Minutes
 

C-PAB Members in Attendance

Margarita Amador, Raelene Allard, Mark Overstreet, Vera Del Pozo, Frank Wada, Ernest Sanchez Sr., Ernest Sanchez, Marilyn Sanchez

Hollenbeck Personnel

Captain Anita Ortega, Sergeant Andrew Rea, Sergeant Kathy McAnany, OCB, Officer Anthony Macklin, Senior Lead Officers (SLO’s) Joe Chacon, Dan Rios, Roger Medina, Oscar Casini

Absent

Amanda Del Pozo, Jonathan Martinez, Monsignor John Moretta, Judy Donovan, Sal Martinez Hector Hernandez, Anna Cortez-Medina, Bill Murray, Hector Elizalde, Jim Pinon, Tammy Membreno,  Ken Kallman.

Guests

Community members Claudia Juarez Amador, Sioneh Kovaian, Christina Sobahan, Teresea Marques, Matt Valasik, John Jason, Rosalie Gurrola, Joaquin Castellanos

Meeting Called to Order

Captain Anita Ortega called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.  The meeting was held at the Hollenbeck Community Police Station in the Community Room and adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction

Hollenbeck C-PAB and Department members were introduced and participated in the pledge of allegiance.  

Approval of Minutes

The minutes for April 2011 were not approved.     

Guest Speaker

Miguel Leon, Office of the Mayor, spoke about Gang Reduction & Youth Development (GRYD).  He provided a PowerPoint presentation which gave an overview and state of the program.  He said that GRYD has had an impact on gang homicides in 2011 and a reduction in gang crime.

Captain’s Report

Captain Anita Ortega provided a crime update for the last four weeks of COMPSAT.  She reported that Hollenbeck has had a drop in aggravated assaults and property crimes.  Hollenbeck has had four homicides and that burglaries are down in the southern Boyle Heights area.

She reminded the guests to log on to LAP online and look at recent crime statistics and that they can and should sign up for crime watch web sites such as E-Policing, Nixel and I-Watch. 

Captain gave an update on the state of the City regarding the Police Department.  She said that the City is experiencing a four million short fall, and considering suspending police hiring and training.  This will take a toll on police services, such as graffiti and gang units.

Co-Chair Report

C-PAB Co-Chair Margarita Amador announced that this year 2011 National Night Out will be held on August 2, 2011.

Vera Del Pozo, C-PAB member, coordinator of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), reminded the members that enrollment is open for CERT training scheduled for
June 28, 2011, at Hollenbeck Police Station.  

Community Relations Update

Sergeant Andrew Rea announced that Hollenbeck Division will be hosting a carnival that will include food booths and entertainment.  The event will be held Fourth of July weekend at the Hollenbeck Park.  Hollenbeck Division, in conjunction with Council District 14, will host a fireworks display Sunday evening July 3.

Dates to Remember: