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Foothill Area
Community-Police Advisory Board
Minutes
12953 Branford Street, Pacoima, California 91331
September 8, 2011
Meeting called to order:
Meeting called to order at 6:10 pm by C-PAB Co-Chair Victoria Burch Lead Pledge of Allegiance Introduction of new visitors Read C-PAB Mission Statement
Present:
Captain Hiltner, Officer Bennett, Officer Ingram, Officer Vasquez, Officer Contreras, Susan Bartlett, Virginia Beck, Karl Beck, Mary Benson, Victoria Burch, Michael Carpenter, Betty Cooper, Sara Dupras, Celia Garcia, Electra Kruger, Karl Kunak, Anne Kunak, Lee McTaggart, Mineola Newman, Debra Stephens, Phil Tabbi, Alane Vorbeck, Wendy Thum, Oscar Rincon, Eulogia Rincon, Travis Bowen, David Vera, Maria Sepulveda, Griselda Heza, and Javier Sanchez
Approval of the minutes:
Minutes read and approved by Sara Dupras and seconded by Sue Bartlett.
Guest Speaker:
Det. Pat Arrue - Bomb Squad/Haz Mat Det. Pat Arrue gave a very informative presentation regarding the procedures of the LAPD Bomb Squad. They take custody of received explosives, render safe suspect items, investigate bombings and attempted bombings, maintain explosives storage, maintain explosives disposal site, provide training to sworn and community groups, schools and the community police academy. If you receive a suspicious package: Do you recognize the return address? Were you expecting a package? Are you involved in any dispute? If you feel that any package is suspicious, notify law enforcement immediately. Suspicious packages often have misspelled words, address is incorrect and excessive postage.
Captain's Update (Captain Hiltner):
Part 1 Crimes are at a 14.8% reduction. Homicides and Violent Crimes are down 6%
Constitutional Policing:
No Complaints
Announcements/Assignments- Captain Hiltner lead us in a moment of silence for Foothill Division Det. Jesse Ravega and the victims of 9/11.
Officer John Bennett:
By 2013 all CPAB members will be required to be CERT Certified. Please contact Nina Royal at 818 563-1962 for questions/information. On Saturday, October 8, 2001 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm there will be an Open House 50th Anniversary of Foothill Division Station. There will be tours of the site. October 1 is the CPAB Summit from 7 am - 2:30 pm. Please contact Officer Bennett for info. Beginning September 29, 2011, an eight week program/course Civilian Police Academy. Please contact Officer Bennett for information.
Council Updates:
CD7: Manny Figueras. Home Ownership and Foreclosure Counseling Fair on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Los Angeles Mission College from 9 am - 2 pm Sylmar Recreation Center on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 9 am - 3 pm Recycle your used motor oil, used oil filters and electronic waste. Free of Charge.
Open Discussion:
A property at 9300 Eldorado was discussed. Acting SLO Contreras, for Sun Valley, is assisting the neighbors/community with this property regarding the squatters there.
SLO Vasquez reminded us to "Lock It, Hide It, Keep It" to assist with the crimes of BFMV and GTA. Please pass this information along to your neighbors and other community groups.
SLO Ingram reported on the successful carnival for juvenile programs. Also, the eight cameras, along the Van Nuys corridor, will be up and running by the end of September.
Adjournment:
7:50 pm Upcoming Meeting: October 13, 2011 @ 6 pm at San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center , 12953 Branford Street, Pacoima , California 91331
Minutes submitted by:
Sara Dupras
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