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former film and television editor, Bill Murray, admits that
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| DONE's Response to Controller Chick's Audit |
Dec |
by Lisa W. Sarno, Interim General Manager - DONE . We have reviewed the recently released Performance and Financial Audit of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE). We concur with the audit findings and have an action plan incorporating the recommendations listed in the November 28,2006 report. We are pleased to report that implementation of several of the report recommendations were in process prior to the release of the audit. ... We believe that [these] Department actions will help to improve the service we provide to both the NC System and the stakeholders of the City of Los Angeles. DONE is committed to workforce development, organizational effectiveness and service excellence. Download the 16 page response to the audit here. |
| Controller Laura Chick Audits DONE |
Dec |
In releasing her audit of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, City Controller Laura Chick has said the City must “…move DONE and Neighborhood Councils to an overdue Phase II…one of true community representation and empowerment.” DONE was created in 1999 as the City department responsible for certifying and overseeing Neighborhood Councils. There are over 80 Neighborhood Councils in Los Angeles which receive a total of $4.3 million annually. “Based on undisputed findings and a seven year track record, this audit announces that the original vision for neighborhood councils is far from achieved,” wrote Chick. Download the 51 page audit here. |
| Mayor Selects Acting Fire Chief - Douglas L. Barry |
Dec |
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome Douglas L. Barry as Acting Fire Chief. Chief Barry will assume Command of the LAFD when Fire Chief William Bamattre retires on January 1, 2007. Chief Barry is a 31-year veteran of the LAFD, with an exemplary record as a Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, Chief of Staff, and Assistant Chief. He joined the LAFD as a Firefighter on February 16, 1975, and was quickly promoted to Apparatus Operator in 1979 and Engineer in 1980. Chief Barry then earned promotions to Captain I in 1986 and Captain II in 1989. Read about Chief Barry's experience here. |
| Fire Chief William Bamattre Announces His Departure |
Dec |
December 1, 2006 - This morning I submitted a letter to Mayor Villaraigosa informing him of my retirement. I will be stepping down as your Fire Chief on January 1, 2007. As firefighters we pledged, through a formal oath, to "faithfully serve" the City of Los Angeles in the discharge of our duties to the best of our knowledge and ability. I am very proud of our dedicated and courageous Los Angeles Firefighters. I am also very proud of the extraordinary commitment and efforts of our civilian employees. I want to express my heart felt appreciation and gratitude to each of you for your outstanding service to the visitors and residents of the City of Los Angeles. |
| Crisis Response Team - trained volunteers needed |
Nov |
The Crisis Response Team (CRT) is a program offered through the Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. As a well trained volunteer member of the Crisis Response Team you are activated by the L.A. Police and Fire Departments to provide immediate on-scene crisis intervention, emotional support and referrals to victims and their families involved in a traumatic incident such as major traffic accidents, homicides, death notification assistance, multi-casualty incidents, drive-by shootings, natural deaths, fires, suicides and more. Don't miss this opportunity to make a real difference in the quality of life in Los Angeles ! |
| Reader From Michigan Responds to LACP Article |
Nov |
Five Basic Things to Know About Those "Weapons of Mass Destruction" by Don Farkas . We were gratified to learn that articles published in the Los Angeles Community Policing web magazine have a national reach and readership. Daryll K. Yarger, an Americorps / American Red Cross Volunteer from Monroe County, Michigan, recently e-mailed LACP article writer, Don Farkas on October 23, 2006, to express interest in using Mr. Farkas' article, "Five Basic Things to Know About Those Weapons of Mass Destruction," published in the LACP.org web magazine's August 2006 edition. See how Mr. Farkas responded and read the original article. |
| Safe Passage Program - Safety Collaboratives |
Nov |
