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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2004 PSAC Reports CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 6:00 P.M. CULTURAL CENTER CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES (Please read and complete a Speaker's Form at the Podium, prior to the Start of the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting). PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES (Please read and complete a Speaker's Form at the Podium, prior to the start of the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting). CONSENT ITEMS (All matters on the Consent Calendar are approved on one motion, unless a Commission Member or a member of the public requests a separate action on a specific item). 1. Minutes A) Public Safety Advisory Commission -July 14, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: Approve BUSINESS ITEMS 21. Report from Lake Elsinore Police Department Gang Team RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File 22. Citizens Volunteer Safety Patrol RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide staff direction CITY MANAGER COMMENTS COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ,..-----, ADJOURN MINUTES ,,-.. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 14,2004 ************************************************************* CALL TO ORDER Chairman Uhlry called the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: HEWISON, KNIGHT, UHLRY ~ ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: LEWIS, MOON . Also present were: Assistant City Manager Best, Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Chief of Police Fetherolf, and Clerk of the Board Ray. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Knight. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT ITEMS MOVED BY HEWISON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. ~ 1. The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: AGENDA ITEM NO.~ PACE } . Of. / 2- PAGE TWO - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES -JULY 14, 2004 '-" a. Public Safety Advisory Commission - July 14, 2004. BUSINESS ITEMS 21. Status Update on Public Relations Materials. Assistant City Manager Best gave an overview of the item. She deferred to Information/Communications Manager Dennis for a more detailed review. Mr. Dennis indicated that the letterhead had been completed; and the brochure was in the beginning stages. Mr. Dennis commented that he had reviewed other cities, existing Public Safety Advisory Commission web pages. He indicated that Lake Elsinore was in fact going beyond what other cities were currently doing. He noted many of them did not have any type of interactive feed back portion. He noted that the Long Beach Commission had an annual report on their web page that summarized their major accomplishments. He further noted that the Long Beach Commission had a good purpose statement that helped to explain what the Commission did and did not do. He also noted that he felt these were just a few examples that this Commission could consider. He commented that the cost might be much lower than what was originally estimated. '-" Commissioner Hewison indicated that the staff report listed cities outside the Southwestern Riverside area and questioned if there were any in the local area. Mr. Dennis explained that when he conducted the web search he used keywords which would have listed all the cities that had this type of Commission. He noted that the City of Lake Elsinore came up in the search. Commissioner Hewison advised if the Commission continued to institute some of the objectives they have listed, then the Commission would be well ahead of other cities in the area. Mr. Dennis concurred. Assistant City Manager Best noted that the City of Temecula had a Traffic Safety Commission, but she was not aware if they dealt with public safety issues or only traffic safety relative to roadway issues; and the City of Murrieta had other types of Commissions, but she did not believe they had one labeled Public Safety. """'" . 0 , AOENDA \TEM" ",,- PAGE 2. ..,.OF 12- - PAGE THREE - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JULY 14, 2004 -""'"' Chairman Uhlry commented that any report that might go onto the web site should have a link. He suggested a web page that was user friendly. Police Chief Fetherolf suggested a positive graphic that illustrated, or at a minimum related to the subject matter being discussed. He noted that it would need to be reviewed from a design perspective and a content perspective. Commissioner Knight commented that Mr. Dennis covered a number of perspectives from other cities; and he was confident in Mr. Dennis to bring back at terrific web design. 22. Operational Safety Design and Costs for LERA Boat Launch. ".......... Assistant City Manager Best gave an overview of the item. She deferred to Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy for a more detailed review. Mr. Kilroy advised that the City needed to take advantage of the $3 million multi year grant from the Department of Boating and Waterways. Mr. Kilroy gave a detailed report of the history of the boat launch, and provided a copy of the original layout for the redesign of the boat launch. Mr. Kilroy explained the layout, and noted that it was a 6 lane launch with 3 boarding floats. He indicated that it was always functional down to a 1228 feet elevation down to the boat ramp, but was now only functional at the 1240 foot as, there was slope up to 1256. ".......... Mr. Kilroy indicated that the Boating and Waterways grant would only cover rehabilitation of the boat launch and had nothing to do with the peninsula or the marina area. He noted that staff went back and reviewed operational safety of those two features and came up with a new design. He indicated that the new design reflected some removal of the peninsula and retention of a breakwater ending near the horseshoe marina; with the fill material being used to raise the elevation of the parking lot, restroom facilities, and all other associated boat launch facilities; and gently grading from the higher elevation to the lower elevation. Mr. Kilroy indicated that the cost to complete this version was $7.5 million. He advised that anything over the $3 million grant was a burden to the City. AGENDA rtEM NO. I PACE 3. Of / 2.:. ~ - PAGE FOUR - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JULY 14,2004 "'-' Commissioner Knight requested clarification of the amount the City would need to fund. Mr. Kilroy clarified it would be $4.5 million. Assistant City Manager Best noted that there were capital improvement projects in the general fund at about $900,000 which were allocated to help complete the original version of the design for the campground and boat launch. Commissioner Hewison questioned how the grant would be disbursed. Mr. Kilroy explained that the phase 1 allocation was $817,000, and it would be similar amount for the next 2 years. Commissioner Hewison inquired if the $3 million would cover the boat launch rehab. Mr. Kilroy explained it would take $4 million. Commissioner Hewison inquired where the significant cost for the project came into play. Mr. Kilroy explained that the significant cost was in the dredging, extra fill and the cost of the sheet pile. Commissioner Hewison inquired if the rehabilitation of the marina was part of the $7.5 million. Mr. Kilroy noted it was