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Pacific Area
Community Police Advisory Board
Minutes – Board Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Playa Vista Centre Pointe Club
Present: Hilary C. Brown, Ron Caruso, Jiah Cooper, Steve Freedman, Olivia Gutierrez Cyndi Hench, Victor Jauregui, Rob Kadota, Pat Karasick, Henry Lazo, Harris Levey, Ana Petrova, Gloria Prado, Carol Tantau, Raymond Shinn, Alex Utas, JD Webster, Nancy Wileman, Chris Williams
Excused: Juan Guzman, Izzy Holden, and Burton Merrill
LAPD Personnel: Captain Joe Hiltner, Sgt. Merlo, Officer Kristan Zalokar, SLO Ceja, SLO Garcia, SLO Ramos
Call to Order- Co-Chair Pat Karasick at 7:07 P.M.
Introduction of Members and Guests
Treasurer’s Report, Nancy Wileman Provided update.
C-PAB Co-Chair Captain Joe Hiltner’s Report- Captain Hiltner attended COMPSTAT. Same topic is a concern, burglary from motor vehicles. Needs to start a campaign to educate the public to secure their property. There is a need to harden the target making it harder for individuals to break in. there is less temptation it there are no items in view. Officer Kristan Zalokar presented “ Leave it / Lose it” program currently being used in Van Nuys to encourage citizens to secure belongings. The program consists of bumper stickers and posters put in storefront windows. The Senior Leads would help distribute these items. Best price $ 215.00 for 1,000 bumper stickers or $ 320.00 for 5,000. The glossy paper posters are $. 28 a piece. Immediate funds were raised with the donation of $100.00 from JD Webster and Gloria Prado each. After discussion motion to fund a ad hoc committee: Rob Kadota, Hilary C. Brown, Carol Tantau, JD Webster, and Cyndi Hench with $300.00 passed. The committee will look into finding a graphic artist, printer and other funding sources. The committee is not limited to bumper stickers or posters, but is challenged to get the information out as quickly as possible.
Search warrants issued last month resulted in 46 arrests. Most people in the community are in favor of the operation. It is considered a big success. A foot beat in Oakwood is receiving very positive feedback. The homicide at the beach has resulted in an arrest and the investigation is on going.
Homicide is up in the city approximately 30%. There have been 4 in Pacific year to date; one of which was in self-defense.
The robbery/homicide that occurred at the Bank of America has been taken over by Robbery Homicide Division and a suspect has been taken into custody.
Co-Chair Pat Karasick’s Report-In Claudia Martin’s absence, Pat read sec. 28.02 hand bills- permission premises which clarified last month’s question can people distribute handbills. Yes, it is legal, however none should be left on premises, which display “ No Advertising” on a sign at least 12 inches in area. Distribution of literature may be regulated in areas where it might result in littering of public places
Speaker:
Officer Laura Curtin, Gangs in Pacific Area
Captain Hiltner introduced Officer Laura Curtin. She has 10 1/2 years on the job and she is a senior officer in the Gang Enforcement Detail (GED). Her talk was focused on gangs in Pacific. The GED focuses on gang crime. Gang injunctions are a good tool. There are three in place in Pacific: Venice Trece, Culver City Boys, and Venice Shoreline Crips. Recruitment into the gang life begins earlier and earlier, currently children between the ages13-14 years of age are being inducted. The gang unit patrols Penmar Park routinely. Culver City Boys are in Mar Vista Gardens. Shoreline Crips are generally in the Oakwood area. Gangs become a second family. Parents need to talk to their children about the hazards of gang life. Programs available in Pacific are the DAPs (8-13 years) and Explorer program (14-21 years). Jeopardy program is also in place.
Henry Lazo stated that there is also a new program formed with parents, LA City Attorney, LAUSD and LAPD. There is also outreach through the Clergy Council. The CHP has its own graffiti unit, but they can’t keep up with all the graffiti. Don’t confront because some crews are armed.
CRO Sgt. Merlo is head of a new program collecting information about terrorism. Please report suspicious behavior to his office ( 310)-202-4524 or your Senior Lead Officer.
*Boosters-It is now possible to sign up at the new website – pacificboosters.org. The Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 9, 2008. Officer Zalokar requests help securing items for the goodie bag.
Announcements
Chris Williams states Venice Neighborhood Council has two homeless committees headed by Steve Clair and homeless living in vehicles by Dennis Halloway. Monday, March 24 at 6:00 P.M.Venice Community Housing will host a meeting with service providers.
Rob Kadota announced that Big Sunday will be May 3 & 4. CPAB decided to create a project to clean up around the Station.
Hilary Brown announced that Penmar May Festival will be May 9,10, & 11. There will be a carnival, folkloric groups and kids activities.
May 3rd Venice High School will have information fair indoors and outdoors. There will be fingerprinting available for children.
May 25th, Youth boxing will be at Venice Beach.
Next meeting: April 16, 2008 7:00-9:00 P.M.
Playa Vista CenterPointe Club, 6200 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094
Handouts:
March Safety Tip
Pacific Community Police Station 12312 Culver Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90066
Front Desk 310-482-6334
Community Relations Office 310-202-2890
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