Over the past few years, a number of high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have formed Safety Collaboratives, in response to increasing violence and racial tensions on and off campus. These collaboratives bring together agency and community stakeholders, to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and mobilize resources. The California Community Relations Service (CCRS) was a member on one of these first collaboratives, as the conflicts at school were spilling into the community. As the collaboratives began meeting, a number of them recognized "safe passage" as a key safety issue for students. Students reported that they felt most unsafe, not on campus, but in the community as they moved to and from campus. Students reported being the victim of armed robberies, gang harassment and intimidation, drive-by shootings, and other crimes. |
| CAIR-LA: Celebrating 10 Years of Service - Nov 18th |
Nov |
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Southern California chapter is celebrating its decade of service to the Southern California Muslim community. The chapter has grown into one of the strongest and most active voices in the region and across the nation. We thank Allah/God for His blessings and our very own community for its continuous support. Today, our world and country are polarized. There are those, on all sides, who wish to push for a raging war between America and the Muslim world. American Muslims are well-positioned to counter and defeat such plans by promoting a culture of dialogue and cooperation rather than a clash of civilizations. |
| Preventing Abuse Conference - Protecting Women and Children |
Nov |
Protecting Women and Children .PRESIDENT BUSH endorses the Preventing Abuse Conference in Los Angeles, CA. . Recently, Tony Nassif, who runs the event, received a letter from President Bush endorsing the Preventing Abuse Conference in Los Angeles, CA, November 13, 2006. This is the second Preventing Abuse Conference President Bush supported and endorsed. Recently, Noreen Gosch, (one of our speakers last year) received pictures of children bound and gagged. She positively identified one of the children as her son. The Preventing Abuse Conference is getting near. If you haven't registered please get your registration is right away as we have little time left. |
| Alliance of Neighborhood Councils - meeting Sat, Nov 18 |
Nov |
The Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils has been holding bi-monthly informational forums for NC leaders at LA City College for over five years. Our mission is to provide information and share expertise among the NC movement across Los Angeles. The Alliance will be holding the next Neighborhood Council Forum in the Faculty Center at Los Angeles City College (on Vermont Ave., 1 Block north of Melrose in East Hollywood) on Saturday, November 18th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Every NC should be represented for these discussions. |
| City of Los Angeles E-Democracy L.A. – 2006 |
Nov |
The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment would like to share the online services provided by our partners in the City's Information Technology Agency (ITA). The initial focus of the City of L.A. 's E-government Strategy was establishing online services allowing citizens and businesses to conduct transactions with the City without having to come downtown. This now includes over 30 online services ranging from e-bids, e-permits, e-payments, e-registration, and e-requests. Over the past 24 months the City of Los Angeles has made a considerable progress in moving forward on the second major phase of its E-Government Strategy focusing on implementation of E-Democracy L.A. .The City has launched several E-Democracy web applications that get at the heart of engaging citizen participation to increase involvement in the public decision making process. |
| Example of community policing: the Hansen Dam Volunteer Patrol |
Oct |
by Kristin Sabo, Volunteer coordinator . EDITOR'S NOTE: Here at Los Angeles Community Policing we encourage the active volunteers in the region to write us articles about what's happening in their area ... how well it's working, and how to get involved. Here's one such community member's offering, about a terrific program, the Hansen Dam Volunteer Patrol ! Each summer, large amounts of unsafe and illegal activity unfortunately takes place in Hansen Dam Recreational Area. A list of the most commonly observed activity includes: graffiti, camp fires & barbecues, alcohol consumption, swimming in lakes and streams, use of ATVs & minibikes, damming of streams (disturbing the habitat of rare and protected aquatic species), littering, paint ball fights, lewd conduct, drug trafficking, guns & rifles, public defecation, and hunting. (read all about the program here) |