not and the actual cost for the marina would be $14 million. Assistant City Manager Best noted that staff was researching additional grant funds from Boating & Waterways given the fiscal condition of the State. She further noted that Mr. Kilroy had been doing significant work on that possibility of having the concessionaire contribute funds to go toward the project with a correlation and extension of the concession lease. Commissioner Hewison commented on a marina that Hamilton was possibly going to build. Chairman Uhlry requested brief background on Hamilton so the other Commissioners were also aware of this project. Assistant City Manager Best explained that the project was for the inflow channel of the lake, it was not a public marina; but it was a marina that had slips that would allow for a retail boat outlet, which would allow people to pull up to the slips and eat at the restaurants, shop and get back in their boat and head back out to the lake. Commissioner Hewison inquired if it was possible for the City to partner with a private business to make the project work. Mr. Kilroy indicated that could be a possibility. ""-' Commissioner Knight commented that from a safety stand point the breakwater should be the first issue. He indicated that if the breakwater issue could not be solved then forget the marina. Mr. Kilroy reiterated that the marina was not part of this discussion, but the concept to do away with the breakwater all together, and away with the peninsula as much of it as ~ ACENOA ITEM NO. PACE l/ /2- _ Of _ I ~ PAGE FIVE - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JULY 14,2004 possible. He indicated that the current boating channel went down to an elevation of 1226 feet. Chairman Uhlry requested clarification that the marina was not being discussed. Mr. Kilroy confirmed and reiterated that this was the breakwater and boat launch. Chairman Uhlry advised that the Commission and Council needed to solve the whole problem in that area. Chairman Uhlry noted that he agreed with the idea of having steel plates. He indicated that with the current lake elevation it might be possible to begin a portion of this process and possibly include the steel plates within the next two years depending on the availability of funds. /"'""' Commissioner Knight indicated that he saw no consideration for prevailing winds from the west and currents in the lake. He inquired if there was any safeguard against higher winds and waves. Mr. Kilroy indicated that the purpose of the breakwater was to attenuate some of that current wave action. Commissioner Hewison inquired if Mr. Kilroy felt the rock solution was the cheapest. Mr. Kilroy suggested that the best idea would be to bring a number of ideas to a marine engineer. Mr. Kilroy indicated that the cost for the engineer to go through this process was estimated at $15,000; and he felt it would be worth the expenditure to explore some lower cost alternatives that would fit the City's design criteria of operational safety. Commissioner Hewison indicated that he was reluctant to recommend to the Council that they spend $15,000 and still find out the project could not move forward due to the funding involved. /"'""' Chairman Uhlry indicated that he was concerned with the costs of the dredging in the three alternatives presented to the Commission in their packet. Chairman Uhlry indicated that whatever was done to solve the immediate problem would be helpful for the overall construction. Chairman Uhlry commented on the work Noble Consultants had done regarding issues with the lake and his familiarity with the lake and its inherent problems; and noted that very few lakes have the problems that our lake encounters. Chairman Uhlry indicated that he was hesitant about bringing in AGENDA ITEM NO. I PAGE ~ OF .-lJ::.. PAGE SIX - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JULY 14, 2004 an out of state consultant. Assistant City Manager Best suggested completing Item No. 22 before discussing Item No. 23. Commissioner Knight indicated that he would like to see the project built. He further indicated that he had faith in the City of Lake Elsinore that the project would be here. MOVED BY KNIGHT TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL TO MOVE FORWARD. Chairma~ Uhlry indicated that there was a motion on the table and if it was not seconded the motion would die. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Commissioner Hewison indicated that he was reluctant to support a motion that was for the full $7.5 million without giving guidance to potential bidders not to submit a bid that was at $7.5 million because there were not enough funds available. He commented that he would rather have something happen now in solution terms rather than nothing. He questioned the ability to get a proposal on the table that would enable Mr. Kilroy to request Council approval to receiving funding for only a portion of the dollar amount actually needed. Mr. Kilroy commented that the final cost was unknown until we got to that point. He suggested going back to the drawing board if the Commission wanted an even lower cost alternative than was in their packet. Commissioner Hewison inquired if it was possible to receive a phased implementation. Mr. Kilroy advised that the only portion that could definitely be phased was the marina area, as the boat launch and peninsula had to be done as one. Assistant City Manager Best commented that Mr. Kilroy was hopeful of getting a recommendation from the Commission that would allow for staff to get Mr. Noble and his staff to come back and review those alternatives, some which he had already done. AGENDA ITEM NO. PAGE (, ~ ~ ~ I OF 12.- ",-. PAGE SEVEN - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JULY 14,2004 , MOVED BY HEWISON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED BY UNANMIOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE A $15,000 CONSULTANT FEE TO NOBLE CONSULTANTS THAT WOULD ENABLE THE CITY CONTRIBUTION AND GRANT FUNDS TO MOVE FORWARD ON A PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY IN THE BOAT LAUNCH AREA THAT WILL ALLOW BREAKWATER DEVELOPMENT AND AN IMPROVEMENT ON THE PENNISULA ON A PHASED BASIS THAT WOULD COME IN AT A COST BELOW $7.5 MILLION. 23. Scope of Services for Lake Safety Assessment. /"'" Assistant City Manager Best gave an overview of the item. Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy gave a detailed briefing of the item. Mr. Kilroy indicated that after speaking with the IP A they had recommended Mr. Tom Ebros. Mr. Kilroy commented that it was apparent from his curriculum vitae that he was a qualified aquatic safety expert to review a number of issues related to lake safety. Mr. Kilroy referred to the outline given to the Commissioners and reviewed a few of the items the Aquatic Safety expert would be asked to research. Commissioner Hewison indicated that he was a recruiter and his job was to review resumes. He noted that he compared the skill against the scope of the job. He also noted that Mr. Ebros was weak in a lot of areas. He indicated from reviewing his background there was no indication that he ever worked on a lake. He noted that if we needed someone to look at City swimming pools Mr. Ebros would be a front runner. Commissioner Hewison commented on a few details listed in Mr. Ebros resume. Commissioner Hewison inquired to what extent Mr. Kilroy could do an initial analysis. Mr. Kilroy indicated that he could put together a report on all the issues he believed affected lake safety. Commissioner Hewison questioned the need to hire an outside company or individual to complete this study. Assistant City Manager Best commented that it was the Council belief that staff needed to go outside and have this study done. /"'" ACENDA ITEM NO. I PACE 7 OF 17- PAGE EIGHT- PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES-JULY 14,2004 ......, Chairman Uhlry noted that Mr. Ebros had worked for Los Angeles County. Commissioner Hewison indicated that he did not believe that L.A. County had a 24 year old individual as their Senior Safety Official. Commissioner Hewison commented that there was a little creative embellishment in the resume. Police Chief Fetherolf agreed with Commissioner Hewison. Chief Fetherolf indicated that the resume reflected highly inflated and elaborate language discussing his lack of specific expertise. Chief Fetherolf indicated that this concerned him. Commissioner Knight indicated that .if Council had decided to hire an outside consultant, no matter what the Advisory Commission recommendation was, then the Advisory Commission did not have to give a recommendation to someone they did not feel was qualified. Assistant City Manager Best noted that the lake assessment was in the current budget. She indicated that she agreed with the Commission that Mr. Ebros had as much ability combined with a couple of the past lake sergeants to look at lake safety issues on the lake and put together a fairly complete report that would protect the public and the City and allow for a positive use of our lake; although this Commission might not choose to like the individual the IPIA had recommended. She believed that there was still the opportunity for the Commission to look at the outline before them as to what issues should be considered and offer Mr. Kilroy some recommendations as to how to expand or modify that particular outline. Chairman Uhlry agreed and noted that the selection of the individual was not the decision of the Commission. ""'" Chairman Uhlry indicated that the slow no wake zone and the hazard markers were already set by the Coastguard. He indicated that he was not sure why the Commission was reviewing a standardized marking system that was already in place nationally. Assistant City Manager Best suggested including Mr. Kilroy, Sergeant Sharpa, LEMSAR Representative, and a Coastguard Representative as a small committee that the IPIA could look at as being a committee of experts that could provide the services listed and go through the list per their ......., AGENDA ITEM NO. I PACE </ OF I 2- ,,-. PAGE NINE - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JULY 14, 2004 recommendation of what should be analyzed; and could possibly meet the needs of the lake assessment. Chairman Uhlry indicated that he agreed with Assistant City Manager Best. He indicated that might be better than hiring a consultant that was half qualified. Police Chief Fetherolf questioned if the Commission was trying to second guess the Council, or if the Council asked staff to go outside for expertise because they felt staff did not have the expertise in house. He noted if staff felt we had the expertise within than developing the committee as suggested would be the appropriate way to go, if the answer was in a negative, then he would recommend to the Commission to table the item to the next month and do some research to find out who really had the expertise. Assistant City Manager Best noted that whoever was entitled to do this analysis and study would need to be approved by the JPIA. ~ Commissioner Hewison inquired who and when this came before Council. Mrs. Best indicated that this had been an issue for the last couple of years. She indicated that there was discussion at the time the City entered into the Concession with Pyramid that there would be an assessment done. She noted that they had done an assessment of the beach area, but they did not do an entire lake safety assessment nor was there anticipation that they should; and this item was mentioned at some of budget study sessions by Councilmembers. Commissioner Hewison indicated that he agreed with Police Chief Fetherolf. Mr. Kilroy suggested narrowing the scope of focus. Commissioner Knight commented that as far as he was concerned the City had an expert (Mr. Kilroy). MOVED BY HEWISON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO RECOMMEND THAT STAFF SPEND THE NEXT MONTH IDENTIFING A LAKE SAFETY EXPERT AND IN IDENTIFYING THE CANDIDATES THAT THE SCOPE BE REDUCED TO BE SPECIFICALLY LINKED TO SAFETY ALONG LAKE SHORE AND IF A COMPETENT EXPERT IS NOT IDENTIFIED THEN THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION SHOULD REDISCUSS HOW THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE HANDLED. ~ AGENDA ITEM NO. / PPNE-1.:0f I z. PAGE TEN - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JULY 14,2004 """ ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Assistant City Manager Best commented that staff appreciated the service the Commission provided to the community and reminded everyone of Lake Elsinore's first Sister City event with a community in Tahiti that wished to be the Sister City to Lake Elsinore. CHIEF OF POLICE COMMENTS Police Chief Fetherolf commented that in the month of September the Police Department would be prepared to instruct the Commission on the gaJ).g issues in Lake Elsinore and how his office intended to handle them. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Hewison commented that he would like to remind the Commission they were appointed to serve as a conduit of information from the residents and businesses. He commented that he was concerned that sometimes the Commission was inward looking and not outward enough. He noted the memo that was given to the Commission from residents in past months and there were some concerns that they believed the Commission was addressing those issues and the Commission had not addressed the memo. He suggested getting a system in place so those issues could be addressed and a response given to the residents. Police Chief Fetherolf suggested making the memo an agendized item for the next meeting. Commissioner Hewison further commented that by addressing issues the residents were concerned with would probably get residents to attend the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meetings. Assistant City Manager Best commented that a couple of the items on the memo were issues for some of the operational divisions in the City that could handle those items and staff could provide a memo to the Commissioners without waiting until the next meeting. Commissioner Hewison commented that at the first meeting it was indicated by staff that any complaints received would be distributed to the Commission members and to City Hall. He noted that Vita Boyce sent an email to the City questioning the role of the Public Safety Advisory Commission. He noted that he had received a phone call at home from Mrs. Boyce asking him what happened, but the Commissioners had not received a copy of this email and """ ....., AGENDA ITEM NO. PACE I () I OF /1.- .... "" PAGE ELEVEN - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES - JUL Y 14, 2004 he had received one today from a Councilmember. He requested that if any issue arose from the public relative to public safety, it be distributed to the Commission so that they were aware. Assistant City Manager Best commented that she was not aware of an email. Chairman Uhlry also indicated that he was not aware of this email. Commissioner Hewison noted that the City Manager copied Assistant City Manager Best on his response. Mrs. Best indicated that she would need to go back and check her emails. Police Chief Fetherolf noted that the City put a weekly report together each week and suggested something similar to that for the Commission of items of concern that was raised by residents Commissioner Knight commented that he appreciated staff and thanked staff for the work they do. I""'"' Chairman Uhlry commented that he picked up a copy of a presentation regarding racial violence which was becoming a problem in some of the schools and inquired if the Commission wanted to take a look at this issue on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M. DANIEL UHLRY, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION Respectfully submitted, ~ Frederick Ray, Clerk of the Board AGENDA ITEM NO. PAGE II I OF I ~ _ PAGE TWELVE - PUBLIC SAFETY MINUTES -JULY 14,2004 ....., ATTEST: VICKI KASAD, CMC, CITY CLERK! HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ~ '-' AGENDA iTEM NO. / PA{j~ / L Of -1-2--_ ,,-- CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: CHAIRMAN AND BOARDMEMBERS FROM: DICK W ATENPAUGH, CITY MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 SUBJECT: REPORT LAKE ELSINORE POLICE DEPARTMENT GANG TEAM BACKGROUND Chief Fetherolf offered to provide the Public Safety Advisory Commission a status report of Gang Issues in Lake Elsinore and explain how the Police Department is dealing with them. DISCUSSION A verbal report will be provided to the Commission by the Gang Team. The staff and the Chiefwill be prepared to answer any questions. FISCAL IMPACT None. ~ RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. PREPARED BY: DICK W ATENP AUGH, CITY MANAGER APPROVED FOR AGENDA BY: fJJJJ~ ~(Ja CITY MANAGE1it, o. CE ~ At~DA ITEU NO. fWiI / ~l- . OfL 0 m... l}J ~ LJ TI .}-:- ------:':~<:,-,-,.';_:_-,--::::,:. ',"',"',_,:',,<'..-,u ,. ~. FJ ....1. ..., :;~: River~i~~))~ql:.IltYnistricfA.ttorney GallgProsecution Unit "."" ., I J "."" ---, i ., :J -l. I J -l J l I -:.J "'I J -~ .,." i Riverside County Criminal Street Gangs -Public Information- June 2003 ......" JiJ;:.!1$~~ l1aJ 00. 1- I PAC! 2-0f Z. 0 .!.c; ~ e' " "~ l { 1,......... ~:1 . .:~ Grover Trask District Attorney ~ Since October 1985 the District Attorney's Office has monitored the activities of criminal street gangs in Riverside County; and in 1989 we established the Gang Prosecution Unit. This Unit collects information about the nature and type of gangs known to exist within the county. This 2003 "Street Gangs" brochure provides an overview of the location, type, and membership breakdown of all gangs that are known to exist at this time. It cannot be a comprehensive or complete summary because gangs may form quickly, re-form, or re-name before their activities come to the attention of law enforcement. Also, transitional gangs come to our county from other jurisdictions. Street gangs may cease to be involved in criminal activity. However, inactive gangs often maintain a reputation in the community and may become active again under new leadership. We thank the members of law enforcement agencies who helped in the preparation of this list by providing and exchanging information about gang activities in their jurisdictions. Without the help and coordination of all of Riverside County's law enforcement agencies, this document would not be possible. If you have information about street gangs or questions about this listing, please call the Bureau ofInvestigation, Riverside County District Attorney's Office: 909/955-5430 (Riverside) or 760/863-8468 (Indio). ~ ~:af>h.'lA rl'iill1 f.ID. PA<:-I 3 2-{ Of 2..-0 :i Rodric Pacheco Chief-Deputy District Attorney Gang Prosecution Unit - Riverside Criminal street gang members commit violent and serious crimes -- the sale of narcotics, shootings, armed robberies, and murder. In 1989, in response to this escalating violence, the district attorney created the Gang Prosecution Unit. I was one of the original deputy district attorneys in this unit. Now this Unit identifies active and violent gang members and vertically prosecutes them. That is, the same prosecutor handles the case from the time criminal charges are filed until the final sentence has been pronounced. The attorneys assigned to prosecute gang cases are among the most experienced and well-trained prosecutors in the office. They are assisted by senior DA investigators. All of these attorneys and investigators regularly participate in law enforcement training programs and in commun ity- oriented forums and seminars. To further help law enforcement agencies, the Gang Prosecutic'l Unit maintains a regularly updated library of resource materials -- ip-cluding sample search warrant affidavits -- and offers access to a computer data system that helps identifY gang members throughout Southern California. The last several years have seen a heavy migration of gang members into Riverside County from Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange counties. Historically any increase in gang violence in these counties will quickly spill over into our county. It is the goal of the Gang Prosecution Unit to identifY and successfully prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all gang members who engage in criminal activity in our neighborhoods and communities. It is our hope that gang members will then see that it is in their best interest not to commit crimes in Riverside County. -;~ Alt:a.~OA rrc~ MO. PAGI 1 '--' ......, ......, 2-/ C~ 2- D '! ~ 'l < ~,~ "1 . ,-..... -< ,-..... RIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE GANG PROSECUTION UNIT Rod Pacheco Chief Deputy District Attorney-Division III Kelly Keenan Supervising Deputy District Attorney-Major Crimes/Gangs INDIO OFFICE Steve Foley Deputy District Attorney-City of Riverside gangs Charlie Gianguzi Deputy District Attorney Ryan Markson Deputy District Attorney-Corona, NorcJ, Mira Lorna, Glen Avon, and Rubidoux Tom Macomber Deputy District Attorney-Banning, Beaumont, San Jacinto, Hemet, Moreno Valley, and Mead Valley Jack Lucky Deputy District Attorney-Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Sun City, Romoland, Homeland, and Nuevo INVESTIGATIONS Bernie Skiles, Sr. Supervising Investigator-Major Crimes-Gang Unit INDIO OFFICE Bob Creed Senior Investigator Chuck CerveIlo Senior Investigator Ed Ramirez Senior Investigator Suzan Lund Investigative Technician AOJ:UOA I'l"aA NO. 2... I PAGE}<) Of_ 2? "l j J >...., 1 BANNING GANG CONTACTS: Banning PD (909) 922-3170 '-'" Gan Name Chicali 13 Eastside Park Goo ster Cri 18 StreetlLatino Boys Eastside Banning Sa 0 S mbol CH13 ESPGC LBZII 8 Street SAPO Membershi 12 13 21 Note: SAPO is the most active and violent. SAPO and LBZ are enemies; Chicali supports LBZ. LBZ claims connection with 18th St. Los Angeles. '-'" ..., ~~lTEMb' :;~. "'! 1 ~, ;_.9 BEAUMONT j~ GANG CONTACTS: Beaumont PD (900) 769-8500 Gan Name North Side/Los Midni hters Southside Beaumont 4 Street Constant Vandalism Crew Che Valle Bud ~ ~ T e Turf Turf Ta Ta Membershi 8 25-30 . 10 15 ~~ IiEM f~O. PAGE --1 '7-/ Of 2...0 :~ ~j ..:t BLYTHE GANG CONTACTS: '" Blythe PD (760) 922-6111 S mbol BVC RVL T e Turf Membershi N;t~ rre13 rro. fWiE8' ~ ~ ~ 2-1 OJ ZD .