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Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB)
Annual
Summit 2004
April 2004 |
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HOMELAND
SECURITY AND YOU
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For
the second year in a row, the Annual C-PAB Summit was held at the
Park Plaza Hotel in Rampart Division. Hundreds of residents and
law enforcement officials mingled easily during this, the eleventh
such event.
The event theme was "Homeland Security and You."
Mayor James J. Hahn, LAPD Police Commission President David Cunningham,
LAPD Chief of Police William J. Bratton, Assistant Chief George
Gason and LA County Sheriff Lee Baca were among those who addressed
the group. Also present were Councilmembers Ed Reyes, Wendy Gruel
and Tom LaBonge.
A key theme was the need for signatures for the proposed 1/2 cent
sales tax, and petitions were distributed and signed. The countywide
initiative will raise funds meant solely to augment law enforcement
budgets.
LAPD will get a third of the proceeds and stands to be able to hire
an additional 1,800 officers in 2005. Sheriff Baca, who brought
the proposal forward, will receive another third and the remaining
third will be shared by incorporated county cites which maintain
their own police forces.
All told it's estimated that about 5,000 extra officers may be hired
throughout LA County.
Chief Bratton pointed out that the typical tax payer can expect
to pay about 15 cents a day for this, and among other things vowed
he'd double the number of Senior Lead Officer (SLOs), the principal
officers committed to community-based policing in Los Angeles.
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For more about the 1/2 cent sales tax
please see the recent LACP article:
Asking
the Public for Help
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Homeland
Security and You
Mr. John
Miller, LAPD's Commanding Officer of Critical Incident Management
Bureau,
gave an excellent presentation, "Homeland
Security and You,"
highlighting the work being done regionally in response to the continuing
treat of terrorism. LA has been a target in the past, and is considered
at risk both because of its obvious "hard targets" like
the LAX airport, the harbor and Disneyland, but also because of
our many "soft targets" as well.
The recent bombings of the train system in Spain, where some 200
commuters were killed, point out the vulnerability of virtually
anywhere crowds are gathered. The very name "Hollywood"
and all it connotes means we're a potential terrorist target.
Mr. Miller offered some practical examples of things the community
can do to help. Basically he requests we become aware of individuals
that seem "out of the ordinary" and pass this info on
to a special Terrorist Threat Tip Line:
1
- 877 - A THREAT
All
information will be treated confidentially, and the LAPD has strong
ongoing relationships with the FBI and other Homeland Security elements.
Here are the Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Section's suggestions:
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LOS
ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
ANTI-TERRORISM INTELLIGENCE SECTION
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TERRORISM
AWARENESS IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS
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No matter
how well trained and vigilant, law enforcement officials simply
cannot be everywhere. Your eyes and ears are needed. After
all, you know best what activities in and around your neighborhood,
school or workplace appear to be "out of the ordinary" or
suspicious.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
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Individuals
who do not fit the surrounding environment-dressed in
bulky or inappropriate attire for the location or time
of year; |
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Individuals who show unusual interest in building security
systems or access to restricted or sensitive areas; |
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Individuals
who loiter around buildings, parking lots, and other locations
not generally open to the public; |
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Individuals
making diagrams, taking notes, photographs or video in
areas not normally of interest to tourists; |
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Multiple
sightings of the same suspicious person, vehicle, or activity,
separated by time, distance or direction; |
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Individuals
who do not appear to have a means of support; |
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Neighbors
without customary furnishings or utilities and whose habits
seem odd; |
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Neighbors who receive deliveries or visitors at odd or
unusual times; |
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Any
activity that appears suspicious or out of place to you! |
WHAT
TO DO:
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Report
suspicious activity IMMEDIATELY to security and/or
police; |
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Give
as many details as possible i.e. time, location, description,
license number; |
TERRORIST
THREAT TIP LINE 1 - 877 - A THREAT
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There were four
other presentations made later in the day. Here was the schedule:
Here
are a number of letters welcoming the C-PAB members to the event:
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LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
"HOMELAND SECURITY AND YOU"
from William J. Bratton, LAPD Chief of Police
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April 17, 2004
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Los Angeles Police
Department's Annual Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB)
Summit. This year's event will feature interactive exhibits,
presentations and informative workshops.
Since 1993, you have continuously shown a deep commitment to
building partnerships that bridge our communities, the City
and the Los Angeles Police Department. You have worked diligently,
advising and informing Area Commanding Officers and Senior Lead
Officers about specific issues and problem-solving strategies.
You are all to be commended for your fine work on behalf of
your respective communities.
The 2004 Summit promises to be a significant and memorable event.
Enjoy the event, and I wish you continued success in the upcoming
year.
All the best,
William J. Bratton
Chief of Police |
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from James K. Hahn, Mayor of Los Angeles
Greetings,
On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, it is an honor for me
to extend a cordial greeting to the members and guests attending
C-PABs Annual Summit.
This year's Annual Summit promises to provide C-PABs members
from throughout this City with a unique opportunity to meet,
share success stories, discuss future strategies, and receive
training.
I am very proud of the Los Angeles Police Department and their
continuing efforts to promote a partnership with the citizens
of Los Angeles. Thank you for demonstrating an extraordinary
commitment to provide quality, professional, police service
to the residents of our City. Together, we can truly make all
of our neighborhoods safer and vibrant.
Best wishes for a successful summit and future success.
April 17, 2004
James K. Hahn
Mayor |
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LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION
HOMELAND SECURITY AND YOU
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from David S. Cunningham, President LAPD Police Commission
April 17, 2004
Dear Community Police Advisory Board Summit Participants:
On behalf of the Board of Police Commissioners, welcome to the
2004 Community Police Advisory Board Summit. This Commission
has a sincere devotion to the Community Police Advisory Boards
and we applaud each and every one of you for the role you play
in keeping public safety a priority in Los Angeles.
Today's event is extremely important because it allows all of
you who have worked so hard the opportunity to share your success
stories. Each of you brings a unique viewpoint to the Los Angeles
Police Department allowing the LAPD to grow and change with
the community it so proudly serves.
Los Angeles has made great strides in public safety during the
last year. We are seeing a drop in crime and an increase in
arrests. Our streets are becoming safer. There is no doubt that
these improvements are a result of the strong community partnership
that each one of you has nurtured. This City is a much better
place because of you and the service that you provide benefits
all of us who reside and work in Los Angeles. Thank you very
much for all that you have done and for all that I know you
will.
Enjoy your day!
David S. Cunningham, III, President
Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners |
Each
of the LAPD Divisions has it's own Community-Police Advisory Board
(C-PAB), generally respected members of the community who meet regularly
with the Area's Commanding Officers and Senior Lead Officers (SLOs).
To find out how to attend their public meetings, and how to join
a C-PAB, contact the Community Relations Office (CRO) at your Division.
Click below for a listing of all the LAPD Divisions, along with
their addresses and the CRO phone numbers for each one. Find the
one that's nearest to you and give them a call.
While you're at it, get the cell phone number and email address
of your local Senior Lead Office (SLO). There's one in every neighborhood
in the city:
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Community
Relations Offices
and phone numbers
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