| LAFD Museum - looking for volunteers |
Oct |
The LAFD Museum is looking for volunteers to help out with several different projects and a few chores from time to time. They may even train some of the more qualified volunteers to give tours. A large part of it is to welcome visitors, answer questions, provide safety and generally be visible. Sometimes parents forget that it's a museum and not a playground. The Museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, but most of staff and volunteers drop in around 8:00 - 8:30 am for a cup of coffee and a donut. Volunteers don't have to stay all day, even a few hours will help. The LAFD Museum & Memorial (Old Fire Station 27) is locared at 1355 North Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood. |
| Neighborhood Council Review Commission Public Hearing |
Oct |
Meeting is to be held October 17th !! . Seven years ago, the City of Los Angeles created a system of Neighborhood Councils to give you a greater voice in local government. These are elected groups of your neighbors and other local stakeholders who give advice to the City Council and City Departments about how to better serve your neighborhood. The Neighborhood Council Review Commission will hold its first public hearing in South Los Angeles. Written comments or brief spoken comments are welcome. How well is your Neighborhood Council representing you and your needs? Do people know about the Neighborhood Councils? Do Neighborhood Councils have the right roles and powers? Is the City government organized to help the Neighborhood Councils? How can we make the system better? |
| The Death of JonBenet - How many more victims will there be? |
Oct |
by Tony Nassif -- OPINION -- . Recent developments in the JonBenet Ramsey case brings to light a very dark evil whose roots go deep and broad in America and the world. Child predators have existed for centuries. Before the Internet they focused where children gather, e.g. playgrounds, schools, libraries, etc. Unfortunately many people think that child abduction, sexual exploitation and trafficking is isolated to a few perverted individuals here and/or in foreign countries. Not so. This is a co-culture in America and the world. With the advent and exponential use of the Internet and the growing acceptability of abnormal sexual behaviors the paradigms of normalcy are crumbling. Consequently, the Internet has opened a Pandora's Box. The Internet abuse made the problem worse because it provides anonymity for the on-line predators. Victims are more accessible. |
| Election Day - CERT help needed on Nov 7th |
Oct |
by Linda Underwood .. The Los Angeles Fire Department has requested help from CERT graduates for California General Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2006. This is a CERT event, not a call-out. Twenty of the polling places will be at fire stations. The job of the CERT volunteers will be security, community liaison and parking. Polling will take place from 7:00am-8:00pm. CERT members would not stay the entire time ... any amount of time will be helpful. CERT members would need to wear their vests, CERT ID (if you have it) and appropriate clothing for a fire station. Two to three volunteers per station would sufficient to provide the security. (see which stations need help) |
| Community Policing project with the LA Sheriff |
Oct |
Police Station Visitors Week This project oversees planned visits between Police Departments and community members to promote dialogue and mutual understanding of community concerns and police services. During visits, community members will assess the station's service to the public regarding five areas tied to international human rights standards. EDITOR'S NOTE: We encourage the community to take advantage of this terrific opportunity to visit, learn about and interact with local law enforcement. LAPD has also been invited to participte, and may become involved. The LAPD response is pending. We hope they'll participate, too. |
| Sustaining Stable Communities Through Partnering |
Sept |
A Blueprint for Community Partnerships and Crime Prevention - by Arthur A. Jones and Robin Wiseman .(originally prepared at the behest of Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy D. Baca for the City of Compton, CA) .Police agencies in many countries around the world have learned, in the two decades or more since the advent of Community Policing, that dependence on traditional law enforcement measures and methods alone will never enable societies to reduce the enormity or the impact of today's complex crime problems.
