau's
commanding officer was also there |
| Record
recruitment of women at LAPD |
May |
-
the Mayor announced that this month's LAPD recruitment class
is 30 percent women, setting a new record for the department
- currently, 19 percent of
sworn LAPD officers are women
|
| Illegal
Dumping Surveilance Operation |
May |
- the TeamWork LA initiative is paying off - officials
have arrested 59 people to date for illegally dumping couches,
televisions, mattresses, and other trash in neighborhood alleys
and on local streets |
| LAPD
Command Staff changes |
May |
-
LAPD Press Release explaining the many changes just made in
the command staff, part of Chief Bratton’s plan to have his
new leadership team in place before the summer months |
| Compliment
(or compain about) your LAPD officers |
May |
-
commendations from the public are very important to an officer
and to the morale at LAPD - too often the community forgets
to say "thanks" for a job well done or a service appreciated |
LA
River Committee
out in the community |
May |
-
LA City Council's Ad Hoc River Committee - river revitalization
brings many and varied opportunities - history and background
on what's happening with the LA River ... get involved! |
| Broken
Windows, Bright Lights - Downtown |
May |
-
by Tom Guiton - location filming Downtown is out of hand - I
am opposed to location filming in Los Angeles as it is now done
- why? because "Gangs from Hollywood are still Gangs" |
| LA
Fire Department Appreciation Day |
May |
-
the LA Fire Department is sponsoring Fire Service Appreciation
Day on May 10th -
all Los Angeles Fire Department Stations will have an Open House
- a Special Event will be held on Olvera Street |
| "To
Protect and To Serve ... and To Listen" - a Special
Report |
May |
-
by Everett Littlefield - USC and UCLA Professors, Wellford (Buzz)
W. Wilms, Warren H. Schmidt and Alex Norman, presented this
150 page
report to the Police Commission |
| Sierra
Madre News, featured website |
April |
-
we feature community websites as examples of how neighborhoods
are using the Internet - our inaugural featured website was
the Valley Village site - here's
another, the Sierra Madre News Net |
| LAFD's
Auxiliary Communications Service |
April |
-
by Don Farkas - the LA Fire Department's Auxiliary Communications
System seeks volunteers - Members of the ACS are licensed
ham radio amateur operators who help protect the City |
| Helping
the Homeless in Los Angeles |
April |
-
downtown is well known for its skid row - LAPD continues to
seek a balance between how to deliver compassionate help for
those who need relief from homelessness, and how to deal with
lawbreakers |
| Women
& Policing Annual Conference |
April |
-
by Patricia Aguirre -
the National Center for Women & Policing is holding its 8th
Annual Leadership Conference - women
engaged in federal, state and local law enforcement are encouraged
to attend |
| LAPD
Vision, Goals, Action Plan for 2003 |
April |
-
the Los Angeles Police Commission is dedicated to reforming
the Department - it's currently considering a new document setting
out an LAPD Vision Statement, Goals, and Action Plan for 2003 |
| Accountability
and an Open Input Process |
April |
-
by Andrew Garsten - Police accountability and the efficacy of
crime analysis begins with an open input process - here are
suggestions: (1) Voice Menu and Recording and (2) Web Base Reporting |
| April
is National Child Abuse Month |
April |
by
Patricia Price - in
April there's a national campaign to increase public awareness
of the growing problem of child abuse and neglect, and working
with child abuse experts and police |
| Victims
Rights Bill (SB58) in California Senate |
April |
-
by Luisa Ashley -
take a moment to read this letter I received as a member of
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) - an urgent call for honest
people to assist in supporting a bill being considered soon |
| Community
Emergency Plan summary |
April |
-
by Don Farkas
- the Casiano Bel-Air Community Emergency Plan is intended to
supplement individual household, institutional, or business
emergency plans - it offers a basic framework for organizing |
| STOP
- Take Back the Hyperion Bridge Vigil |
March |
-
in Northeast LA
the local community, LAPD and nonprofits will hold a Take Back
the Hyperion Bridge Vigil in
response to many attacks on young girls committed by the "Hyperion
Bridge Attacker" |
| Congress
of Neighborhoods April 5th |
March |
-
by Greg Nelson - the second Congress of Neighborhoods could
easily be the largest in the nation's history - the event will
be held at the LA Convention Center - ther will be 37 workshops |
| Meeting
to Prevent Gang Violence |
March |
-
by Everett Littlefield - the
Rev. Eugene Rivers of Boston joins Chief Bratton as the featured
guests at a meeting where LAPD's
CompStat crime tracking system is utilized in public for the
first time in history |
| AB
406 Gives Communities More Power |
March |
-
by Andrew Garsten - appropriate
development and land use are paramount in each of the emerging