~~ "'! .:;. J 'i~ of ,.,....... .r- .r- COACHELLAVALLEY GANG CONTACTS: CoachelIa Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (760) 345-6268 GaOl! Name Sym bol Type Membership South Side Indio SSI Turf 140 Jackson Terrace VJT Turf 110 . Campo PC Turf 100 Mecca Vineyards MV Turf 100 Penn West VPW Turf 70 North Side Indio NSI Turf 120 La Quinta Locos VLQ Turf 60 Gatewav Posse GWP Crip 50 Barrio Dream Homes BDH Turi 60 Barrio Cathedral City BCC Turf 50 Twelfth Street Mafia 12 Crip 25 Coachella Tiny Locos CTL Turf 37 Varrio Coachella Rifa VCR Turf 28 Varrio Coachella Rifa 52 VCR52 Turf 120 Varrio Coachella Rifa 53 VCRS3 . Turf 10 (Coachellita) Varrio Nuevo Coachella VNC Turf 38 ~~ ITEM ':0. PACil1 '- "i.~~'::;'~ Z-/ 2--D OF - , .i , CORONA GANG CONTACTS: Corona PD (909) 739-4804 GaDl! Name Symbol Type Membership Acesinos ACNS Turf 12 Bandidos BDS Turf 19 . Castigadores CSTGS Turf 8 Corona Varrio Locos CVL Turf 138 Coroneros CRNS Turf 26 Demonios DMS Turf 21 Jueses JSS Turf 21 Malditos MDS Turf 6 Mas Buscados MBC Turf 4 Matadores MTDS Turf 7 Scarlets SCTS Turf 32 Vagos Green Machine Biker Visioneros VNS Turf 16 151 Soljaz 151 Turf 12 ~ I1'nt NO. PKA! 0 ......" ......" '--' 2,1 Of 2-D '. , r" ~ ~~5 ~ DESERT HOT SPRINGS GANG CONTACTS: Desert Hot Springs PD (760) 329-6411 GaOl! Name Svmbol Tvpe Membership West Drive Locos WDL Turf 25 Brownstown Locos BTL Turf 50 12 SfCrips (new gang) 12St CRIPS Turf 20 ~~ ITEM NO. PN;f. / / 2-1 OF 20. "'! .. ~ u , . ".\ ::_~ HEMET GANG CONTACTS: Hemet Sheriff's Office (909) 791-3400 ......, GaDl! Name Symbol Type Membership Valle Vista Crew VVC Tag 5-10 Green Acres Gang GAG Turf 10-15 Dumb Fucking Crackers DFC Tag 10-15 . San Jacinto San 1a Turf 50+ La Rasa LR Turf Hemet Trece Hemet 13 Turf 20+ Note: There are a few other gangs that members come in from other areas (Shakin Cats, etc.) but really haven't seen them in decent numbers. We also have many members of different "higherlevel" white gangs (PENI NLR, etc.). GANG CONTACTS: Hemet PD (909) 765-2400 ':"':.""l _....OJ GaDl! Name Symbol Tvpe Membership 18th Street lSUt St. and XVIII Turf Green Acres Gang GAG Turf Hemet Trece Hemet 13; Hemet Turf La Raza or La Raza L.R. or L.R.C. Turf Controlla Latin Kings L.K. Turf South Side Criminals S.S.C Turf E.S.C 1; or a clover symbol; or Turf East Side Clovers a 'C' with a 'I' in it San Jacinto San 1a Turf Shakin Cats Dukes S.CD. or s.c. 13 or Shakin Cats Turf Vagos Green Machine or Vagos Biker Nazi Low Riders N.L.R. Prison Gang Public Enemy Number One PENI Hate Pasadena Denver Lanes P.D.L. Blood A.l.B. (unknown what it A.I.B. or A.l. or 192 Tag stands for) .., Note: L.E.C just started showing up all over our city. There are about 500 gang memrers for above activ!" gangs. ......, ~ t~M 00. 7.-1 PACE J 2-- Of 2- D 1 ,~ '. :.:J ~ ~ JURUPA GANG CONTACTS: Jurupa Valley Station (909) 955-2600 Galll! Name Svmbol Tvve Membership Mira Lorna! Dodd Street MLR or Dodd Turf 45-55 Cuatro Flats CR or 4 Flats Turf 30-35 Florencia Trece F13 Turf 10-15 Carnales CXL Turf 10-15 West Side Riva WSR Turf 45-50 West Side Project CriDs WSPJ, Crip 20-25 Dog Town DTR Turf 20-25 Corona Varrio Locos CVL Turf 25-30 Note: All of the aforementioned gangs have an active membership within the Jurupa Valley Station jurisdiction and should therefore be deemed "Active." ~ fTEU NO. PAGE J 3 LJ Of 2-0 ~ Li. ' ~ ~ [I [f1 8:1 ~ [ t.1 *.;,.": . ~~ ti=,--'\. ~ ~ ~.-..: LAKE ELSINORE GANG CONTACTS: Lake Elsinore PD (909) 245-3300 Gang Name Svmbol Type MembershiD Elsinore Vato Locos EVL Turf 60-65 Elsinore Young Classics EYC Turf 80-90 Brown Pride Crew BPC Turf 20-25 Yarborough Park Crips YPC TurflCrips 10-15 One Big Familv OBF Tag/Gang 25-30 Criminal Artist CA Tag 10-15 Crazy Eights 8-Ball Tag/Gang 10-15 Club Drive Posse CDP Turf 10-15 Demons of Art DOA Tag 10-15 Asian Boys Turf 10-15 Devils Vandal Crew DVK Tag/Gang 10-15 Don't Stop Writing DSW Tag 10-15 Fuck It All FIA Tag/Gang 10-15 Sick Minded Killers SMK Tag/Gang 15-20 Red Devil' s M/C Biker 10-15 Grandfather's M/C Biker 10-15 Rough Riders M/C Biker 10-15 Note: We have had transitional members from other areas influence our city. Some are listed below: Gardena 13, Happy Town Pomona, East Side Wilmas, West Side Wilmas, Southside Pomona, Tortilla Flats, Tiny Rascals Gang, EI Monte Flores, Public Enemy #1, Grape St. Crips, It' St., Florencia 13. ~~ rreM NO. AAGI I '! ...., ...., ...., 2--1 Of Z (). ., J ~1 MORENO VALLEY , ",...... GANG CONTACTS: Moreno V alley PD (909) 486-6900 ~ Ganl! Name Sym bol Tvpe Membership Asian Crips AC Turf 10-15 Barrio Small Town BST Turf 10-15 Campanella Park Pim Blood 5-10 Clanton 14 CI4 Turf 15-20 Domer Block Crips DB, DBC, DBM Crip 5-10 East Side Riva ESR Turf 20-30 Edgemont Locos EML Turf 100-120 Florencia 13 F13 Turf 10-15 Fruit Town Pim FTP Blood 5-10 Grape Street Crip WG Crip 5-10 Hoover Crip HC Crip 20-30 Imperial Village Crip Crip 5-10 Junior Pimp Riders JPR TurflBlood 10-15 La Grande Familia LGF, VLGF Turf 20-30 Laos Thugs Lao Turf 15-20 Moreno Trece M13 Turf 5-10 Moreno Vallio Locos MVL, MVTL Turf 5-10 Neighborhood Crips NC, NHC Crip 20-30 Oriental Boys OB Turf 15-20 Park Village Crip PVC, PV Crip 15-20 Players for Real PFR Blood 15-20 Raymond A venue Crip RAC Crip 10-15 South Side Pomona Village SSPV Crip 15-20 Spooktown Cnp CCST, SPT Cnp 5-10 We stride WR Turf/Crio 25-35 Westside Riva WSR Turf 5-10 357 Pomona Sintown 357 Crip 20-30 456 Island Pim 456 Blood 15-20 18th Street Turf 10-15 69/YIP Tribe 69, YIP Turf/Crip 30-40 Note: All of the aforementioned gangs have an active membership within the Moreno Valley City and should therefore be deemed "Active." In the past several years, over 5,000 gang members have been contacted and documented within the Moreno Valley City limits. Transitional members from almost every Los Angeles based criminal street gang influence the city. Some are listed below: /"'" Cyclones, East Side Wilmas, Westside Wilmas, Elm Street Watts, South Side Players, Carson Bounty Hunters, East Side Whittier, Varrio Nueva Estrada, Compton Varrio, West Side Langos Pacoima, Tortilla Flats, Hazard LA, South Side Lynwood, San Gabriel Valley, South Side Pomona, Lynwood Mob,Fresno Bull Dogs, La Puente 13, Paramount 13, Head Hunters, Rock Montivilla, Folds, Disciples, WatergateCrip, Rolling 30's, Santana Block Crip. Playboy Hooride, Park Village Crip, Penn State Crip, 1200 Blocc Crip. Alta Dena Bloc Crip, Carver Park Crip, 79 Swans, West Side P-Stones, Luedes Park Piru, Lime Hood Piru, Bounty Hunter Bloods, Denver Lane Bloods, Payback Crips, Elsinore Young Classics, Elsinore Varrio Locos, Insane Crip, and Black P-Stone Bloods. WJ'i!/)~DA ITE"M NO.2-I Pfa I s-- Of '"2-l> ~ I' t~- _ ~. - ~ "'~' i:".:, lji;' nn cl W ~J i I I '1 MURRIETA GANG CONTACTS: Murrieta PD (909) 696-3615 GaR!! Name Symbol Type Membership Suicidal Tendencies ST Stoners 7th St Perris 7m Turf I 18th St Westside 18th St Turf 2 Puente 13 P-13 Turf 1 Four Comer Hustler Crips 4CH Crip I San Ja San Ja Turf 1 Elsinore Young Classics EYC Turf 4 Mongols MlC Biker 3 Compton Neighborhood Crip Crip 1 Eastside Skyline Piru Pim Pim I Mlic Enemy Number One PENI Hate 2 Varrio FaIlbrook Locos VFL Turf 3 Nazi LoW Rider NLR Prison/Hate 2 Tiny Rascal Gang TRG Turf 2 Ai.;e~ ~ .ro. PK.ri / b ....." ....." ....." 