Indeed, there is one place where good science, best practices and common sense converge: Effective crime prevention requires the constant and sustained application of early psychosocial intervention. And in turn, effective intervention presupposes the involvement of local partnerships between police and every available community organization or grouping of residents. EDITOR'S NOTE: Both webpage and MS Word versions are available here ! |
| Community Policing in Europe |
Sept |
Structure and Best Practices: Sweden, France, Germany - by Arthur A. Jones and Robin Wiseman . Sweden began its groundbreaking work in 1972 with the establishment of a national centre for research, development and coordination of policing with the aim of reducing crime at its social and community roots. French community policing is still evolving ... [but it] features many social crime prevention innovations, and has turned community effort into a permanent institution. Germany rejects the notion of “zero tolerance” or “broken window” policing philosophies, as do nearly all the member states of the European Union ... [and has] an applied philosophy that can be used in specific neighborhoods, in specific instances and for achieving clearly defined results. |
| Four FREE Emergency Preparedness Fairs |
Sept |
All during September Los Angeles is participating in a nationwide, coordinated effort to encourage families to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. Learn all about it at one of four Emergency Preparedness Fairs being held during the month throughout the city. Thes events will be held on Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 -- 10 am to 2 pm -- FREE ADMISSION! |
| Red Flag Days Teams _ CERT assists the LAFD |
Sept |
by Linda Underwood .. In an attempt to increase public safety, the Los Angeles Fire Department and Department of Transportation have created a program to remove illegally parked vehicles in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The LAFD is requesting the assistance of CERT volunteers to support them in notifying the public regarding the RED FLAG No Parking Priority Program. |
| Updated Website Has Free Resources for Emergencies |
August |
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign has launched an updated version of its website to educate Americans about the simple steps they should take to be ready for a variety of emergencies. The redesigned Ready Website includes updated emergency preparedness resources, including special preparedness information for pet owners, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities and special needs. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency. |
| Five Basic Things to Know About Those "Weapons of Mass Destruction" |
August |
by Don Farkas ..Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, concerns have often been raised about the risk of attack by terrorists using weapons of mass destruction (WMD's) here in the United States. While convincing evidence exists that officials in the Bush administration have periodically created false or exagerated reports of WMD threats to raise public fears at politically expedient times, there is no doubt that an underlying potential threat from WMD's does exist, even without factoring in one's views regarding the effectiveness of the Bush administration's national security preparations and foreign policies. A report issued a little over two years ago on July 22, 2004, by the bipartisan Congressional Commission that investigated the September 11, 2001 attacks, underscored that the current risks of a "catastrophic" attack inside the United States, possibly involving some sort of WMD, remain high. |
| Pacific Area - New Resource - a community website |
August |
by Sue Slaton ..LA Community Policing has been credited for inspiring a new resource for the Pacific Area, a community website dedicated to public safety. "Pacific Beat" provides residents of the Pacific Division up to date crime reports for their specific BASIC CAR area (as provided and approved by LAPD-Pacific), either via regular emails or by visiting the website any time to see the latest updates. High Priority Community Alerts are immediately dispatched to all subscribers and block captains. By reaching out and creating a strong network as LA Community Policing has done, our blocks will soon connect making a stronger chain with further outreach. |
| Community Impact Statements |
August |
A new tool for Neighborhood Councils - by Jason Lyon ..It is my distinct pleasure to announce to you that the Neighborhood Council Review Commission has been incorporated into the Community Impact Statement system. Your Board can now easily communicate its official positions to the Commission electronically, via this system. The easy-to-use form allows you to input the item your Board wishes to address, and to include a brief 100-word statement which will be distributed to the Commissioners and noted on the agenda. In addition, you may upload longer documents for the Commission's consideration. |
| "Why Vote?" -- OPINION |
August |