Neighborhood Councils - with AB 406, the California Assembly
will help level the playing field |
| LA
Coalition to End Hunger & Homelessness |
March |
-
by Frank Tamborello - the Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness
posts an (almost) weekly update on a spectrum of food issues
in the LA area - here are eleven ideas of ways to help |
| Congress
of Neighborhoods April 5th |
March |
-
by Greg Nelson - the second Congress of Neighborhoods could
easily be the largest in the nation's history - there will be
37 workshops available at the LA Convention Center |
| LAPD
Vision, Goals, Action Plan for 2003 |
March |
-
the Los Angeles Police Commission, dedicated to reforming the
Department, is currently considering a new document setting
out an LAPD Vision Statement, Goals, and Action Plan for 2003 |
| West
Bureau Community Policing Survey |
March |
-
by Rosie Poydras - an LAPD West Bureau management team is looking
at ways to enhance community / police relationships positively
- their survey seeks views about how to achieve this |
| Community
Emergency Plan summary |
March |
-
by Don Farkas - the Casiano Bel-Air Community Emergency Plan
is intended to supplement, not replace, individual household,
institutional, or business emergency plans - offers a basic
framework |
| Victim's
Rights Amendment to US Constitution |
March |
-
by Steve Twist and Bob La Vine -
support the Victim's Rights Amendment to the US Constitution
- these rights should be the birthright of every American |
| Crisis
Response Team - volunteers |
March |
-
by Jeff Zimmerman - the City of LA is seeking community members
to respond on-scene in a variety of crisis situations - trained
volunteers assist LAPD, LAFD -
find out how! |
| Neighborhood
Council Advisory Vehicle |
March |
-
by Mike Gealer
- the Community Impact
Statement provides a mechanism for NC's to take positions on
City Council Agenda Items - a method of notification is being
developed |
| Health
and Resource Book Fair |
March |
-
by Jorge Quezada -
the Citywide Volunteer Program Manager invites the Neighborhood
Councils to a "Health and Resource Book Fair" - a new
Volunteer Corps website is being developed |
| Report
- Police Commission met in the Valley |
March |
-
by Bobbie Logan -
usually in Parker Center, Commission meetings are on
occasion convened out in the various communities - March 11th
was one of those times - the Valley hosted the meeting |
| All
Neighborhood Council Forum |
March |
-
stakeholders gather from all corners of the City for the forums
of the Alliance of Neighborhood Councils - representatives
from DONE, BONC and a variety of City Departments meet with
residents |
| New
online service to pay parking tickets |
March |
-
new online service gives residents and visitors another easy
and quick option for paying a parking ticket - service can be
accessed through the Department of Transportation's website |
| St.
Patrick's Day in Los Angeles |
March |
-
by Jim McDonough and Jon Shaughnessy - LA's Neighborhood Councils
are invited to participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade -
Friday, March 14th - everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day |
| At-large
positions in a Neighborhood Council |
Feb |
-
by Andrew Garsten - the best way to prevent any special interest
group from overwhelming a Neighborhood Council election is to
not have of too much "at-large" representation |
| How
to survive terrorist attacks |
Feb |
-
by Red Thomas - a retired military weapons, munitions
and training expert gives the community
his no-nonsense perspective about the likelihood of a
terrorist attack ... and how to survive
it |
| Recommendations
to LA City workers |
Feb |
-
an official recommendation was sent to City workers giving advise
on how to prepare for a terrorism threat, and what to do at
the office in the event of an attack - informative ... and enlightening |
| The
LA City Council Anti-War Resolution |
Feb |
-
adopted February 21, the City Council action makes Los Angeles
the 104th and largest American city to pass a resolution for
peace - several versions and compromises were considered |
| Private
Investigator issue heats up |
Feb |
-
by Edward L. Woody -
in an open letter to Chief Bratton the author said the
policy that allows sworn LAPD Officers to operate as Licensed
Private Investigators should be abandoned |
| Peace
Officers as Private Investigators |
Feb |
-
by Dr. Arthur A. Jones and Dr. Robin Wiseman -
a study regarding the secondary employment of off-duty Peace
Officers as Private Investigators - looking at policies, issues,
ethics and conflicts |
| Securing
the Homeland - our homeland, LA |
Feb |
-
the Federal Government's new Homeland Security Advisory System
went from YELLOW ("elevated") to ORANGE ("high")
- locally there have been a variety of serious ramifications
... what to do? |
| 1,000
Children Missing in LA County |
Feb |
-
missing foster children website brings new hope - LA county,
charged with the care of just over foster 50,000 children, reports
1000 kids have run away or been abducted from foster care ...