2-1 Of 2- O~ , l ..;), ~ PERRIS , "'~ GANG CONTACTS: Perris PD (909) 940-6200 ~ Ganl! Name Sym bol Type Membership Perris Maravilla PMV, Peres Turf 174 7th Street 7, 7th Turf 30 18tn- ~treet (LA) 18, 18th Turf II Brown Pride Locos BPL Turf 6 Brown Pride Malditos BPM Turf 2 Club Drive Perris CDP, Club sign Turf 9 Mead Valley Gangster Crips MVGC, MVC Crip 26 Neighborhood Pimp Mob NHPM, NHPM5150 Turf 22 Perris Loc' s PLC, P-Loc's, PVC Crip 52 Raymond A venue Crip RAC, Raymond Ave Turf 17 Romoland Vatos Locos RVL Turf 7 Watts Grape St. Crip Crip 12 Pomona Ghost Town Crip Crip 7 E/C Crip Crip 7 Hoover Crip Crip 6 Rolling 60's CriD 6 39ttl St. Harlem Crip Crip 5 Compton Crip Crip 5 Carver Park Crip Crip 4 .. Palmer Block Compton Crip CriD 4 Public Enemy Number One PENI Hate 6 Peckerwood Hate 6 Skinwood Hate 4 f~j ~ Pi~~ ITEM NO. PKA. 17 2-1 Of. 2D ..... " ., j ." i , RIVERSIDE GANG CONTACTS: Riverside PD (909) 320-8100 .."!P Ganl! Name Svmbol Type Membership ES-EASTSIDE 43"1 Street Crips 4TREY Crip 357 Pomona Crip Crip 456-Pomona Pims 456 Blood 1200 Block Crips 1200 Crip Georgia Street Mob GSM Turf Crippen Young Gangsters CYG Crip Compton Crips Crip ESR 14 Street ESR Turf Tiny Dukes TDKS Los Romanos RMS Los Traviesos TVS Defiantes DFTS Clique Los Prim os CLPS Turf Patterson Park PXP Gardena Payback Crips Crip Grape Street Crip Hoover Crips Crip Mead Valley Crips Crip Raymond Ave Crips Crip Rollin 20's, 30's, 40's, 60's, 90's Crip Wildlife. Society Gangsters WLSG/957 Crip NS-NORTHSIDE Westside Project Crips WSPJC129 Crip Westside Riverside WSR Turf Northside Riva NSR Turf Latinos 4 Life L4L Turf DOWNTOWN DarksideIDowntown Riverside DTR Drugged Out Criminals DOC Tagbang HS-HILLSIDE Hillside Bloods HS Blood Hillside Crips HIS Crip Hillside Dukes HSR Turf AX3-ARLINTON/ ARLANZA All 2 Crazy A2K Tagbang Arlanza 13 Ax3 Turf Traviesos TVS Rascals Los Innocentes Turf Mob Oat Kill MDl3/MDK Turf Riverside Skinheads RSSH Tiny Winos Turf 190 St. East Coast Crips 190 ECC Crip Mafia Gangster Familia MGF Tagbang CB-CASA BLANCA 2800 Block Crips 2800 Crip Casa Blanca Riva CBR Turf ....., ....., ....., f4!j,fj;,~ rl'FtilS NO. PIal? 2-1 OF 20 , "..... Devil Wolves DWS Evans Street Fern Street Los Dementes/Demons DMS Los Diablos DBS Vagabundos VBS LA SIERRA 18th Street 18th Turf La Sierra Riva LSR Turf _ Criminals CMS Turf Bad Boys Brown Knights BKNS OC (Orange Co) OC Turf FTROOP Little Mafia Myrtle Street Santa Ana The Other Side Gang TOSG Tiny Rascals Gang TRG Turf South Riverside Locotes SRL Turf Southside Riverside SSR Corona Varrio Locos CVL Turf 4th Street Crown town Coroneros Scarlets Varrio Chivas Demons Jueses Supreme White Power SWP Nazi Low Rider NLR Aryan Brotherhood AB Peckerwoods WOODS Public Enemy Number One PENI OUTLA W MOTORCYCLE GANGS Hells Angels lW81 Biker Vagos Green Machine/22 Biker i"' :;..::. :.:~, /"'"' .9....~ Note: Riverside has approximately 3,800 active gang members. ~ ?-/ Of 2-0 MJSf>IDA rra.4 00. PACE /1 . - '. , , , i.1I. SAN JACINTO GANG CONTACTS: San Jacinto PD (909) 654-2702 Gant! Name Svmbol Tvpe Membership San Ja San Ja Turf I st Street 151 Turf Suretlos Sur13 Turf SouthS ide Criminals SSC Turf Note: San Jacinto has approximately 20 active gang members. San Ja is the primary gang in San Jacinto. Most of the other active gang are Hemet based with influences in the San Jacinto area. Gang membes from Los Angeles and Moreno Valley are appearing in the valley, most of which are parolees. Eastside and Hoover St. Crips have been in the area. ~ft&OA I'J'BI 00. PAGI 2-0 ~ '-'" '-'" 'Z-t Of. 2-0 ~ '"' CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: CHAIRMAN AND BOARDMEMBERS FROM: DICK WATENPAUGH, CITY MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 SUBJECT: CITIZEN VOLUNTEER SAFETY PATROL BACKGROUND The City Council, in forming the Public Safety Commission, was interested in having the Commission research a Volunteer Safety Patrol. DISCUSSION Enclosed are materials from Moreno Valley and Temecula outlining their Citizen Patrol Programs. Staff is seeking direction from the Commission as the type of program the Commission is seeking and possible tours or visitation the Commission might be interested in. r-. FISCAL IMPACT To be determined. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the Chair and Commission discuss the proposed Volunteer Safety Patrol and provide staff with direction. PREPARED BY: DICK WATENPAUGH, CITY MANAGER APPROVED FOR AGENDA BY: JdWil~ CI MANAGER'S OF CE ""...... ~'\nattO. 2 2- PIIJI...1.-..~_1 D . ~esident Services: Police Department Contact Us . Contents . Help. Search :l :: home> resident services> police department> volunteer programs Police Department Community Calendar Departments Officer of the Quarter Officer of the Year Safety Tips Volunteering City Services Volunteer Programs The Moreno Valley Police department has five volunteer programs: . Cit~~D~~l'_atroIJJJJit · 8.nt!:.GIaffilLEaJrQ/. .SJaljQ!LYQhJJ]m~I~ . RE2~erve Qlficer's_prQgmm · E9JLQ!2..{;_>:QlQI~r ProgI.!;'!JI! To become a Police Volunteer, call 951.486.6717 or e-mail eurena@rc-Iawnet.org. .. Download volunteer application (40K Acrobat pelf) .. MV Police Department Volunteer Flyer (75k Acrobat pdt) Please note to open Acrobat pdf documents, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Citizen's Patrol Unit Coordinator: Officer Jim Wilson The citizens patrol unit conducts high visibility uniformed patrols, in marked police units, acting as a deterrent to crime. The volunteers are trained in laws of arrest, traffic control, identification of gang members, crime scene management, recognition of dui drivers, identification of graffiti and proper radio traffic while communicating with Police personnel. Here are some of their duties and events they participate in: . Traffic Control and Direction . Vacation Checks . Special Events (Air Fest, July 4th festivities, traffic check points) . Neighborhood Watch Presentations . Crime Scene Control . Handicapped Parking Enforcement . High School Football Games . Neighborhood Enhancement Program . Illegal Dumping Programs . Various Parades . Halloween and Holiday Patrols http://www.moreno-valley.ca.us/resi dent_ services/police/volunteer .shtml Page 1 of3 I. .'" ""'" Officer Jim Wilson w~ n'SA NO. PIaL 2-2-""'" Of /0 9/7/2004 Resident Services: Police Department For more information call 951.486.6715 or email jfwilson@rc- lawnet.org ~ . Top Anti Graffiti Patrol Coordinator: Officer Linda Hughes Through the academy, the MVPD trains citizen volunteers to assist in surveillance, reporting and apprehension of graffiti vandals. The anti-graffiti patrols are done in private vehicles (mileage refunded) in civilian clothes. They are trained to patrol target areas, report graffiti crimes and any other crimes that are committed. For more information call 951.486.6718 or emaillhughes@rc- lawnet.org . Top ---. Station Volunteers Coordinator: CSO Elizabeth Urena Station volunteers assist various entities at the MVPD station. some help the investigations unit with filing, tracking of offenders and putting together "mug shot" folders. Other volunteers assist Logistics with the issuing of equipment, the maintenance of vehicles and cleaning weapons. Other station volunteers assist the Business Office with data inputting, fingerprinting and filing. For more information, call 951.486.6717 or e-mail eurena@rc- lawnet.org . Top Reserve Officers Program Coordinator: Sgt. Perri Portales This program is for those who have an interest in being a Volunteer Officer. Reserve Officers assist in patrolling the city, handling calls for service and are actually sworn personnel. There are three levels of training, which dictate the level of responsibility for this position. ,........ For more information, call 951.486.6700 or email pportale@rc- lawnet.org http://www.moreno-valley.ca.us/resident_ services/police/volunteer.shtml Page 2 of3 Officer Linda Hughes CSO Elizabeth Urena Sgt. Perri Portales ~ ITEM NO. PAGl3 2-2- Of- /D 91712004 Resident Services: Police Department . Top Police Explorer Program Coordinator: Butch Rasmussen The MVPD also offers a Police Explorer program for the youth of Moreno Valley. The basic requirement for applying is be at least fourteen and a half years of age and no older than twenty years of age. The program provides experience in the law enforcement field and teaches responsibility while developing leadership qualities. The explorers are active in various community functions and assist different units with in the MVPD. The Explorers meet every Wednesday night at 7 pm at the Police Activities League building on March Air Reserve Base. For more information call 951.486.6717 or e-mail mrasmuss@rc- lawnet.org or eurena@rc-Iawnet.org . . Top I city hall I city council I doing business I I resident services lour community I I contact us I text only I privacy policy I Important Information About This Site http://www.moreno-valley.ca.us/resident_ services/police/volunteer. shtml Page 3 of3 Coordinator Butch Rasmussen ~~ rraa NO. PAGlY 9/7/2004 ~ '-" '-" 22- OF /0 TEMECULA POUCE DEPARTMENT'S Community Action Patrol Team CAP TEAM DUTIES ,....... -"" RESIDENTIAL V ACTION HOUSE CHECKS Vacation house checks are a very important function of the Temecula Police Department. This may also appear to be a very routine activity. However, as with most seemingly , routine functions within the law enforcement field, there is always a potential danger. It is important that you learn and follow certain safety precautions. Any resident wishing to participate in this program will need to fill out a Vacation House Check Request Fonn in person. You should carry extra forms with you in case someone requests one. Pay particular attention to the information section of the Vacation House Check form. This section should Dote the types of cars that may be left at the location, the name of a la\VIl or pool service, the name of a person that may be taking care of the resident)s pets) etc. Each time you check a residence you will note the date and time on the fonn and on your activity log. You should always conduct a meaningful check of the residence. This involves checking the front doors and windows and picking up papers and flyers and throwing them in'the trash. Do not take mail from the mailbox. The resident should make arraignments with neighbors or the post office for this service. In general, the goal of the check is to prevent the home from appearing vacant and ensuring security. /"'" Vehicle Placement: Vehicle placement is very important. Never park directly in front of the residence you are checking. Attempt to park one to three houses away_ The reason for this is that if there is a crime in progress inside the residence, your arrival may not be announced. lbis will give you a chance to make yom observations and notify an officer without the criminal(s) being aware of your presence. This will assist patrol officers in apprehending the criminals and keep you safe. Observation: As you arrive at the residence you are checking) be alert. Look for broken windows. removed screens. noise around the residence. suspicious vehicles, suspicious persons, suspicious activity. etc. ~ Rev. 03/01 19 ~ naa NO. 7- 2- PAGI$ OF /0 ~ SEP 1217 '1214 1121:1217 91219 696 31211121 PAGE. 1213 TEMECULA POLlCE DEPARTMENT'S Community Acrion Pal7"ol Team RESIDENTIAL V ACA nON HOUSE CHECKS (cont.) . '-.-/ Safe Approach: -....; Be cautious and alert as you approaoh the residence. Look around corners before walking around them. Do Dot stand or walk in front of windows unnecessarily. Be careful and alert for dogs; not only can they startle you, but they may bite. Rattle the front gate (if there is one) and/or make an announcement then wait a few seconds to be sure there are no dogs in the yard. If you discover an open door or window or signs of forced entry, IMMEDIA TEL Y. LEA VE TO A SAFE AREA AND NOTIFY AN OFFICER OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES. TEMECULA AGAINST GRAFFITI (TAG) Graffiti abatement is a goal for all concerned residents. Identifying areas, both public and private, that have been defaced by graffiti vandals is an important function of the CAP Team. This is an undercover surveillance assignment, whicb involves the volunteer observing a targeted area(s) for persons committing graffiti) conunonly known as "tagging." Should you observe an act of tagging in progress) YOU ARE NOT TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOL VED IN THE APPREHENSION OR PURSUIT OF THE SUSPECT(S). Notify an officer and simply be a good witness. .~- If you come across newly vandalized property, stop and make a note of the location, complete a "Graffiti Removal Request" form and indicate the activity on your log. Tum the completed fonn into the designated box at the storefront office. If the graffiti is observed during a weekday day shift, request the City of Temecula Public Works Department via radio. Additional training will be provided regarding this program. ......" SCHOOL AND PARK SAFETY CHECKS School and park safety checks will be conducted in the same manner as other field safety checks) on a cursOry (visual) basis. The schools will normally be closed for daily business when conducting inspections. Activity should be at a minimum; however, each school should be checked at least once, time permitting, during a patrol shift. Park checks should include all city maintained parks, and the parks located inside of an HOA which is an active member of the HOUSE Program. ~ Obsen'atiODS: '-.../ During school inspections, check for any suspicious persons andlor vehicles on the grounds or in the immediate area. Pay attention to the roofs, as young people tend to nul around on the flat roofs of schools. Also watch for kids skateboarding on school grounds. Most schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District have signs posted stating that skateboarding is prohibited. Rev. 03/01 20 ~~1lA 1TB4 NO. rwJJ6 -....; '2.- 2- OF /0 , ' SEP 07 '04 10:07 ---- 909 696 3010 PAGE. 04 TEMECULA POLlCE DEPARTMENT'S Community Action Patrol Team r"' './ Observations (cont.): During park inspections, pay particular attention to restroom and children's play areas. Look for lone individuals loitering in or around these areas or watching children. Check for suspicious personslvehicles in the parking lot or surrounding areas. Never drive OD the ",alkways or over the grass of a park or school, unless specifically directed otherwise by the coordinator or a supervisor. If anything looks suspicious, move away from the area and observe. After observing the location, if it still looks suspicious, notify an officer. Stay in your car and do not physically or actively become involved, includinl! follo",lol! cars from the location. AP ARTMENT AND RESIDENTIAL SAFETV CHECKS .