by Don Farkas - OPINION . Whenever it comes time to vote I am always reminded of the line in the classic movie, "Casablanca," where Humphrey Bogart says to Ingrid Bergman, "It doesn't take much to see the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world." To bean counters in the world, it is easy to think like that about participating in elections, especially with regard to the impact of our own little vote, cast among tens of thousands or millions of other votes. As a practical matter of its intrinsic usefulness, the question is often asked as to why bother to vote. Why vote? The answer turns out to depend on the value one assigns to several very subtle and difficult to prove assumptions about the worth, reasonableness, and future of humankind. |
| Police Commission Seeks Hearing Examiner Applicants |
August |
The members of the Los Angeles Police Commission are looking for Board of Rights Hearing Examiners and for Police Permit Hearing Examiners. On June 20, 2006, the Police Commission approved the new Hearing Examiner Selection and Appointment Process, paving the way for interested community members to fill at least 25 Hearing Examiner positions. The Commission is specifically looking for individuals with a community service background combined with arbitration, mediation, administrative hearing, or comparable work experience. See how to apply ... |
| Invitation to 225th City Birthday Celebration |
August |
Join Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa in the 225th Birthday Celebration of the City of Los Angeles on Monday, September 4, 2006! September 4th, 2006 is the 225th Birthday of the City of Los Angeles. To celebrate, the City has planned a series of exciting events for you to take part in marking this historic day. During the first week of September 1781, eleven families left Mission San Gabriel and proceeded nine miles down a dusty trail to the river. There, on September 4, 1781, they established El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles - today, the great City of Los Angeles. |
| Seeking new General Manager for DONE |
August |
by Lisa Sarno, Interim General Manager, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. - The Education and Neighborhoods Committee will be holding a Special Meeting on August 14, 2006, at 6 p.m. at the Torrance Holiday Inn located at 19800 S. Vermont Avenue, CA 90502. The purpose of this meeting is to ensure broad public input in the selection of a new General Manager for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Your attendance is encouraged. see the AGENDA |
| 23rd Annual National Night Out - 8/01/2006 |
August |
'America's Night Out Against Crime' - special events across LA on Tuesday, August 1 - ."[This is] ... a wonderful opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out does represent the kind of spirit, energy and determination that is helping to make many neighborhoods safer places throughout the year. It's a night to celebrate crime prevention successes - and to expand and strengthen programs for the next 364 days." |
| Rampart Reconsidered- Blue Ribbon Panel's Report |
July |
"Rampart Reconsidered: The Search for Real Reform Seven Years Later".. After nearly two years of work, the Blue Ribbon Rampart Review Panel has presented the LAPD Police Commission with its much anticipated report on the problems stemming from the CRASH (gang) Units in one of LAPD's Areas, Rampart Division, seven years ago. The repercussions of the "Rampart Scandal" were a principal cause for the five year Federal Consent Decree (now extended) and have cost the City untold millions of dollars. Unfortunately these reports are available only as huge pdf files, and can not be made into webpages. As such, LA Community Policing has them here in full, followed by a few short comments from Chief Bratton. |
| Protect YOUR Environment - Opportunity to Learn CEQA |
July |
by Nicole Possert..One of our state's most important environmental laws for protecting resources (historic, cultural, environment, etc.) is the California Environmental Quality Act -- or CEQA. Knowing this law and how it is part of the planning and development process is critical for everybody involved or interested in development from community leaders to city planners, attorneys and commissioners to architects/design professionals. Two upcoming educational workshops will be devoted to the topic of CEQA and conveniently offered in Los Angeles on the campus of Occidental College. These workshops are part of annual professional training series hosted statewide by the California Preservation Foundation (CPF), a historic preservation nonprofit organization. |
| LAFD News and Information - and about Heat Safety |
July |
by Brian Humphrey, LAFD Spokesman...Kindly allow us to bring these events and issues to your attention and warmly welcome your participation. Heat Safety Messages Worth Repeating...Given the recent loss of life attributed to heat in other parts of the country, we felt that pending hot weather in Southern California makes some messages worth repeating. Throughout the Summer - but especially this weekend, please don't underestimate the heat or overestimate your abilities! We encourage you to share this message with your friends and family. And since some of you have asked... you are also welcome to publish these safety tips in your neighborhood or business newsletters! Please click on the links we provide for more information ... |