help find them! |
| Get
prepared for the Citywide Elections |
Feb |
-
by Nalini Lasiewicz - here's where to get the information you'll
need to make your decisions on Tuesday, March 4 - find out what
to do to vote - it's your chance to participate! |
| New
CLEAR programs for Los Angeles |
Feb |
-
Los
Angeles will receive $2.5 million in federal funding for the
LA City / County CLEAR (Community Law Enforcement and Recovery)
anti-gang
programs - will serve new areas |
| LA's
Anti-War Effort Gaining Steam |
Feb |
-
LA City Council was considering 2 resolutions in response to
LA's grassroots anti-war effort - then the Council reached a
compromise resolution - read all 3 here |
| Burglar
Alarm Task Force begins to meet |
Feb |
-
as a participant in a C-PAB, a Neighborhood Council, or just
as a business owner or resident, you may be interested in the
recent organization of the Burglar Alarm Task Force |
| LAPD
partners with KMEX-TV |
Feb |
-
the Police Commission and Chief William Bratton honored KMEX-TV,
channel 34, as they announced a new community-focused partnership
aimed at reaching the City's Spanish speaking residents |
| Chief
Bratton Revises Department's Structure |
Feb |
-
the most recent draft version of the revised LAPD Organizational
Chart - Chief Bratton presented this to the Commission, revealing
the direction the Department is headed |
| African
American Outreach for the Disabled |
Feb |
-
by Angela Merritt - California Telephone Access Program -
provides free telephone equipment to those who have a disability
- there are 7,219,000 disabled African Americans |
| A
Good Year for Amnesty for At-Risk Youth |
Feb |
-
by Valerie Shaw - if more adults reach out to our youth with
regard to their petty crimes, we may be creating a safer environment
for all of us - so, how about giving our kids a break? |
| Revitalizing
the Los Angeles River |
Feb |
-
LA City Council's Ad Hoc River Committee - river revitalization
brings many and varied opportunities - history and background
on what's happening with the LA River ... get involved! |
| The
Los Angeles Early Notification System |
Feb |
-
Early Notification System (ENS) - City Hall is constantly
putting out Public Information for the community including advanced
notice of all its official Agendas, and schedules of meetings |
| LA's
Most Wanted Criminals - can we help? |
Jan |
-
the community be LAPD's extra eyes and ears - obviously anything
that assists a resident in understanding who they are looking
for is important - certainly the computer can help |
| LA's
Grassroots Anti-War Effort |
Jan |
-
by Bob Squires - LA's
grassroots anti-war effort is gaining steam - City
Council may pass an anti-war resolution - activists are asking
LA to join some 50 other smaller cities |
| Featuring
LA a neighborhood at a time |
Jan |
-
a list of community websites - examples of how neighborhoods
are using the internet - our inaugural featured website is one
of the finest examples we've seen, the Valley Village site |
| Alliance
of Neighborhood Councils |
Jan |
-
on Saturday, January 25th, stakeholders gathered from all corners
of the City for the most recent forum of the Alliance, now an
important part of the process of sharing NC information - LADOT
was featured |
| Cash
for College Day - Sat, Feb 1 |
Jan |
-
all college-bound LA students and their families are invited
to LA's 50 local high schools for FREE assistance applying for
financial aid - volunteers to run the events are needed, too |
| Neighborhood
Watch & Neighborhood Councils |
Jan |
-
by Andrew Garsten - Neighborhood Watch should be the first priority
for Neighborhood Councils - a Watch is for public safety
but it's also for our local community, society at large, and
a shared quality of life |
| How
to recognize and prevent child abuse |
Jan |
-
by Patricia Price - April is National Child Abuse Prevention
Month - but everyone can contribute a positive, nurturing environment
for our children by learning a few simple facts right now |
| Verified
Alarm Response Policy |
Jan |
-
by Rick Caruso - LA Police Commission's Policy Paper - intended
to provide the community with a better understanding of the
reasons the Commission adopted a "Verified Response Alarm" policy |
| LAPD's
new anti-gang plan for Los Angeles |
Jan |
-
LAPD has unveiled it's new approach to fighting gangs, the Community
Safety Operations Plan (CSOP) - the first of several command
centers is up and running in the South end of town |
|
|
Jan |
-
by Mayor Hahn and Chief Bratton - experience has taught us
that no individual or initiative can solve our current gang
problem alone - we need to work with all our partners to ensure
safety on the streets LA
|
| A
one-on-one interview with Chief Bratton - LA Weekly |
Jan |
-
Chief Bratton, true to form, reveals himself
and his plans in a candid one-on-one interview with the LA Weekly
- his consistent references to vibrant community policing partnerships
are a breath of fresh air |
| E-group
discusses Verified Alarm Policy issue |
Jan |
-
a community uses its e-group to have a dialogue about the recent
Police Commission decision to change LAPD's Burglar Alarm policy
- community
members reach out to each other on the internet
|
| Sheriff
Baca - "United We Stand" Sat. Jan 18 |
Jan |
-
the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Clergy Council,
and Bishop Edward R. Turner, invite you to a "United We Stand"
Multi-Faith Prayer Breakfast and Community Day |
| Police
Commission makes two decisions |
Jan |
-
Pursuit Policy / Verified Alarms - here's the LAPD Press Release
- we'll follow these two changes as they begin to take effect,
from our unique and invaluable perspective |
| Domestic
Violence Task Force agenda |
Jan |
-
issues of domestic violence are at the top of the list at LACP,
along with gangs, the homeless, mentally ill, at-risk youth,
civil rights, and promoting active partnerships with the LAPD |
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