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Pacific Area
Community Police Advisory Board
Minutes – Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Present: Arnie Corlin, Debbie Corlin, Victor Jauregui,
Patricia Karasick, Bill Koontz, Harris Levey,
Ana Petrova, Gloria Prado, Darryl Rouzan,
Marisa Stewart, Carol Tantau,
Nancy Wileman, Chris Williams.
LAPD: Captain Jon Peter, Lt. Howard Leslie,
Sgt. Jeff Merlo, Sgt. Kelly Muniz,
Officer Kristan Delatori, SLO Juan Ceja,
SLO Gregg Jacobus, SLO Drake Madison.
Guest: Nicolas Hippisley-Coxe, Burton Merrill,
Stewart Oscars, Daffodil Tyminski, Lori Voss.
Call to Order: Pat Karasick called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
LAPD Co-Chair Captain Jon Peters Report: Captain Peters reminded everyone of the importance of Constitutional Policing and how Pacific has adopted this thought process as the right way to do police work! Captain Peters reported there is an active robbery issue in the Palms Area of Pacific Division. On August 6, 9, 10, in three separate locations, an armed robbery occurred. The suspects were wearing black shirts with “security” written in white on the back. Captain Peters acknowledged Arnie Corlin and Rob Kadota for driving the video camera project and its success with the Venice residents. Over 100 locations have been identified to have cameras. Two of the previously mentioned robberies were captured on video!
At CompStat this week it has been established that bicycle theft is a large issue in Pacific. Over 290 bicycles have been stolen this year. Most of the bicycles taken were from the Venice Beach Area. Captain Peters would like to start a community campaign to help register bicycles; one issue we have come up against is once we recover a stolen bike is to identifying the victim. One suggestion was the 1st Sunday of each month. Use the Venice Beach Substation and the group at stolenbikes.com, where a photo of the bike would be taken and the owner/bike information would be documented. Another idea was to partner with the Farmers Markets in the area and a local bike group and have them assist in registering bikes with owners.
Captain Peters reported that with the help of the community they were able to solve the double Homicide from Penmar Park within 6 days!
Captain Peters responded to a question from Bill Koontz regarding cameras in the Oakwood Area. He stated there are 4 cameras in the park however they need to have the internet line and DVR system upgraded. The cost to upgrade the system would be $4,000 to $6,000. Arnie Corlin is working on the surveillance camera outreach to the Oakwood residents and apartment owners/managers to document where they have cameras and who the contact person should be.
Captain Peters recognized Officer Delatori for having one of the best DAPS youth programs in the Department, offering a summer swim program where they used the Venice High School pool and partnered with the LA City Lifeguards and a special community member, Judy Urban, to teach the DAPS and Cadets how to swim.
LAPD Lieutenant Howard Leslie, Uniformed Gang and Narcotics Unit: Lt. Howard Leslie gave a brief explanation on Pacific’s three major gangs. They are V13, Culver City Boys and Shoreline Crips, they are part of the “4 Corners”. A member of the Mexican Mafia who was responsible for collecting money from the different gangs was recently incarcerated. This has caused an increase in shots fired by approximately 350% and assaults with either a gun or knife by 40%, due to the fact the different gangs are struggling for power. They have seen an influx of outside gangs coming into Pacific on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to either Venice or Dockweiler Beach. Lt. Leslie stated they are working on a five prong approach employing the help of outside agencies.
Lt. Leslie informed the group about a wonderful program the Venice Boys and Girls Club is offering for at-risk youth. If there are any referrals please contact him directly at, 25419@lapd.laciy.org. Also he is creating a database for documenting and tracking graffiti. Please send pictures and addresses to Officer Jason Jaramillo, 39280@lapd.lacity.org.
LAPD Sergeant Kelly Muniz, Pacific Narcotics Unit: Sgt Muniz was recently assigned to the Pacific Narcotics Unit. Sgt Muniz explained that their unit works off community tips. The more detailed the information the better. Sgt Muniz reminded the group not to approach suspects directly but gather information such as license plates or descriptions of suspects from a distance. Please send any information to her directly at 35361@lapd.lacity.org. If you feel more comfortable you can also send the information to your Senior Lead Officer and they will give her the information.
Community Relations Office/Senior Lead Officer Reports:
Officer Delatori CRO-
National Night Out - August 2, 2011, 6:00 pm, Mar Vista Gardens Recreation Center; The event was a huge success! Pacific Cadets started off the night with a Color Guard Ceremony, over 400 hotdogs were given out thanks to a Venice 311 Sponsorship and the Pacific Community Relations Unit, Captain Peters threw out the first pitch and everyone had a fun, safe evening!
Station Clean-Up – Saturday, August 27, 2011, 9am to 12:00pm, Pacific Police Station. Please join Senior Lead Officer Marci Garcia and Officer Kristan Delatori clean Pacific Station. We are getting ready for our Annual Open House and want to impress our community! Bring your work gloves and any gardening equipment. We will provide the rest. Thank you for your help!
Pacific Area Open House/Pancake Breakfast - The event is geared toward families and offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about Pacific Division’s community services. Throughout the day meet Pacific Area Senior Lead Officers, Neighborhood Block Captains, Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) and Booster members, and the impressive Deputy Auxiliary Police Services (DAPS) and Cadet Youth Groups. Visitors may also enjoy an interesting tour of the Police Station. Admission to Pacific’s Annual Open House and displays is free and our Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is only $5.00! We are also selling raffle tickets for $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets, our major raffle item is a 32” TV!
The event will take place on, September 10, 2011, from 8:00am to 1:00pm, at Pacific Community Police Station, 12312 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
Lock It, Hide It, Keep It - BFMV Campaign - Pacific Area Cadets continue to pass out flyers during the month of August targeting specific neighborhoods that have been hardest hit by Burglaries and BFMVs.
Winter Wonderland Toy Give Away – Saturday, December 17th, 2011, volunteers needed! More information to come in the near future.
Announcements/Public Comment:
Harris Levey- Coastal Commission reported the proposal for a parking area east of Abbot Kinney does not affect coastal access areas east of Abbot Kinney.
Bill Koontz- Mar Vista Neighborhood Council would like to donate their previously used canopies to Pacific Station due to the fact they have purchased new canopies.
Monica Harmon- Monica was recognized by the Police Commission for all her hard work on the Anti-Bullying Assemblies. Alan Skobin stated, “They have a tremendous impact on the teens attending.”
Victor Jauregui- Venice Recreation and Parks, The Paddle Tennis courts are being resurfaced this month along with new fences being installed to keep the vandalism down.
Daffodil Tyminski- Daffodil requested a partnership with Captain Peters to put on a “Town Hall” meeting, possible location Venice High School.
Treasurer’s Report: Nancy Wileman reported balance in the CPAB account is $582.53
Next meeting: September 21, 2011 7:00 P.M.
Playa Vista Center Pointe Club, 6200 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90066
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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