| Jury Duty Scam - identity theft |
July |
In this con, someone phones you pretending to be a court official who threateningly says a warrant has been issued for your arrest because you didn't show up for jury duty. The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. The scam is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving in formation by pretending they're with the court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud. |
| Housing and Community Development Action Plan |
July |
Community Meetings (planning for the years 2007-2008)..In July, 2006, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Citizens’ Unit for Participation (CUP) and the Community Development Department (CDD) invite the public and all community groups to participate in a series of community meetings for the purpose of assessing and identifying the future needs of your community. They are seeking your input to establish priorities for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in the following areas: Public Services, Public Facilities, Neighborhood / Public Improvements, Economic Development, and Housing. |
| The Brush Clearance Process in Los Angeles |
June |
by Brian Humphrey, LAFD Spokesman...The citizens of Los Angeles, and those who protect them are no strangers to wildfire. Wildland blazes within our 470 square-mile jurisdiction are certainly well known, or dare we say unforgettable. And so it is with a penchant for our City's past and our unswerving devotion to our fallen colleagues, that the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department set out in earnest this time of year to inform and educate the public about the danger of wildfire. It is also a time for us to enforce the City's long-standing Brush Clearance Regulations. See what's involved ... |
| "Sundown on Skid Row" - Investigative Documentary |
June |
"Sundown on Skid Row" - screens Friday, June 30 . LA Community Policing is proud to announce the participation of LACP's own Dr. Arthur Jones in this feature length documentary about homelessness in America. A consultant on the film, Dr. Jones will be making a presentation as part of the event. Many other dignitaries and notables will also attend. The documentary deals with the horrors of homelessness and has interviews with many who tell poignant stories about the reality of life on the streets. It also focuses on people who have dedicated their lives to solving the homeless situation. Please help get the work out about this extraordinary event! |
| LAPD Police Commission Invitation - Tue, June 27th |
June |
LA Police Commission -- Community Meeting -- Tuesday, June 27th -- 6:30pm ..Community members are invited to attend and share their opinions, questions, concerns and comments with the Police Commissioners, President John W. Mack, Vice President Alan Skobin, Shelley Freeman, Andrea Sheridan Ordin, Anthony Pacheco. Special Guests: Councilmember Bernard Parks, Police Chief William Bratton .. Prince Hall Memorial Auditorium. 9027 S. Figueroa Street, LA 90003 |
| The Great Hollywood Walkabout - Sat, June 24th |
June |
by Deborah Murphy .. Council President Eric Garcetti's Office and the Dept of City Planning are working on a Walkability Study of the Hollywood Community Plan area and are conducting a Walk Audit of the major streets in the plan area to review the current build out of the street VS the street designation of each street. We will be sponsoring a grand event that we are calling "The Great Hollywood Walkabout" which will take place on Saturday June 24th from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM with community volunteers - please see attached flyer. We are very concerned about the future walkability of these streets ... |
| Congress of Neighborhoods - Sat, June 17th |
June |
The Congress of Neighborhoods is an annual event organized by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment as an opportunity for members of Neighborhood Councils, community based organizations, youth groups and local businesses to gather and exchange ideas and offer resources for neighborhood improvement projects, outreach methods, networking and training. Keeping in step with Mayor Villaraigosa's vision of a safer, better prepared citizenry, the focus of this year's Congress will be EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Workshops will be offered to inform and train individuals, families and neighborhoods how to be better prepared for an emergency. Pre register online right here ! (Pre-Registration will be closed on June 13th) |
| LAPD Invitation - Meet the Chief - Mon, June 19th |
June |
Please join us at the next Forum Summit meeting on Monday, June 19, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. The meeting will be held at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, located at 570 West Avenue 26, Los Angeles. Chief William J. Bratton is looking forward to the opportunity to update you on current issues within the Department. To that end, the Department is in the process of hiring 700 new police officers. This has become critical, snce we anticipate over 400 sworn personnel to retire over the course of this year. This is where you can help us! We would also like to know what concerns or ideas you might have to improve our partnership as we continue to work together. |