-- Apartment and residential neighborhood checks involve cursory inspections of areas, while driving through ;it slow speeds. All apartment complexes in the city, especially those which are part of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (CFMH), should be checked at least once during a patrol shift, as time permits. The coordinator of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program will provide monthly information regarding those complexes that may require extra attention, due to specific problems. Although the City of Temecula has dozens of residential areas, particular areas need increased patrols from time to time, depending on the problems. The Homeowners Association (HOA) areas, which are part of the Home Owners United for Safe Environments (HOUSE) Program, may have specific request from the program coordinator. ~ Observations: While conducting residential area inspections, check for suspicious persons, suspicious cars, audible burglar/fire slanns, open doors, broken windows on residents and vehicles, graffiti, kids in violation of curfew and any possible safety hazard. If you observe anything suspicious, move to a safe location, notify an officer and observe. If you believe you see a crime in progress, immediately leave the area and notify an officer. BUSINESS SAFETY CHECKS Business safety checks involve making a cursory inspection of local retail centers, office complexes and industrial areas for any signs of suspioious activity. When checking locations with large parking lots, be sure to drive up and down a randomly selected number of aisles. Be sure to include back alleys and loading areas. As with residential neighborhoods, patrolling business districts also requires special observation techniques. During your Donnal patrol hours, most businesses will be open; therefore, you will be observing normal business activity most of the time. Be alert Pay special attention to activity taking place inside the business or office. ,,-......,; Rev. 03101 21 ~~ ITEM NO. Z, 2- PAGi 1 OF /0 SEP 07 '04 10:08 909 696 3010 PAGE. 05 TEMECULA POlleE DEPARTMENT'S Community Action Patrol Team BUSINESS SAFETY CHECKS (coot.) . "--....- I Ask yourself questions suoh as: Can I see the employees? Does there appear to be nonna] activity taking place inside the business? Do the doors appear to be locked during normal business hours? Does there appear to be anyone Ucasing" the business? Also, be alert to people running out of or away from business or through the parking lots. ......, If there appears to be something suspicious, park your car a safe distance away from the location and observe. After observing the ]ocatio~ and/or you see a crime in progress, leave the area and notify an officer. Other things to look for are broken windows, cut locks, suspicious vehicles, roof activity, open stair or ladder wells, audible alarms, etc. DISABLED PERSONS ASSISTANCE Many seniors and/or disabled persons may live alone and are homebound because an illness or injury. Through this program, a CAP Team volunteer contacts them twice a month by telephone to check their well being. If, at the time of the call, it is determined that the individual is injured, ill or unable to reasonably provide for hislher welfare or requires special attention, appropriate steps can be taken to assist them. CAP Team members may be directed, from time to time, to conduct a "home visit" and check on the well being of a person or to assist a new participant in enrolling in the program. -' REQUEST FOR CITY SERVICES ......, As you drive through the City of Temecula, be alert to potential maintenance problems ,that may be corrected by city work crews. Non-hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, tree branches covering stop signs, broken/missing street signs, damaged street lights, road damage, etc., should be reported to Temecula Public Works at 694-6411, as soon as practical. Hazardous and/or potentially hazardous conditions are to be immediately reported to an officer and/or dispatch. Remove yourself and your patrol car to 8 position of safety and await the arrival of an officer and/or the appropriate agency/department. Although conditions will vary as to their severity, examples of hazardous conditions would be; malfunctioning traffic signals, downed power lines, broken water mains, fires, etc. Be oareful and use good common sense. TRAFFIC CONTROL "--" Traffic control may include, but not be limited to, basic traffic control at the scene Of~a traffic collision, traffic control at special events, road closures and assisting with flare/cone patterns for any traffic related reason. Officers from the Temecula P~li \ Departme~'s Traffic Team vnll conduct addition a! tr~ni::: :ffiC control . ~1C~; Rev. 03101 22 PAGE ;' Y SEP 07 '04 10:08 909 696 3010 PAGE. 06 ~ ~ ~ TEMECULA POLlCE DEPARTMENT'S Community Action Patrol Team SPECIAL EVENTS .---' The City of Temecula is borne to many special events throughout the year. CAP Team members will be included with other personnel from the Department., in assisting at these special events. Some of the duties you may be requested to perform at all event are: Command Post Operations, high visibility patrol, information assistance, traffic control, pedestrian control and logistics. DIRECTED PATROL ASSIGNMENTS Directed Patrol assignments will include any non-hazardous tasks in additiOll to those previously listed. Rev. 03/01 23 SEP 07 '04 10:08 ~ rreu NO. 2- 2- PAGE l' OF /0 -- . 909 696 3010 PAGE. 07 August25,2004 Kelly DeMartino Sam's Club- Murrieta Dear Kelly DeMartino, Thank you for your recent inquires int!) the Community Action Patrol (CAP) and Guardian Angel program. I was excited to learn that Sam's Club is interested in supporting local non-profit organizatIons in the community. I am even more thrilled to have been extended the opportunity to apply for the grant program we spoke about. The CAP program is a relative new volunteer program for the City of TemecuJa. The program has proved to be a great asset to the Temecula Police Department as well as to the citizens that resIde in the city. CAP has been tasked with several duties and programs within the community i.e., Temecula Against Graffiti (TAG), You Are Not Alone (YANA), and the Guardian Angel Program. CAP members are also responsible for assisting patrol officers with non-emergency duties. Le.. traffIC control, missing person/at risk children and adult searches, major incident response (providing logistical support), and minor California Vehicle Code violation notices and warnings. CAP members assist the citizens of Temecula by providing residential vacation checks, compiling an Alzheimer's identification book, routine patrol checks of community parks and recreational areas. CAP members act as an additional set of eyes and ears for law enforcement by reporting any suspicious activity they observe to police dispatch. CAP members are all volunteers who have dedIcated their time to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works and/or visits Temecula. CAP members work an assigned patrol schedule. but they are also available twenty-four hours a day for call outs. CAP is currently seventeen members strong with additional applicants starting the program In September. As with most non-profit organizations CAP operates on a limited budget depending mostly on donations and grant programs. CAP operates under the Cily of Temecula's non-profit tax identification number .. , appreciate the opportunity to share with you the great things CAP has done and will continue to do for Temecula and it's residents. Sincerely, Lori Callahan CAP Team Coordinator NJ/StDA ITEM NO. PlGJ.jD SEP 07 '04 10:09 909 696 3010 PAGE. 08 ,...., '-'" ,...., 2-'2..-.- ~ /0