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Ms. Artimese Porter’s volunteerism began during her early years growing up in Jackson, Mississippi. Ms. Porter is a graduate of Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. Upon graduating from Jackson State University she taught classes in General Science, Physical Education and Counseling and Guidance in the Meridian, Mississippi Public School System.
In 1965, Ms. Porter relocated to Omaha, Nebraska where she continued her teaching career in the Omaha Public Schools System. She taught Adult Basic Education to adults who wanted to receive their General Education Diploma.
In 1970, Artimese relocated to Los Angeles, California and became a permanent resident with no desire to relocate anywhere else. She took a break to be a wife and mother. She became involved with 77th Street Police Department in 1976 after she discovered that other neighborhoods had block clubs. She took the initiative to find out how West 53rd Street (Between Figueroa and Hoover) could organize a block club. Once receiving the procedures 53rd Street Block Club was organized with great success and participation from all neighbors as well as the Senior Lead Officer.
Artimese became a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain and eventually a Community Police Representative. She is a graduate of the first CERT training class held in the old 77th Street Station. In September 1994, she received her diploma as a graduate of the first Community Police Academy Saturday morning Class which was held ten consecutive Saturdays. Ms. Porter was asked to join the C-PAB and has been a dedicated member for the past 15 years.
Artimese has been active at 77th Street Station in many ways. She was the first C-PAB Secretary (voted by her peers) upon Officer Ted McHenry’s covert operation to create a secretary position. She created and still maintains the name plates for each C-PAB members. She also established recording practices that continue to be used. She has volunteered at numerous station sponsored events. She donated computers to support the youth programs. In addition, she worked very closely assisting the former Coordinator of the Annual Officers Appreciation for many years. For the past three years Artimese has been the Coordinator of the annual Officers Appreciation Luncheon. Under her guidance the C-PAB and other community stakeholders serve hundreds of LAPD Officers and civilian staff. She took it to another level last year by providing a live band.
Artimese retired from the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy in 2009 after 34 years as Facilities Director and IT Coordinator. She is a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr. pastor.
We appreciate Artimese Porter and thank her for being an Outstanding Community Member!
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