| Gang Injunction Public Hearing |
May |
The Office of Councilmember Janice Hahn invites you to have your voices heard at a special Ad Hoc Committee presentation on Gang Violence & Youth Development / Gang Injunction Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 from 2:00pm at City Hall (Room No. To Be Announced) -- for additional information, please call 213 / 473-7015. The topics of discussion will focus on the effectiveness and implementation of Gang Injunctions on Youth and the violence that stems from Gang Violence.There will also be discussion about the effects that Gang Injunctions place on the Perpetrators, the Victims, the Communities and the Community Policing and Public Safety Advisory Committees that continue to work hard on improving the Overall Quality of Life in your Neighborhoods. |
| LANI Community Forum - FREE |
May |
The neighborhood is talking about the 2006 Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) Communtiy Forum, Thursday, May 18 ! Gail Goldberg, the new Director of LA City Planning Department will deliver a welcome address and Gloria Jeff, newly appointed General Manager for the LA Department of Transportation will be our keynote speaker. More than 300 participants have registered! If you have already registered, we look forward to seeing you next Thursday. If not, register today. Pre-registration is encouraged but on-site registration will also be available. Also, pass this on to others who can take advantage of this great opportunity. Everyone is invited to this FREE event where Los Angeles area leaders, community developers and residents come together to gain tools and discuss ways to revitalize their communities! |
| "25 to Life" game sending wrong message to public |
April |
The video game " 25 To Life " is due out in stores this month. The object of this game is to kill LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is putting together an on-line petition to boycott this game. We are asking each of you to go to their web site and please sign the Petition, and pass along this info to your family and friends. Let's take a stand for what is right. Please, visit the Memorial web site and sign the petition in memory of all of our fallen officers. This only takes a minute to do. |
| Laura Chick Finds Efficiencies at LAFD |
April |
Citing an estimated annual savings of between $2.3 million to $3.8 million, City Controller Laura Chick has released an audit recommending taking 62 sworn firefighters who are 911 dispatch call takers, and 18 who are assigned to special duty, and redeploying them in the field reassigning their duties to civilians. The Chick audit studied eight other fire departments in the nation and found that each has successfully used civilians in their emergency call centers. The benchmark partners are Los Angeles County, Orange County, Chicago, Atlanta,. Dade County, Phoenix, San Jose and Houston. |
| Tough Choices for a Brighter Future |
April |
From DONE Newsletter: .Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa released his budget plan for the coming year at a press conference at Van Nuys City Hall. The Mayor joined LAPD cadets and Police Chief William Bratton in unveiling his spending plan, which boosts funding for key city services such as public safety, road resurfacing and sidewalk repair, traffic congestion relief programs, City libraries, summer youth employment programs among other investments. The Mayors Budget makes a down payment on cutting the City's inherited deficit by $47 million and improves value for taxpayers by identifying over $40 million in savings through efficiencies. |
| LAFD -- Event Roster |
April |
by Brian Humphrey, LAFD Firefighter/Paramedic...The Los Angeles Fire Department is pleased to host, participate in or support a variety of community events and causes this Spring and Summer. The following dates have been confirmed, and we thought you might like to add one or more to your personal calendar. Unless otherwise noted, these events are open to the public and all are welcome. |
| Policing & Terrorisn: The French (DIS)connection |
March |
by Arthur A. Jones and Robin Wiseman ..The Muslim youth riots of November 2005 raged throughout France over ten nights. They resulted in the burning of some 10,000 automobiles and caused injuries to at least 150 police officers, shocked the world and called much-needed attention to the causes of the turmoil and its possible implications for the fight against terrorism. The purpose of this brief report, The French (DIS)connection and the Lessons for America, is to provide a broad overview of the conditions and policies in France that contributed to the riots, and to invite the reader to consider whether one or several such factors are also at work in the United States. We begin the discussion with a short review of the origins and development of Community Policing (police de proximité) in France. |
| Police Commission on Devon Brown |
March |
Los Angeles Police Commission President John W. Mack announced the Commission's decision regarding the use of force incident which resulted in the very tragic death of Devin Brown, a 13 year old youth, on February 6, 2005. Mack said the Commission had unanimously voted that both the TACTICS and the DRAWING OF THE WEAPON were "in-policy" but had voted 4 to 1 that the USE OF FORCE (shooting) resulting in Devon's death was "out of policy". Commissioners Mack, Freeman, Ordin and Pacheco voted "aye," and Commissioner Skobin voted "nay." EDITOR'S NOTE: Read the entire Police Commission statement and see the USE OF FORCE Report ... |
| Local Crime Reports - now available online |
March |
A recent Letter to the Editor has prompted us to post the following good news about a welcome tool from LAPD ... crime statistics are now available online as maps! It comes up with a map of the crimes in the last few days within 1 mile. (You have to float your cursor just right over each marker to get the pop-up box with the details.) You're not limited to just the past week, but there is a limit of only a maximum of 7 days at a time. That is, you could ask for crime reports for any 1-to-7 day period, starting at any date. Check this out !!! |
| Storm Prep, News, Info and Save the Dates... |
Feb |
by Brian Humphrey, LAFD Firefighter/Paramedic...Please allow us to share some information of interest regarding your Los Angeles Fire Department, and ask you to save the afternoon of Thursday, March 9, 2006 - when we hope you will join us for the Los Angeles Firefighter of the Year Luncheon, as well as the lunch hours of March 17, 2006 for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Detailed information about these specific events will be forthcoming. |
| Muslims and Homeland Security in Co Cal |
Feb |
Flanked by U.S. Congressmember Jane Harman, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca; a group of Muslims from Southern California came together and introduced the newly formed Muslim-American Homeland Security Congress (MAHSC). MAHSC is expected to develop into a nationwide network of local Muslim -American community, business and religious leaders. "The security of our homeland is important to all Americans," Sheriff Lee Baca said. "So is the understanding and acceptance of our differences. The Muslim-American Homeland Security Congress will play a vital role in fostering education, understanding, communication and cooperation between Muslims and the general public toward the mutual goal of protecting and defending America and its entire people... " |
| Calling all women ... to a GREAT career ! |
Feb |
LAPD & LAFD "Women's Recruitment Expo" - March 25, 2006 . In an effort to increase the number of women represented in the LAPD and LAFD, the City of LA is hosting a "Women's Recruitment Expo" on Saturday, March 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park. The academy is located at 1880 N. Academy Rd. Admission is free and so is parking. The event includes a tour of the police academy every half hour, a hiring overview, a panel featuring prominent female police officers and firefighters and a question-and-answer session. An LAPD written exam will be given at 12:30 p.m. |
| The real tragedy of Police Pursuits |
Feb |
by Candy Merchant Priano..The author lost her innocent teenaged daughter, Kristie, when she was killed in a tragic incident involving a police pursuit, and has become an advocate seeking justice for innocent victims of pursuit throughout the United States, and especially in California. .Today’s media, including shows like “Cops” and the sanitized chases in the latest action flick (and even the inappropriate jokes about police chases), have all played a part in minimizing the inherent dangers these police vehicular pursuits pose to innocent bystanders. When deadly chases occur in real life, journalists must rely heavily on law enforcement public relation officials to give them information about the chases that involved one or more of their officers. |
| Why Feds don't share intel with LAPD |
Feb |
LAPD's dual employment policy creates National security breach - An Open letter to the Mayor ..by Edward Woody Porter Goss, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, wrote in today's NY Times, "We also know that unauthorized disclosure of classified intelligence inhibits our ability to carry out our mission and protect the nation." LAPD's dual employment policy creates a National security breach by allowing the opportunity for such unauthorized disclosure to happen. This is the reason Washington doesn't trust the City of Los Angeles with sensitive or classified information. |
| Sheriffs
Leroy Baca's Community Day 2006 |
Jan |
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LA Community Policing is assisting in the planning of the Sheriff's Community Day 2006. These annual events have become extremely popular. Over 30,000 people will attended!
Sheriff Leroy D. Baca serves as the host of the Community Day activities, which are coordinated by a dedicated staff at Power of Love World Ministries, led by Bishop Edward R. Turner, and the Sheriff's Clergy Council. LACP's founder, Bill Murray, has been an active member of the Sheriff's Clergy Council for several years. |
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